TRC Chattanooga Podcast

Homily - What Now?

We all feel a loss of energy after high church holidays like Easter. In fact, the disciples struggled with this, too. Christians must overcome this lack of zeal in the weeks following Easter and resist the urge to just “get back to normal”.  Let’s see what we can learn from the accounts of Peter and the disciples, as well as Saul’s conversion, about how we are to proceed from here. Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this week’s sermon at TRC Chattanooga. 

Exhortation - Hebrews 2:18

Jesus suffered by being tempted, just like we do. But what does that mean? God brought humanity into the godhead. How does that help us? Christians have a lot of misunderstandings about the nature of the benefits we receive from Christ’s humanity. But there is real strength available for us in Christ. Listen as Elder Wes Keene exhorts the congregation at TRC Chattanooga based on Hebrews 2:18.

Homily - Doubting Thomas

It is unfortunate that Thomas was not around the first time our Lord appeared to the disciples when they were locked behind closed doors for fear of the Jews. Perhaps if he had been there, he wouldn't enjoy such a dubious name in Christendom. But what other mistakes did Thomas make? Listen as Rev. David Beckmann preaches this week's sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Acts 19:3-4

When Paul runs into a group of disciples in Ephesus who have not received Christian baptism, he's perplexed. Rightfully so! What can we learn from this account about the benefits of true Christian baptism? And how can we grow in our appreciation of our own baptism? Listen as Elder Wes Keene exhorts the congregation, based on Acts 19:3-4, at TRC Chattanooga.

Homily - On The Third Day

The story of the empty tomb is something that all Christians know well. But the very first Christians didn't exactly know what to think on that first Sunday morning. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones teaches us from Luke 24 about the marvelous anticipation that was building in the lives of Jesus' followers as the women first hear from the two men who appeared to them and returned to tell the others.

Exhortation - Romans 6:11

Holy Baptism truly does unite us to Christ. In fact, this belief is not something we merely hold to ourselves, but it is held by others too: Both sin and God believe it to be true and regard us accordingly, therefore the Apostle Paul tells us to reckon ourselves the same way as we live our the Christian life. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones delivers this week’s exhortation on Romans 6:11 at TRC Chattanooga.

Homily - In Remembrance Of Me

The principal area of focus on Maundy Thursday is the Lord’s Supper. But why do we celebrate this meal? Some Christians might believe they are doing good works by receiving the Eucharist. But who serves who in this meal? And what does it mean to “do this in remembrance of me?” Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this Maundy Thursday sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Deuteronomy 4:39-40

What does it mean to be a confessional Christian? Of course, it means to subscribe to confessional documents that summarize Holy Scripture. But what do we do when God’s word doesn’t appear to line up with our confessions exactly? Listen as Elder Wes Keene exhorts the congregation at TRC Chattanooga.

Homily - Kings Get Parades

Pretty much everyone likes Palm Sunday. It’s a nice breakup to the Lenten theme of penitence. But it’s more than a break from the routine of Lent. It’s a celebration our Lord Jesus Christ is worthy of, because he is the King of kings. Jesus is due the honor his disciples give him and so much more. He is also worthy of our praise. He is about to take this throne as he enters Jerusalem, where he will reign from the cross. Listen as Elder Wes Keene delivers this week’s sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Psalm 78:5

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of both wisdom and knowledge. But that wisdom and knowledge isn’t for us alone. It is intended to be transmitted generationally. The world is full of people who used to go to church. One thing that the Lord commands us to do can help keep this from happening: we should tell our children about the Lord in our home. We should make it front and center. Listen as Elder Wes Keene delivers this week’s exhortation on Psalm 78:5 at TRC Chattanooga.