The Tabernacle Sermons

Adam Ray // September 13, 2026What happens when you’ve truly been with Jesus? Your life is transformed, your testimony points to Christ, and eventually, you can’t help but speak about what you’ve seen and heard. This weekend, we’ll discover what it means to live as a witness whose life makes people say, “They’ve been with Jesus.”

Adam Ray // September 6, 2026What you consistently devote yourself to will determine the trajectory of your life. Join us as we discover what happens when we move toward Christ, toward His people, and toward His mission.

God speaks and reveals Himself plainly, and yet many people never stop to listen. In Psalm 19, we are confronted with a God who speaks and makes Himself known and invites us to hear, respond, and encounter Him.

When life and circumstances feel uncertain and beyond our control, where do we turn for security? Psalm 18 invites us to consider the character of God who is unwavering in faithfulness, unmatched in power, and worthy of our confidence.

Psalm 17 reminds us that when we are falsely accused, surrounded by trials, or tempted to envy those who seem to prosper, God calls us to persevering prayer, holiness, and trust. The world may offer temporary rewards, but Christ is our eternal portion—our validation, protection, and ultimate satisfaction.

We all know the feeling of longing for home, but what if that longing points to something deeper? In Psalms 15 and 16, David asks who can dwell with God and ultimately points us to the only One who makes it possible.

The fools denial of God is not rooted in intellectual discrepancies, but is a matter of the wretched heart. Yet, even in a corrupt world, God protects the righteous. Ultimately, this Psalm points us to a beautiful hope: the Lord restores His people.

What do we do when God feels distant, silent, or slow to respond? Honesty prayer, bringing our questions and fears to God, is where He meets us, shapes our faith, deepens our relationship and our trust in Him.

Psalm 12 contrasts the deceptive words of a fallen world with the flawless, trustworthy Word of God. As truth disappears and wickedness is celebrated, believers are called to place their confidence not in the shifting voices of culture, but in the unchanging character, promises, and protection of the Lord.

Trials are an unavoidable part of life, testing what—or whom—we trust most. But the Bible offers a searching perspective that reshapes how we understand those difficult moments and the God who allows and reigns over them.

When God feels silent and injustice seems to win, Psalm 10 gives language to our deepest questions without shutting down our faith. This message walks through David’s honest lament and shows how prayer moves us from confusion to confidence in a God who still hears, sees, and reigns forever.

Life often leaves us caught between God's promises and present struggles. Psalm 9 reminds us of why the Lord alone is our Fortress, and why we can have confidence in the middle of that tension.

In a world that tells you to chase recognition, Psalm 8 reminds us that our significance comes not from people's applause, but from the God who is mindful of us. Join us as we discover how awe of God's greatness leads to humility, purpose, faithful stewardship, and ultimately points us to Jesus—the One who restores what humanity lost.

When life deals you injustice and you feel accused or wronged, where do you turn? Psalm 7 shows us what it means to stand before God, who is both the righteous Judge and faithful Shield of all who trust Jesus Christ.

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.