Sermon Archive
The Book of Acts
The Book of Acts tells us of Gods works to "send out" and grow His church. Those in the faith will have their reward by a "saving" God. Pastor Ethington expresses these points in his Sunday message:
"Unstoppable: Our sending, seeking, and saving God" Video
The biblical reference: Acts 12:25-13:12
The Main theme : God sendsout His people to accomplish His saving purpose.
Pastor Paul Ethington continues his study of The Book of Acts and the building of God's church. God will use persecution and prayer to continually build His church. Pastor Paul's sermon is titles:
Death and Deliverance - A tale of two kings Video
Biblical scripture: Acts 12:1-24
The Main Idea: Faithful Christian discipleship might result in death, often involves uncertainty, and always reveals God's glory.
Pastor Paul Ethington examines the Book of Acts on this Sunday highlighting God's grace and building His church. Pastor Paul's sermon is titled:
Sufficient Grace Video
Biblical reference: Acts 11:19-30
The Main Idea : God's generous grace is revealing in our transfromed lifes.
Trinity Church had a quest speaker today, Ian Van Wyk January 4, 2026. He offered a message on Romans 12:1-3. He titled his sermon:
A Living Sacrifce Video
Biblical reference: Romans 12:1-3
The Main Idea " a call to transformative living through spiritual worship, rejecting worldly conformity, and cultivating humble, renewed thinking,
Pastor Ethington offered his Sunday sermon on the Book of Jude. Pastor Paul closes each service with words from this bible passage, his message is titled:
Anchored in Assurance Video
Biblical reference: JUDE 1:24-25
The Main Idea: The glory of God is the anchor of our assurance.
Pastor Ethington offered his Christmas Eve 2025 message to the congregation at Trinity Church .
Pastor Paul expresses the true meaning of Christmas. Video
Biblical reference: Matthew 9:9-13
The Main Idea : A little baby grows up to be spurned, rebuked, cast out and ultimately crucified... why?
This fourth Sunday in Advent, Pastor Paul Ethington discusses the fourth of four captiviating glories, Session .
The title for this Sunday's sermon is:
The Lord Jesus reigns now and forever Video
This third week of Advent, Pastor Paul Ethington presents the third glorification of Christ in the series, "ADVENT 2025 The Christ of Christmas: Four captivating glories". The third glorification is the "Resurrection" of Christ explained in his Sunday's sermon:
The Lord Jesus cannot be conquered Video
Biblical text: 1 John 3:1-10
The Main Idea: Jesus’ resurrection proved His authority and proclaimed His love.
Pastor Paul Ethington presented this Advent season second message from his series called, "ADVENT 2025 The Christ of Christmas: Four captivating glories". The second glorification of Christ was the crucifixion expressed in Pastor Ethington's sermon titled:
The Lord Jesus laid down His life Video
The biblical reference: Ephesians 1:3-14
The Main Idea: Jesus took the punishment for our sin so that all who believe could be at peace with God forever.
We begin the Advent 2025 season and Pastor Paul Ethington has prepared four messages called, The Christ of Christmas: Four captivating glories . The first sermon is titled:
The Lord Jesus has a belly button Video
Biblical text: John 1:14
The Main Idea: Jesus is God the eternal Son who took on human flesh to become the world's only hope.
Pastor Paul Ething gave his Thanksgiving Eve Sermon tonight. Watch his message here:
The King's Table Video
Pastor Paul Ethington took the opportunity this Sunday to focus on the discipleship to Jesus Christ in his sermon:
Fish guts, Grace, and a New Identlty Video
Biblical reference: Matthew 4:18:-22
The Main Idea: Disciples of Jesus Christ trust Him, treasure Him and tell others about Him.
Elder Terry Jacobson offered insight telling true believers to use your time wisely and with wisdom. Spend as much time understanding and following God's will.
Be Wise - Not Foolish Video
Biblical Text: Ephesians 5:15-17
The Main Idea : Those who seek God's will, walk in wisdom.
The gift of repentance through the Holy Spirit is God's power and for His glory. Pastor Ethington offers his message:
From Accustion to Celebration Video
Biblical text: Acts 11:1-18
The Main Idea : Our sovereign God reveals Himself and grants repentance for His glory.
Pastor Paul Ethington provided a powerful message on God revealing His purpose as His church is being fashioned. Watch it here:
2 Visions, 2 Visits, and 4 Welcome Witnesses Video
Biblical text: Acts 10:1-48
The Main Idea: No one who trusts Jesus will be denied forgiveness of sins.
