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Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:22:24 GMT

Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.

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Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:21:01 GMT

Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.

Election Reminders

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:57:57 GMT

I figured we all need at least one more reminder about the election, right? You know, just in case every single app on your phone hasn’t done the job.

Hold up. Please don’t close this window. This is not a reminder to vote (although I hope you have or will). This is also not going to be instructions on how to vote disguised as a reminder.

I’m taking on a different goal. I want to remind you of some things in a way that will help you survive this week. Some truths that can guide us all through the stress and craziness of an election in a year like this one. My hope is to encourage you, regardless of your preference for red or blue. New Paragraph

Election Reminder #1 – There will be no surprises

Of course, we all know this. God is never surprised. But do we act like it? An even harder question is, do we react like it?

Let’s go a little further into this idea. We know God won’t be falling off his throne on Tuesday night, Wednesday morning, or whenever this election is decided. We know this because He is in control of it.

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Romans 13:1

God will not be startled because God appoints all leaders. Presidents, judges, kings, emperors, teachers, bosses, and mayors. They all hold their positions because God has allowed it, ordained it, and instituted it.

There are so many facets of this truth. Too many for one blog post for sure. But consider that God raises up some leaders to bring blessings to the people, and some he raises up to bestow punishment on the people. He raises up some to deliver and some to discipline. He gives leaders that are desired and he gives leaders that are despised.

Remember, Paul wrote these words to the church in Rome. The Romans were the leaders he was talking about. Yes, those Romans.

No matter what happens with this election, remember this truth. These are the leaders God wants for us at this time. We may not understand his purposes or his ways (they are often beyond our reach), but we can trust His sovereignty over all things. Even an election in 2020.

Election Reminder #2 – The mandates are still in place

The word mandate has left its own unique mark in 2020, and it might not be done yet. However, as followers of Jesus, our mandates are firmly established and will not be affected Tuesday’s results. Not even a little.

Our mandate is to love God and love our neighbor. The ones that vote like you and the ones that are wrong. <<<Just put that in there to see if you were paying attention.

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” –Jesus (John 14:15)

The mandates to care for orphans and to minister to widows won’t change with the resident of the White House. Our calling to fight for the unborn, the mistreated, the marginalized, the discriminated, and the outcast is not dependent upon a court no matter how supreme it claims to be.

Our assignment to be the salt and light will be the same when we wake up on Wednesday.

Side note: the hope to end abortion may not ever be found in Washington. Instead, that hope can be found at your local pregnancy resource center where they minister to women, meet real needs, share the gospel, and save lives. Your support of their work and ministry could actually make a much bigger impact than your vote.

Election Reminder #3 – The mission hasn’t been cancelled

A common mission brings people together. It reminds us that we are on the same team with the same goals. Jesus gave His followers (the church) a mission.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

That mission is our mission until Jesus returns. Period. And staying engaged in this mission will keep us united. It will remind us of the work in which we all have a part. It will cause us to sacrifice for the greater good. Alongside our brothers and sisters.

As Pastor Ky Martin said this in his sermon this past Sunday:

“No matter the sign in your yard, [as a Christ-follower] you have more in common with people who are a part of the church than you do your unbelieving neighbor, who maybe shares the same political beliefs. You fit in with the church because we are one in Christ. He has diminished and conquered any dividing lines between us.”

Making Him famous is the life goal we have in common. Staying engaged in this mission will help you live out this truth.

Oh, and don’t miss that promise at the end of the Great Commission. Jesus promises to be with us. Always. Even to the end of the age.

Even through this election. Don’t forget that.

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.”

Romans 13:1

The Most Popular Commandment

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:51:42 GMT

Commandments. They are a big part of Scripture. A big part of how we are to follow God. Jesus said that if we love him we will keep his commandments.

We all know about the Top Ten. These are the OG commandments. They are designed to lead us to the life that is set apart. A life that pleases God.

But we didn’t keep them. Especially when you see how Jesus explains them in his Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). Which reminds us that they have a bigger purpose as well — to point us to our need for a Savior. One who would pay the penalty for our commandment-breaking, but also One who could keep them all perfectly and give us his obedience.

