Foundry Community Church
Trinity Sunday - Year A
  • For the Beauty of the Earth

      • Psalm 8NIRV

      • 1 Corinthians 13:11–13NIRV

  • All Creatures Of Our God And King

      • Matthew 28:18–20NIRV

  • Introduction

    There are moments in life when we ask questions that echo deep within the human soul:
    “Why am I here?” “Does my life really matter?” “Is there something greater I’m supposed to be doing?”
    We live in a world filled with noise, distraction, and uncertainty. People are searching for identity, purpose, and meaning — trying to find significance in success, relationships, possessions, or personal achievement. Yet even after gaining the world, many still feel empty inside.
    The truth is this: we were not created to drift through life without direction. We were made by God, for God, and called into something greater than ourselves.
    Psalm 8 marvels at God’s greatness and humanity’s calling. Matthew 28 gives the Church its mission. 1 Corinthians 13 reminds believers what maturity looks like.
    Together, these passages answer three important questions:
    Who are we under God?
    What are we called to do?
    How should we live while we do it?
    Today we will discover that God has not only created us with purpose — He has commissioned us with responsibility and called us to grow into mature disciples who reflect the heart of Christ.
    Because the Christian life is more than simply believing… It is becoming.
    And when the Church remembers who God is, embraces Christ’s mission, and walks in mature love, the world cannot remain unchanged.

    We Were Created for God’s Glory

    Imagine standing outside on a clear night far away from city lights. The sky is completely covered with stars stretching farther than your eyes can see. You look up and suddenly feel incredibly small. The universe is massive. The stars are countless. The planets move with precision. And in that moment, you realize just how tiny you are in comparison to creation.
    That is exactly the feeling David expresses in Psalm 8 when he says:
    “What is man that You are mindful of him?”
    But here is the amazing truth of the Gospel: although we are small in comparison to the universe, we are not insignificant to God.
    Astronomers tell us there are billions of galaxies in the universe, yet the God who created every star knows your name, hears your prayers, and cares about your life. The same God who hung the moon in place also formed you with purpose and dignity.
    Think about that: God did not create humanity by accident or as an afterthought. He crowned humanity with honor and gave us responsibility within His creation.
    The world says your value comes from your success, appearance, wealth, or popularity. But Psalm 8 teaches us that our value comes from the simple fact that God created us and is mindful of us.
    You may feel unnoticed by people. You may feel small in the eyes of the world. But you are not forgotten by God.
    The Creator of the universe sees you, knows you, and calls you His own.
    “What is man that You are mindful of him?”
    Psalm 8:4 ESV
    4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

    Key Idea:

    Humanity is small compared to creation, yet deeply valued by God.
    Psalm 8:9 ESV
    9 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

    Emphasis:

    God is majestic above all creation.
    Humans were crowned with dignity and purpose.
    We were made to reflect God’s glory in the earth.

    Application:

    Your worth comes from God, not the world.
    We are not accidents — we are image bearers.
    The Church must recover awe and worship.

    Supporting Thought:

    Before Jesus gives a mission in Matthew 28, we must understand who we are before God.

    We Are Sent With Christ’s Authority

    In 1961, President John F. Kennedy stood before the nation and made an astonishing announcement: America would send a man to the moon and bring him safely home again before the decade ended.
    At that moment, the mission sounded impossible. The technology did not fully exist. There were countless unknowns. Many of the astronauts and engineers were ordinary people who simply answered the call to serve a mission greater than themselves.
    But here is what made the difference: they did not go under their own authority. They went with the full backing, resources, and authority of the United States government behind them.
    When Jesus gave the Great Commission in Matthew 28, He gave an even greater mission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
    Think about who He gave that command to:
    Not kings. Not scholars. Not military leaders.
    He gave it to ordinary disciples who had doubted, failed, feared, and struggled.
    Yet before He sent them, Jesus declared: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.”
    The mission was never dependent on the strength of the disciples. It depended on the authority of Christ and the promise of His presence.
    In the same way, God does not wait for perfect people before sending them. He calls willing people who will trust Him.
    You may feel unqualified to share your faith. You may feel inadequate to disciple others. You may think your past failures disqualify you.
    But the Great Commission is not built on your ability — it is built on Christ’s authority.
    And the same Jesus who said “Go” also said: “Surely I am with you always.”
    We do not go alone. We go with the King of Kings beside us.
    Matthew 28:18–20 ESV
    18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
    “Go therefore and make disciples…”

    Key Idea:

    Jesus commissions ordinary people to carry out an extraordinary mission.

