Discover the transformative power of the Holy Spirit! 🔥✨ In this Pentecost Sunday sermon, we explore the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer. Jesus emphasized the importance of the Spirit, promising to send an advocate to guide us into all truth and remind us of His teachings. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, our liv…

Join us for a powerful journey into "Words Matter: The Transformative Power of Words" Discover how your words are not just sounds but steering wheels that can change the course of your life and others'. Uncover the wisdom of James, the cautionary tales of King David, and the healing words of Christ. In this sermon, we challenge ourselves to use our…

The series kicks off with the powerful parable of the two houses. We will examine the meaning of building our lives on a solid foundation – a foundation of faith in God's Word. This sermon will explore what it means to have faith that endures life's storms. We will discuss practices that strengthen our faith and equip us to face challenges with unw…

Join us for a transformative sermon that journeys from the pain of the cross to the promise of redemption. 🕊️ "From Symbol of Suffering to Beacon of Hope: Embracing the Upside Down Kingdom" invites you to discover the profound message of love and sacrifice at the heart of Christ's teachings. 💖 Unveil the power of compassionate sacrifice in your lif…

Explore the radical teachings of Jesus on servant leadership and dive deep into the transformative power of true generosity. Uncover the stark contrasts of Biblical giving and the life-changing wisdom of stewarding resources as God intended. This sermon will challenge you to reflect on your motives and align your life with the values of the kingdom…

Join us for a transformative sermon, "Reimagining Leadership: The Quest for Greatness in the Upside-Down Kingdom," as we dive deep into the paradoxical concepts of power and servitude that redefine what true greatness means. Discover how servanthood emerges as the cornerstone of authentic leadership, challenging the societal norms and inviting us i…

Dive into the transformative journey of the 'Upside Down Kingdom' with our latest sermon series. Discover how the radical teachings of Jesus challenge our worldly values and guide us towards true heavenly citizenship. Unpack the paradoxes of power, wealth, and peacemaking, and learn how to embody authentic discipleship in a world that often seems a…

Join us this Easter as we delve into the profound significance of the resurrection of Christ and its ability to transform lives. In our latest sermon, "A Joyful Witness," we explore the message of hope and the challenge to live as true witnesses of Christ's victory over death. Discover the importance of authentic faith and the audacity it takes to …

The Roman soldiers crucified Jesus with criminals in the place that is called The Skull . The soldiers spit on him, mocked him, cast lots for his clothes. Jesus who knew no sin. Was the gift of the cross given to people such as these? Injustice is still in the world today and the world has become disillusioned with the church and Christianity. Do y…

Join us for our Palm Sunday sermon, "Our Journey to the Cross," where we explore the essence of spiritual surrender. Delve into the transformative power of humility and obedience as we walk alongside Christ from His humble entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion. Discover the life-changing journey of 'dying to live' and how it shapes our faith and …

Join us for a transformative sermon that delves deep into the heart of spiritual growth through the power of the Holy Spirit. 🕊️ Discover the impact of divine guidance, conviction, and the role of the Advocate in aligning our lives with God's will. Be inspired by the potential for global change through individual and communal responsiveness to the …

This week’s sermon explores the art of spiritual growth through the lens of Jesus's vine and branches metaphor in John chapter 15. 🌿 Join us as we uncover the paradox of 'dying to live' and learn how pruning in our lives can lead to a more vibrant and fruitful faith. Discover the essence of abiding in Jesus and how embracing life's trimmings can sh…

Dive into a profound exploration of humility and love with our latest sermon, "Following the Humility of Christ: Lessons in Love and Service from Jesus' Foot Washing." Unpack the powerful message of Jesus' example of servitude in John 13 and reflect on how to cultivate a life of selfless service. Join us in redefining what it means to love and serv…

Join us for a profound sermon on "Dying to Live: The Journey of Letting Go During Lent." Dive into the essence of Lent as we explore the themes of spiritual renewal, sacrifice, and the transformative power of surrender. What does it truly mean to let go for growth and righteousness? Find out how the simple act of relinquishing control can lead to e…

Join us for a transformative sermon, "Keeping an Eternal Perspective." Dive deep into the narrative of Jesus' Transfiguration and its profound message for our lives. Reflect on the divine call to embrace our spiritual metamorphosis and anticipate the splendor that awaits us as followers of Christ. Discover how this radiant summit encounter bridges …

Join us for our Cornerstone Sunday sermon titled "Enlarging the House” which focuses on embracing expansion and unity of purpose in 2024. Discover how the biblical cornerstone symbolizes our united efforts in faith and how we can together work to enlarge our spiritual tents. We'll explore the inspiring message of Isaiah 54, focusing on hope, growth…

