The Tabernacle Sermons

What if coming to the end of yourself is actually the beginning of something deeper? In Psalm 6, we discover how to pray when everything feels like it’s falling apart, and why weakness before God is where His power goes to work.

Grief and sorrow are an inevitable part of life for all humans. The psalmist provides a blueprint to navigate our sorrow and grief. Surrounded by enemies and heavy grief, David does not rely on his own power or sink into despair. Instead, he turns to the security of God's character and His promises through obedience.

We often pray and trust God in tough circumstances because we want Him to change our situation, and rightly so. But Psalm 4 challenges whether our trust in God is rooted in His answers or in who He is. Even in the silence of the night

In Psalm 3, David moves from betrayal and overwhelming anxiety to unshakable confidence by learning to share his burdens with God, praise Him for who He is, and rest in His protection. When life feels surrounded by enemies and fear, this Psalm reminds us that salvation belongs to the Lord and that true peace is found not in changed circumstances, but in trusting Jesus Christ, our shield, sustainer, and victorious Savior.

What happens when the world rages and rebels against God, yet heaven remains unshaken? Psalm 2 reveals a throne that cannot be moved and a response every person must face and reckon with.

Scripture often places us at a crossroads between two ways of life, each with a very different outcome. This message presents us with an invitation to consider which path we are walking and where it is ultimately leading.

The Christian life is not about sin-management, but about becoming someone completely new. Scripture teaches us in practical ways, how to move towards a transformed identity that reshapes what and who truly rules our lives.

Jesus makes ‘all things new’ in the life of believers, when we confess Jesus as Lord and believe in our hearts. But that new life is only activated by God’s claim on us - when our new Master truly rules every part of our lives.

The resurrection of Jesus, as recorded in the Gospel of John, proves that He is the victorious King who physically conquered sin and death, leaving behind undeniable evidence in the empty tomb and calling people into a real, personal relationship with Him, just as He did with Mary Magdalene. Because He is risen, Jesus now offers the necessity of being born again—a spiritual transformation by the Holy Spirit that goes beyond religion and brings true new life to all who respond in faith.

Jesus crucified on a cross was the only time a bad thing happened to a truly good person. But it was God’s purpose that Jesus’ loving sacrifice would establish an unbreakable promise of blessing for all who receive the Gospel by faith.

Life can feel broken, heavy, stuck, restless, anxious, or out of control. But God promises fulfilling life, and is always at work to restore, refresh, and renew. In this message and series we explore how Jesus fulfills His promise to make all things new.

The story in Acts doesn’t end where you think it should, with closure or a “happy ever after.” Instead, it keeps going because the story is still being written by ordinary people today. The challenge is whether you’ll decide to be a period or an ellipsis.

Acts reminds us that Paul’s life was lived with purpose. Every one of us desires to live a life of purpose, but we often seek it in all the wrong places.  Only a life lived for Jesus brings true, unstoppable purpose regardless of the circumstances.

When the storm won’t let up and fear starts making decisions for you, what anchors your soul? In this message we’ll step into a desperate moment at sea that reveals the difference between panic and unshakable trust in the living God.

Acts 27:1–26 teaches that obedience to God does not exempt us from storms, but reveals what we truly trust and who we truly belong to. Though wisdom may be ignored and the ship may be lost, God remains sovereign—raising spiritual leaders in crisis and preserving His promises even when the platform falls apart.

In Acts 26, Paul stands in chains before kings and governors—but instead of defending himself, he puts the resurrection on trial and tells the story of how the risen Jesus changed everything. What follows is a gripping account of divine encounter, bold truth, and a chilling “almost” that reminds us the gospel doesn’t just inform— it demands a decision.

What if the difficult trials of life aren’t meaningless interruptions, but evidence that God is fulfilling what He has already promised or planned? This message explores how God’s unchanging character can steady us before the trial begins.

Acts 23:12–24:27 shows Paul facing violent plots, false accusations, and prolonged imprisonment, yet God sovereignly protects him through unexpected people and governing authorities while moving him closer to Rome. What appears to be delay and injustice is actually God advancing His purpose, proving that human opposition cannot hinder His plan or silence His witness.

What do you do when everything feels dark, uncertain, or out of control? For citizens of Heaven, Jesus is the ultimate reassurance, reminding us that He sees, He stands with us, and that He’s the author of the story.

Paul is violently opposed for proclaiming that Jesus is the risen Lord who transformed his life and sent him to all people, not just Israel. The crowd’s fury reveals that when Jesus is declared as the only way of salvation for everyone, human pride, religious identity, and self-righteousness are confronted—and often rejected.

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Both following Jesus obediently and loving God’s people deeply carry a price. That is because to love is to risk being hurt. Yet beneath every sacrifice lies a greater hope—one that reshapes how we understand loss, faithfulness, and reward.

Danger is always ahead, and not all threats are obvious. Sometimes the danger to your faith is in your own heart or the voices that you trust. In Paul’s farewell address to Ephesians, we discover how to stand firm when trouble is on the horizon.

