Sunday Recap—May 18

SERMON RECAP

May 18, 2025 || Ephesians 5:25-30 || Walt Alexander

The Spirit-Filled Husband

MAIN POINT: Let every husband take up loving, sacrificial responsibility to build up & protect his wife for the glory of Christ.

  1. The Command.

  2. The Pattern.

  3. The Application.

Church Picnic

Join us for a church picnic next Sunday, May 25, following the Worship Service at the YMCA. Please bring your food, lawn chairs, blankets, and games.

Sunday Class

If you missed one of the classes on Respectable Sins, you can listen to the teaching using the link below.

Sunday Recap—May 11

SERMON RECAP

May 11, 2025 || Ephesians 5:22-24 || Walt Alexander

The Spirit Filled Wife

MAIN POINT: Let every wife adorn the gospel & build up her marriage by supporting, respecting, & following her husband in all she does.

  1. Submission is not to be coerced, but to be willing and voluntary.

  2. Submission is not to be conditional, but to be based upon the divine order.

  3. Submission is not to be selective, but to be sought in everything.

Sunday Class

Don’t miss the last class on May 18. Paul Houk will be leading us as we confront the sins we tolerate. Class begins at 9:15am.

Sunday Recap—May 4

SERMON RECAP

May 4, 2025 || Ephesians 5:15-21 || Walt Alexander

A New Way to Be Human

MAIN POINT:

  1. The New of the Hour. (v. 15-17)

  2. The command of provision. (v. 18)

  3. The abundance of the Spirit. (v.19-21)

Sunday Class

Don’t miss the remaining 2 classes - May 11 & 18. David Park and Paul Houk will be leading us as we confront the sins we tolerate. Class begins at 9:15am.

Sunday Recap—April 27

SERMON RECAP

April 27, 2025 || Ephesians 5:3-14 || Taylor Hollingsworth

Walking as Children of Light

MAIN POINT:

  1. Act differently than the world. (v. 3-4)

  2. Align your life with Christ. (v. 5-7)

  3. Walk as children of light. (v.8-14)

Sunday Class

Don’t miss the remaining 3 classes - May 4, 11, & 18. Ben Finch, David Park, and Paul Houk will be leading us as we confront the sins we tolerate. Class begins at 9:15am.

Sunday Recap—April 20

SERMON RECAP

April 20, 2025 || Acts 9:1-22 || Walt Alexander

The Man in White

MAIN POINT: The only way people truly change is through the power of the resurrection.

  1. Change occurs by comprehending how lost you are.

  2. Change occurs by comprehending how real Jesus is.

  3. Change comes by comprehending how vital the church is.

Sunday Class

Beginning on Sunday, April 27 through May 18, Daniel McGraw, Ben Finch, David Park, and Paul Houk will be leading us as we confront the sins we tolerate. Class begins at 9:15am.

Baby Dedication

On Sunday, May 11, we will have a special time of recognizing and praying for our families and children. If you are interested in dedicating your baby or your children, please contact the church at admin@trinitygraceathens.com for more information.

Sunday Recap—April 13

SERMON RECAP

April 13, 2025 || Psalm 42-43 || Bob Kauflin (Guest Speaker)

The Fight for Joy

  1. Remembering Joy (42:1-6a)

  2. Pursuing Joy (42:6b-11)

  3. Expecting Joy (43:1-5)

Easter Service

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors as we gather together to celebrate Resurrection Sunday, April 20, at the Athens City Middle School at 10:30am.

Easter Picnic

Join us after the Easter Service for our annual Easter Picnic. It will be a time of food, fun, and fellowship. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets.

Sunday Recap—April 6

SERMON RECAP

March 6, 2025 || Ephesians 5:1-2 || Walt Alexander

The Greatest of All Is Love

MAIN POINT: Nothing else matters except faith working out through sacrificial love.