    Emphasis:

    Jesus possesses all authority.
    The command is to make disciples, not just converts.
    The mission includes:
    Going
    Baptizing
    Teaching obedience
    Jesus promises His presence.

    Application:

    Every believer has a mission field.
    The Church exists for more than attendance — it exists for disciple-making.
    We can go confidently because Christ is with us.

    Illustration Idea:

    The disciples were imperfect and fearful, yet Jesus still sent them. God uses surrendered people, not flawless people.

    Spiritual Maturity Is Marked by Love and Hope

    A child’s understanding of life is very different from an adult’s understanding.
    When a child is young, they often think mostly about themselves: “What do I want?” “What makes me happy?” “What do I get out of this?”
    But maturity changes the way a person thinks. As we grow older, we begin to understand responsibility, sacrifice, commitment, and love. Mature people learn that life is not centered entirely around themselves.
    That is exactly what Paul is describing in 1 Corinthians 13 when he says:
    “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.”
    Paul is teaching that spiritual maturity means growing beyond shallow faith into Christlike love.
    A powerful example of this can be seen in marriage.
    When a couple first falls in love, emotions are often strong and exciting. But lasting marriages are not built merely on feelings — they are built on commitment, sacrifice, patience, forgiveness, and enduring love.
    Real love matures over time.
    In the same way, many people begin the Christian life excited emotionally, but spiritual maturity develops when believers continue loving, serving, forgiving, and trusting God even through hardship and disappointment.
    Childish faith says: “What can God do for me?”
    Mature faith says: “How can my life glorify God and serve others?”
    And Paul concludes that while many things in this world will fade away, three things remain: Faith. Hope. And love.
    But the greatest of these is love.
    Why? Because love is the clearest evidence that we are becoming like Jesus.
    1 Corinthians 13:11–13 ESV
    11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
    “When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.”

    Key Idea:

    Christian maturity moves us from childish faith to enduring love.

    Emphasis:

    Spiritual growth requires transformation.
    Knowledge alone is not maturity.
    Faith, hope, and love remain — but love is greatest.

    Application:

    Mature disciples reflect Christ’s character.
    The Great Commission must be carried out with love.
    The Church should grow deeper, not just bigger.

    Challenge Questions:

    Am I growing spiritually?
    Does my life reflect Christlike love?
    Am I helping others grow in faith?

    Conclusion

    Today we have been reminded of three powerful truths:
    We were created for God’s glory. We were commissioned for Christ’s mission. And we are called to grow into spiritual maturity marked by love.
    Psalm 8 showed us the wonder of a God who is mindful of us. Matthew 28 reminded us that Jesus sends us into the world with His authority and presence. And 1 Corinthians 13 challenged us to leave behind childish ways and become people whose lives are shaped by faith, hope, and love.
    But here is the reality: none of this is possible apart from Jesus Christ.
    We cannot fulfill God’s mission in our own strength. We cannot mature spiritually by human effort alone. We cannot truly love as Christ loved unless we first receive His love.
    That is why we now come to the Lord’s Table.
    Communion is more than a religious tradition. It is a sacred reminder that our hope is rooted in the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ.
    At this table we remember: The Creator of Psalm 8 became flesh and dwelt among us. The Savior who gave the Great Commission first gave His life on the cross. The perfect love described in 1 Corinthians 13 was fully revealed at Calvary.
    The bread reminds us His body was broken for us. The cup reminds us His blood was poured out for the forgiveness of sins.
    And as we come today, we do not come merely as spectators — we come as redeemed people: Saved by grace. United in Christ. Commissioned for His mission. And transformed by His love.
    So before we take Communion together, let us examine our hearts. If there is sin, confess it. If there is bitterness, surrender it. If there is weariness, bring it to Jesus.
    And as we receive these elements today, may we remember: We are His. We are sent. And we are called to live in faithful, mature love until He comes again.

    Final Big Idea:

    God created us with purpose, commissioned us with authority, and calls us to grow in love.

    Closing Challenge

    This week:
    Worship God with renewed awe.
    Share Christ intentionally.
    Pursue spiritual maturity through love.
    “The Church changes the world when it remembers who God is, embraces Christ’s mission, and walks in mature love.”

      • Psalm 8:4NIRV

      • Psalm 8:9NIRV

      • Matthew 28:18–20NIRV

      • 1 Corinthians 13:11–13NIRV

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