Discouragement can stunt a Christian’s growth, weaken him to Satan’s schemes, and render him ineffective. But God strengthens and encourages His people through the shared life of a Word-centered, Christ-united, encouraging church.

This passage shows that true worship relentlessly seeks Jesus, rejoices in His revelation, and humbly offers Him our very best. In contrast to fearful rulers and indifferent religion, God draws the nations to Christ so that transformed worshipers respond with obedience, joy, and praise to the true King and Shepherd.

Christmas Eve Sermon

Most of us don’t mind plans changing a little. What we struggle with are disruptions that we didn’t ask for. This message explores what happens when God steps into a situation that feels confusing, costly, and out of our control.

We hear the Christmas story so often that we can forget how shocking it really was. Yet it began with God inviting ordinary people to trust and obey Him, and through them to accomplish the impossible: God with us.

In the quiet routines of an aged, forgotten couple, God breaks centuries of silence with an unexpected promise—one that moves forward despite Zechariah’s doubt and turns his eventual restored voice into overflowing praise. Their story reminds us that even when God seems distant, His power is still present, His timing is perfect, and His redemptive plan always includes ordinary people who are ready to believe and fulfill their purpose.

Being a new creation in Christ changes more than your actions—it changes your desires. What you love, what you pursue, and what drives you are all transformed from the inside out. God changes the heart first, and everything else follows.

What if the power we seek in our lives isn’t something we can control or manufacture? Discover how a dramatic encounter in Ephesus still speaks to the power of Jesus in our lives, and to the way God moves in and through His Church today.

What if the difference between ordinary faith and a life that changes the world is simply saying yes to God? When we go all in and follow him fully, He does more than we could ever imagine. When we remain teachable, nurture others in faith, and embrace the complete message of Christ, the church grows in both depth and reach.

We often see Paul as a bold preacher and assume he is just special in the biblical narrative, but God calls us all to share His Word.  How can we stand boldly, responding to God’s voice and seeing the world changed in the midst?  It is more than words; it is the gospel lived out in response to knowing that God is with us.

What happens when the Holy Spirit stirs a believer in the midst of a culture full of false idols and ideas? This message explores how Paul challenged a culture and invites us to a path that connects, speaks, and trusts God in everyday life.

What happens when God’s Word collides with a broken world? It challenges our assumptions, exposes our hearts, and reorders everything around the true King. The power of God’s Word still reshapes hearts and communities today.

This passage shows that the Christian life isn't about escaping hardship, but encountering God in the hardship—and being used by Him through it.

When God directs the heart of man, even in the midst of conflict and potential division, the heartbeat for the mission never waivers.

Is salvation really by grace alone—or do we need to add something to it? In a revolutionary moment, the early church fiercely debated this doctrine, and affirmed how God’s amazing grace turns religion and traditions upside down.

We are fickle people, but God calls us to a steadfast boldness. How do we live for God in a world in which favor changes daily? No matter the circumstance, we are called to proclaim truth in love and endure the response boldly.

The gospel isn’t just a message of hope — it’s a message that demands a response. In Acts 13, we see how the good news about Jesus draws a clear line of division that reveals hearts, challenges assumptions, and calls everyone to choose.

What happens when God’s people are totally dependent on Him? God speaks, God empowers, and God changes lives.

What happens when earthly power tries to silence God's people—and the church responds on its knees? This message explores a dramatic chapter that reminds us who truly holds the final word.

The church in Antioch became the launchpad for the global and unstoppable Gospel revolution. It wasn’t a strategy or program, but because of ordinary Christians living a Gospel-shaped faith together.

What does it look like to fully buy in to God’s Gospel revolution? It was God’s Word and His Spirit that brought the early church together around His inclusive plan—and He’s still inviting us to that same unity, purpose, and commitment today.

It is a stunning reality that sinners are welcomed into a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Sadly this does not easily translate into a reality where we extend that same welcoming grace to others. But with God’s help it is possible.

The stories of Aeneas and Tabitha are not just about miraculous healing—they are signs that point to the power of Jesus to bring spiritual healing, salvation, and transformation. The greatest miracle is not raising the dead but raising a soul to life in Christ.

Friendships are often built on shared interests, convenience, or mutual benefit, and tend to avoid discomfort or confrontation. But friendships available through the Gospel are rooted in Christ, are marked by sacrificial love, truth-telling, and a shared pursuit of God’s purpose—even when it costs something.

It’s been said that God’s grace is the most powerful force in the universe. In Acts 9 we see that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace, which has the power to save any sinner and to transform them into the most unexpected saint.

Philip, guided by an angel and the Holy Spirit, encounters an Ethiopian eunuch, he was led by the Spirit to minister to one. This passage is an incredible reminder that God deeply cares for the individual and values the needs of one as much as the many! Oh and Spoiler alert… There's supernatural transportation in this passage as well!

Ah, our old friend change. The thing that makes many folks fret. This is Revolutionary Change. God once again redeems a horrific act, the stoning of Stephen, into the beginning spread of the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. Jesus commanded the apostles to go make disciples of ALL nations and yet they seemed stuck in Jerusalem. The death of Stephen and subsequent persecution of Christ followers initiates this spread.