Trails Church Sermons

Trails Church Winnipeg
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These are the Sunday sermons from Trails Church in Winnipeg, MB. To learn more about our ministry, check out trailschurch.ca.

  1. In the Hand of God - Psalm 31

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    In the Hand of God - Psalm 31

    This Sunday we are in Psalm 31, a lament that majors on the theme of trust in the Lord. Even in his deepest distress, David remains confident in the faithful love of God that will deliver him.How can we do the same? What does it look like to remain confident in God even when our pain does not have an end in sight?As you read Psalm 31, prepare for our gathering by praying through these words. Consider also why Jesus took up the words of Psalm 31:5 for his own prayer when he was on the cross.

    53 min
  2. Learning Lessons the Hard Way - Psalm 30

    Jun 21

    Learning Lessons the Hard Way - Psalm 30

    It is rather providential that on this Father’s Day we find ourselves in a passage that deals with the theme of God’s discipline of his children. In Psalm 30, David praises God for how he delivered him, not from enemies, but from discipline for his own sin. In this David gives thanks for how God has restored him through several redemptive reversals.God’s corrective discipline is not something we often consider and it is a painful experience to be sure. However, remember that through the gospel we too have enjoyed these same redemptive reversals. Therefore, though we may not enjoy discipline, we know that our Father will turn all our sorrows to joy in Christ.As you read and prepare for tomorrow, meditate on the imagery and emotional language David uses to describe his experience. Consider your own need for correction and how you have responded in the past. Pray that we would respond as David did and that we would know the joy of the Lord’s favor in a more tangible way.

    55 min
  3. Destination Suffering - Acts 21:1-16

    Jun 14

    Destination Suffering - Acts 21:1-16

    Have you ever faced a time of what you might consider ‘God-ordained suffering’? What do we do in those situations? Do we avoid it at all costs? Have you ever had to watch a fellow believer enter a time like that? What do we do in that instance? Do we act to save them from the pain ahead? And, have you ever asked yourself ‘what is God’s role in suffering?’ Didn’t He die on the cross so we wouldn’t have to suffer? This Sunday we talk through Paul’s final leg on the journey to Jerusalem; the place that will act as a gateway into years of imprisonment and his eventual martyrdom. While we do, we will attempt to answer the above questions in order to learn how to navigate this inescapable state that every Christian is bound to enter sooner or later. A state where the glory of God is revealed in a potency that can’t be found in the less rocky terrain of life.  As you ready your heart to receive God’s word, meditate on the suffering in your life and the suffering you see around us in this world. Ask God to reveal to you the path through that suffering that would reveal His glory the most in order that His Spirit may enable us to walk it.

    59 min
  4. The Painful Cost of Leadership - Acts 20:17-38

    Jun 7

    The Painful Cost of Leadership - Acts 20:17-38

    This week we read Paul’s farewell speech to the elders of the Ephesian Church. It is a tearful goodbye as Paul’s pastoral heart is made evident. His primary concern is for the church to remain healthy in his absence. What this will require is for pastors to follow Paul’s example and to heed is words of exhortation. They must be have the character and obey the call to shepherd the flock of God faithfully. And yet the whole church shares a piece of the responsibility to see the flock protected. Thus, we must all carefully consider Paul’s words here that we too will in some encounter the painful cost of leadership. As you read, think on how this text is relevant to you in whatever leadership you have been entrusted. Especially to you fathers, consider how these words call you to embrace the cost of leadership to shepherd the little flock given to you

    51 min
  5. The Apostle to the Gentiles at Work - Acts 20:1-16

    May 31

    The Apostle to the Gentiles at Work - Acts 20:1-16

    This week Paul begins the long voyage back to Jerusalem to conclude his third missionary journey. We also read about an averted tragedy, that Paul was used by God to resurrect a young lad named Eutychus. He fell asleep and then fell from a window in the middle of church!Despite being an easy opportunity for jokes, this story is not about the importance of staying awake during a long sermon. In Acts 20:1-16 we are going to see how the ministry of the Apostle Paul is both a model for us and how his ministry was validated. As you read the sermon text, consider the example we have in the apostles’ ministry. Pray also that we would be encouraged by the hope of new life in Christ.

    52 min
  6. The Butterfly Effect - Acts 19:21-41

    May 24

    The Butterfly Effect - Acts 19:21-41

    Acts chronicles the relentless expansion of the good news of Jesus. In the second part of Acts 19 we jump ahead a few years to the conclusion of Paul's time in Ephesus, and from this we are given a glimpse into the effects of the gospel on a society. From the empty tomb in Jerusalem, to this wild amphitheater riot in Ephesus, the power of the gospel to blow away the empty systems of evil is subtle, yet unstoppable.Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the state godlessness in the world around you? Do you feel personally paralyzed by the scope and scale of the problems and forces of opposition standing against Christ and his church? “What difference can my faith and obedience to Jesus really make?”As you prepare for Sunday and read the story of the “disturbance concerning the way”, consider the snowballing effect of a simple, faithful witness. Do you think you can make a difference in this world for Jesus? What small opportunity has the Lord already given you to be a witness today that will bring him glory and fame tomorrow?Join us tomorrow as we will hear from a guest preacher this Sunday: Pastor Brennan Catanni from OVC.

    47 min
  7. Humour and Horror - Acts 19:1-20

    May 17

    Humour and Horror - Acts 19:1-20

    In Acts 19 Paul arrives in the city of Ephesus where he experiences one of his most fruitful and extraordinary seasons of ministry. However, we also find two rather peculiar stories: twelves so-called disciples who have never heard of the Holy Spirit and seven Jewish exorcists who use the name of Jesus. Say what?The book of Acts is full of exciting and triumphant stories, but these two take both a humourous and horrifying turn. But from both we see that the name of Jesus is powerful, in fact his name alone is powerful. As you read the passage and prepare for Sunday, consider this: do you believe that the name of Jesus empowers you? Every Christian is saved and empowered by faith in his name. How should this empowerment bear fruit in YOUR life?

    51 min
  8. A Faithful Couple - Acts 18:18-26

    May 10

    A Faithful Couple - Acts 18:18-26

    You ever meet a couple who just makes you want to follow Jesus more?Not because they’re flashy.Not because they’re famous.But because there’s just something deeply steady, wise, and faithful about them.In Acts 18, we meet a couple like that: Aquila and Priscilla. Ordinary Christians who quietly gave themselves to the long work of strengthening others with the Word of God — and God used their faithfulness in extraordinary ways.In a world obsessed with platforms, influence, and visibility, this text reminds us that some of the most important kingdom work happens quietly. Around dinner tables. In living rooms. In conversations after church. In opening the Bible with someone one-on-one.We will see how Jesus strengthens His people through His Word, His Spirit, and ordinary saints who are willing to faithfully invest in others.🤔Two things to think about:• Who has God used to strengthen your faith over the years?• And who might God be calling you to strengthen right now?🙏🏾Two things to pray about:• Pray that God would deepen our love for His Word.• Pray that God would use our church to raise up faithful men and women who strengthen others for generations to come.

    54 min
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These are the Sunday sermons from Trails Church in Winnipeg, MB. To learn more about our ministry, check out trailschurch.ca.

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    Trails Church Winnipeg
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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    321
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