We are also probably familiar with the Greatest Commandment. The commandments just began with the Top Ten. God continued on from there and gave His people all kinds of commandments designed for our good and His glory among all the nations.

The Pharisees came along and added even more. The whole thing began to get out of control. So when Jesus showed up and started teaching with authority, people wanted to know what was most important. What is the greatest commandment, they asked.

And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 22:37-40

None of these commandments are the most popular commandment. The most popular commandment is not one of the Top Ten. It isn’t the commandment to make disciples, give to needy, or to not boil a baby goat in its mother’s milk. (yep, that’s really in there)

The most popular commandment – meaning the commandment most often given in the Bible is this — don’t be afraid.

Don’t be afraid.

God knew we would struggle with fear. He knew we would battle against the fear of angels, spiders, enemies, heights, public speaking, dying, and the dark.

What fear is trying to rule your life right now? Fear of the virus? Fear of the election results? Fear of conflict? Fear of another person? Fear Of Missing Out?

God says don’t be afraid. Don’t let fear control you. Don’t let fear keep you from doing what is best, what is right, what is necessary, what is essential, and what is commanded.

I know. Easier said than done, right? Fear is a real problem, and it doesn’t let go of us easily. So, how do we really embrace the most popular commandment? Let me offer you two thoughts.

First, we need to remember that God is with us. In one of the most famous passages related to all this, God challenges Joshua to not be afraid. He commands him to be strong and courageous. And he does so b/c He will be with Joshua. Everywhere and every time.

God always goes with us. He doesn’t call us to follow and obey on our own. He will be with you. Always. Even to the end of the age.

Second, we need to remember that God is for us. The gospel makes that ultra clear. If God was willing to give us His only Son to die on a cross in our place…then we know He is truly for us. Forever.

In Romans 8, Paul asks the question, “If God is for us, then who can be against us?”

The answer is no one. Not successfully. Anything that happens to us is in His control. In fact, He promises to work all things for good in the end. We have nothing to fear.

We truly can be controlled by faith instead of fear.

Sign up for that mission trip. Start that conversation with a lost friend. Invite someone to church. Tell someone you are sorry. Confess that sin. Ask someone for help. Sign up to serve. Engage your church. Send that text. Make that phone call. Love your enemies.

God is with us and God is for us. Don’t be afraid.

Preach this truth to yourself today. And every day. And then follow Jesus. Without fear.

Partnership with Crosspoint Community Church

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:51:42 GMT

Trinity Gospel Church has partnered with Crosspoint Community Church (Rockwall, TX) as we prepare to launch.

Last year, Crosspoint became affiliated with the Acts 29 Network, an association of churches around the world called and committed to the Gospel through church planting. Through Acts 29, we are BEYOND excited to announce that we are helping with our first church plant!

We will be supporting Trinity Gospel Church in South Dallas as they launch later this year.

Pastor Randle Bishop attended our service this past weekend to share his story and his vision for Tri nity Gospel. Check it out!

Pastor Randle Bishop on launching TGC

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:21:13 GMT

Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.

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﻿ Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.

Sermon Title Here

﻿ Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.

Election Reminders

I figured we all need at least one more reminder about the election, right? You know, just in case every single app on your phone hasn’t done the job. ﻿

﻿ “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.”

The Most Popular Commandment

﻿ Commandments. They are a big part of Scripture. A big part of how we are to follow God. Jesus said that if we love him we will keep his commandments.

Partnership with Crosspoint Community Church

Trinity Gospel Church has partnered with Crosspoint Community Church (Rockwall, TX) as we prepare to launch.

Pastor Randle Bishop on launching TGC

﻿ Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.

Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.

Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.

I figured we all need at least one more reminder about the election, right? You know, just in case every single app on your phone hasn’t done the job.

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.”

Commandments. They are a big part of Scripture. A big part of how we are to follow God. Jesus said that if we love him we will keep his commandments.

Pastor Randle Bishop shares his story and vision for the Trinity Gospel Church plant while visiting Acts 29 partner, Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall.