TRC Chattanooga Podcast

Homily - Beware How You Compare

We have a tendency to become jealous and factious, especially when we see God gifting someone else with something we don't have. This isn't a new phenomenon. Rev. David Beckman recalls multiple such instances of this happening in scripture, and then shows us what God's will actually is, rather than this jealousy and accusation.

Sunday School - TRC Distinctives: Lifestyle

In the final week of our Sunday School covering TRC distinctives, Elder Glenn Jones teaches how our worship should spill out of Sunday morning, and into the rest of the week -- out of the sanctuary and into our homes. The Christian is called to a life of hospitality, seeking opportunities to entertain and provide for one another right in our homes.

Homily - Who's Your Friend?

There are many in the church who want to be friends with the world, but this is not compatible with the Christian faith. What does James have to tell us about the nature of our quarreling? What wisdom does the Lord give us through James about how to tackle our sinful motivations? Listen as Elder Wes Keene delivers his sermon to TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - 1 Corinthians 15:58

Consider how the certainty of our future resurrection should direct our daily work and efforts here on earth as those who belong to the Lord and his kingdom. Will your earthly work really be in vain or will you be repaid at the resurrection? Listen to Elder Glenn Jones deliver his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga on 1 Corinthians 15:58.

Sunday School - TRC Distinctives: Leadership

Listen as Elder Glenn Jones teaches on the various forms of church polity found in the Christian church. We discuss the merits of one versus another, and the form of polity found at TRC and the CREC. This is part of our September Sunday School covering TRC distinctives.

Homily - Prophet, Priest & King

Following Isaiah 50, we look at this prophetic passage and how it so perfectly describes the life and ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We can take great comfort from knowing we have an omniscient God who knows all things before they happen. We can take even more comfort in knowing that we have a savior who delivered us, and now reigns in heaven. Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches to TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Colossians 3:16

Christians know they're supposed to read the bible. That's a given. Christians know they should come to church. That's a given. But what does Paul mean when he says "Let the word of God dwell in you richly"? It's more than merely reading and hearing. Elder Wes Keene delivers his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga.

Sunday School - TRC Distinctives: Liturgy II

Listen as Elder Glenn Jones teaches on the sacraments and sacramental union. We discuss baptism as the door of the covenant, and the Lord's Supper, the meal of the covenant - including early child communion. This is part of our September Sunday School covering TRC distinctives.

Homily - Miracles As Warfare

The enemies of God hate many things. In fact, hate is what defines life apart from Christ. However, they have a particular hatred of the miraculous accounts found in Holy Scripture. Elder Wes Keene describes the purpose and function of those miracles, and how the Christian ought to view them. Listen to this week's sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - 1 Peter 4:9-10

All Christians are commanded to show hospitality and all Christians are given a gift from God to be used in fulfilling the commandment to love one another. Consider how you can better use your gifts while showing hospitality to others as often as you have opportunity. Listen to Elder Glenn Jones deliver his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga on 1 Peter 4:9-10.