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 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 fall into the ground and die to produce fruit, he challenges us to look at what we are investing our lives...
In James 3:13–18, Pastor Kevin Long reminded us that just as we prepare for physical storms, we must also prepare for spiritual ones. True wisdom is not found in selfish ambition or earthly desires,...
Pastor Kevin Long taught from James 2:14–26, challenging the church to examine what kind of faith they truly have. While salvation is by grace through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8–9), genuine faith...
This week, Pastor Kevin Long continued through the book of James, focusing on James 2:1-13 and linking its message with Romans 7:14-25. The core theme explored the contrast between lawless and...
In this message, Pastor Kevin Long continues through the book of James by examining what true, God-honoring religion looks like. James challenges believers to reflect on their faith not just by what...
In this message, Pastor Kevin Long teaches from James 1:26; James 3:1-12, offering clear guidance on how believers should conduct themselves as children of God. Building on the foundation of...
In this powerful message from the book of James, believers are challenged to move beyond merely hearing the Word of God—to live it out. James is described as the “spiritual manual” of the New...