Tabernacle Baptist Church
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe are a biblically rooted church, that wants to help you overcome life's emptiness through a deeper relationship with Christ and a connection to a family that care. Experience Family with us in Ennis, TX.
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“Justified: Redeemed From the Curse” Week 6 (Galatians 3:6-14)
October 26, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB1. We are Justified by the Same Faith today as Believers were in the Old Testament (vs. 6-9) - It’s not like in the Old Testament they were justified by works and in the New Testament we are justified by faith. No, it’s always been about faith. We have the same Gospel, in the OT as we do in the NT. In verse nine, God called Abraham “the believer”. So just like Abraham believed that ‘God would make him a great nation and all the families on the earth would be blessed’ (Gen. 12:2-3), w...
“Justified: By Works or Grace?” Week 5 (Galatians 3:1-5)
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB1. Don’t Be Led Astray - Paul asks “did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?” The Spirit of God is not and cannot be earned. The Holy Spirit, the third person of the trinity, is everything to the life of the believer. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin and you would never be converted if the Spirit did not show you your sin and your need for Jesus. It was God’s grace that allowed you to hear it and it is your faith by which you received it. No works ...
“Turning A Thorn in the Flesh into a Blessing from Above” (2 Cor. 12:7-10)
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThorns can be turned into blessings and weakness can be turned into strength when Christ is in you. In this message, we will have five questions to answer. 1. What was the Thorn? - Some scholars think it could have been a physical ailment or disability. It could have been physical, but also it could have been mental or spiritual. We don’t know for sure. For you, the “Thorn in the Flesh” might be a physical ailment or a mental struggle like depression or anxiety that never seems t...
“Justified Because Christ was Crucified” Week 4 (Galatians 2:15-21)
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBChrist was Crucified so we could be justified. Therefore worship Him by allowing Him to live through you. 1. We are Justified by What Christ Did not by What We Do (v. 15-19) - The word “Justified” according to N.T. Scholar, NT Wright means “a declaration that somebody is in the right.” When we take Justification into the realm of faith you have the idea of being declared righteous or seen as right in the eyes of God. We receive righteousness this by faith. Therefore we are justifi...
“The Gospel Unifies” Week 3 (Galatians 2:11-14)
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBPaul was active in leading this church in Antioch. He left this diverse church with Jews and Gentiles living together in Christian harmony. But when Paul came back, Peter and the other Jewish Christians were pulling away from the Gentile Christians. Paul was shocked when Peter seemed to revert back to Jewish cultural mandates in keeping the Jewish believers separate from the Gentile believers. Taking our eyes off Jesus will do the same to you today as it did Peter then. Which brings ...
“Gospel Transformation” Week 2 (Galatians 1:11-2:10)
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Gospel transformed Paul completely and we should let it do the same to us. So let the Gospel bring you from death to life in salvation. 1. The first type of transformation Paul experienced was a transformation from life to death. Paul elaborates on this Gospel transformation by showing what he looked like as a dead man. He was a persecutor and destroyer of the church beyond measure. It was Paul who stood there and watched other Jewish leaders as they stoned Stephen to death fo...
“No Other Gospel” Week 1 (Galatians 1:1-10)
September 14, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBSalvation comes through Christ alone so don’t add anything to the Gospel that saves you. 1. We can Trust Paul as His Message and Authority Come from God (v. 1-5) - This may seem like a minor point, but we need to be reminded of Paul’s authority. It’s easy to breeze through the introductory material and get to the hard hitting battles in the body of the letter. We need to understand that every word Paul penned was inspired by God. Inspiration means that the Holy Spirit led Paul to w...
“Count The Cost and Stay Salty” Week 9 (Luke 14:27-35)
September 08, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWe must count the cost of following Jesus so as to be true followers and to live a life of effectiveness for Him. 1. A Faithful Follower Counts the Cost of Discipleship (v. 27-33) - Jesus uses two illustrations in the beginning to make the same point. 1.1 The first is about construction. Who does not first consider what a house would cost before they build it? You need to consider how much will cost, so you can finish your construction. In the same way, you need to consider wha...
“The One Who Forgiven Much Loves Much” Week 8 (Luke 7:36-50)
September 02, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBChrist’s great forgiveness awakens the soul to love. Let us lavish our love on Christ greatly!
“Weakness is the Way” Week 7 (Luke 18:9-14)
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB1. The Pharisees’ Prideful Prayer - There is No Salvation in the Strength of Man (vs. 9-12) - In the Pharisees’ prayer, he exalts himself to God and over others. He compares his strengths to the weakness of others to justify in his mind his righteousness. He was boasting about his strength in comparison to the people around him. The point is: God was not impressed with his strength, and even today He is not impressed with our “strength.” The idea that someone can trust themselves for...
“Love Your Enemies, This is Not a Choice” Week 6 (Luke 10:25-37)
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this parable, a man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho and he was robbed. They stripped him, beat him, and left him for dead. It was terrible. The Priest and the Levite pass by and they do nothing, but then a Samaritan comes by, and he feels Compassion for the half-dead man. He cared for him. He was not too busy to feel compassion. He immediately stops and helps. The Good Samaritan bandages his wounds with oil and wine, which were both expensive. The Samaritan picks the dying...
“Are You Reflecting Jesus?” (2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6)
August 11, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWhat are you imaging? Who are you reflecting? Reflecting Jesus’ image is accessible for you today. Reflect His image in its entire purpose.
“The Surprising Truth About Hell and How You Get There” Week 5 (Luke 16:19-31)
August 03, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJesus is not telling us exactly what Heaven and Hell will look like but is contrasting the life a believer lives and the life an unbeliever lives on this earth while expressing the eternal consequences of both. The rich man lived the life of luxury on this earth while Lazarus struggled his whole life long. Lazarus lived his faith despite the suffering and abject poverty that was his life. He loved God and did not complain. The rich, like the Pharisees, assumed he was blessed by God ...
“Forgiveness Know No Bounds” Week 4 (Matthew 18:21-35)
July 27, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAs servants of Christ we must forgive because we have been forgiven. 1. God’s Forgiveness is Extravagant and Knows No Bounds - In the parable, the first servant owed what he could not pay. What was the master's response? Mercy motivated by compassion. The king forgave the debt and set him free, and this is what God has done for you and me. We owe a sin-debt that we have no capacity to pay. 2. God’s Forgiveness is Based on His Mercy, not our Ability to Earn it - The servant came ...
“Worry Less By Seeking Him More” Week 3 (Luke 12:13-31)
July 24, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWhile the world is ever changing and volatile, God is never changing and stable, so refrain from worry and seek first His Kingdom. We can refrain from worry because: 1. There is more to life than material needs (v. 23) - Life is more than food and the body is more than clothing. Life is more than material needs, and it is more than just surviving. Jesus came to give you an abundant life. 2. We trust God to provide for our needs (v. 24) - Have faith that God knows what you need and ...
“Don’t Hide Your Talents” Week 2 (Matthew 25:14-30)
July 13, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBGod gives us all abilities to be used for the Glory of His name. When He comes again, may He find you faithful. 1. True followers multiply what has been entrusted to them: The first two servants show that they were true followers because they were good stewards of the master’s money. They trusted him, obeyed him, and invested that which he had given them. They produced fruit. The third servant was not a true follower, because he did not multiply that which was given him, instead he...
“The Sower” Week 1 (Matthew 13:1-23)
July 07, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThere are many people who want to claim Jesus, but only those who produce fruit show themselves as true followers. There are 3 examples that Jesus talks in this parable: 1. The Seed: it is the one thing that does not change from yesterday to today. The seed is the Word of God. 2000 years ago, the Word became flesh and made its dwelling among the people. 2. The Soil: The different types of soil in this parable represent 4 different types of hearers and how they respond to the messag...
“A Call to Desperate Prayer” Week 15 (James 5:13-20)
June 29, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDesperate times call for desperate measures so let us pray with desperation. 1. The Call to and Cause of a Desperate Prayer (v. 13-14) - When life is good, when we are full of joy and are cheerful, we should give Him praise. And when life is hard, or you are in trouble, we MUST pray. The call is to pray. He holds the power that you want access to. 2. Prayer is Effective (v. 15-18) - James is very strong here. He says the prayer offered in faith will restore the sick, the LORD wil...
“Integrity Filled Speech” Week 14 (James 5:12)
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAs followers of Christ, integrity should define our lives in both word and deed. 1. Let integrity guide your words (let your words be true) - When we speak, we should speak with integrity. We should not have to swear against heaven or earth or make some kind of binding oath on your loved one's grave to get people to believe what you are saying. You should stand by your word. That’s it. 2. Let the integrity of your words be seen in your life - Let your “yes” verbally be a “yes” in a...
“Be The Example” Week 13 (James 5:7-11)
June 15, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBJames teaches us at least three points in this text. 1. Be Patient (v. 7- 8) - Patience carries the idea long-suffering, and having a tranquil spirit while waiting. A lack of patience often leads to a situation worse or it strains the relationship that you are in. So James gives us a clear command: “Be patient and wait on the LORD.” 2. Complain Less and Love More (v. 9) - Don’t become Dr. Complains-a-lot. Instead, be like Paul and find contentment in Christ through every life situati...
“Where is Your Treasure?” Week 12 (James 5:1-6)
June 08, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBBe honest with yourself and ask the Lord to show you where your treasure is. The answer is the direction your heart is traveling. 1. First of all, be open to the application that challenges your use of wealth. Don’t be defensive. Be willing to listen to what God wants you to change or improve through this text (v. 1) 2. Wealth is given to be shared, not hoarded because it does not have eternal value (vs. 2-3) 3. You have a heart problem concerning money when you don’t pay what you o...
“Stay in Your Lane” Week 11 (James 4:11-17)
June 01, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBYou need to (1) stay in your lane by stopping the slander and letting God be the Judge (4:11-12) and (2) stay in your lane being faithful with what you have today and let God worry about tomorrow (4:13-17). Don’t seek the “American Dream” without God. It will destroy you.
“Daniel: Live Faithful for God’s Glory” Week 5 (Daniel 4-6)
May 26, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBGod wants to help us to remain faithful in all life’s circumstances, both in the good and bad times. Living faithful in good times can’t make us arrogant, and in bad times we need to continue to remember that God is in control of everything. If we act in that way, we will bring glory to God and good for us and others.
“Abraham: Into the Unknown” Week 4 (Genesis 12:1-4)
May 18, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe call of God for us today is to be faithful in what we know God wants from us and to trust God with what is unknown by us.
“Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath: Trust & Obey” Week 3 (1 Kings 17:1-16)
May 11, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBEven when life is disrupted we must obey the Word of the Lord and trust in His provision. Just as Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath trusted the Lord to provide for them, we need to trust and obey the Lord to provide for our needs today.
“The Boys in Babylon: Faith in the Fire” Week 2 (Daniel 3:8-30)
May 04, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBLife is disrupted but in Christ you are never alone and if you stand with Him, God will use you to magnify His name. Sometimes life will get hot, but Christ will always be with you. Even though God has ordained many of the difficult situations we live in, He still has a plan for everything. Trust Him!
“Joseph: What the Enemy Means for Evil He Turns to Good” Week 1 (Genesis 37-50)
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis season might be really hard on you and your family. Satan wants to use it and see it destroy you emotionally, spiritually and see it tear you family apart. Through Joseph’s life we will learn that God will use the difficulties of our lives to bring glory to Him and good for us.
“Living a Repentant Life” Week 10 (James 4:7-10)
April 23, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWe need to live a repentant life everyday. In this text, James shows us some actions we need to take so we can live a life that pleases God. 1- Submit yourself 2- Resist the devil 3- Draw near to God 4- Purify your heart 5- Humble yourself
“Be an Overcomer” Easter (1 Corinthians 15:1-8)
April 13, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Resurrection must be the power that overcomes your sin before it helps you overcome your current situation. Jesus is Alive!
“The Peace That Comes From Pursuing God Over Pleasure” Week 9 (James 4:1-6)
April 06, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis text taught us that (1) we lack peace because our desires are focused on ourselves. We need to be free for our own selfish desires. It also said that (2) we do not receive because we do not ask, and when we ask, we ask wrongly, to spend it on our passions (James 4:3). Finally, it shows us that (3) God desperately desires a relationship with us, if we are willing to live for Him.
"Seek Wisdom From Above" Week 8 (James 3:13-18)
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 40 MBHow do you act with other people? How do you behave in the world despite the circumstances? Wisdom is more the words you say. It is a lifestyle you live.
"Tame the Tongue to Reflect the Glory of God" Week 7 (James 3:1-12)
March 24, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBYour tongue can be very dangerous or very useful for the Kingdom. It’s your choice to reveal the goodness of God through your words in these difficult days
“Living Faith Works” Week 6 (James 2:14-26)
March 17, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBYou cannot have faith without works. Works are evidence of a living faith, and this evidence is a love for God and others. Message Notes: Living Faith leads to action (2:14-26) Living Faith is made evident through our action (2:17-26). God does not define you by your failures, He defines you by your faithfulness.
"Don’t Show Favoritism" Week 5 (James 2:1-13)
March 10, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHow can we show favoritism to others when God does not show it toward us? James shows us that Faith and Favoritism don’t go together (2:1-8) and that we need to love others the way we love ourselves, the Royal Law (2:8-13).
“Be a Doer” Week 4 (James 1:22-27)
March 03, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe idea of religion is offensive to Paul. If your religion does not involve backing up your words with action then your religion is dead!
“Lord, Prepare Me For 2020” Week 3 (James 1:19-20)
February 25, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWe need to be (1) quick to hear, (2) slow to speak, and (3) slow to anger. When we do that, we achieve the righteousness of God.
“Turn Away From Temptation” Week 2 (James 1:13-18)
February 18, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIt is about a FAITH that WORKS, Not Faith vs Works. Don’t be deceived, because temptation comes from within, and God does not tempt us toward evil, He gives good things.
"Enduring Trials, Seeking Wisdom, and Living Humble" James - Week 1 (James 1:1-11)
February 11, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIt is about a FAITH that WORKS, Not Faith vs Works.
"Connection to a Family that Cares" Vision 2020: Week 5 (Galatians 6:2)
February 03, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWe are a biblically rooted church that helps you overcome life’s emptiness through a deeper relationship with Christ and connection to a family that cares
Truly Knowing Christ” Vision 2020: Week 4 (1 John 2:3-6)
January 27, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBTo know Christ is to Abide in Him which affects the mind, the tongue and the behavior. Message Notes: 1. Know Christ in Mind, Word and Deed (1 John 2:3-5) 2. To Know Christ is to Abide in Him and Walk as He Walked (1 John 2:6)
“Identity in Christ” Vision 2020: Week 3 (Ephesians 1:7-14)
January 20, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWe can’t have the motivation to stay in Christ unless we stay in the word.
“Biblically Rooted” Vision 2020: Week 1 (2 Tim. 3:16)
January 07, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIt is easy to feel empty in today’s world. We chase success or money and catch it; we are disappointed by its emptiness. We believe you were created for more.
The Love of the Father
December 30, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBThe Father in this passage offers grace to both sons. The Father invites both of His children into His party. It does not matter who you are, the older son or, the younger son today. The Father is standing there, offering you grace.
“Trust that Leads to Joy” Making Christmas More: Week 3 (Luke 1:46-54)
December 23, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBTrust in God’s plan and find Joy from your participation in His plan for your life. Message Notes: 1. Trust in the LORD’s plan for your life - Ask God to give you the faith to trust in His plan for your life - “Let it be done according to your word” 2. Receive joy from trusting in God’s plan for your Life. 3. Mary has joy because God is her Savior 4. Mary has joy because God has regard for her humble state 5. Mary has joy because of the great things God has done for her 6. Mary ...
“Gifts of Expectation” Making Christmas More: Week 4 (Isaiah 9:6-7)
December 23, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAt Christmas We Should have a sense of anticipation for Jesus and what He came to be. Message Notes: 1. At Christmas We Should Anticipate the Presence of Jesus 2. We Can Expect Hope in Times of Chaos 3. Expect a Wonderful Counselor 4. Expect Jesus to Fight your Battles Because He Is Our Mighty God 5. Expect Jesus to Be There When You Need Him 6. Expect Lasting Peace
“Can These Bones Live?” Making Christmas More: Week 2 (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
December 09, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat is our true hope at Christmas? Message Notes: 1. The Condition of Man 2. God Brings Life through the words of His Prophets 3. God Promises a Land
Celebration Service 2019
December 02, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBGive Thanks to the LORD because His Love for us in Christ satisfies forever! Message Notes: 1. Give Thanks to the LORD for He is Good! 2. Give thanks to the LORD for His commitment to Love You 3. Give Thanks Because you are Redeemed 4. Give Thanks to the LORD for His Provision
"Jesus, The Gift of Peace" Making Christmas More: Week 1 (Luke 2:8-21)
December 02, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMessage Notes: 1. Jesus is good news for you -Jesus -Savior -Lord 2. Proclamation of Peace 3. Response to Peace
“The Glorious Implications of the Resurrected Body” 1 Corinthians: Week 5 (1 Corinthians 15:35-49)
November 11, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWhen you see an acorn, it looks like a small and unimpressive thing. That same acorn, given the right conditions and time can become a huge oak tree. This process of changing is called metamorphosis. This week, we talk about our resurrected bodies and how our eternity will look for believers
“First Fruits and the Resurrection” 1 Corinthians: Week 4 (1 Corinthians 15:20-34)
November 04, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWhen we think of giving to God, we sometimes have mixed emotions. We want to give, but we don’t always give our best, we sometimes wait to see whats left over. Because God gave us His best in Jesus, we should give our best to Him. Message Notes: 1. Christ is the First Fruit of the Resurrection 2. Christ will Reign because He Submitted 3. Bad Company Corrupts Good Character