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Episode 589: Summer in the Psalms |Bless the Lord| Dr. Zach Crook
August 14, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBPsalm 103: 1-22 1. We Bless the Lord because He is a God of Countless Benefits A. Look at all the action verbs in the first seven verses:1. Forgives and heals2. Redeems and crowns3. Satisfies and renews4. Works and revealsB. Above all else, our God is knowable1. He desires a relationship with us2. He is a God of Grace A.In verse 8, David quotes directly from Exodus 341. God is gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast loveB.That grace is personified in Jes...
Episode 588: Summer in the Psalms | Unless God… | Dr. Zach Crook
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBPsalm 127:1-5 1. Who is Building your House? A) The conditional clauses we see in verse 1 emphasize the futility of human effort without God B) Whether we are building a house, or protecting a city, we must be following God’s will in every effort C) If Jesus is not our foundation, we will have a life of anxiety instead of joy and rest 2. Are Our Children Arrows or Jewelry? A) The next generation is a blessing to us, but also our responsibility B) Do we want to protect our kids at ...
Episode 587: Better is One Day | Summer in the Psalms | Dr. Zach Crook
August 01, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBPsalm 84:1-12 1. We Worship God because He is our Sanctuary A) We should yearn for God in a way that can only be satisfied by communion with Him B) Just as the psalmist is drawn to the temple, so we are called to worship God collectively B1) There is strength in unity, when a church gathers together as one 2. We Worship God because He is our Strength A) Even when we walk through the valley of tears, our hearts are on the highway to Zion B) We aren’t alone B1) God is with us B...
Episode 586: Summer in the Psalms | Equipping & Empowering (Week 10) | Dr. Zach Crook
July 24, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBEquipping and Empowering | Dr. Zach Crook Psalm 78:1-8 1. We Can’t Hide the Truth A) We can’t lose sight of the main thing – the gospel! B) Asaph shares the history of Israel and tells us about some great mysteriesB1) The first mystery is why did Israel not trust and obey God?B2) The second is how can God be so gracious?! 2. God Has Given Us a Testimony and a Law A) If God hadn’t spoken, we would be lost without any hopeA1) God has a given us a compass to navigate through the craz...
Episode 585: Summer in the Psalms | Don't be Caught Slippin' (Week 9) | Cason Key
July 17, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBPsalm 73:1-17; 24-26 Truth #1: Our envy leads us away from God (v.3-14) Truth #2: Our hope comes from God (v.15-20) "If you are a believer, no matter how bad this world gets, it's as close to hell as you'll ever be because heaven is your home. The reality is that if you do not know Jesus, if you have not accepted Him as Lord of your life, no matter how this world gets, if you do not know Jesus, it is as close to heaven as you'll be because hell is your home." - Shane Pruitt, NAMB ...
Episode 584: Summer In the Psalms | Longing for God Until the Very End (Week 8) | Dr. Zach Crook
July 12, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBPsalm 71:1-24 1. We have Confidence because of God’s Faithfulness A) While David is approaching the end of his life, he is able to recount how faithful God has been for his entire life!B) There is so much we can learn from our senior saints who have been faithful to God for decades!B1) We need wisdom from our older generations and we should value them 2. A Hopeful Prayer A) David knows what others are saying about him, but he is leaning into God and his prayer is full of hope!B) If y...
Episode 584: Summer In the Psalms | Our Fortress (week 7) | Dr. Zach Crook
July 12, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBOur Fortress | Dr. Zach CrookPsalm 46:1-11 1. God is our Refuge in Natural Troubles A) Because we live in a broken world, creation is groaning and there will be issuesB) It’s more than that, Psalm 46 is eschatological in nature and is talking about the natural disasters that come before Christ returns to judge the worldC) Though there may be temporary issues, God has us eternally secured 2. God is our Refuge in Societal Troubles A) The tremors don’t just affect the natural world, but...
Episode 583: Summer In the Psalms | God's Heart for the Nations (Week 6) | Dr. Zach Crook
June 26, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB1. We Show God’s Heart for the Nations through SongA) We are called three times to sing to GodA1) Singing has been a way to worship God since the beginning of creation and will be something we do through all eternityB) Singing a new song is more than just being creative. It’s sharing about fresh experiences with God!C) Singing is a great way to point others to God 2. We Show God’s Heart for the Nations through MissionsA) We have a message, a method, and a mandateA1) The message is...
Episode 582: Summer In the Psalms | Worthwhile Investments (week 5) | Dr. Zach Crook
June 19, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB1. Invest in Your Walk with the Lord A) There is no substitute for spending time with GodB) We need to cling to Him and allow Him to guide us 2. Invest in Your Work and Community A) In godly living, the judgment of God on humankind’s work (Genesis 3:17-19) is alleviated in that labor is truly blessed by God. A1) Work will be hard, but it can be a blessing B) We are blessed by God to impact our JerusalemB1) We should seek to improve of our city 3. Invest in Your FamilyA) This is a l...
Episode 581: Summer In the Psalms | What Do You Crave (Week 4) | Dr. Zach Crook
June 12, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBPsalm 42:1-11 We are ThirstyWe all long for something because we were made to craveWhen is the last time you have desperately sought God with all that you are?Without true sustenance, we realize how weak we really areIt’s Ok to LamentIn the midst of despair, pour out your heart to GodBe honest with your feelings!Have your tears ever been your food? - v. 3Have you ever felt forgotten? – v. 9Have you ever been taunted? – v. 10Simply put, you aren’t alone in those experiencesHope will ...
Episode 580: Summer In the Psalms | What's Really Stellar (Week 3) | Dr. Zach Crook
June 05, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBWhat’s Really Stellar?Psalm 19:1-14 1. God’s Glory is Seen in His Creation A. The heavens are messengers that are declaring the glory of God! B. Glory means weight, or significance. The incredible vastness and beauty of God’s creation should weigh on us!B1. When is the last time you have gone outside, looked into space, and pondered how it all came to be? 2. God’s Glory is Revealed in His Word A. David moves from general revelation to special revelationA1. Gener...
Episode 579: How Long? | Summer in the Psalms Series (Week 2) | Dr. Zach Crook
May 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 minute - 51.3 MBHow Long? | Dr. Zach CrookPsalm 13:1-6 1. In this Life, Pain is RealA. David is crying out in anguish to God!1. He feels abandoned and ignoredB. It’s ok to be honest with God…He knows what you are thinking, anyway! 2. How Will You Deal with Pain? A. When you are in the midst of pain, where do you turn?1. Do we turn to God, or do we try to numb the pain ourselves?B. In order to make sure we are turning to God, we need to do a couple of things:1. Keep a regular habit of prayer2. Be ho...
Episode 578: Focused on the Right Things | Summer in the Psalms Series (Week 1) | Dr. Zach Crook
May 23, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBFocused on the Right Things | Dr. Zach CrookPsalm 1:1-6 1. Focus on God’s WordA. Parallelism is the heart of Hebrew poetry1. He doesn’t walk, or stand, or sit2. We get the clear idea that we avoid sin!B. We find true satisfaction when our delight is in Scripture instead of sin! 2. Focus on Bearing Fruit A. The metaphor of a tree is intentional1. In Proverbs 3:18, a tree is a metaphor for wisdomB. In this passage, the idea of prospering is not tied to anything material, it isassociat...
Episode 577: What’s the Meaning of This? | Solid Ground Series (Week 4) | Dr. Zach Crook
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBWhat’s the Meaning of This? | Dr. Zach CrookDeuteronomy 6:20-25 1. We Admit we were once at RiskA. We show the next generation both authenticity and humility when we share that weneeded to be rescuedB. It must be known that it’s OK to not be OK! 2. We Share how God is our Rescuer A. Moses says four distinct things about God:1. He is our Deliverer2. He is omnipotent3. He is a Promise-Keeper4. He is our Sustainer 3. We Share our Response and Explain the Result A. God gives us the resu...
Episode 575: He is Greater | Dr. Zach Crook
May 09, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBHe is Greater | Dr. Zach CrookJohn 3:22-30 1. God is Sovereign A. John the Baptist was the last prophet and really a celebrity to the Jewish people 1. He humbled himself and pointed others to Jesus B. John knew that any success he had was a gift from God C. Understanding God’s sovereignty leads us to embrace humility 2. I am Not the Christ A. The world doesn’t revolve around us B. Like John’s admission, we need to understand who the real hero...
Episode 574: How to Chase Away the Next Generation | Solid Ground Series (Week 3) | Dr. Zach Crook
May 02, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBHow to Chase Away the Next Generation | Dr. Zach CrookDeuteronomy 6:16-19 How to Chase Away the Next Generation Deut. 6:16-19We Chase Away the Next Generation When: 1. We Don’t Trust God’s ProvisionA. Moses reminds the Israelites of their lack of trust in God in Exodus 171. The Israelites forgot about manna and wanted to go back to slavery2. Jesus was the rock in Exodus 17 and he is our provision as well – 1 Cor. 10:4 2. We Treat God’s Commands like Suggestions A. We are commanded to...
Episode 573: Families that Worship Together, Grow Together | Solid Ground Series (Week 2) | Dr. Zach Crook
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBFamilies that Worship Together, Grow Together | Dr. Zach CrookDeuteronomy 6:10-15 1. We Should Worship God Because of His GraceA. Moses starts by reminding the Israelites they are about to enter into a situation wherethey will get blessing that they don’t deservea. We are no different B. We have access to both common grace and saving graceC. Grace should motivate us 2. We Should Worship God Because We Fear Him A. Deuteronomy 6:13 is the last verse Jesus quoted when he was temptedB. T...
Episode 572: No More Outsourcing | Solid Ground Series (Week 1) | Dr. Zach Crook
April 18, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB#values #parenting #truth No More Outsourcing | Dr. Zach CrookDeuteronomy 6:1-9 1. Build A RelationshipA. Passing our values on to our children requires a healthy relationshipB. God’s model for teaching biblical truth to young people calls, not only for a constantprocess, but for a relational model as wellC. We need both quality time and quantity time 2. Be an Example A. We are being watchedB. The way you live mattersa. Impress, talk, tie, bind, and write – all action verbs 3. Share ...
Episode 571: Remember | EASTER 2023 | Dr. Zach Crook
April 11, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 48.2 MBEaster / April 9th, 2022 / Dr. Zach Crook Remember | Dr. Zach CrookLuke 24:1-12 1. Remember God’s WordA. When God speaks, we should pay attentionB. His Word gives us everything we need for life and godlinessC. When our lives are disoriented, his promises should be our anchor 2. Remember God’s Works A. Jesus didn’t just say it, he did itB. He lived a perfect life, willingly carried his cross, and died in our place!C. The tomb is empty!D. God’s past faithfulness is a great predictor ...
Episode 570: Be a Bringer | Palm Sunday | Dr. Zach Crook
April 04, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBBe a Bringer | Dr. Zach CrookMark 2:1-12 1. Build RelationshipsA. In the Ancient Near East, people with disabilities were considered second classCitizens1. And yet, they were friends with him anyway!B. Just walk across the room! 2. Go Above and Beyond to be a Bringer! A. The men had a plan – get their friend to Jesus!B. The men persevered - These four men dug through 3-4 layers of the roof to try to gettheir friend in front of JesusC. They were willing for others to look at them foo...
Episode 569: Standing Firm | 1 Peter Series (Week 11) | Dr. Zach Crook
March 28, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBStanding Firm | Dr. Zach Crook1 Peter 5:1-14 1. Be an ExampleA. Peter challenges leaders to set an example to others1. Nearly all of us lead someone and are being watchedB. God gives us an incredible promise that we will receive a crown for our faithfulness 2. Trust is KeyA. One aspect of trust is the humility to submit1. We need to embrace the fact that waiting is normal2. We submit to God in every area of our lives and cast our cares on HimB. A second aspect is being sober-minded a...
Episode 568: Walking Through the Fire | 1 Peter Series (Week 10) | Dr. Zach Crook
March 21, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MB1. Our Response to TrialsA. We shouldn’t be surprised by trialsB. Since God is sovereign, we rejoice1. Piper – “In great suffering on earth there is great support from heaven!”C. We are sharing the sufferings of ChristD. When we rejoice in trials, we show that we are future-focused! 2. We Suffer for Christ’s Sake, Not our Own A. Peter actually says that there are right and wrong ways to suffer!1. There is nothing noble about suffering for our own sinfulness2. It brings glory to God ...
Episode 567: Living Like the End is Near | 1 Peter Series (Week 9) | Dr. Zach Crook
March 14, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB1. Be In the World, but not of ItA. We don’t need to withdraw from the world, nor be immersed in it- We are like a boat, which is made to be in the water, but not have water in it!B. Worldliness is being consumed by the moment; it’s exchanging God for his giftsC. We live for a different Kingdom! 2. The End is NearA. Peter reminds us of our need for UrgencyB. Do we truly believe that Christ’s return is imminent?C. C. S. Lewis reminds us: “Aim at heaven, and you will get earth thrown i...
Episode 566: A Hope-Filled Life | 1 Peter Series (Week 8) | Dr. Zach Crook
March 09, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB1 Peter 3:8-22 contains instructions on how Christians should live and behave in difficult circumstances. Peter encourages believers to have unity, compassion, and humility towards one another, even when facing persecution or hardship. He also emphasizes the importance of submitting to authority and honoring those in leadership positions. Peter reminds believers that suffering for doing good is commendable and that they should not be afraid or intimidated by those who oppose them. He...
Episode 565: Love and Marriage | 1 Peter Series (Week 7) | Dr. Zach Crook
March 02, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MB1. Peter’s Wisdom for WivesA. Men and women are equal but have different roles- Submission is never forced!B. Don’t be defined by what you wear, but by your heart!C. Like Sarah, be willing to walk with your husband as you follow God’s call 2. Peter’s Wisdom for HusbandsA. Seek to understand and serve your wifeB. Honor and serve her!- Weaker? - not in terms of intelligence or capacity for leadership or wisdom- It just means physically weakerC. Co-heirs of grace – again showing equalit...
Episode 564: Honor, Fear, and Submission | 1 Peter Series (Week 6) | Dr. Zach Crook
February 20, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB1. Submit as a WitnessA. Peter gives us two reasons why we submit: - These are institutions ordained by God. - Our humble submission and civic goodness help silence the foolish.B. This doesn’t mean there isn’t room for civil disobedience, but we obey every law that we can.- Peter was martyred for refusing to stop preaching the gospel, but most of us aren’t in that type of situation. 2. Fearing God Leads us to Honor OthersA. We honor everyone, including those in authority abov...
Episode 563: Growing Up in the Word | 1 Peter Series (Week 5) | Dr. Zach Crook
February 13, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB1. Understand Your Need for God’s WordA. Peter gives three qualities to the Word of God:- It’s Imperishable – He quotes Isaiah 40:6-8- It’s Good News – He quotes Psalm 34:8- It’s Alive – Jesus is the Word! 2. Build Your Life on God’s WordA. The cornerstone is the most important part of any building!- Jesus has to be our foundation.B. Peter again quotes Isaiah and Psalms to support his argument.- Peter was following Christ’s example of quoting Scripture.- Of the 1800 verses that recor...
Episode 562: Being Different in a Culture of Conformity | 1 Peter Series (Week 4) | Dr. Zach Crook
February 06, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB1. We are NonconformistsA. Peter shifts from talking about the living hope we have to a challenge of how we should live.- We need to prepare our minds for action.B. We shouldn’t be conformed to this world.- We need to let God’s Word drive our worldview, not popular opinion. 2. We Should be HolyA. A defining mark of our faith should be holiness.B. We should conduct ourselves in reverential fear.C. Our commitment to God should be on a completely different level than our commitment to e...
Episode 561: A Living Hope | 1 Peter Series (Week 3) | Dr. Zach Crook
February 01, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MB1. Our Hope is CertainA. Peter starts with a song.B. God’s mercy has given us a living hope!C. Peter reminds us that we have an incredible inheritance as sons and daughters of the King.D. We are living on Saturday, but Sunday is coming! 2. Our Hope Gives us Joy in TrialsA. We rejoice even when we are suffering because of our living hope.B. God is refining us in trials.- What if the pain of this life is God’s blessing in disguise?C. A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.D. Rem...
Episode 560: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? | Greg Schanfish
January 24, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBHow do we reconcile what the Bible teaches as God’s goodness and all-powerful nature with the existence of evil in the world? What is the biblical answer to the question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Having a biblical framework is crucial when bad things happen to us. 1. When we make bad decisions, CONFESS AND ASK FORGIVENESS.2. When others make bad decisions, FORGIVE THEM. 3. When disciplined by the Lord, REPENT.4. When tested, be PATIENT AND HAVE FAITH. When times of ...
Episode 559: A Letter to Exiles | 1 Peter Series (Week 2) | Dr. Zach Crook
January 16, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 38.7 MB1. An Overview of 1 Peter- The author is Peter.- It was written in AD 64-65, right around the time that Nero burned Rome.- Persecution was increasing and Peter was writing to believers to remind them of their hope in the midst of difficulties. 2. We are Exiles- Chosen – Jesus does the saving!- Exiles – We live between two worlds and don’t fit in.- Instead of conforming to culture, we are called to be different. 3. Redemption is a Triune Activity - Verse 2 shows us that redemption is ...
Episode 558: Are You Ready? | 1 Peter Series (Week 1) | Dr. Zach Crook
January 09, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB1. Act Like You Know What You are Talking About- A main theme in 1 Peter is that we should be living hope-filled lives in a hopeless world.- Peter’s presupposition is that we will be living in such a way that nonbelievers will want to ask about the hope we have. 2. Actually Know What You are Talking About- We need to be able to articulate our faith!- Focus on answering two questions:- Why do you love Jesus?- How did he change your life? 3. Win People, Not Arguments- We persuade with ...
Episode 557: Celebrating The Lord’s Supper in 2023 | Dr. Zach Crook
January 04, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBTaking the Lord’s Supper was how we decided to start off 2023. What a blessing to be a part of the Tabernacle family! We are certain the Lord still has great things to do to us and through us!
Episode 556: Born to Die | Dr. Zach Crook | Christmas Series 2022 (Week 4)
January 04, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MB1. There is a Scarlet Thread through Scripture- Every story in Scripture whispers Christ’s name- The common theme that brings all of the Bible together is the atonement 2. Foreshadowing Swaddling Bands- There is a repetition of the idea of Jesus being wrapped in cloths in both verses 7 and 12- When something is repeated that closely in Scripture, it means we should pay attention!- The lambs used for sacrifices in the temple were raised in Bethlehem! 3. Jesus was Born to Die and his ...
Episode 555: The Other Christmas Baby | Dr. Zach Crook - Christmas Series (Week 3)
December 20, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB1. God can Turn your Marks of Sin into Memorials of Grace- It’s not a license to sin, or a reward for sin, but we often grow in grace when we are disciplined.- Zechariah had nine months to reflect on God’s promise to him. - Meditate on God’s Word in the midst of difficult times! 2. Jesus is our Horn of Salvation - What does that mean? Not a horn that you blow. - Psalm 92:9-10 gives us a picture of what it stood for: Weapon!- There are only two instances of the phrase “horn of salvati...
Episode 554: Mary’s Unlikely News | Dr. Zach Crook - Christmas Series (Week 2)
December 12, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB1. Angelic Pronouncements- Mary is given the news that completely flips her world upside down- He is called Immanuel – God with us! (Isaiah 7:14) 2. How Can This Be?- The angel has to explain to Mary about the Virgin Birth – an incredibly important doctrine forbelievers- Gabriel’s final words? Nothing is impossible with God! 3. Working In before Working Through- Though she doesn’t understand, Mary submits to God’s will- God also works in Elizabeth and her unborn child, John the Bapt...
Episode 553: Breaking the Silence | Dr. Zach Crook - Christmas Series (Week 1)
December 05, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB1. Breaking the Silence- God speaks after 400 years of silence- God correlates this announcement through Gabriel with Malachi 4. 2. Is this Really True?- Just like Zechariah, our initial response can often be doubt- Make no doubt about it, Luke’s gospel was right on, declaring he had done the work; therefore, what he is writing and telling, is completely accurate. What you believe and what others have taught you is accurate! 3. How Should We Respond?- Either we believe, or we don’t. ...
Episode 552: The Danger of Misplaced Love | Dr. Zach Crook
November 28, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB1. A Heart Revealed- There is something fundamentally wrong if we don’t celebrate God giving grace to others- Jonah wants to remake God in his own image- God is asking Jonah two questions:- Why are you doing this to yourself?- Are you sure you’ve gauged this situation properly?- Jonah was saved from the belly of a fish, but he needed to be saved from the power of sin in his life- God’s response to Jonah’s tantrum is to comfort him 2. Jonah has Misplaced Love- The same God who sent th...
Episode 551: Throw The Pass | Dr. Zach Crook
November 21, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MB1. The Church Needs to Redefine Success- Intimidating odds should not make us cower- Hold fast to our supernatural God- Success is obedience 2. Throw the Pass Anyway- If we proclaim it, God’s Word can change hearts- God humbled Jonah, and then used him to humble the Assyrians- Your lost cause could be God’s tool for greatness 3. God is Unbelievably Gracious- God has made a way- God’s wrath has been poured out – 2 Cor. 5:21- Let’s celebrate and share Christ’s sacrifice
Episode 550: In Need Of Restoration | Dr. Zach Crook
November 14, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBGod is still in the business of restoring people’s lives. We can see Him bringing restoration throughout the Bible, and He’s still bringing restoration today. God restores our identity as sons and daughters of the King. We are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. God restores our calling. Identity should naturally lead to activity because we are God’s ambassadors on earth. When your “brushwork” is analyzed, do people see the marks of Jesus in you?
