Salvation Church at Rankin Lake

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  1. 4d ago

    When Life Gets Hard...

    What do you do when life becomes more than you can handle? In this message from 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Trent Rankin looks at King Jehoshaphat facing an enemy he knew he couldn't defeat on his own. Instead of relying on his own strength, Jehoshaphat turned to God—and discovered that sometimes the battles we can't fight are the very places where we learn to trust Him most. Life will bring seasons of fear, uncertainty, loss, and circumstances we simply can't fix. Jesus never promised us an easy life, but He did promise that we wouldn't have to walk through it alone. When you've done everything you know to do, the invitation is simple: give it to God, trust Him, and leave it in His hands. You may feel overwhelmed. You may feel beaten down. You may not see a way forward. But because of Jesus, the battle isn't the end of your story. When life is more than you can handle, remember: you were never meant to handle it alone.

  2. Aug 31

    Everyone

    You’ve been invited—but will you accept? In this message from Luke 14, Pastor Trent Rankin explores Jesus’ parables of the wedding feast and the great banquet, revealing a Kingdom where there is room at the table for anyone willing to come. Jesus challenges our pride, confronts the excuses that keep us from Him, and reminds us that salvation isn’t something we earn—the invitation has already been purchased by the blood of Christ. But the invitation isn’t ours to keep. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to head into the highways and hedges and invite others to the table. The invitation is personal, the table is open, and there’s still room.

  3. Aug 24

    Forgiven

    Who do you need to forgive—and who might you need to ask for forgiveness? In this message from Matthew 18, Pastor Trent Rankin unpacks Jesus’ Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and the radical call to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us. Through the story of a servant released from an impossible debt, Trent reminds us just how much mercy God has shown us—and why that mercy should change the way we handle hurt, grudges, and broken relationships. Forgiveness doesn’t mean the hurt wasn’t real or that every relationship will be restored, but it does mean refusing to let bitterness control your heart. This message challenges us with two powerful questions: Who do you need to forgive, and who do you need to seek forgiveness from?

  4. Aug 18

    Get Ready

    Are you ready for Jesus to return? In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Trent Rankin unpacks Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Virgins and the urgent call to stay awake, prepared, and faithful. We may not know what tomorrow holds—or when Christ will return—but we do know that He is coming. Trent challenges us not to let the delay make us spiritually complacent, but to live with anticipation, grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus, and help others get ready as well. The question isn’t whether Jesus will return. The question is: Will you be ready when He does?

  5. Aug 10

    Just a Little

    What can God do with just a little faith? This week, Pastor Trent Rankin looks at two of Jesus’ shortest parables—the mustard seed and the leaven—and shows how something incredibly small can become something far greater than we ever imagined. Faith doesn’t mean having everything figured out or never struggling with doubt. It means trusting God enough to take the next step and allowing Him to work in ways we may not immediately see. Like a seed growing beneath the dirt or yeast quietly working through dough, God can be moving in our lives long before we recognize what He’s doing. Trent challenges us to keep watering our faith through Scripture and prayer, to be patient with God’s timing, and to trust Him when we can’t see where He’s leading. Because sometimes it’s only when we look back that we realize God was putting the pieces together all along. It doesn't take perfect faith. Start with the faith you have, trust God with it, and watch what He can grow.

  6. Aug 3

    What Will You Do?

    What are you doing with what God has entrusted to you? In this message, Pastor Trent Rankin unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25, challenging believers to faithfully use their time, gifts, and resources for God's Kingdom. Rather than living in fear or spiritual complacency, Trent calls us to step out in bold faith, serve others, and invest our lives in what has eternal value. One day, every believer will give an account before Christ, making the question deeply personal: Will we bury what God has given us, or faithfully use it for His glory?

  7. Jul 27

    Changed

    Is your faith real, or are you just saying the right things? In this message, Pastor Trent Rankin unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Two Sons from Matthew 21, revealing the difference between empty promises and genuine obedience. Through Jesus' confrontation with the religious leaders, Trent challenges listeners to move beyond outward appearances and examine whether their lives have truly been transformed by Christ. Discover why God desires repentance over religious performance, why genuine faith always produces obedience, and what it means to experience a life-changing relationship with Jesus instead of simply going through the motions.

  8. Jul 20

    Goodness and Grace

    In the parable of the vineyard workers, Jesus tells the story of laborers hired at different times throughout the day who all receive the same payment. While some view the master’s decision as unfair, the story reveals something powerful about the grace and generosity of God. In this message, Pastor Trent Rankin explains that salvation is not something we earn through good works, religious effort, or how long we have followed Jesus. It is a gift made possible through the finished work of Christ. Whether someone comes to faith early in life or at the eleventh hour, the invitation remains the same: come to Jesus. This message challenges longtime believers to celebrate whenever someone enters the family of God rather than comparing stories or questioning whether they deserve grace. It also reminds us that people all around us are still waiting to hear the hope of the gospel—and we have been called to share it.

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    Salvation Church
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
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