  1. Love is a fruit, not a root.

  2. Love is a choice, not a feeling.

  3. Love is self-less, not comfortable contribution.

Worship Night

Join us for a special evening of worshiping the Lord who took away our sins. Our friend Bob Kauflin will lead us in singing on Saturday, April 12, 7PM at the YMCA.

Easter Service

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors as we gather together to celebrate Resurrection Sunday, April 20, at the Athens City Middle School at 10:30am.

Easter Picnic

Join us after the Easter Service for our annual Easter Picnic. It will be a time of food, fun, and fellowship. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets.

Sunday Recap—March 30

SERMON RECAP

March 30, 2025 || Ephesians 4:31-32 || Walt Alexander

Can We Still Forgive?

MAIN POINT: Forgive one another freely, repeatedly, & eagerly because God has completely forgiven you in Christ.

  1. To forgive is to refuse retaliation for wrongs done against us.

  2. To forgive is to do good despite wrongs done against us.

  3. To forgive is to remember God forgave our wrongs done against him.

Catch Up on the Parenting Class

We’ve had all four sessions of the parenting class. You can listen to the recordings by selecting the link below as well as download the lesson outlines.

Click below to listen to ALL FOUR parenting sessions and download the outlines.

Worship Night

Join us for a special evening of worshiping the Lord who took away our sins. Our friend Bob Kauflin will lead us in singing on Saturday, April 12, 7PM at the YMCA.

Sunday Recap—March 23

SERMON RECAP

March 23, 2025 || Ephesians 4:29-30 || Walt Alexander

An Unexpected Privilege

MAIN POINT: Let all the words of your mouth give grace to all who hear.

  1. The Power of Our Words

  2. The Potential of Our Words

  3. The Purpose of Our Words

Listen to the Parenting Classes

The last session on parenting teens is online. Click on the image below. Or listen to each message on parenting. We trust it will be a source of grace to you as you parent.

Click below to listen to the first Three parenting sessions and download the outlines.

Worship Night

Join us for a special evening of worshiping the Lord who took away our sins. Our friend Bob Kauflin will lead us in singing on Saturday, April 12, 7PM at the YMCA.

Sunday Recap—March 16

SERMON RECAP

March 16, 2025 || Ephesians 4:28 || Taylor Hollingsworth

Work for Good & for Giving

MAIN POINT: In view of God’s work for us in Christ, work hard for good and for giving - especially within the church.

  1. Stop Being a Thief.

  2. Start Working for Good.

  3. Give Generously to Your Neighbor.

Parenting Class

Join us at 9:15am throughout March as we tackle the subject of parenting and provide Biblical principles for each stage of a child. Childcare will be provided.

Click below to listen to the first two parenting sessions and download the outlines.

Oil Change Day

Our Men’s Fellowship group is offering an oil change for $20 as well as a general inspection and car wash on Saturday, March 22 beginning at 10 am. All participants must register in advance.

Sunday Recap—March 9

SERMON RECAP

March 9, 2025 || Ephesians 4:26-27 || Walt Alexander

Two Short Verses About a Big Problem

MAIN POINT: Let not your anger tear down the body God has built together in Christ.

  1. Anger is sometimes right.

  2. Anger is often wrong.

  3. But anger is never the only option.

Parenting Class

Join us at 9:15am beginning March 9 as we tackle the subject of parenting and provide Biblical principles for each stage of a child. Childcare will be provided.

Oil Change Day

Our Men’s Fellowship group is offering an oil change for $20 as well as a general inspection and car wash on Saturday, March 22 beginning at 10 am. All participants must register in advance.

Sunday Recap—March 2

SERMON RECAP

March 2, 2025 || Ephesians 4:25 || Taylor Hollingsworth

Live Not By Lies

MAIN POINT: Being freed by the gospel, speak the truth in love to bring life and unite the church.

  1. Put away Falsehood.

  2. Speak the Truth.

  3. Live United.

Small Town Summit

We invite you to a one-day summit on April 3, 2025 to consider together what faithful pastoral ministry could look like in small places. We are inviting pastors and ministry leaders to this event. For more information and to register, click on the link below.