As we continue to study the Book of Acts, Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message expressing how God uses the power of the Holy Spirit - empowered believers for the glory of the Son.
To Be Continued Video
Biblical text: Acts 9:32-43
The Main Idea: God continues to build his church through Holy Spirit-empowered believers for the glory of the Son.
October 19, 2025 - In Pastor Ethington's Sunday sermon, he talked of God's grace and glory and God's ultimate sovereignty by rescuing even His most vicious opponents. Watch his message:
Seeing God's purpose : Video
Biblical text: Acts 9:1-31
In his Sunday's sermon, Pastor Paul Ethington focused on how God expanses His church and using the Holy Spirit's guidance of believers to spread HIS gospel (The Good News).
God speaks, His gospel spreads Video
Biblical Reference: Acts 8:26-40
The Main Idea : The sovereign God has spoken to reveal Himsolf and His saving purpose.
Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study in Acts, Acts 8:4-2 with his sermon titled:
Background and baggage, but born again Video
Biblical Reference Acts 8: 4-26
The Main Idea: God's unstoppable gospel rescues all who believe, regardless of background or baggage,
Elder Doug Hanback offered insight to 1 Timothy 5 where it focuses on Family is to take care of family (the church community) with his second of two parts message:
The Widows (Part 2 of 2) Video
Biblical reference: 1 Timothy 5:3-16
The Main Idea: The church is first and foremost to meet the needs of the local body.
The key emphasis of 1 Timothy, Chapter 5 is the caring for those who are vulnerable within God's church. Elder Hanback examines this in his message:
The Widows (Part 1 of 2) Video
Biblical reference: 1 Timothy 5:1-16
The Main Theme: God's continues care for the vulnerable.
Pastor Paul Ethington's Sunday sermon continues with the Book of Acts and Stephen's betrayal and murder for his faith in Jesus. His sermon titled:
A testimony sealed with blood Video
The Biblical text: Acts 6:8-8:3
Stephen's main point to his audience : Your betrayal and murser of Jesus followed a generatinal pattern of God's people persecuting His messenger.
A question is posed: "Would you give up your life for somebody else?" Pastor Paul Ethington examines this question in his message:
A testimony sealed with blood (Part 1 of 2) Video
Biblical text: Acts 6:8-8:3
The Main Idea: God continued to accomplish His purpose through His people as another generation rejected His Word.
The Book of Acts reveals God's plan to establish His church. Pastor Paul Ethington discusses and helps define a key element of God's plan in his Sunday's message:
Growing pains and unchanging purpose Video
Biblical text: Acts 6:107
The Main Idea: God empowers gifted people to accomplish His purpose in and through His church.
Our study in the Book of Acts continues. To those who are persecuted, worry not, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven. Listen to Pastor Paul's message:
Boldness, Beatings, and abiding Joy Video
Biblical text : Acts 5:12-42
The Main Idea: The gospel produces boldness and abiding joy in all who believe.
Pastor Paul Ethington examines God's grace given to us through His son Jesus Christ. This was to show God's ultimate authority. This is presented with Pastor Paul's message:
Great grace, great fear Video
Biblical Reference: Acts 4:32-5:11
The Main Idea: God's generous grace to us in Christ develops a genuine fear of Him is us.
Pastor Paul Ethington focused in on the boldness that comes from faith in Jesus Christ. Watch as Pastor Paul examines God's uses the name of Jesus as the primary key to salvation.
The Unstoppable Gospel Video
Acts 4:5-31
The Main Idea: God carries out His purpose through the bold proclamation of Jesus' powerful name.
Pastor Paul Ethington forged ahead in our study in the Book of Acts. His Sunday message is titled:
The Ultimate Healer Video
Biblical Reference: Acts 3:1-4:4
The Main Idea: Jesus, the promised Redeemer, brings the ultimate healing through His resurrection, but only for those who believe Him.
Pastor Paul Ethington, talking within the context of the book of Acts, is explaining the relationship of a heartfelt belief in Jesus and what that belief really means:
Real belief, radical change Video
Biblical text: Acts 2:42-47
The Main Idea: Real belief in Jesus brings radical change in us.
Pastor Paul Ethington delved deeper into the Book of Acts and Peter's sermon at Pentecost with message titled:
Let This Be Known To You Video
Biblical Reference: Acts 2:14-41
The Main Idea of Peter's sermon at Pentecost: Jesus' resurrection proves that He is the promised Christ, so trust in Him and be saved.
