The Tabernacle Sermons
924 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -The Tabernacle is a group of imperfect people desiring to be changed by the love & grace of a perfect God. We gather on weekends to worship Jesus, then scatter to our communities as missionaries throughout the week.
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CONNECT: Serve
September 19, 2021 15:31 - 37 minutes - 28.8 MBWe have been called by Jesus to Love God, and Love People. Serving is the best way to do this. The issue is we have stopped taking Jesus at His word and example.
CONNECT: Groups
September 12, 2021 15:26 - 40 minutes - 31.5 MBConnect is a 3-week topical Fall kick-off series that will teach and remind the Tabernacle how to get connected with the spiritual pathways that produce disciples. In scripture we see Jesus using 5 primary strategies in disciple-making, and we encourage people to do the same.
CONNECT: Groups - Audio
September 12, 2021 15:26 - 40 minutes - 31.5 MBConnect is a 3-week topical Fall kick-off series that will teach and remind the Tabernacle how to get connected with the spiritual pathways that produce disciples. In scripture we see Jesus using 5 primary strategies in disciple-making, and we encourage people to do the same.
SAMUEL: Nevertheless
September 05, 2021 20:51 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBSin alienates us from God, from others, and from ourselves. God’s grace and forgiveness brings reconciliation but does not absolve us from the consequences.
SAMUEL: Nevertheless - Audio
September 05, 2021 20:51 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBSin alienates us from God, from others, and from ourselves. God’s grace and forgiveness brings reconciliation but does not absolve us from the consequences.
SAMUEL: How To Sin 101
August 29, 2021 13:22 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBDavid is a man who has been blessed and anointed by God to be Israel’s earthly king. Throughout his life we have seen his truly amazing faith in God. This has led us to witness his first recorded victory over Goliath, his battle prowess in many battles, his ability to lead men and shepherd them, his ability to seek God’s will and follow through. Although he is not perfect his success is unprecedented to say the least. In this story he does a complete reversal. It feels like he was teaching...
SAMUEL: How To Sin 101 - Audio
August 29, 2021 13:22 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBDavid is a man who has been blessed and anointed by God to be Israel’s earthly king. Throughout his life we have seen his truly amazing faith in God. This has led us to witness his first recorded victory over Goliath, his battle prowess in many battles, his ability to lead men and shepherd them, his ability to seek God’s will and follow through. Although he is not perfect his success is unprecedented to say the least. In this story he does a complete reversal. It feels like he was teaching...
SAMUEL: Shame
August 22, 2021 21:16 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBThe worst of feelings is shame. It steals our joy, kills hopes, hollows out relationships, and is hard to talk about. But shame is not from God, and King Jesus came to remove it forever.
SAMUEL: Shame - Audio
August 22, 2021 21:16 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBThe worst of feelings is shame. It steals our joy, kills hopes, hollows out relationships, and is hard to talk about. But shame is not from God, and King Jesus came to remove it forever.
SAMUEL: The King's Kindness
August 15, 2021 17:12 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MBToo often we try to talk God out of loving us because of how lame we are, the invitation is open to come humbly despite our lameness to the King’s table. We see a picture of the King’s kindness here in the story of David and Mephibosheth.
SAMUEL: The King's Kindness - Audio
August 15, 2021 17:12 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MBToo often we try to talk God out of loving us because of how lame we are, the invitation is open to come humbly despite our lameness to the King’s table. We see a picture of the King’s kindness here in the story of David and Mephibosheth.
SAMUEL: Total Victory
August 08, 2021 22:19 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MBThe struggles of life can jade believers into believing that victory is a pipe dream. But God promises a total victory through Jesus, foreshadowed in the victories of David’s kingdom.
SAMUEL: Total Victory - Audio
August 08, 2021 22:19 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MBThe struggles of life can jade believers into believing that victory is a pipe dream. But God promises a total victory through Jesus, foreshadowed in the victories of David’s kingdom.
SAMUEL: Covenant
August 01, 2021 16:59 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBGod’s ways are not our ways, and that’s a good thing. Even when we are motivated to do great things for God, his blessings on us are greater, and can never be repaid.
SAMUEL: Covenant - Audio
August 01, 2021 16:59 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBGod’s ways are not our ways, and that’s a good thing. Even when we are motivated to do great things for God, his blessings on us are greater, and can never be repaid.
SAMUEL: Careless Worship
July 26, 2021 03:36 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBTrue worship of God begins with the fear of the Lord, is from the heart, and in accordance with His word and design. The careless neglect of those details is a dangerous thing.
SAMUEL: Careless Worship - Audio
July 26, 2021 03:36 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBTrue worship of God begins with the fear of the Lord, is from the heart, and in accordance with His word and design. The careless neglect of those details is a dangerous thing.
SAMUEL: Blessing - Audio
July 18, 2021 20:06 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBDavid’s success came from God who blessed his dedication and service to God’s people. David foreshadows the future Christ, who will one day create a new Jerusalem, a heavenly city in which He will rule and reign eternally as God’s perfect King.