Parenting Class

Join us at 9:15am beginning March 9 as we tackle the subject of parenting and provide Biblical principles for each stage of a child. Childcare will be provided.

Giving Update

Please note that if you are sending your tithe and offering by mail, our church office address has changed to 203 W Washington Ave, Athens, TN 37303.

Oil Change Day

Our Men’s Fellowship group is offering an oil change for $20 as well as a general inspection and car wash on Saturday, March 22 beginning at 10 am. All participants must register in advance.

YOUTH

Rooted Summer Retreat

Register today for the upcoming Rooted Summer Retreat, July 24-26 at Cedine Ministries for 6th-12th graders, friends, and parents. Early-bird pricing is available. Click the link below for more information and to register.

TG Youth

Join us for our monthly youth meeting on March 12! 6-12th graders & parents are invited to join us for a time of teaching, testimony, games, & snacks! March 12, 6:30-8:30pm.

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on March 26 from 6-8pm at the Balch’s home.

Sunday Recap—February 23

SERMON RECAP

February 23, 2025 || Psalms 23:6 || Howard Varnedoe (Guest Speaker)

Baptism Class

How do I know I am a Christian? How do I know for sure my faith is my own & not just something I do because of how I was raised or because it is something my friends do? In this Baptism Class, we are really trying to answer these very important questions. Join us on Sunday, March 2 at 9:15am at the YMCA.

Parenting Class

Join us at 9:15am beginning March 9 as we tackle the subject of parenting and provide Biblical principles for each stage of a child. Childcare will be provided.

YOUTH

Rooted Summer Retreat

Register today for the upcoming Rooted Summer Retreat, July 24-26 at Cedine Ministries for 6th-12th graders, friends, and parents. Early-bird pricing is available. Click the link below for more information and to register.

TGYouth

Join us for our monthly youth meeting on March 12! 6-12th graders & parents are invited to join us for a time of teaching, testimony, games, & snacks! March 12, 6:30-8:30pm.

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on March 26 from 6-8pm at the Balch’s home.

Sunday Recap—February 16

SERMON RECAP

February 16, 2025 || Philippians 2:12-13 || Walt Alexander

You Can Change!

MAIN POINT: Produce the fruit of your salvation, fully relying on God’s power.

  1. Our Work.

  2. God’s Work.

  3. How it works.

What Do I Do With That Verse?

Join us in February for our Sunday class at 9:15am at the YMCA as we gather to learn together about some of the challenging verses in the Bible.

Membership Class

Interested in learning more about the doctrine, values and the beliefs of Trinity Grace Church?  Register for the class using the link to attend the Membership Class on Saturday, February 22 from 8:45am to 1 pm.

YOUTH

Rooted Summer Retreat

Register today for the upcoming Rooted Summer Retreat, July 24-26 at Cedine Ministries for 6th-12th graders, friends, and parents. Early-bird pricing is available. Click the link below for more information and to register.

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on February 26 from 6-8pm at the Myers’ home.

Coming in March

Baptism Class

How do I know I am a Christian? How do I know for sure my faith is my own & not just something I do because of how I was raised or because it is something my friends do? In this Baptism Class, we are really trying to answer these very important questions. Join us on Sunday, March 2 at 9:15am at the YMCA.

Sunday Recap—February 9

SERMON RECAP

February 9, 2025 || Ephesians 4:17-24 || Walt Alexander

How People Change

MAIN POINT: We will never outgrow our personal, vital, life-giving union with Christ as we seek to grow up in him.

  1. Growth is not optional, because we have been delivered in Christ.

  2. Growth is not by our strength, because we have been raised with in Christ.

  3. Growth is not impossible, because we are united to Christ.

What Do I Do With That Verse?

Join us in February for our Sunday class at 9:15am at the YMCA as we gather to learn together about some of the challenging verses in the Bible.

