TRC Chattanooga Podcast

Homily - Worship As Protest

1 Timothy 2 contains many teachings that a lot of ministers in the church would like to avoid talking about. Many of them offend the god of feminism. But we need to take Paul’s exhortations to heart…even the ones that are difficult to understand the reasoning behind. Listen as Rev. David Beckmann preaches this week’s sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Psalm 119:43

The Psalmist prays that the word of truth not be taken out of his mouth. So he at least acknowledges the possibility that it could happen. The Christian ought to value the opportunity to not only study and meditate on God’s words, but also talk about them. Taking the word of God in our mouth is a privilege reserved for God’s children. Listen as Elder Wes Keene exhorts the congregation at TRC Chattanooga on Psalm 119:43.

Sunday School - The Doctrine Of Infant Baptism

Baptism is to be administered to both young and old. If we believe that God's covenant is entered into by whole households (and Holy Scripture says it is), then children must certainly be part of that arrangement...even infants. Sacraments are a work of God, and men are the beneficiaries of them - including children. Listen as Fred Thompson leads the Sunday School class in a helpful discussion on the topic of infant Baptism.

Homily - My Wrath Burns Hot

Elder Glenn Jones preaches a lamentation for Charlie Kirk, warning of God's judgment on our rebellious Christian nation and how we, as Christians, must respond in this present moment. Listen soberly to the wisdom of Scripture and understand the times in which we live and the disposition of our hearts that must become bolder and stronger if we are ever to see America restored to God in Christ.

Exhortation - 2 Kings 10:28-29

King Jehu did well in wiping out the worship of Baal from Israel, yet he did not go far enough, because he tolerated the remaining demons being worshipped as golden calves in Bethel and Dan. The martyrdom of our Christian brother, Charlie Kirk, has revealed just how much idolatry our rulers must still wipe out here in America. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones exhorts the congregation, with 2 Kings 10:28-29, to petition our leaders and our people to repent of our tolerance of the demons here in America.

Sunday School - Baptism In The Old Testament

Baptism is not just a New Testament practice. There were many Baptisms in the Old Testament, and they offer great insight into the purpose and fulfillment that comes to us in New Covenant, Christian Baptism. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones leads the Sunday School class in a fruitful and enlightening discussion on the topic of Baptism in the Old Testament.

Homily - Love It Or Hate It

Luke 14:25-35 has some very difficult words from our Lord for us to hear. Not everything in Holy Scripture is easily digestible. Our Lord helps us to keep our priorities straight with respect to the relationships we have in our lives. But then Jesus offers us some unexpected advice about the business of setting out to be his disciple. Is it possible that if we try to follow Christ and fail, we may actually end up worse off? Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this sermon at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Repentance

As Christians, we know we are to continually be in repentance. But what does that really mean? Moreover, what can we learn from Scripture about the necessities and benefits associated with repentance? Listen as Elder Wes Keene exhorts the congregation at TRC Chattanooga.

Homily - The Hospitality Of God

God is hospitality. We show hospitality to one another because God first showed it to us. At Trinity Reformed Church hospitality is central to our life as a congregation and it creates the context and viability for building one another up in the faith and using the gifts God has graciously given to each of us. If you want to better understand this doctrine and how it applies to us in 2025, consider the words of Christ in Luke's Gospel and listen as Elder Glenn Jones delivers the sermon to Trinity Reformed Church.

Exhortation - Hebrews 13:2

The New Covenant clearly teaches that all Christians throughout all times and places are to practice hospitality, but this command even comes with a bit of twist to it in the letter to the Hebrews. Consider what it means to not neglect hospitality, especially to strangers, and listen as Elder Glenn Jones exhorts the congregation with Hebrews 13:2.