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.
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 chapters 4, 6, and 7, he uses the metaphor of a "two-handed circle" to illustrate that marriage is a private union...
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...
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...
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...