TRC Chattanooga Podcast

Homily - Keep Thy Heart

If we say we are Christians, we must bear fruit. So, are we able to produce fruit on our own? Of course not! We bear fruit by remaining in the vine, Jesus Christ! This is how we become that “blessed one” named in Jeremiah 17. Listen as Rev. David Beckmann preaches this week’s sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - 1 Peter 3:17

Scripture teaches us that we must be prepared to suffer as Christians for doing good, when God appoints us to those times of persecution. But today we find ourselves in a rather odd place here in America, with something of a reprieve from persecution and suffering. Consider how we should respond to the present circumstances as Elder Glenn Jones gives his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga.

Homily - What Means?

God works through means. Of course, God is all powerful to do anything he wishes, but scriptural example shows us that most often he works through men and physical objects to get things done. He even worked through a donkey! Here, we meditate on how God works through means in miracles and in the calling of the disciples. Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this week's sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Philippians 2:2

For far too long, Christians have been trained to focus on their denominational specific traits and, at times, Christians have even felt they were rivals with one another. But this isn't how scripture tells us to live, and it isn't what Paul exhorts us to do. Listen to this week's exhortation from Elder Wes Keene at TRC Chattanooga.

Homily - The Gifts Of The Spirit

The Apostle Paul dealt with idolatry, spiritual gifts, and the misuse of those gifts when he wrote his letter to the Corinthian Church. How are we to understand what was happening in Corinth? To what extent are the manifestation gifts of the Spirit still in operation today? These questions, along with other important issues, are considered in our sermon as Elder Glenn Jones delivers it to the saints of TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Luke 4:12

When Jesus came to the end of his 40 days in the wilderness, he gave a final appeal to God's word as he resisted the devil's temptation, "You shall not put the Lord your God to the test." As disciples of Jesus, this same command applies to us and we must be ready and equipped to face various trials for the testing of our faith. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones delivers his exhortation based on Luke 4:12 at TRC Chattanooga.
 

Homily - Liberty Realized

When Jesus came into the synagogue at Nazareth, he didn’t deliver a message of fire and brimstone. He proclaimed liberty to the captives, among other good things. One would assume the audience would be overjoyed to hear it, and for a moment, they were. What changed? Why did they reject him? Jesus’ words were true then and they are true now. We have enjoyed liberty and will continue to enjoy it. Listen as Elder Wes Keene proclaims the Gospel of Christ in this week’s sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - John 20:27

When Jesus appears to the hiding apostles the second time, he shows Doubting Thomas his wounds to prove, it’s really him. Jesus then commands Thomas to not disbelieve, but believe. How should we understand that kind of active language with respect to “believing”? Should it make us uncomfortable? Listen as Elder Wes Keene delivers his exhortation based on John 20:27 at TRC Chattanooga.

Homily - The Bride Of The LORD

Isaiah writes to a group of people that consistently had trouble obeying the Lord. Unfortunately, that led to eventual captivity in Babylon - despite Isaiah's warnings. What comfort does Isaiah have for them, and for us today? Listen as Rev. David Beckmann preaches to the congregation at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Philippians 2:4

TRC Chattanooga just began its second year of ministry. On this occasion, we look to Paul's words for instruction about how to proceed on our journey together. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones exhorts the congregation to renew our commitment to one another as members of the body of Christ.