TRC Chattanooga Podcast

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.

Homily - The Son Of David

David and Jesus have a lot in common, and scripture calls Jesus the “Son of David” repeatedly. Jesus is the descendant of David, and that tells us a lot about him. While David and Jesus may have a lot in common, Jesus is clearly superior. Let’s have a look at some comparisons from scripture. Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this week’s sermon.

Exhortation - Genesis 40:23

When Joseph interpreted the dream of his fellow inmate favorably, he asked that inmate to put in a good word for him with the Pharaoh. But he didn’t. We have been given all good things by the Lord, but do we remember where those good things come from? Listen to this week’s exhortation from Elder Wes Keene on Genesis 40:23.

Homily - Jesus And The Temple

For our last Sunday in Christmastide, we consider the conclusion of Jesus' birth narrative in Luke's Gospel when he is presented at the temple 40 days after his birth. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones explains the significance of the temple and all that was happening to the world in that moment of history.

Exhortation- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

2025 has arrived and half of the decade is complete. The world continues to change, but God's word never changes, always standing as our judge for all of life. Listen as Elder Glenn Jones encourages us to read and study the Bible based on the Apostle's saying in 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

Homily - All Grown Up

Paul has some wonderful writing in Galatians that directly addresses our state change since Christ's incarnation at Christmas. The problem is: it's loaded with landmines we misunderstand! But when we carefully consider what Paul is telling us, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we find tremendous comfort. Listen to this week's sermon from Elder Wes Keene at TRC Chattanooga.

Exhortation - Matthew 10:34

Being a Christian isn't always easy. In fact, a lot of time must be spent simply trying to preserve what has been handed down to us. That sounds like a lot of work, but that's precisely what our Lord commands us to do. Listen as Elder Wes Keene explains in this week's exhortation based on Matthew 10:34.