SAMUEL: Blessing
July 18, 2021 20:06 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBDavid’s success came from God who blessed his dedication and service to God’s people. David foreshadows the future Christ, who will one day create a new Jerusalem, a heavenly city in which He will rule and reign eternally as God’s perfect King.
SAMUEL: Christ Alone
July 11, 2021 16:52 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MBHistorically and in our lives it seems people have trouble knowing good from evil, so how can we be sure?
SAMUEL: Christ Alone - Audio
July 11, 2021 16:52 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MBHistorically and in our lives it seems people have trouble knowing good from evil, so how can we be sure?
SAMUEL: Vengeance is Mine
July 04, 2021 19:18 - 42 minutes - 33.4 MBJustice belongs to God, but too often we would rather someone experience our vengeance than God’s grace. In the story we see David seeking to unite Israel under his rule, but men like Joab and Abner set the nation on a path of vengeance and payback that threatens to turn into a full scale civil war.
SAMUEL: Vengeance is Mine - Audio
July 04, 2021 19:18 - 42 minutes - 33.4 MBJustice belongs to God, but too often we would rather someone experience our vengeance than God’s grace. In the story we see David seeking to unite Israel under his rule, but men like Joab and Abner set the nation on a path of vengeance and payback that threatens to turn into a full scale civil war.
SAMUEL: Opposition
June 27, 2021 14:35 - 43 minutes - 34.3 MBJesus promised that in this world we would face opposition, conflicts and trials. But he also encouraged us to take heart because he has overcome the world.
SAMUEL: Opposition - Audio
June 27, 2021 14:35 - 43 minutes - 34.3 MBJesus promised that in this world we would face opposition, conflicts and trials. But he also encouraged us to take heart because he has overcome the world.
SAMUEL: Lament
June 20, 2021 19:29 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBGod hates sin and death, and it is Biblical to grieve over both of them. But Jesus conquered both sin and death so we can have victory and enjoy eternal life.
SAMUEL: Lament - Audio
June 20, 2021 19:29 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBGod hates sin and death, and it is Biblical to grieve over both of them. But Jesus conquered both sin and death so we can have victory and enjoy eternal life.
SAMUEL: Valiant Men - Audio
June 13, 2021 19:40 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Bible teaches that death is not the end of existence. But many of us live like this life is all their is. How we choose to live, and who we choose to live for makes the difference in our eternal destiny.
SAMUEL: Valiant Men
June 13, 2021 19:40 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Bible teaches that death is not the end of existence. But many of us live like this life is all their is. How we choose to live, and who we choose to live for makes the difference in our eternal destiny.
SAMUEL: End of the Line
June 06, 2021 17:06 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBGod waits patiently for us to come to the end of ourselves. When we turn to God we find grace and power that can snatch victory from defeat.
SAMUEL: End of the Line - Audio
June 06, 2021 17:06 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBGod waits patiently for us to come to the end of ourselves. When we turn to God we find grace and power that can snatch victory from defeat.
SAMUEL: A Way Out - Audio
May 30, 2021 20:55 - 39 minutes - 32.2 MBOur greatest battle is with our flesh, and the consequences of sin put us in bad situations. We are our own worst enemy and desperate for a Savior.
SAMUEL: A Way Out
May 30, 2021 20:55 - 39 minutes - 32.2 MBOur greatest battle is with our flesh, and the consequences of sin put us in bad situations. We are our own worst enemy and desperate for a Savior.
SAMUEL: Desperate King - Audio
May 23, 2021 17:53 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBIf we harden our hearts and ignore God’s word, we cannot expect his help in desperate times. But if we seek God while he may be found, he always answers.
SAMUEL: Desperate King
May 23, 2021 17:53 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBIf we harden our hearts and ignore God’s word, we cannot expect his help in desperate times. But if we seek God while he may be found, he always answers.
SAMUEL: Breaking Bad
May 16, 2021 18:50 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBWe are saved by God’s grace through faith. But sometimes we allow fear to overcome our faith, causing us to sin against God. Our faith must be fixed on Jesus, the one true King, to overcome all our fears.
SAMUEL: Breaking Bad - Audio
May 16, 2021 18:50 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBWe are saved by God’s grace through faith. But sometimes we allow fear to overcome our faith, causing us to sin against God. Our faith must be fixed on Jesus, the one true King, to overcome all our fears.
Circumstances vs. Conviction - Audio
May 10, 2021 01:57 - 34 minutes - 28.4 MBAs people invited to follow Jesus, we will find ourselves at crossroads of having to answer the call of living with what gets us through our circumstances or living by conviction to God’s call for our lives. Deja vu seems to happen and once again Saul’s life is in David’s hands. While David navigates what’s presented to him vs. what God had called him to well, we’re reminded that neither Saul or David are the lasting hero!