Sermon message – January 28, 2024 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Renewed Worship Romans 12:1-2 Series: Re-New Dive deep into a transformative journey with our latest sermon, "Embracing a New Identity in Christ: Redefining Worship as a Living Sacrifice." Explore what it truly means to worship in spirit and truth, to live as a new creation, and t…

Sermon message – January 21, 2024 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Renewed Priorities Romans 12:1-2 Series: Re-New 🌱 Dive deep into the transformative journey of faith with sermon#3 in a four-part series called "Re New" with Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis. Embrace transformation through Romans 12:1-2. Discover how our thoughts influence our priorities…

Sermon message – January 14, 2024 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Renewed Thinking Romans 12:1-2 Series: Re-New 🌱 Dive deep into the transformative journey of faith with our latest sermon, "Renewing the Mind: Embracing Transformation Through Romans 12." Uncover the powerful connection between our thought patterns, our behavior, and our spiritual…

Sermon message – January 7, 2024 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: A Renewed Commitment Romans 12:1-2 Series: Re-New 🌱 Dive deep into spiritual growth with our latest sermon, "A Renewed Commitment”. Uncover the transformative power of setting life-impacting intentions and the profound journey of surrender to God’s divine will. Learn how the acts o…

Sermon message – December 31, 2023 Rev. Dr. Steven Harvey Message: 1,2,3... Who Are We? 1 Peter 2:4-10 It's a new year. It's a time of reflection. What have you done this last year? What is really important? Have you found yourself asking 'Who am I? and/or Why am I here?' If you know Jesus as your Lord, you are now part of the people of God. Now yo…

Sermon message – December 24, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Restoring The Gift Of Christmas Isaiah 9:2-7 What is the Christmas story? Is it fiction or something that happened so long ago that it's unimportant, or secondary, compared to presents, get togethers, and dinner plans? This is a story of love and sacrifice; a saga that fixes the …

Sermon message – December 17, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: People Of The Advent Hope Isaiah 61:1-4 How do you find hope in the darkness? How do we go through our daily lives continuing in hope? Jesus has come, now what? Listen this week as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis encourages us with the truth of the scriptures. To learn more about the T…

Sermon message – December 10, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Preparing The Way For The Lord Isaiah 40:1-11 What does Isaiah mean when he says, "Make straight a way in the desert"? It was a new time. John the Baptist was doing a new thing, a very important key that would point people to their need for a savior who was coming. Today, we too,…

Sermon message – December 3, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Our Hope is God Incarnate Isaiah 64:1-9 Have you ever cried out for help? Have you ever needed someone to advocate for you? Maybe you look for someone who is strong, capable, and trustworthy; maybe even someone powerful and intimidating. When we were children, that might have been…

Sermon message – November 26, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Lets Talk About The Shepherd Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Don't be sad, anxious, or unhappy. Rejoice. No matter what we are faced with, our true shepherd King comes to us. Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis teaches about the role of the shepherd. To learn …

Sermon message – November 19, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Be The One That Turns Back Luke 17:11-19 How much do we appreciate what we have been given? Do we feel entitled? Do we somehow feel like we deserve certain things? Many of us live in a consumeristic world. How might that affect our gratitude? This week is the story of the 10 lepe…

Sermon message – November 12, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Encourage One Another In Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Have you ever been discouraged? Does evil seem to prosper? Yet, who has the key to death and Hades? Who died and rose again from the dead? This is something! Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis te…

Sermon message – November 5, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Living A Life Worthy Of God 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 In a continuation of the concept "What treasure are you storing", Pastor Ralph asks the question "What will people say at your funeral?" Are you storing up a resume of accomplishments? If so, what is the alternative? Listen this w…

Sermon message – October 29, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Oh To Know Him More Matthew 22: 41-46 Jesus asked the Pharisees, "What do you think of the Messiah, whose son is he?" What is your perception? How do we understand this person? If you are a Christian, who are you representing? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph d…

Sermon message – October 22, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Generosity Changes Lives 2 2 Corinthians 9:10-12 How do we fit in a culture of consumerism? Do our financial decisions line up with Scripture? Each decision we make is an opportunity to serve God. Is God first? Are we storing up treasures of this world, or treasures of heaven? Lis…

Sermon message – October 15, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Generosity Changes Lives 2 Corinthians 9:10-12 What lives does generosity change? Is it about the giving or is it about the receiving? Everything we have comes from God, so how is our giving related to our relationship with God? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph…

Sermon message – October 8, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: God's Loving Law Psalm 19:7-11 Many of us don't like rules. We tend to think of rules as bad or something to be resisted. But are all rules bad? Is it bad for parents to tell their children they can't play in the street? What if society had no rules at all? Psalm 19 reflects on God…