Membership Class

Interested in learning more about the doctrine, values and the beliefs of Trinity Grace Church?  Register for the class using the link to attend the Membership Class on Saturday, February 22 from 8:45am to 1 pm.

YOUTH

TG Youth

Join us for our monthly youth meeting on February 12! 6-12th graders & parents are invited to join us for a time of teaching, testimony, games, & snacks! February 12, 6:30-8:30pm.

Youth Hangout

TGYouth (6-12th graders) and parents are welcome to hang out for a game night at East Athens Baptist Church, Feb. 15 6-8pm.

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on February 26 from 6-8pm at the Myers’ home.

Sunday Recap—February 2

SERMON RECAP

February 2, 2025 || Ephesians 4:7-16 || Walt Alexander

The Working Church

MAIN POINT: Let each one of the church use their ransomed life & divinely-empowered gifts to help others grow in Christ.

  1. All believers are given gifts.

  2. Not all believers have the same gifts.

  3. But the gifts of all believers are vital for growth.

What Do I Do With That Verse?

Join us in February for our Sunday class at 9:15am at the YMCA as we gather to learn together about some of the challenging verses in the Bible.

Variety Show

Don’t miss the upcoming Variety Show on Feb. 7 at TWU’s Townsend Auditorium at 7pm. If you or a group would like to audition in order to participate, select the registration link. Deadline is Jan. 24.

Membership Class

Interested in learning more about the doctrine, values and the beliefs of Trinity Grace Church?  Register for the class using the link to attend the Membership Class on Saturday, February 22 from 8:45am to 1 pm.

YOUTH

TG Youth

Join us for our monthly youth meeting on January 15! 6-12th graders & parents are invited to join us for a time of teaching, testimony, games, & snacks! February 12, 6:30-8:30pm.

Youth Hangout

TGYouth (6-12th graders) and parents are welcome to hang out for a game night at East Athens Baptist Church, Feb. 15 6-8pm.

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on February 26 from 6-8pm at the Myers’ home.

Sunday Recap—January 26

SERMON RECAP

January 26, 2025 || Ephesians 4:1-6 || Walt Alexander

One + One + One = One

MAIN POINT: Make it an ambition of your life to live united with brothers & sisters in the local church.

  1. The origin of Christian unity.

  2. The virtues of Christian unity.

  3. The foundation of Christian unity.

Bible Reading

Do you desire to know God better? Start by spending time in His word on a daily basis. Here are some resources to help you in your pursuit of God.

What Do I Do With That Verse?

Join us in February for our Sunday class at 9:15am at the YMCA as we gather to learn together about some of the challenging verses in the Bible.

Variety Show

Don’t miss the upcoming Variety Show on Feb. 7 at TWU’s Townsend Auditorium at 7pm. If you or a group would like to audition in order to participate, select the registration link. Deadline is Jan. 24.

Membership Class

Interested in learning more about the doctrine, values and the beliefs of Trinity Grace Church?  Register for the class using the link to attend the Membership Class on Saturday, February 22 from 8:45am to 1 pm.

YOUTH

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on January 29, 6-8pm at the Stewart’s home.

Sunday Recap—January 19

SERMON RECAP

January 19, 2025 || Ephesians 3:20-21 || Walt Alexander

A Most Unimaginable Benediction

MAIN POINT: Let us praise God, from whom every staggering, spiritual blessing comes freely to us in Christ.

  1. There is no limit to the power God gives in Christ.

  2. There is no limit to the glory God displays through Christ.

  3. There is no limit to the praise God will receive because of Christ.

Bible Reading

Do you desire to know God better? Start by spending time in His word on a daily basis. Here are some resources to help you in your pursuit of God.

Great Sermons Class

Join us in January for our Sunday class at 9:15am at the YMCA as we gather to listen together to some of the Great Sermons of History. Each week will include the background & recitation of sermons by Charles Spurgeon, Thomas Chalmers, Jonathan Edwards, & Martyn Lloyd-Jones. 

