Best TRC Podcasts (2024)

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Homily - True Love 23:40

11d ago23:40

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Which commandments are the most important? Honestly, it’s not a bad question, considering God’s law can be pretty daunting. Unfortunately, while the answer is simple, following them is not. Far from abolishing the law, Jesus actually expands it, with the model of his sacrificial love. Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches on True Love, in this week’s …

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Exhortation - Philippians 1:27 4:33

11d ago4:33

4:33

Fear and anxiety have a way of driving us apart. We can also become paralyzed by our fears and forget what our mission as Christians is. In Philippians 1:27, Paul exhorts us to stand firm with one mind. By doing so, we will demonstrate that we are living a life worth of the Gospel. Elder Wes Keene explains in this week’s exhortation to TRC Chattano…

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Homily - Spiritual Progress 21:22

18d ago21:22

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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 …

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Exhortation - Hebrews 2:1-3 3:48

20d ago3:48

3:48

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…

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Homily - Sharing In The Glory 26:27

22d ago26:27

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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.…

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Exhortation - Hebrews 4:16 7:14

22d ago7:14

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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 hel…

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Homily - Treasure In Heaven 32:50

1M ago32:50

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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.…

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Exhortation - Amos 2:4 4:42

1M ago4:42

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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.…

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Homily - Very Good! 22:51

1M ago22:51

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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 delivere…

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Exhortation - Psalm 50:10-11 4:28

1M ago4:28

4:28

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 exhortatio…

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Homily - Beware How You Compare 12:46

2M ago12:46

12:46

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.…

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Sunday School - TRC Distinctives: Lifestyle 50:25

2M ago50:25

50:25

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.…

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Homily - Who's Your Friend? 22:54

2M ago22:54

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There are many in the church who want to be friends with the world, but this is not compatible with the Christian faith. What does James have to tell us about the nature of our quarreling? What wisdom does the Lord give us through James about how to tackle our sinful motivations? Listen as Elder Wes Keene delivers his sermon to TRC Chattanooga.…

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Exhortation - 1 Corinthians 15:58 6:46

2M ago6:46

6:46

Consider how the certainty of our future resurrection should direct our daily work and efforts here on earth as those who belong to the Lord and his kingdom. Will your earthly work really be in vain or will you be repaid at the resurrection? Listen to Elder Glenn Jones deliver his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga on 1 Corinthians 15:58.…

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Sunday School - TRC Distinctives: Leadership 55:21

2M ago55:21

55:21

Listen as Elder Glenn Jones teaches on the various forms of church polity found in the Christian church. We discuss the merits of one versus another, and the form of polity found at TRC and the CREC. This is part of our September Sunday School covering TRC distinctives.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - Prophet, Priest & King 21:25

2M ago21:25

21:25

Following Isaiah 50, we look at this prophetic passage and how it so perfectly describes the life and ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We can take great comfort from knowing we have an omniscient God who knows all things before they happen. We can take even more comfort in knowing that we have a savior who delivered us, and now reigns …

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Exhortation - Colossians 3:16 5:19

2M ago5:19

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Christians know they're supposed to read the bible. That's a given. Christians know they should come to church. That's a given. But what does Paul mean when he says "Let the word of God dwell in you richly"? It's more than merely reading and hearing. Elder Wes Keene delivers his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga.…

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Sunday School - TRC Distinctives: Liturgy II 50:05

2M ago50:05

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Listen as Elder Glenn Jones teaches on the sacraments and sacramental union. We discuss baptism as the door of the covenant, and the Lord's Supper, the meal of the covenant - including early child communion. This is part of our September Sunday School covering TRC distinctives.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - Miracles As Warfare 23:24

2M ago23:24

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The enemies of God hate many things. In fact, hate is what defines life apart from Christ. However, they have a particular hatred of the miraculous accounts found in Holy Scripture. Elder Wes Keene describes the purpose and function of those miracles, and how the Christian ought to view them. Listen to this week's sermon at TRC Chattanooga.…

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Exhortation - 1 Peter 4:9-10 3:29

2M ago3:29

3:29

All Christians are commanded to show hospitality and all Christians are given a gift from God to be used in fulfilling the commandment to love one another. Consider how you can better use your gifts while showing hospitality to others as often as you have opportunity. Listen to Elder Glenn Jones deliver his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga on 1 Peter…

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Sunday School - TRC Distinctives: Liturgy 53:00

2M ago53:00

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Listen as Elder Glenn Jones teaches the purpose and meaning of liturgy in churches, as well as contrasting different kinds of worship services. We deepen our understanding of the connection between the Old Testament sacrificial system, and our worship practice. This is part of our September Sunday School covering TRC distinctives.…

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Sunday School - TRC Distinctives: Legacy 51:28

3M ago51:28

51:28

Elder Glenn Jones leads an interactive Sunday school class on the topic of Trinity Reformed Church and the legacy of covenant succession that has brought us here to the 21st Century in the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches. This week included topics of recent CREC history, Reformed Catholicity, Confessionalism, Covenant Theology, Dispensat…

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Exhortation - James 1:26 2:52

3M ago2:52

2:52

Getting our tongue under control is one of the hardest things for a Christian to do. When confronted with life's challenges, we often lash out in anger. When we do this, James says we make our religion worthless. Listen as Pastor Gage Crowder delivers his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - True Warfare 21:20

3M ago21:20

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A lot of Christians think knowledge of the word of God the ultimate goal of Christian living. But actually, that's just equipping you for the real battle, which takes place in prayer. Listen as Pastor Gage Crowder delivers his sermon to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Baptismal Meditation - Ellijay & Emmersyn Valencia 1:08

3M ago1:08

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Pastor Gage Crowder delivers his meditation before the baptisms of Ellijay and Emmersyn Valencia at TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - The Words Of Eternal Life 16:37

3M ago16:37

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Listen as Elder Glenn Jones preaches this week's sermon at TRC Chattanooga on the conclusion of John chapter 6 as Jesus asks the twelve whether they will leave him too like the rest of his disciples who left over a very hard saying. Consider for yourself how you would have answered Jesus that fateful day.…

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Exhortation - Ephesians 6:1 6:42

3M ago6:42

6:42

God calls us to raise our children in the Lord as Christians. This means that our children are called by Jesus to obey both God and their parents as they raise them in the Faith. Listen to Elder Glenn Jones deliver his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga on Ephesians 6:1.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - 2 Peter 1:10 7:35

3M ago7:35

7:35

God calls all Christians to make their calling and election sure. The God ordained means of keeping us faithful is by supplementing our Christian faith with Christian virtue, so in this way God assures us that we will never fall. Listen to Elder Glenn Jones deliver his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga on 2 Peter 1:10.…

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Homily - The World's Best Bread 20:41

3M ago20:41

20:41

What exactly is the Lord's Supper, and how are we called to partake in this fellowship? People have a lot of misunderstandings. We can clear those up by paying careful attention to the words of Christ in John 6. Listen as Elder Wes Keene preaches this week's sermon at TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - Unity And Maturity In King Jesus 24:03

3M ago24:03

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In the second half of the letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul begins his exhortation with a call for the Church to maintain unity and grow in maturity by using the gifts they have received from King Jesus. Listen to this timely homily delivered by Elder Glenn Jones to TRC Chattanooga on Ephesians 4:1-16.…

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Homily - To Know The Love Of Christ 24:19

4M ago24:19

24:19

What is the fullness of God? Do we have it when we learn all there is to know about God? Our goal is not simply to assent to the teachings of scripture but to hold fast to them by faith in Christ Jesus. Listen as Rev. David Beckmann delivers his homily to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - Luke 8:15 5:37

4M ago5:37

5:37

In the parable of the sower, we learn that some of the seed is sown into good, fertile ground. In patience, we allow that seed to do work in us, so that we are fructified. Listen to Elder Glenn Jones deliver his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga on Luke 8:15.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - The Five Thousand 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. We don't have many good shepherds for our people, these days. How does Jesus tend to his flock and care for it? Will Gunter discusses that in this week's homily to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - Luke 2:49 2:58

4M ago2:58

2:58

Where can we find Christ? We have a desperate need for him in our world, so where should we look? Will Gunter discusses where to find Jesus in this week's exhortation to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - A Prayer For The Nation 20:29

4M ago20:29

20:29

America is a nation under God's judgement. It's never been more obvious than right now. But we aren't the first one. Today we meditate on Psalm 85 and consider how we should pray for deliverance. God, have mercy on our land. Wes Keene delivers his sermon to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - 1 Thessalonians 4:1 5:07

4M ago5:07

5:07

The church is always tempted to turn aside from the heritage they've been handed. The temptation comes from outside and from within. But we must remain faithful to the true doctrine which has been handed to us. Wes Keene delivers his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - Giving Generously 19:56

5M ago19:56

19:56

Being a generous person isn't optional for the Christian. God is most clear about his commands for us. And yet, there's a lot more to understand about God's view of generosity. Listen as Wes Keene delivers his sermon entitled Giving Generously.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - Proverbs 16:9 7:29

5M ago7:29

7:29

Who prospers our way? Do we chart our own path? Or is the Lord establishing our steps? Listen as Glenn Jones delivers his exhortation on Proverbs 16:9 to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - Yahweh And The Whirlwind 27:54

5M ago27:54

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How should we view afflictions? And how are we to treat God in light of them? Job had friends that were unhelpful, at best. How can we be better friends to people suffering? Glenn Jones delivers the homily at TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - 2 Chronicles 30:21 4:18

5M ago4:18

4:18

Music matters in the church, a lot! When Christians come to church, they should be prepared for the hymns which will be sung. Ideally, they will practice ahead of time, but even if not, they are to sing with all their might! Wes Keene delivers his exhortation to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - God's Great Big Full Garden 19:21

5M ago19:21

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Optimism: there's a real lack of it in the church today. Are we supposed to expect good things from God's kingdom? Or do we just lose down here? Listen as Wes Keene preaches to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - Proverbs 12:26 6:27

5M ago6:27

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Friends matter...a lot. Choosing good friends can lead you to good works. Choosing foolish ones can lead you into wickedness. Listen as Glenn Jones exhorts the congregation at TRC Chattanooga on Proverbs 12:26.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - Liar, Liar 24:52

5M ago24:52

24:52

Jason Cherry delivers his homily entitled Liar, Liar based on Psalm 120 to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - The Law Is Good, Actually 19:00

6M ago19:00

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Many churches today treat the law like it's old and bad and mean. But God's law is to be cherished, as is every word that comes from his mouth. In this week's sermon, Wes Keene preaches to TRC Chattanooga on the Ten Commandments. How then shall we live?By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - 1 Corinthians 11:1 5:32

6M ago5:32

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Glenn Jones delivers his exhortation on 1 Corinthians 11:1 to TRC Chattanooga. We ought to strive to be worthy of imitation, even as Paul was worthy of imitation. In the end, we are all to be imitators of Christ. He has provided excellent examples for us to follow in the church.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Homily - You Must Be Born Again 28:48

6M ago28:48

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Glenn Jones delivers his homily based on John 3:1-16 to TRC Chattanooga. Being born again by God's Spirit makes us members of his kingdom and produces a faith that should last forever.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga

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Exhortation - Galatians 6:10 4:54

6M ago4:54

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Diaconal service is a core part of what the church does. We love one another and serve one another. Wes Keene delivers his exhortation on Galatians 6:10 to TRC Chattanooga.By Trinity Reformed Church Chattanooga