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.
In a world obsessed with outward appearances and "man-made" leadership, Pastor Kevin takes us back to the transition of Israel’s leadership in 1 Samuel 8:1-7 and 1 Samuel 16:1-13. While the Israelites clamored for a king to be like other nations, they ultimately rejected God’s perfect rule. Through the rise...
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...
Pastor Kevin asked a simple question, What is your age, to make a bigger point about the age and health of a church. Healthy churches do not just count people, they make disciples and reach the...
Pastor Kevin reminded us that missions begins with who God is. Before we go, we need the right perspective of the Lord who sends us. Isaiah 25:1 shows God’s holy name and faithful character. He is...
Pastor Kevin Long walked through John chapter 6 to show that Jesus is not just a miracle worker who provides physical bread; He is God the Son, the eternal Word made flesh who alone gives eternal...