Variety Show

Don’t miss the upcoming Variety Show on Feb. 7 at TWU’s Townsend Auditorium at 7pm. If you or a group would like to audition in order to participate, select the registration link. Deadline is Jan. 24.

Membership Class

Interested in learning more about the doctrine, values and the beliefs of Trinity Grace Church?  Register for the class using the link to attend the Membership Class on Saturday, February 22 from 8:45am to 1 pm.

YOUTH

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on January 29, 6-8pm at the Stewart’s home.

Sunday Recap—January 12

SERMON RECAP

January 12, 2025 || Ephesians 3:14-21 || Gil Balch

Unfathomable Love

MAIN POINT: Savor the gift of God’s love for you, which is Christ himself.

  1. Addressing the Father. (v.14-15)

  2. Pray to be strengthened by God’s Power. (v.16-17a)

  3. Pray to Understand Christ’s Love. (v.17b-19a)

  4. Pray to be Filled with God’s Fullness. (v.19b)

Bible Reading

Do you desire to know God better? Start by spending time in His word on a daily basis. Here are some resources to help you in your pursuit of God.

Great Sermons Class

Join us in January for our Sunday class at 9:15am at the YMCA as we gather to listen together to some of the Great Sermons of History. Each week will include the background & recitation of sermons by Charles Spurgeon, Thomas Chalmers, Jonathan Edwards, & Martyn Lloyd-Jones. 

Variety Show

Don’t miss the upcoming Variety Show on Feb. 7 at TWU’s Townsend Auditorium at 7pm. If you or a group would like to audition in order to participate, select the registration link. Deadline is Jan. 24.

Membership Class

Interested in learning more about the doctrine, values and the beliefs of Trinity Grace Church?  Register for the class using the link to attend the Membership Class on Saturday, February 22 from 8:45am to 1 pm.

YOUTH

TGYouth

Join us for our monthly youth meeting on January 15! 6-12th graders & parents are invited to join us for a time of teaching, testimony, games, & snacks! January 15, 6:30-8:30pm.

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on January 29, 6-8pm at the Stewart’s home.

Sunday Recap—January 5

SERMON RECAP

January 5, 2025 || Ephesians 3:1-13 || Taylor Hollingsworth

The Mystery Revealed

MAIN POINT: Even in weakness, take heart and live confidently in Christ and for his people.

  1. The Steward of the Mystery: Divine Authority (v.1-5)

  2. The Revelation of the Mystery: Shocking Inclusion (v.6)

  3. The Objects of the Mystery: Empowering the Powerless (v.7-9)

  4. The Purpose of the Mystery: God’s Wisdom Displayed and Christ’s People Confident (v.10-13)

Bible Reading

Do you desire to know God better? Start by spending time in His word on a daily basis. Here are some resources to help you in your pursuit of God.

Great Sermons Class

Join us in January for our Sunday class at 9:15am at the YMCA as we gather to listen together to some of the Great Sermons of History. Each week will include the background & recitation of sermons by Charles Spurgeon, Thomas Chalmers, Jonathan Edwards, & Martyn Lloyd-Jones. 

Variety Show

Don’t miss the upcoming Variety Show on Feb. 7 at TWU’s Townsend Auditorium at 7pm. If you or a group would like to audition in order to participate, select the registration link. Deadline is Jan. 24.

Membership Class

Interested in learning more about the doctrine, values and the beliefs of Trinity Grace Church?  Register for the class using the link to attend the Membership Class on Saturday, February 22 from 8:45am to 1 pm.

YOUTH

TGYouth

Join us for our monthly youth meeting on January 15! 6-12th graders & parents are invited to join us for a time of teaching, testimony, games, & snacks! January 15, 6:30-8:30pm.

High School Brinner

Calling all high schoolers! Mark your calendar for a time of discussion & fellowship over Brinner on January 29, 6-8pm at the Stewart’s home.