TRC Chattanooga Podcast

Homily - Spiritual Progress

The letter to the Hebrews gives us warnings not to fall away from the faith. These are not accusatory or condemning as they are meant to encourage and guide us as we suffer persecutions and difficulties in this life for being Christians. Preaching on Hebrews 5:11-6:12, Rev. David Beckman teaches us what mature Christian life should look like as we make true spiritual progress in the Lord.

Exhortation - Hebrews 2:1-3

Hebrews tells us to pay close attention to the word of God, in particular the word of his Son as it has been revealed to us in the final revelation of the New Testament. If we do not, we risk drifting away from it and being carried off by the flood of God's judgment that is coming upon the world on account of those who disobey it. Elder Glenn Jones delivers his exhortation on Hebrews 2:1-3 to encourage us to listen, believe and obey God's word. It applies to all of life and teaches us true godliness.

Homily - Sharing In The Glory

James and John, two of Jesus' earliest disciples, decide to ask him a rather inappropriate question as they approach the city of Jerusalem. The fallout from the other ten disciples leads Jesus to teach on what it means to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven. Hear this week’s sermon delivered by Elder Glenn Jones at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Hebrews 4:16

Hebrews tells us to approach the throne of grace with confidence. But too often Christians have cheapened grace to the point of sinning freely or fearfully given in to a tormented conscience because they continue to struggle. Elder Glenn Jones delivers his exhortation on Hebrews 4:16 to help us understand the work of Christ and how our baptisms help us to approach God's throne rightly.

Homily - Treasure In Heaven

The rich young man was confused. He asked Jesus what he had to do to inherit eternal life. It seems like a reasonable question to ask. But when presented the list of requirements, the man is stunned and saddened. What can we learn about worldly treasures from Mark's account? TJ Draper preaches his message 'Treasure In Heaven' at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Amos 2:4

Amos prophesied about the destruction of many peoples. Their transgressions were pretty egregious. But when he got around to the prophecy against Judah, the charges don't sound so bad. So what had Judah done, and how can we avoid their fate? Elder Wes Keene gives his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga, based on Amos 2:4.

Homily - Very Good!

God’s design for the family is good. Very good. But we find lots of ways to screw it all up. We convince ourselves that we can manage our relationships according to our own designs and come out on top. But God has a word for us. Can we just “grow apart” or “go our separate ways”? The world says “yes”. God says “no.” Hear this week’s sermon delivered by Elder Wes Keene at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Psalm 50:10-11

We’re good at sinning. That might be the one thing man is really good at. We think we’re good at justifying our sins, and we also think we’re good at making up for them. However, God has not called us to add righteousness on top of sin, but to remove the sin entirely. God desires repentance. Listen as Elder Wes Keene delivers this week’s exhortation on Psalm 50:10-11 to TRC Chattanooga.

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.