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Pastor Josh continues our series on God's plan for the home with a message on parenting.

Pastor George continues our series on God's plan for the home with a message on siblings.

Arthur and Candy Ornelas continue our series on God's plan for the home with a message on stewardship.

Pastor Jon and Jackie Owens continue our series on God's plan for the home with a message on marriage.

Pastor George begins our new series on God's plan for our homes, "The Garden Within," with a message on rest.

James White continues our series "Gardening 101" with a message about testimony.

Pastor Josh continues our series "Gardening 101" with a message about fellowship and hospitality.

Pastor Josh continues our series "Gardening 101" with a message about testimony.

Pastor Jon Owens continues our "Gardening 101" series with a message about worship, called Flourishing and Fruitful: The Long Surrender.

Pastor Josh continues our series "Gardening 101" with a message about prayer.

Mark Casali continues our "Gardening 101" series with the topic of "new life" in the garden -- salvation.

Pastor Josh begins our new series called "Gardening 101," introducing the garden metaphor used throughout the entire Bible, and how it fits with our 2026 Vision: The Garden of God.

Pastor George concludes our series "For Such A Time As This," looking at the story of Esther. Aaron Santana, Ryan Sprague, and Enzo Saccuzzo also share testimonies.

Arthur Ornelas continues our series "For Such A Time As This," looking at the story of Joseph in Genesis 37.

Charles Walcott begins our new series, "For Such A Time As This," with the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19.

Larkin Pantano continues our series, now in James.

Clif Render continues our series in Psalm 2.

Pastor George begins our new series going through Psalm 2, including a discussion with a panel of our TRC moms.

Pastor Josh wraps up our study in Psalm 1: "Which Life Are You Living?"

Pastor George continues our study in Psalm 1.

Dave Clark shares his testimony, and our guest Stephen Tilburt continues our study in Psalm 1.

Pastor George begins our 4-week study through Psalm 1 with the first verse of the chapter.

Pastor George leads us through our Easter message on Isaiah 30:21.

Arthur Ornelas closes out the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11:29-40, from 3/22/2026.

Pastor George's sermon from 3/15/2026 on Hebrews 11:23-28.

Pastor Josh's sermon from 3/8/2026 on Hebrews 11:17-22.

Pastor George's sermon from 3/1/2026 on Hebrews 11:8-16.

Pastor George's sermon from 2/22/2026 on Hebrews 11:7.

Pastor George's sermon from 2/15/2026 on Hebrews 11:5-6, including Pastor Josh sharing some of his thoughts.

Pastor George's sermon from 2/8/2026 on Hebrews 11:1-4, including Amanda sharing her testimony.

Treasurer Anpu gives the Financial Report for the year, and Pastor George explains the vision for 2026 at TRC.

Pastor George continues our series focusing on Biblical Rest reading through Psalm 23.

Pastor George continues our series focusing on Biblical Rest, inspired in part by John Mark Comer's book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry."

Pastor George continues our series focusing on Biblical Rest, inspired in part by John Mark Comer's book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry."

Pastor George opens 2026 with a sermon series focusing on Biblical Rest, inspired in part by John Mark Comer's book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry."

We celebrate the birth of Jesus and remember the hope that entered the world the night Christ was born.

Pastor George continues our Christmas series with the next part of Jude.

Pastor George continues our Christmas series with the next part of Jude.

Our preparation for Christmas begins as Pastor George takes us through the short book of Jude.

After a year of going through the book of Romans, we finish Paul's letter with chapter 16. Don't tune out: you'll want to stay put during these credits, because There Is More.

Our year-long series going through the book of Romans, "There is More," is coming to a close.

Pastor George concludes Season 7 of our year-long series "There is More" with the first part of Romans chapter 15.

“From Him, through Him, to Him—why the gospel ends in worship.”

