At Trinity Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida, our heart is to share the hope of Jesus and walk alongside our community in faith. This blog is a place where you can stay connected, be encouraged, and see how God is working in and through our church family. Here you will find sermon summaries, event recaps, ministry highlights, and stories that reflect the love, service, and fellowship we strive to live out each day. Whether you are part of our congregation or simply exploring what our church is about, we invite you to join us on this journey of faith.
Pastor Kevin Long opened with a simple challenge: what lens are you looking through? The world’s “cool” glasses help you blend in, but spiritual glasses help you see what is really happening. In Mark 5:1–20, we meet a man living in extreme darkness, tormented, isolated, and trapped in bondage. Then Jesus...
Psalm 23 is a reminder to slow down and thank God for what we often take for granted. Pastor Kevin Long taught that this familiar passage is more than a comforting funeral reading. It is a psalm...
Dr. Jim Rankin of Adventures in Truth takes you on a gripping, visual journey that reframes Ethiopia as one of the most overlooked, yet most important, places connected to the Bible. He shares the...
Pastor Kevin Long reminded the church that God is the Author of life and His Word is meant to be read, heard, and followed. In a world full of confusion and competing messages, he pointed us back to...
In this message, Pastor Kevin Long teaches a truth that can feel uncomfortable, but it is necessary: you reap what you sow. Using Jesus’ words found in John 12:20-26 about a grain of wheat that must...
We all love new. New seasons, new starts, new chances. Pastor Kevin Long takes us to one of the biggest “reset” moments in Scripture, Genesis chapters 6-9 with Noah and the flood. As the world...
In this message from Luke 1:26-38, Pastor Kevin reminds us of a steady, hope filled truth that God keeps His promises. The angel’s announcement to Mary shows that God’s plan was set in motion long...