SAMUEL: Circumstances vs. Conviction - Audio
May 10, 2021 01:57 - 34 minutes - 28.4 MBAs people invited to follow Jesus, we will find ourselves at crossroads of having to answer the call of living with what gets us through our circumstances or living by conviction to God’s call for our lives. Deja vu seems to happen and once again Saul’s life is in David’s hands. While David navigates what’s presented to him vs. what God had called him to well, we’re reminded that neither Saul or David are the lasting hero!
SAMUEL: Circumstances vs. Conviction
May 10, 2021 01:57 - 34 minutes - 28.4 MBAs people invited to follow Jesus, we will find ourselves at crossroads of having to answer the call of living with what gets us through our circumstances or living by conviction to God’s call for our lives. Deja vu seems to happen and once again Saul’s life is in David’s hands. While David navigates what’s presented to him vs. what God had called him to well, we’re reminded that neither Saul or David are the lasting hero!
SAMUEL: God Restrains
May 03, 2021 03:17 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBLife is not a series of disconnected events. God is sovereign, and works everything together for the good of those who love him according to his master plan.
SAMUEL: God Restrains - Audio
May 03, 2021 03:17 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBLife is not a series of disconnected events. God is sovereign, and works everything together for the good of those who love him according to his master plan.
Rattle - The Army
April 26, 2021 02:43 - 40 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Bible frequently describes the church as an army of believers, with a purpose to glorify God and fulfill His mission. Unfortunately many of us struggle to know who, whose we are, and the truth of the Gospel. We must understand that who God is and what God does is what determines who I am and what I do. This is the ‘Gospel Ladder.’ If we reverse it and begin with what I do as the determining factor of who I am and what God does, we don’t understand who God is and are believing a false Gosp...
Rattle - The Army - Audio
April 26, 2021 02:43 - 40 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Bible frequently describes the church as an army of believers, with a purpose to glorify God and fulfill His mission. Unfortunately many of us struggle to know who, whose we are, and the truth of the Gospel. We must understand that who God is and what God does is what determines who I am and what I do. This is the ‘Gospel Ladder.’ If we reverse it and begin with what I do as the determining factor of who I am and what God does, we don’t understand who God is and are believing a false Gosp...
Rattle - The Crew - Audio
April 19, 2021 01:16 - 41 minutes - 31.3 MBIn Ezekiel’s vision, the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet,(Ez 37:10). The rattle of revival begins individually, but is lived out and sustained collectively in community. The triune God exists eternally in community. God created man in his image and declared it not good for man to be alone. Jesus himself said he could do nothing on his own (Jn5), and chose a crew of twelve men to do life with. Yet despite these examples many Christians still insist on trying to fo...
Rattle - The Crew
April 19, 2021 01:16 - 41 minutes - 31.3 MBIn Ezekiel’s vision, the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet,(Ez 37:10). The rattle of revival begins individually, but is lived out and sustained collectively in community. The triune God exists eternally in community. God created man in his image and declared it not good for man to be alone. Jesus himself said he could do nothing on his own (Jn5), and chose a crew of twelve men to do life with. Yet despite these examples many Christians still insist on trying to fo...
Rattle - The Quiet - Audio
April 12, 2021 03:12 - 38 minutes - 29.4 MBBeing a Christian can be expressed as being as much like Jesus as possible. We are flawed and sinful and our attempts will at times be a pretty ugly picture of the true Christ. However we are awash in grace and and our goal is not perfection but progress. When we look at the life of Jesus we see that he often sought a quiet place: Mk 1:35 rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. Mt 14:23; Jesus went to lonely...
Rattle - The Quiet
April 12, 2021 03:12 - 38 minutes - 29.4 MBBeing a Christian can be expressed as being as much like Jesus as possible. We are flawed and sinful and our attempts will at times be a pretty ugly picture of the true Christ. However we are awash in grace and and our goal is not perfection but progress. When we look at the life of Jesus we see that he often sought a quiet place: Mk 1:35 rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. Mt 14:23; Jesus went to lonely...
Rattle - Easter: the Rattle
April 04, 2021 15:16 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Resurrection of Jesus rattled human history like no other event. His followers were hopeless and helpless after his death, and the shock, horror and grief from Friday to Sunday must have been overwhelming. But when an angel first brought the news of Jesus’ resurrection with the words, ‘he has risen’, everything changed. The final word on Jesus was in. His resurrection was proof of divinity, his word, the Gospel, and the power of the cross. Because of the Resurrection, the cross has the fi...
Rattle - Easter: The Cross has the Final Word - Audio
April 04, 2021 15:16 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Resurrection of Jesus rattled human history like no other event. His followers were hopeless and helpless after his death, and the shock, horror and grief from Friday to Sunday must have been overwhelming. But when an angel first brought the news of Jesus’ resurrection with the words, ‘he has risen’, everything changed. The final word on Jesus was in. His resurrection was proof of divinity, his word, the Gospel, and the power of the cross. Because of the Resurrection, the cross has the fi...