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 this message, Pastor Gene reminds us of the finished work of Jesus Christ and the eternal hope made possible through the cross. Using scripture 1 Peter 3:18 as the opening reference, we see Jesus is the suffering Savior who gave His life for us, the just Savior who paid the price for the unjust, and the...
Pastor Gene Watkins teaches from Proverbs 3:1-10 but focuses his message on Proverbs 3:5-6 to reveal what authentic biblical faith looks like in a believer's life. True trust is far from...
Guest speaker Mike C. Williams from CUPS Mission, focused on the difference between simply avoiding sin and actively living like Christ. Using Luke 4 and Matthew 25, the message challenged believers...
On Mother's Day, Pastor Kevin Long explores the life of an unnamed but extraordinary woman from the Old Testament whose story spans 2 Kings 4 and 2 Kings 8. Despite her wealth and status, she is...
This weeks sermon "The Compromised Marriage," Pastor Kevin Long distinguishes between healthy compromise within a marriage and the dangerous compromise of a marriage. Referencing 1 Corinthians...
This past Sunday, Pastor Kevin Long references 1 Corinthians 13, to provide a roadmap for healthy, Christ-centered relationships. The message serves as both a conviction and an encouragement: love...
In this weeks sermon preached on April 19, 2026 Pastor Kevin Long uses the metaphor of house construction to explain God’s original blueprint for marriage found in Genesis 2:18-24. Marriage is a...