Podcast Summary

In the finale of More to Israel (Romans 11:12–36), we trace God’s mysterious plan that turns Israel’s current unbelief into worldwide blessing—and promises even greater joy when He restores them. Paul warns Gentile believers against arrogance: we’re grafted into Israel’s story by grace, not merit. The heart of the passage isn’t speculation about election but adoration of God and the good news that saves Jew and Gentile alike. Paul lands in worship—“from Him and through Him and to Him are all things”—and we’re invited to respond with hopeful humility, personal faith in Jesus, and a readiness to shine as “lights in the darkness” in our community.

Takeaways

God’s plan brings unity: one family in Christ, Jew and Gentile.

Grace, not pedigree or performance, is the basis of salvation.

Humility guards our hearts; arrogance cuts us off from gratitude.

Right doctrine should end in doxology: God deserves glory forever.

Our response: trust Jesus, carry the gospel, and live as a light.

“God’s not done with Israel—and He’s not done with you.”

Podcast Summary:
In this week’s message from our More to Israel series through Romans, we wrestle with one of Scripture’s “grey areas”: the tension between God’s election and our freewill. Paul reminds us that although Israel has largely rejected the gospel, God has not rejected His people. Instead, He has preserved a remnant chosen by grace, pointing us to His unfailing faithfulness and sovereign plan.

Through Romans 11, we see that God is not finished with Israel—His purposes extend beyond their current unbelief and toward future glory. And just as He continues to work with Israel, He continues to pursue us. No matter our past, God’s arms remain open in grace.

This sermon challenges us to:

Live with a hopeful expectation, trusting God’s plan even in difficulty.

Recognize that corporate association (family, culture, church attendance) cannot save us—only personal faith in Jesus can.

With God, it’s never over until it’s over. He is always working, always faithful, and always calling us to respond to His grace.

Listen in as Pastor George shares about how deeply you are loved by God!

We're continuing thru the book of Romans. Chapter 7 can be a confusing chapter. Listen in as Pastor George shares some ways to interpret and apply this very difficult text.

Join us as we continue through the book of Romans!

In the season 4 finale, listen in as Pastor George explains - thru the story of Moses - how God's grace gives us a new identity!

Listen to how God sovereignly uses suffering to bring about salvation in Joseph's life. The story is filled with sin, but also with God's overwhelming grace.

See what the grace of God did in Sarah's life. And hear about what God can do in your life!

Today Pastor George will talk about the assurance we have now that we've been justified by faith in Jesus.

Take a listen as Clif (our River Kid's Coach) takes us deeper into the book of Romans.

God's got a simply plan to save the world. It's plan everyone can understand and participate in. Listen in and discover God's simplicity found in Jesus.

Listen in our our Easter message. Today's passage is Romans 3. Paul makes it clear that we are all a mess. Thankfully, Jesus is the Savior we need.

On this Palm Sunday, tune in for the season finale of Building with the King. Let's see how our greatest failures are never final in Christ.

Neh 5, 7-10

Take a listen as Pastor Josh shares how everyone has a role when it comes to building with the King.

Today we'll look at how God used the prophets to guide and warn His people, but also point the world to Jesus.

In the Season 2 finale, Pastor George shares on how God uses exiles in our lives to shape our God-given identity.

Today we start a new series in the book of Nehemiah. It's a spinoff from our year long sermon series titled, "There is More." Listen in as Pastor George shares how Nehemiah's story shows us how to build with Jesus.

Today, Pastor George continues in our series, "There is More," with episode 3 of "More to the Old Testament."

Today, Pastor George moves from Abraham to Moses explaining 3 purposes of Israel that help us better understand the Old Testament.

This season on "There is More," we will answer the question, "What's the purpose of the Old Testament?" Understanding this question is crucial to not only understanding the book of Romans, but also to the gospel. Listen in as Pastor George brings us from Adam to Abraham.

This week on "There is more," Pastor Josh brings us into chapter 2, where Paul asks some tough questions from the church. Some of these questions are things the Holy Spirit may want to ask us today!

