John 20:1-23
 Pastor Thomas Terry preaches on John 20:1-23, exploring the resurrection of Jesus through the metaphor of \&quot;read receipts\&quot; - those notifications that tell you when someone has read your text message. He argues that Mary Magdalene and the disciples initially misread the silence of the empty tomb as absence and loss, when it was actually evidence of Christ&apos;s presence and victory. The sermon traces three scenes: the evidence (the empty tomb and grave clothes), the encounter (Jesus appearing to Mary and then to the disciples), and the effect (the transformation from fear to peace through Christ&apos;s presence). Thomas emphasizes that the resurrection is not just a historical event to believe in, but a present reality to live in - Christ meets us in our grief, fear, and confusion, calling us by name and breathing his Spirit into us for new life and mission.&quot;
 Preacher: Thomas Terry 
 Date: April 5, 2026
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<description>Pastor Thomas Terry preaches on John 20:1-23, exploring the resurrection of Jesus through the metaphor of \"read receipts\" - those notifications that tell you when someone has read your text message. He argues that Mary Magdalene and the disciples initially misread the silence of the empty tomb as absence and loss, when it was actually evidence of Christ's presence and victory. The sermon traces three scenes: the evidence (the empty tomb and grave clothes), the encounter (Jesus appearing to Mary and then to the disciples), and the effect (the transformation from fear to peace through Christ's presence). Thomas emphasizes that the resurrection is not just a historical event to believe in, but a present reality to live in - Christ meets us in our grief, fear, and confusion, calling us by name and breathing his Spirit into us for new life and mission."</description>

John 20:1-23

Pastor Thomas Terry preaches on John 20:1-23, exploring the resurrection of Jesus through the metaphor of \"read receipts\" - those notifications that tell you when someone has read your text message. He argues that Mary Magdalene and the disciples initially misread the silence of the empty tomb as absence and loss, when it was actually evidence of Christ's presence and victory. The sermon traces three scenes: the evidence (the empty tomb and grave clothes), the encounter (Jesus appearing to Mary and then to the disciples), and the effect (the transformation from fear to peace through Christ's presence). Thomas emphasizes that the resurrection is not just a historical event to believe in, but a present reality to live in - Christ meets us in our grief, fear, and confusion, calling us by name and breathing his Spirit into us for new life and mission."

Read Receipts

Isaiah 53:3-5
 Pastor Thomas Terry preaches on the profound beauty found in the ugliness of Christ&apos;s crucifixion, drawing from Isaiah 53:3-5. In our culture obsessed with curated beauty and polished appearances, Thomas argues that we have been trained to see beauty only in the obvious places, causing us to miss the deeper beauty found in the ordinary, messy, and even broken aspects of life. This sermon explores how Isaiah&apos;s prophecy, written 700 years before the crucifixion, reveals the stunning paradox of the cross: the most gruesome and shameful event in human history is simultaneously the most comprehensively beautiful. Terry walks through Isaiah&apos;s description of the suffering servant who was despised and rejected, showing how the crowd saw only ugliness while missing the substitutionary beauty underneath. The cross is beautiful not because it is pleasant to look at, but because it represents perfect justice and perfect love intersecting as Christ bore our griefs, carried our sorrows, and was pierced for our transgressions. The wounds of Christ are not regrettable scars but eternal beauty marks that prove the price of our redemption.

 Preacher: Thomas Terry 
 Date: April 3, 2026
 <a href="https://trinityportland.com/sermons/2026-04-03-beauty-marks">View sermon notes and details</a>

<description>Pastor Thomas Terry preaches on the profound beauty found in the ugliness of Christ's crucifixion, drawing from Isaiah 53:3-5. In our culture obsessed with curated beauty and polished appearances, Thomas argues that we have been trained to see beauty only in the obvious places, causing us to miss the deeper beauty found in the ordinary, messy, and even broken aspects of life. This sermon explores how Isaiah's prophecy, written 700 years before the crucifixion, reveals the stunning paradox of the cross: the most gruesome and shameful event in human history is simultaneously the most comprehensively beautiful. Terry walks through Isaiah's description of the suffering servant who was despised and rejected, showing how the crowd saw only ugliness while missing the substitutionary beauty underneath. The cross is beautiful not because it is pleasant to look at, but because it represents perfect justice and perfect love intersecting as Christ bore our griefs, carried our sorrows, and was pierced for our transgressions. The wounds of Christ are not regrettable scars but eternal beauty marks that prove the price of our redemption.
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Isaiah 53:3-5

Pastor Thomas Terry preaches on the profound beauty found in the ugliness of Christ's crucifixion, drawing from Isaiah 53:3-5. In our culture obsessed with curated beauty and polished appearances, Thomas argues that we have been trained to see beauty only in the obvious places, causing us to miss the deeper beauty found in the ordinary, messy, and even broken aspects of life. This sermon explores how Isaiah's prophecy, written 700 years before the crucifixion, reveals the stunning paradox of the cross: the most gruesome and shameful event in human history is simultaneously the most comprehensively beautiful. Terry walks through Isaiah's description of the suffering servant who was despised and rejected, showing how the crowd saw only ugliness while missing the substitutionary beauty underneath. The cross is beautiful not because it is pleasant to look at, but because it represents perfect justice and perfect love intersecting as Christ bore our griefs, carried our sorrows, and was pierced for our transgressions. The wounds of Christ are not regrettable scars but eternal beauty marks that prove the price of our redemption.