Pastor Hanback offered focus to the church in Ephesus. Although hard working and intention, they had a critical failing. They lost sight of their first love, Jesus Christ. It is discussed in his message:
Ephesus, The Legalistic Church Video
Biblical text: Revelation 2:1-7
The Main Idea: Love, plus right orthodoxy, leads to proper orthopraxy.
Pastor Paul Ethington continues his focus on the Book of Acts with his sermon titled:
Believing or Belittling Video
Biblical text: Acts 2:1-13
The Main Idea: The promised Holy Spirit empowersGod's people to proclaim His godpel to His whole world.
The Book of Acts chronicles the Lord's plan among His dependent People. Pastor Paul Ethington help define this plan with his sermon titled:
He is the Lord of Lots Video
Biblical reference: Acts 1:12-26
The Main Idea: The sovereign Lord carries out His perfect plan among His dependent people.
Pastor Paul Ethington offered his second message in our new study of the Book of Acts :
Empowered for the adventure of a lifetime Video
Biblical reference: Acts 1:1-11
The Main Idea: The risen and ascended Chrict empower His people to accomplish His purpose until He returns.
Pastor Ethington began a 38 Sunday message series in the study of the Book of Acts:
An Introduction to the Book of Acts Video
The Main Idea: Acts describes God's work to establish and expand His church through Holy Spirit-empowered believers proclaimingthe good news about Jesus.
Pastor Paul Ethington finished our study in Amos with an exposing reality of man's choices in life with his sermon title:
The deadliest famine and the Word of Life Video
The biblical text: Amos 8:4-14
The Main Idea: All who reject God's life-giving Word are choosing death.
We continue with our study in the book of Amos the folcal point of Dr. Paul Nelsen's message titled:
Truth, Justice, and God's Way Video
The biblical text: Amos 7:1-8:3
The Main Idea: We can trust in God’s absolute truth. Because of His nature, He is just in His final punishment.
Repentance is a necessity, judgement is a certainty. Elder Terry Jacobson offer his message this morning to reiterate this reality, titled:
Seek the Lord to Live Video
Biblical text: Amos 5:1-17
The Main idea: Seek the sovereign God and live before His sovereign power brings judgment.
Pastor Paul Ethington clearly identifies the theme of The Book of Amos with his message titled:
The Inescapable Justice of God Video
Biblical text: Amos 2:4-16
The Main Idea: Those who persist in rebellion against God will receive His righteous wrath.
Dr. Paul Nelsen offered his message today as we continue our study in the Book of Amos with his sermon titled:
The Perils of Prosperity Video
Biblical text: Amos 4: 1-5
The Main Idea: The Lion will devour the unrepentant and rescue a remnant from among His sinful people.
Elder Terry Jacobson offered his message this Sunday as we continue our journey into the Book of Amos
God's Righteous Roar of Justice VIDEO
Biblical text: Amos 1:1—2:3
The Main Idea: The Lion will devour the unrepentant and rescue a remnant from among His sinful
people.
Pastor Paul Ethington at Trinity Church Ripon, launched our study in the Book of Amos with his message:
Amos: The Lion Roars - Introduction to Amos VIDEO
The Main Idea: The Lion will devour the unrepentant and rescue a remnant from among His sinful people.
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Ethington gave his closing message in his "Living In The Light of the Resurrection NOW and THEN", with his sermon titled:
Marveling at Emptiness Video
Biblical reference: Luke 24:12, Luke 9:23-25, Acts 4:8-13
The Main Idea: Investing time with God makes us marvel at the work of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit to secure our redemption.
Pastor Paul Ethington offered this Good Friday message and states the real gift of Christmas titled:
Destruction, Deliverance, and a very merry Christmas Video
Biblical text: Hebrews 2:14-15
Pastor Paul's Main Idea : Jesus took on human flesh so that He could die and rise again, delivering His peopple from death forever.
Pastor Paul Ethington gave the fourth sermon in his Resurrection Now and Then series titled:
The Resurrected Jesus: His Glorious Presence Video
Biblical text: Matthew 28: 16-20
The Series Main Idea: Jesus' resurrection assures every believer of His continued presence through thr indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Paul Ethington offered his fourth sermon of the series:
The Resurrected Jesus: His glorious promise Video
Biblical text: Galatians 4:4-7
The Main Idea: Jesus's resurrection assures us that He always does what He says He will do.
Returning to our study in Ecclesiastes, Elder Terry Jacobson contributed with his message titled:
Wisdom helps focus past the limitations of human understanding Audio . Video
Biblical reference: Ecclesiastes 8:1-9
The Main Idea: The value of Wisdom, Obedience to Authority, the Limits of Human Understanding and the Inevitabllity of our Death.
