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.
Based on 3 John, Pastor Kevin explores three distinct leadership styles present within the local church: Gaius "The Encourager," Diotrephes "The Dictator," and Demetrius "The Example." The reality is that no church is perfect because it is composed of imperfect people. True Christian faithfulness is proven...
At first, Old Faithful may not look very impressive. It may just look like a mound in a field. But it remains faithful to do what it was designed to do. In the same way, a believer may think, “I am...
Salvation is not something we have to guess about. John wrote so Christians could say with confidence, “I know I have eternal life.” Because salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and not by...
This past Sunday Pastor Kevin reminds the church that every believer has a testimony, but even greater than our testimony is God’s testimony about His Son. Through the water, the blood, and the...
Just as physical birthmarks or inherited family traits provide evidence of our physical lineage, spiritual "birthmarks" offer Christians complete assurance of their place in God's family. Pastor...
God wants you to know truth, love, and assurance in salvation. In this message from 1 John 4:7-21, Pastor Kevin reminds the church that God does not simply show love. God is love. Unlike false gods...
Pastor Kevin reminds believers referencing 1 John 4:1-6, that not every voice, teaching, or spirit should be trusted. John tells the church to “test the spirits” because false prophets and deception...