Beauty Marks

John 19:28-42
 Pastor Andrey Gorban continues his exposition of John&apos;s crucifixion account, focusing on the completion of Christ&apos;s atoning work in John 19:28-42. This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus&apos; final words &quot;It is finished&quot; (tetelestai), demonstrating how these words represent the complete accomplishment of salvation rather than merely the end of Christ&apos;s earthly life. Pastor Gorban examines the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in every detail of Christ&apos;s death, from his thirst being quenched with sour wine on a hyssop branch to his side being pierced while his bones remained unbroken. The message also highlights the remarkable transformation seen in Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, two previously secret disciples who courageously emerged to honor Christ in his burial, illustrating how the cross changes hearts and compels bold discipleship.

 Preacher: Andrey Gorban 
 Date: March 29, 2026
 <a href="https://trinityportland.com/sermons/2026-03-29-the-lamb-slain-part-2">View sermon notes and details</a>

<description>Pastor Andrey Gorban continues his exposition of John's crucifixion account, focusing on the completion of Christ's atoning work in John 19:28-42. This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' final words "It is finished" (tetelestai), demonstrating how these words represent the complete accomplishment of salvation rather than merely the end of Christ's earthly life. Pastor Gorban examines the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in every detail of Christ's death, from his thirst being quenched with sour wine on a hyssop branch to his side being pierced while his bones remained unbroken. The message also highlights the remarkable transformation seen in Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, two previously secret disciples who courageously emerged to honor Christ in his burial, illustrating how the cross changes hearts and compels bold discipleship.
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John 19:28-42

Pastor Andrey Gorban continues his exposition of John's crucifixion account, focusing on the completion of Christ's atoning work in John 19:28-42. This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' final words "It is finished" (tetelestai), demonstrating how these words represent the complete accomplishment of salvation rather than merely the end of Christ's earthly life. Pastor Gorban examines the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in every detail of Christ's death, from his thirst being quenched with sour wine on a hyssop branch to his side being pierced while his bones remained unbroken. The message also highlights the remarkable transformation seen in Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, two previously secret disciples who courageously emerged to honor Christ in his burial, illustrating how the cross changes hearts and compels bold discipleship.

The Lamb, Slain Part 2

John 19:17-27
 Andrey Gorban preaches on John 19:17-27, walking us through the crucifixion scene with reverence and unflinching honesty about what the cross cost Jesus. From the physical horror of Roman crucifixion to the shame of hanging naked before the world, John&apos;s account reveals a Savior who bore suffering, humiliation, and abandonment — and yet still turned in compassion to care for his mother. Gorban draws out the stunning biblical thread that the naked One on the tree is the very One who clothes his people in garments of salvation, connecting Eden&apos;s shame to Calvary&apos;s grace. This sermon invites you to marvel again at the Lamb who took the cross meant for Barabbas — and meant for us.

 Preacher: Andrey Gorban 
 Date: March 22, 2026
 <a href="https://trinityportland.com/sermons/2026-03-22-the-lamb-slain-part-1">View sermon notes and details</a>

<description>Andrey Gorban preaches on John 19:17-27, walking us through the crucifixion scene with reverence and unflinching honesty about what the cross cost Jesus. From the physical horror of Roman crucifixion to the shame of hanging naked before the world, John's account reveals a Savior who bore suffering, humiliation, and abandonment — and yet still turned in compassion to care for his mother. Gorban draws out the stunning biblical thread that the naked One on the tree is the very One who clothes his people in garments of salvation, connecting Eden's shame to Calvary's grace. This sermon invites you to marvel again at the Lamb who took the cross meant for Barabbas — and meant for us.
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John 19:17-27

Andrey Gorban preaches on John 19:17-27, walking us through the crucifixion scene with reverence and unflinching honesty about what the cross cost Jesus. From the physical horror of Roman crucifixion to the shame of hanging naked before the world, John's account reveals a Savior who bore suffering, humiliation, and abandonment — and yet still turned in compassion to care for his mother. Gorban draws out the stunning biblical thread that the naked One on the tree is the very One who clothes his people in garments of salvation, connecting Eden's shame to Calvary's grace. This sermon invites you to marvel again at the Lamb who took the cross meant for Barabbas — and meant for us.

The Lamb, Slain Part 1

John 19:1-16
 Paul Hoffman preaches on John 19:1-16, exploring how stories shape our values and how Jesus confronts our narratives about power and authority. The passage reveals the striking irony of religious leaders abandoning their allegiance to Yahweh for Caesar, while Jesus demonstrates true kingship through self-sacrificial love rather than political manipulation. Hoffman challenges the church to resist trading allegiance to Christ for temporary political security.

 Preacher: Paul Hoffman 
 Date: March 15, 2026
 <a href="https://trinityportland.com/sermons/2026-03-15-the-true-and-better-story-about-power-and-authority">View sermon notes and details</a>

<description>Paul Hoffman preaches on John 19:1-16, exploring how stories shape our values and how Jesus confronts our narratives about power and authority. The passage reveals the striking irony of religious leaders abandoning their allegiance to Yahweh for Caesar, while Jesus demonstrates true kingship through self-sacrificial love rather than political manipulation. Hoffman challenges the church to resist trading allegiance to Christ for temporary political security.
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John 19:1-16

Paul Hoffman preaches on John 19:1-16, exploring how stories shape our values and how Jesus confronts our narratives about power and authority. The passage reveals the striking irony of religious leaders abandoning their allegiance to Yahweh for Caesar, while Jesus demonstrates true kingship through self-sacrificial love rather than political manipulation. Hoffman challenges the church to resist trading allegiance to Christ for temporary political security.

The True and Better Story About Power and Authority

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