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.
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 pointing to Jesus Christ as the Great Shepherd. In it we see what Christ does for His sheep: He gives rest,...
In this Christmas message from Luke 2:1-21, Pastor Kevin Long reminded the church that the birth of Jesus is far more than a familiar tradition. It is the moment God entered human history on...
Jesus came to earth because we needed a Savior, and Pastor Kevin Long used Matthew 2:1–12 to show how the wise men respond to that truth with faith, discernment, and worship. In this message, we see...
In this message Pastor Kevin Long walks through the visit of the wise men, the flight to Egypt, and the return to Nazareth to show how God cared for Mary, Joseph, and Jesus and how He still cares...
Pastor Kevin Long walked through Acts 1:8 to show how God empowers every believer to be a powerful witness for Christ. He shared stories from Trinity’s recent mission trip to Guatemala, highlighting...
Guest speaker Dale Riddle walks through the book of Acts to show that missions changes three things every time it is taken seriously. Missions changes us, missions changes others, and missions...
Guest speaker Pastor Dave McClamma from Hope for Brazil Ministries walked us through Joshua chapter 1 and invited us to take a missions trip with Israel as Joshua leads a new generation to the...