From Amos 3-6 Israel had forgotten who God is. They treated Him like a vending machine—pull the lever, get the blessing. Like Santa Claus—there when needed, ignored when not. But through the prophet Amos, a different picture breaks in: the Lion has roared from Zion. God is not a servant to our desires. He is sovereign, faithful, holy—and He had been replaced in Israel’s heart by self-reliance, wealth, and power. Worse, this wasn’t a momentary lapse. It had become a habit. And

The book of Amos is nearly 2,750 years old—and it feels uncomfortably current. Israel was thriving. Peace had lasted a generation. Trade was booming. Cities were growing. On the surface, life had never been better. But underneath? A different story. The gap between rich and poor was widening. Justice was for sale. The vulnerable were exploited. Worship became hollow—even corrupt. God’s people were busy, successful, and spiritually numb. So God sent Amos. Not a polished preach

This week, Trinity prayed two men into Eldership. Luke and Jeremy were brought into leadership with the blessing of David Campbell, and he was also our guest speaker. In his sermon, he explored a transformative truth: The Church is not a religious institution designed for dead rituals; it is an expression of the Kingdom of God, advancing through power and sacrificial love. Where Israel Failed, Jesus Triumphed The story of the Kingdom doesn't begin with us; it begins with Jesu

2 Corinthians 9:7 When the topic of giving comes up, many people instinctively brace themselves—expecting pressure, guilt, or obligation. But the gospel starts somewhere entirely different. It doesn’t begin with what God wants from you. It begins with what God has already done for you—and to you. You are already accepted, already secure, already His. ⸻ 1. Grace Removes the Pressure “Not reluctantly or under compulsion…” God is not interested in guilt-driven giving. If you’ve

If you missed our Easter Sunday service at Trinity Church Owen Sound, you missed a powerful morning of celebration, but more importantly, a deep dive into what the Resurrection actually means for our daily lives. It’s easy to treat Easter as a beautiful tradition—a day for family, flowers, and the "familiar story." But as we heard this Sunday, the Resurrection isn’t just a historical event to remember; it’s a present reality designed to transform us from the inside out. The T

It's that time of year again! We just celebrated Palm Sunday, that powerful day in the Christian calendar where we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, but also the sobering reality of what was to come only a few days later. This Sunday at Trinity Church Owen Sound, we were reminded that following Jesus isn't about maintaining our own definition of "normal." This blog post summarizes THIS sermon by Jeremy Sanderson on March 29th 2026. Is "Normal" really the goal?