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This is the podcast from Trails Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you’d like more information about our ministry, please check out trailschurch.ca.

  1. 5D AGO

    How Jesus Plants a Church - Acts 16:16-40

    Three people.  Nothing in common.  One gospel that changes everything. That is what we will see as we dive back into Acts 16 this week and see how the church in Philippi was planted—not through strategy or similarity, but through the power of the gospel. And as we do, we meet three very different people 1) a businesswoman 2) a demon possessed slave girl 3) a Roman jailer.  From the outside perspective, they have nothing in common… and yet Jesus saves them, transforms them, and brings them together as one family. That’s the beauty of the gospel: Jesus saves the unlikeliest of people and makes them His church. And if you’re a Christian, you have this same story. Jesus found you, transformed you, joined you to a local church for your growth in godliness and so that you might use the gifts the Spirit has given you to be a vital member of that local church. So, as you prepare for this weekend, reflect on your own story—how God pursued you—and pray for those in your life who feel “too far gone.”  Remembering: No one is beyond His reach. 2 ways to pray this weekend: • For God to save those far from Him • For our church to grow in unity and love 2 things to think through: • The story of your own salvation • How God knits you together with a local church to, together, show forth the mystery of salvation that binds together those who once had nothing in common.

    1h 2m

  2. APR 5

    Opened Doors, Opened Hearts - Acts 16:6-15

    On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the glorious reality that God has acted to save sinners—which we will see through baptisms as well as in our study of Acts 16: 6-15. As the gospel moves into new territory, we’re reminded: 1) God providentially opens doors so the gospel is proclaimed. 2) God graciously opens hearts so the gospel is received. If you’re already a Christian, this is a truth you already know. You are a Christian because someone shared Jesus with you and, as they did, God the Spirit gave you a new heart, a mind to comprehend the gospel, and ears to hear it. In short: God opened your heart to believe the gospel and to see the beauty of the Risen Savior. And if you’re exploring Christianity, this is the miracle we are praying God would work in your heart this weekend 🙌🏿 As you prepare for Sunday, pray: – That the Lord would open our eyes afresh to the greatness of what He has done – That He would work miraculously in the lives of those that He is drawing to Himself this weekend – That He would strengthen those being baptized as they take this step of obedience.

    46 min

  3. MAR 29

    Conquering the Divide - Acts 15:36-16:5

    Division is everywhere. Between friends. Between cultures. Even within the church. And if we’re honest… we’ve all felt it. Today, we’re stepping into a moment where even faithful, Spirit-filled leaders—Paul and Barnabas—find themselves in a sharp disagreement. At the same time, we’ll see another divide: confusion over the gospel itself—Are we saved by grace alone, or by grace plus something else? And yet, through it all, one truth stands firm: 👉 The divisions of man cannot stop the mission of God. In fact, God uses them. From personal conflict to cultural tension, we’ll see how the Lord: • Expands His mission through disagreement • Strengthens His church through clarity • Advances His gospel through self-sacrificial love And we’ll wrestle with what it looks like for us to live in that tension: • When do we set boundaries like Paul? • When do we extend grace like Barnabas? • When do we lay down our preferences for the sake of the gospel? Most importantly, we’ll see how Jesus Himself is the One who bridges the ultimate divide—between a holy God and sinful people—through His life, death, and resurrection.  Two things to think about: • Where am I currently experiencing division—and how might God be at work in it? • Am I more prone to withdraw, draw hard lines, or humbly pursue unity for the sake of the gospel? Two things to pray about: • Pray for wisdom to know when to stand firm and when to sacrifice for the sake of others. • Pray that our church would be strengthened in faith and grow as we hold fast to the gospel of grace.

    57 min

  4. MAR 22

    This Gospel of Grace - Acts 14:24–15:35

    This Sunday we come to a watershed moment in the life of the early church—the Jerusalem Council.The issue on the table is not small. It’s not secondary.The very truth of the gospel is at stake.Are we saved by our works?Or are we saved by grace alone?Though the debate in Acts 15 centers on Jews and Gentiles, the heart of the issue is one we still wrestle with today. And in this passage, the apostles speak with clarity: we are saved by grace.As you prepare, read Acts 14:24–15:35.Then take time to read Galatians 2:1–14, where Paul gives his account of these same events. Even better—read all six chapters of Galatians and hear the urgency of guarding the gospel of grace.Two things to think through:• Where am I tempted to add to the gospel—subtly trusting in my own works?• Do I really believe that grace alone is enough to save and sustain me?Two things to pray for:• That we would cling tightly to the true gospel and not drift from it• That we would treasure the grace of God above any good thing we bringLet’s rejoice in the good news:we are saved by grace alone.

