As we enter the Christmas season, Dr. Roberts reflects with gratitude on the faithfulness, generosity, and deep community that define Trinity.
Dr. Jeff Roberts
Dr. Jeff Roberts has served as Senior Pastor at Trinity since 2000, returning after an earlier role from 1986–1990. A Knoxville native, he holds degrees from the University of Tennessee and two Baptist seminaries. He’s served churches in TN, KY, and NC, and currently serves as a Trustee at Campbell University. Jeff is married to Robin, with two adult children and five grandchildren.
Preparing Our Hearts for Advent
Advent at Trinity Baptist Church invites us into a season of hope, reflection and preparation. Through worship, service and fellowship—including the Hanging of the Greens, Live Nativity, Christmas Cantata, and Christmas Eve Candlelight service—we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Join us this Advent as we watch, wait and welcome the Light of the World.
Jesus Is the Way, the Truth, and the Life | Choosing Love Above All
In a world often marked by grief, violence, and division, Scripture calls us back to what matters most: love. Not a weak or sentimental love, but the strong, humble, and sacrificial love that Jesus embodied. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul reminds us that without love, even our greatest actions amount to nothing. As we navigate hard times, may we remember that the way of Jesus—the way of love—is still the strongest and most powerful path we can take.
Holy Conversations: Learning to Pray and Speak with Grace
Our new sermon series, Holy Conversations, asks: how can we have conversations that truly matter—with God, with each other, and with our community? Discover how Jesus’ teaching on prayer invites us to begin holy conversations with Him first.
When You Feel Like Giving Up
On Sunday, August 24, Dr. Jeff Roberts concluded our summer series Vacation Spots of the Old Testament with a message titled “A Place Called Regret.” Preaching from Psalm 137, he reminded us that God’s people, carried into exile, sat down by the rivers of Babylon and hung up their harps — choosing nostalgia, apathy, and bitterness instead of faith.
The question they asked is the same question we still wrestle with today: How do we praise God when life doesn’t make sense? The answer of faith is simple, but not easy: sing anyway.
If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this message is for you.
Watch the full sermon on our YouTube channel: Vacation Spots of the Old Testament: A Place Called Regret.
Celebrating Trinity Baptist Church’s Mission-Focused Summer
Trinity Baptist Church continues to live out its core value of missions, earning the CBF Global “Excellence in Missions” award. Read how the congregation is making a lasting impact.