TRC Chattanooga Podcast

Homily - Finding Refuge

The world is a frightening and dangerous place. Because of the fall, there are many threats we face. Therefore, people are constantly looking for something they can take refuge in against spiritual attacks, financial hardships, relationship problems, and every other kind of malady. But in Psalm 16, David says that he takes refuge in the Lord. It is important that the Christian run to the mighty fortress of God in any kind of adversity and trial. Let’s learn, from Holy Scripture, how we can live more like David, who was the man after God’s own heart. Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this sermon to TRC Chattanooga entitled “Finding Refuge”.

Exhortation - Galatians 5:1

In Galatians, Paul tells us that we have been set free by Christ…for freedom. He then admonishes us to stand firm and not to fall again into a yoke of slavery. But before we can do any of that, we need to know more about this freedom and what it entails, or doesn’t entail. Sometimes Christians get the wrong idea about the freedom they have been given, but it is important for us to understand it correctly. Listen as Elder Wes Keene exhorts the congregation to TRC Chattanooga using Galatians 5:1.

Homily - The Eschatology Of Faith

Having walked through the life of Christ during the first half of the Church year, we continue in the second half with a lesson from the Apostle Paul on the eschatological nature of faith, namely the person of Jesus Christ. Though faith was central to all God's people before Jesus came into the world, Paul gives the name of "Faith" to Jesus himself in Galatians chapter 3. Listen to this week's sermon as Elder Glenn Jones explains the eschatology of faith, personified in the person of Jesus Christ, and what it means for us today.

Exhortation - Luke 9:23

Luke records that Jesus told his followers to take up their cross daily and deny themselves in order to follow after Jesus and be his disciple. This still applies to us today, even though crucifixion is no longer a practice of execution, it vividly portrays what Jesus is calling his followers to. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones exhorts the congregation of TRC Chattanooga.

Homily - We Worship The Trinity

The Holy Trinity is a difficult concept for us to wrap our heads around. Truth be told, we will not fully comprehend the Trinity on this side of heaven. But many Christians ignore the issue altogether and focus on one Person or another. We need to have a solid biblical understanding of the economy of the Trinity and worship accordingly. We also need to understand how the Trinity’s operation benefits us. Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this week’s sermon, at TRC Chattanooga, entitled “We Worship The Trinity”.

Exhortation - Titus 3:9

Foolish disputes are something to be avoided in the church. The problem is they will always be with us. That’s why Paul warns Titus about avoiding them. They threaten the unity of the church if there is a divisive brother stirring people up with useless arguments. As a church, we are not immune from these problems. And while we know we ought to reject a divisive brother, is it possible we are the ones being divisive? Listen as Elder Wes Keene exhorts the congregation at TRC Chattanooga based on Titus 3:9.

Homily - When Mankind Came Of Age

Pentecost Sunday has finally arrived in 2025. The record of the giving of the Spirit on that day, almost 2000 years ago, is only four verses long. But the connections are many and the history of the Old Covenant echoes through them all. Why was the Spirit given on Pentecost? Why was there fire and wind and tongues? These and many other questions are answered as Elder Glenn Jones preaches this week’s sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Psalm 103:2

"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits." God has done great and mighty things for his people, and we above all in the New Covenant era have so much for which to bless God. Let us never forget this and always be ready to offer ourselves as living sacrifices in worship of his holy name. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones exhorts the congregation at TRC Chattanooga, based on Psalm 103:2.

Homily - Expert Mode

The words of Holy Scripture don’t magically become clear to us by simply reading the text. Lots of unbelievers read the bible for various reasons, and they’re not automatically saved by it. But Jesus opened the mind of the disciples to understand all the things in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms. Now that he has ascended to heaven and sits at his right hand, we  can also understand the scriptures. But how can we do that? And what benefits do we receive since Jesus ascended? Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this week’s sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Matthew 25:21

“Well done, good and faithful servant” - we all want to hear that at the last day, when our Lord returns, and for good reason. We are used to being comforted by this familiar line of scripture at funerals we attend. But what does the parable from which it comes say? What does Jesus Christ tell us about how we should or shouldn’t use the gifts we have been given? And what happens if we fail to do so? Listen as Elder Wes Keene exhorts the congregation at TRC Chattanooga, based on Matthew 25:21.