Waiting Well
Dr. Steve Lindsley(Matthew 25: 1-13) I have this recurring dream - some might call it a nightmare, depending on how you look at it. The scenery and context change; but it is always Sunday morning, it is always right before worship, and I am going to be late. Now I’m...
Prepare the Way: Advent at Trinity
This Advent, we continue in our “Prepare The Way” theme as we anticipate the coming of Christ into our lives and into the world. Through worship, mission, and fellowship, we will live into our calling as the people of God, growing closer to Jesus and each...
I Am Reminded…
Rev. Rebecca Heilman-Campbell(2 Timothy 1:3-7;11-14) Two years ago, I was sitting on the beach with my Mom and my then 6-year-old nephew. I’m certainly biased, but my nephew is the most curious, empathetic and amazing little boy. That summer, he went through a long...
Sermon by Olanda Carr – Response Sunday
Orlanda Carr Good morning! It is a pleasure to be here this morning at Trinity Presbyterian. As a Ministry Relations Officer for the Presbyterian Foundation, I frequently travel all around the Mid-Atlantic region, meeting with congregations on a variety of topics,...
What We Render
Dr. Steve Lindsley(Matthew 22: 15-22) I’m wondering this morning if you dislike “gotcha questions” as much as I do - those questions that intentionally do not have a clear-cut answer; that are asked in the hope of catching you off-guard or making you appear to be on...
The Persistent Widow
Rev. Rebecca Heilman-Campbell(Luke 18: 1-8) There’s an old Japanese proverb that goes something like this, “Fall seven times and stand up eight.” “Fall seven times and stand up eight.” Of course, this is a quote about perseverance and the resilience to get right back...
Let’s Get Real About Transformation
Rev. Rebecca Heilman-Campbell and Dr. Steve Lindsley(John 20: 11-18) The reality we need to acknowledge: The future is bright, if we’re bold enough to live into it. REBECCA The poet, Ross Gay, pulls us into his small, joyful life vignettes in his new book, The Book...
Let’s Get Real About Celebration
Rev. Rebecca Heilman-Campbell(Psalm 90:1-2; 13-17 & Psalm 92:1-4) For the past two weeks, you have walked with Steve and I bravely through the heavy emotions and weight that lament and healing tend to bring. We have been getting real with you in our sermon series...
Let’s Get Real About Healing
Dr. Steve Lindsley(Isaiah 40: 1-11) The reality we need to acknowledge: Healing brings wholeness. So first, a quick recap: Rebecca and I are preaching a sermon series, “Let’s Get Real,” where we are getting real with you about four things we need to do as a...
Let’s Get Real About Lament
Dr. Steve Lindsley and Rev. Rebecca Heilman-Campbell(Psalm 130: 1-8) The reality we need to acknowledge: There is no going back to the way things used to be. STEVE There are lots of ways one can understand the expression “Let’s get real,” and believe me, a Google...