This week on "There is more," Pastor George dives into the book of Romans starting with chapter 1. We'll get the backstory to why Paul is writing, who he is writing to, and what is the gospel.

Listen in as Pastor George shares the TRC Vision for 2025.

Today, James teaches us about God's sovereignty and how our rightful response is faithfulness.

This week, Pastor George shares the truth that "who" owns our heart will impact how we live. And we don't realize that we're the problem. The good news is, we also already know how to fix it. Listen in to find out more!

Today, Pastor George will share on how words have a huge impact on our lives. Additionally, the source of our words matters. Finally, that the truth is, we all desperately need Jesus.

Today, we continue in the book of James, discussing the very important topic of the relationship between faith and works.

This week, Pastor George has asked Jackie Owens, our RK Director, to share some helpful insights from James 1 on how God's transformed people are being perfected through practice for justice!

Today we begin the book of James. Pastor George will share how God is transforming us into a faithful people, especially through trials.

Today, Arthur will wrap up our series in 1 Peter. We'll be reminded about who Jesus is and how that impacts our lives.

Today, Pastor George shares an important message for our church. Tune in (lock in) and get ready to decide whether you're "all in" and "ready to run with horses!"

James White helps us continue studying 1 Peter by guiding us through a very difficult, but important passage! Take a listen.

We're continuing in 1 Peter. Today, Pastor George shares about how God's people should be committed to blessings, regardless of the circumstances in their lives.

We're continuing through the powerful book of 1 Peter. Today, Josh Olson shares with us why obedience and suffering is so significant in God's Kingdom.

We continue in our journey through 1 Peter. Today, Pastor George shares about the life changing power of God's Word.

Today, we'll discuss how to lock in and live holy for Jesus.

Today, we start a new sermon series going verse by verse thru the book of 1 Peter. Listen as Pastor George shares on how God is inviting us into something special, and how suffering strangely plays a role in that.

Take a listen as Pastor Jon Owens and Jackie Owens dispel 5 myths about marriage based on our recent Marriage Retreat: ReDiscovery.

Today, Pastor George gives several practical steps to help you win in marriage; but not just marriage, in your relationship with Jesus!

Join us as Pastor George discusses how unity matters in marriage, but also how it matters with God and the church!

Join us as Pastor George teaches on the importance of holiness and faithfulness in marriage.

Today we start a new series on marriage. Listen as Pastor George teaches on the significance of marriage and how it can help all of us flourish in the Kingdom of God.

Join us in the final sermon of this series based out of Psalm 126. Today Pastor George will discuss how the process of sowing with tears accomplishes mighty things in the Kingdom of God.

We continue in our series out of Psalm 126. Today we talk about the power of our testimony!

We start a new series based out of Psalm 126. Take a listen as Pastor George discusses why we should let Jesus be the author of our story!

In our final sermon in this series, Pastor George discusses the importance of both communion and the resurrection.

Listen in as Pastor Jon (our Worship Pastor) shares on the foundational topic of worship.

Join us as Pastor Dennis Gervais (church planter for Victus Church) teaches on the importance of living healthy (physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally).

Today we talk about the super fun subject of church discipline. Take some time to hear Pastor George teach on why it's necessary, what it's for, and how it preaches the gospel!

Today, Pastor George explains what being filled with the Holy Spirit means. Additionally, why it's important for the church to practice this, and how we can do it!

Take a listen as Pastor George talks about the importance and power of evangelism. He'll also share a little about the recent Brazil missions trip!

Today we'll discuss what praying and fasting is, how to practice it, and why it preaches the gospel.

Listen in as Pastor George shares on how giving and serving is essential to the Kingdom of God.

Join us as we start a new sermon series title, "Paul said what?" In this series, we will discuss foundational truths, written by Paul, that can help us follow Jesus as Lord. This week, we start with baptism.

Join us for our 2024 Easter message!