Sermon message – October 1, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Living With Gratitude Psalm 78:12-20 Do you have affluenza? What is it? Is there a vaccine? This battle is in the mind. Psalm 78 shows us God's faithfulness. What should be our response that keeps us from affluenza? Listen this week and be encouraged as Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis te…

Sermon message – September 24, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Finding God in the Wilderness Psalm 105:37-45 Has life turned out how you imagined? The Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt yet then found themselves in the wilderness hungry and with only bitter water to drink. They were God's people yet weren't spared the wilderness. S…

Sermon message – September 17, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: A People Led By God Psalm 114:1-8 After years of oppression Israel has been freed. They are on a journey. There will be many changes. Then with their oppressors chasing them they come to the sea, a barrier. How should they move? Should they return? How will they overcome? Our li…

Sermon message – September 10, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: If Not Here Then Where Mark 11: 15-19 Is God doing a new thing? Is He turning over tables and disrupting our sacred places to bring about change? We don't like change, but are we going to be a church and people ready, available, and with open hearts to what God is doing? Jesus i…

Sermon message – September 3, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Thy Will Be Done Matthew 26:36-46 What do you do in times of trial and suffering? Do you pray to God? When you pray do you give God a list of things to do, or do you listen for God to give you a list? How did Jesus pray the night before He was to suffer and die on the cross? List…

Sermon message – August 27, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Where Are You? Genesis 3:6-9 Be encouraged. There is a Father in heaven that wants to have a relationship with you. Listen for more good news from Trinity Church Sugar Land's pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis about our Father in heaven and for practical ways to build our relationshi…

Sermon message – August 13, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Why Pray? Luke 11:1-4 What are we actually doing ? What is the purpose? If we are in Christ Jesus, we have favor with God. His judgement has been satisfied by the work of our Lord at Calvary. So why pray? Be encouraged. There is good news about who God is! And, the Creator God invi…

Sermon message – August 6, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Christ died for you. You are in Him. You are a new creation. The old has gone! However, we are not exempt from living in this dark world. How do we live as a new creation in this world? It sounds easy, but many times seems dif…

Sermon message – July 30, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: As God in Christ Has Forgiven You Matthew 18:21-35 It's all about relationships. We owe a debt we can not pay. Do we have peace with God? Have we received His forgiveness? We have so many hurts inflicted on us living in this world. What are we to do? How do we heal? There is good new…

Sermon message – July 23, 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Finding God in Unexpected Places Genesis 28:10-19a Tired, running for your life and only a rock for a pillow. Sound familiar? Where's God? There is good news! Listen and be encouraged this week by Trinity Church Sugar Land’s pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis in this message about God'…

Sermon message – July 16 2023 Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis Message: Embracing Fruitfulness Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 The parable of the sower. What's happening in this story? Is it a problem with the seed? Is it a problem with the sower? Be encouraged this week by Trinity Church Sugar Land’s pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis in this message about living a …

Sermon message – July 2, 2023 Rev. Dr. C. Chappell Temple Message: The Truth Will Set You Free John 8:31-38 Veritas Liberabit Vos – The Truth Will Set You Free. How do we translate this into our everyday lives. What is truth? Is there freedom without truth? Be encouraged this week by Trinity Church Sugar Land’s guest pastor Rev. Dr. C. Chappell Tem…

Sermon message - June 25, 2023 Series: The Community of the King Message: Practice Matters Matthew 3:4-10 The final message in the series "The Community of the King". Recognizing who our King is and living the life He taught. Be encouraged weekly by Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis, the Methodist pastor of Trinity Church Sugar Land, in these messages full…

Sermon message - June 18, 2023 Series: The Community of the King Message: Letting Go Of Egypt Exodus 32:1-6 The third message in the series "The Community of the King". Be encouraged weekly by Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis, the Methodist pastor of Trinity Church Sugar Land, in these messages full of God’s grace and hope. You are never alone. To learn m…

Sermon message - June 11, 2023 Series: The Community of the King Message: Come Follow Jesus Matthew 4:17-22 The second message in the series "The Community of the King". Be encouraged weekly by Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis, the Methodist pastor of Trinity Church Sugar Land, in these messages full of God’s grace and hope. You are never alone. To learn …

Sermon message - June 4, 2023 Series: The Community of the King Message: The King and His Kingdom John 18:33-37 The first message in the series "The Community of the King". Be encouraged weekly by Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis, the Methodist pastor of Trinity Church Sugar Land, in these messages full of God’s grace and hope. You are never alone. To lea…

Sermon message - May 28th, 2023 Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-21 Be encouraged weekly by Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis, the Methodist pastor of Trinity Church Sugar Land, in these messages full of God’s grace and hope. You are never alone. To learn more about the Trinity Church family visit https://trinitychurchsugarland.org. To learn more about the Trinit…