    1h 10m

  5. MAR 15

    Jesus Perseveres His People - Acts 14

    What if the hardest moments in the Christian life are actually where Jesus is most clearly at work?This week in Acts 14, Paul heals a crippled man… the crowd tries to worship him as a god… and then the same crowd stones him and leaves him for dead. Opposition. Confusion. Suffering.And yet the mission keeps moving forward.Why? Because the story of Acts isn’t about fearless missionaries — it’s about a faithful Jesus who perseveres His people.If you’ve ever wondered how Christians keep going when things get hard, this passage answers that.Two things to think about before Sunday:1️⃣ Where am I tempted to give up when following Jesus gets difficult?2️⃣ Am I trusting my own strength to persevere… or Jesus’ power?Two things to pray this weekend:🙏 Ask Jesus to strengthen our church to remain faithful through tribulation.🙏 Ask the Spirit to help you trust Christ — not yourself — to persevere in faith.📖 Acts 14

    1 hr

  6. MAR 9

    Sent to Preach Christ

    The best news in the Bible isn’t that God has a wonderful plan for your life.It’s that God has made a way to forgive your sins.That’s what we are diving into this weekend as we continue our journey through Acts 13 and come to Paul’s first recorded sermon.And his message is simple but world-changing:The entire story of the Bible has been pointing to Jesus.Through His life, death, and resurrection, forgiveness of sins is offered to everyone who believes. But when the gospel is preached, people always respond in one of two ways.Some receive it with joy.Others reject it.That same question still confronts us today:What will you do with Jesus?And for those who have repented and believed, we see how Paul and Barnabas risked everything to follow Jesus and are reminded that we aren’t just saved by Jesus, we are also sent by Him.- Into our families- Into our workplaces- Into our neighbourhoods- And into the nationsJoin us Sunday as we continue through Acts and see how God advances His mission through His people.Think about these things before you listen to this sermon:• What two things does the Good News of Jesus bring into our lives? (Hint: verses 38-39)• Who has God placed in your life to share Jesus with in this season? Who’s your “one”?Pray for these things as you go to listen:🙏 Hearts ready to believe the good news 🙏 Boldness to speak about Jesus

    1h 1m

  7. MAR 1

    The First Sending Church - Acts 13

    This Sunday, we step into one of the most intense chapters in the book of Acts.James is executed.Peter is imprisoned.Herod exalts himself like a god.And yet — Jesus is not threatened. He is reigning.Acts 12 smells like the battlefield. But what we discover is this: when you stand against Jesus, you lose — and when you belong to Jesus, you triumph, even through suffering.This chapter reminds us of two massive truths:• Nothing can stop Jesus’ kingdom from advancing.• Gospel advancement doesn’t come without significant cost.We will see both warning and hope. Judgment and rescue. Execution and deliverance. And above it all — a triumphant King.If you are exploring Christianity, or know those who are, this text lovingly but clearly presses a question onto your heart: What will you do with King Jesus?And for those who belong to Christ, this passage steadies us in a world that is increasingly uncomfortable with bold faith.⸻💭 Two Things to Think About1. What would it cost me to follow Jesus? Am I prepared for faith that is costly — or only faith that is convenient?2. Do I truly believe that nothing can stop Christ’s kingdom? Or do I panic when cultural winds shift and opposition rises?⸻🙏 Two Things to Pray About1. Pray for courage. Ask the Lord to make you steady, bold, and prayerful — not reactive or fearful.2. Pray for rescue — and readiness. Pray that Jesus would rescue the lost from judgment… and prepare His church to endure hardship with confidence in His triumph.⸻Also, this chapter ends with one of the most comforting summaries in Acts:“But the word of God increased and multiplied.” (Acts 12:24)Herod falls.The gospel rises.Jesus wins.Let’s gather ready to worship the triumphant King 🙌🏼

    52 min

  8. FEB 22

    Trial and Triumph

    This Sunday, we step into one of the most intense chapters in the book of Acts.James is executed.Peter is imprisoned.Herod exalts himself like a god.And yet — Jesus is not threatened. He is reigning.Acts 12 smells like the battlefield. But what we discover is this: when you stand against Jesus, you lose — and when you belong to Jesus, you triumph, even through suffering.This chapter reminds us of two massive truths:• Nothing can stop Jesus’ kingdom from advancing.• Gospel advancement doesn’t come without significant cost.We will see both warning and hope. Judgment and rescue. Execution and deliverance. And above it all — a triumphant King.If you are exploring Christianity, or know those who are, this text lovingly but clearly presses a question onto your heart: What will you do with King Jesus?And for those who belong to Christ, this passage steadies us in a world that is increasingly uncomfortable with bold faith.⸻💭 Two Things to Think About1. What would it cost me to follow Jesus? Am I prepared for faith that is costly — or only faith that is convenient?2. Do I truly believe that nothing can stop Christ’s kingdom? Or do I panic when cultural winds shift and opposition rises?⸻🙏 Two Things to Pray About1. Pray for courage. Ask the Lord to make you steady, bold, and prayerful — not reactive or fearful.2. Pray for rescue — and readiness. Pray that Jesus would rescue the lost from judgment… and prepare His church to endure hardship with confidence in His triumph.⸻Also, this chapter ends with one of the most comforting summaries in Acts:“But the word of God increased and multiplied.” (Acts 12:24)Herod falls.The gospel rises.Jesus wins.Let’s gather ready to worship the triumphant King 🙌🏼

    53 min
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This is the podcast from Trails Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you’d like more information about our ministry, please check out trailschurch.ca.

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  • Creator
    Trails Church Winnipeg
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    310
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Trails Church Winnipeg
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