Episode 549: In the Depths | Dr. Zach Crook
November 07, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBWhat is it going to take for us to cry out to God? We need to realize that even in the depths, God is still in control! When we encounter ourselves in the depths, this can be the result of two things: the reality of living in a broken world or a consequence of our sin. In the depths, we realize we are helpless and hopeless without God. Just like Jonah realized that in the past and cried out to God, the same truth is for us today. Without the Lord we are nothing. Sometimes, God allow...
Episode 548: Barrier or Blessing | Dr. Zach Crook
November 01, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBAre you a blessing or a barrier to the people around you? Jonah was a barrier to the people on the ship. He almost killed them all, however, God is sovereign. Like the sailors paddling for shore, any effort to save others apart from God falls short. In his providence, God used Jonah’s warped witness to lead these pagan sailors to worship Him. We must understand that our most important citizenship is not of this world and that there is always going to be collateral damage when we di...
Episode 547: God Speaks | Dr. Zach Crook
October 24, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWhen is the last time you meditated on the fact that the Creator of the universe speaks to us? If our Creator speaks, we should listen to Him. There are only two responses when God speaks: obedience or rebellion. Jonah rebelled. He was fearful of his enemies and had a difficult time understanding why God cared for the Ninevites. Just like God has spoken to Jonah, he has spoken to us. Are you going to obey or rebel when He speaks? It is our job to obey, even when we do not understand ...
Episode 546: Stand Alone - For Such a Time as This | Dr. Zach Crook
October 17, 2022 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBIn Dr. Zach Crook’s first sermon as Tabernacle Lead Pastor, he talked about Esther’s story in Est 4:11-16. 1. God knows what He’s doing. God is sovereign and doesn’t make mistakes. So, whatever you are walking through, you have to trust that God is allowing it to happen 2. We need to get ready. If you just come to church once a week, you won’t be ready! It’s daily getting in his Word and praying! 3. Trust God with the results. Esther was saying that being obedient to God, even if it...
Episode 545: Are You Good For Nothing? | Jeff Lynn
October 10, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBWho are you ultimately trying to please? Don’t you long for the Master to say upon His return, “Well done, good and faithful servant? But you might say, “It’s too late.” No, it is not. You can decide that you are going to accept what you’ve been given and quit griping about what you don’t have. You can decide that you are going to invest what you’ve been entrusted, as you discover what God has placed in your hand. Understand that one day the Master is coming back, and you will give ...
Episode 544: Get in the Game! - Playing your Position | Jeff Lynn
October 04, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBDo you think you’re paying good money to watch what goes on up here week after week at church? Sadly, that’s what many church attendees believe; but that’s not the way God designed the church. Some Christians consider themselves followers of Christ and even members of Tabernacle, but they feel like they are on the sidelines of what God is doing in the church, and desperately want to be a part of what God is doing. On the other hand, there are some people that have been sitting on the...
Episode 542: God's Empowering Presence | Dr. Zach Crook
September 26, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBThis is the first sermon of now, our Lead Pastor, Dr. Zach Crook preached at Tabernacle.
Episode 543: Peace by the Blood of the Cross | Kody Alvarez
September 26, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBPaul in this letter is combating heresy in the church and people who have distorted the image of Jesus. Paul loves this church dearly and cares for their spiritual maturity and well-being. Paul’s response doesn’t attack or spend time critiquing the wrong view, rather Paul draws people to worship the risen Savior by showing Jesus in His supremacy, power, and beauty. Colossians 1:15-20 will present to us the most essential truth of the Christian faith. Christianity is centered on Chri...
Episode 541: We Need Each Other | Jeff Lynn
September 12, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBGod has wired us all with a need for other people; for community. But what is biblical community? Biblical community is a small gathering of people for Bible study, ministry, and accountability. When it comes to biblical community, just attending a worship service like this doesn’t put you in community. It’s difficult to experience community within a large group like this. Being in community means that you know others and are known by others. You serve and are being served by others....
Episode 540: The God Code | Dr. Frank Harber
September 06, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBGenesis 1:1 is the most well-known verse in the Bible. Here we see the God Code for humanity, where, God, the Creator of the whole universe presents Himself as the Intelligent Designer who designed the entire universe.