Praise Tabernacle Podcast

10-18-26 Press Toward the Sky | Philippians 3:12–21 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Press Toward the Sky Pastor Joshua Kennedy Take Flight Series 📖 In Philippians 3:12–21, the Apostle Paul makes it clear that he has not yet arrived at spiritual perfection. Despite his years of ministry, his remarkable experiences, and his faithful service to Christ, Paul remained focused on moving forward. He refused to...

10-11-26 The Altitude of Humility | Philippians 2:1–11 | Pastor Steve Rahter The Altitude of Humility Pastor Steve Rahter Take Flight Series 📖 In Philippians 2:1–11, Paul presents one of the clearest pictures of humility found in all of Scripture. Though Jesus was fully God, He willingly laid aside His privileges, took on the form of a servant, and humbled Himself even to the point of death on a...

10-4-26 Flying in Chains | Philippians 1:12–21 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Flying in Chains Pastor Joshua Kennedy Take Flight Series 📖 In Philippians 1:12–21, the Apostle Paul writes from prison, yet his words are filled with confidence, joy, and purpose. Rather than focusing on his confinement, Paul celebrates the fact that the Gospel continues to advance. His imprisonment had created opportunities...

9-27-26 When the Church Takes Flight | Acts 8:1–8 | Pastor Dave Roberts When the Church Takes Flight Pastor Dave Roberts Take Flight Series Harvest Festival Service 📖 In Acts 8:1–8, the early church experienced one of its most difficult seasons. Following intense persecution in Jerusalem, believers were forced to leave their homes and scatter throughout the surrounding regions. What appeared to b...

9-13-26 Flight Plans and Fire | Acts 2:42–47 | Pastor Steve & Lauire Rahter Flight Plans and Fire Pastor Steve & Lauire Rahter Take Flight Series 📖 In Acts 2:42–47, the excitement of Pentecost gives way to the everyday life of the early Church. The believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. They shared generously, cared for one another's nee...

9-6-26 Wind from Heaven | Acts 2:1–4 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Wind from Heaven Pastor Joshua Kennedy Take Flight Series 📖 In Acts 2:1–4, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in obedience, waiting for the promise He had spoken. Suddenly, the sound of a mighty rushing wind filled the house, tongues of fire appeared upon them, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. What began as a gr...

8-30-26 Jesus: Flight Instructor | Luke 4:1–21 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Jesus: Flight Instructor Pastor Joshua Kennedy  Take Flight Series 📖 In Luke 4:1–21, Jesus begins His public ministry filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Before preaching, performing miracles, or calling disciples, He is led into the wilderness where His character, obedience, and dependence upon the Father are tested. Af...

8-16-26 Rise and Rebuild | Nehemiah 1:1–11 | Dr. Leon Van Rooyen Rise and Rebuild Dr. Leon Van Rooyen Take Flight Series 📖 In Nehemiah 1:1–11, Nehemiah receives heartbreaking news about Jerusalem. The walls are broken down, the gates have been burned, and God's people are living in disgrace. Rather than ignoring the problem or assuming someone else would fix it, Nehemiah allows the burden to touc...

8-9-26 The Wilderness Isn't a Wasteland | Exodus 16:1–35 | Pastor Joel Eugene The Wilderness Isn't a Wasteland Pastor Joel Eugene Take Flight Series 📖 In Exodus 16:1–35, the Israelites find themselves in the wilderness between Egypt and the Promised Land. The excitement of their deliverance had faded, and the reality of the journey ahead began to set in. Faced with uncertainty and unmet expectati...

8-2-26 Free But Still Fragile | Exodus 14:10–31 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Free But Still Fragile Pastor Joshua Kennedy Take Flight Series Special Guest: Garry Ingraham 📖 In Exodus 14:10–31, the children of Israel stand at the edge of the Red Sea facing what appears to be an impossible situation. Although God had already delivered them from Egypt, fear quickly took hold when Pharaoh's army appeared...

7-26-26 Let My People Fly | Exodus 12:29–42 | Pastor Dave Roberts Let My People Fly Pastor Dave Roberts Take Flight Series 📖 In Exodus 12:29–42, God finally delivers His people from centuries of bondage in Egypt. After years of oppression, suffering, and waiting, the night of redemption arrives. The Israelites are instructed to leave quickly and completely, trusting God's provision as they step i...

7-19-26 Faith Is the Runway | Exodus 4:1–17 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Faith Is the Runway Pastor Joshua Kennedy Take Flight Series 📖 In Exodus 4:1–17, Moses stands at a crossroads between God's calling and his own fears. Although God had clearly spoken to him through the burning bush, Moses continued to offer excuses. He doubted himself, questioned his abilities, feared rejection, and wondered whet...

7-12-26 Grounded No More | Exodus 3:1–12 | Pastor Steve Rahter Grounded No More Pastor Steve Rahter Take Flight Series 📖 In Exodus 3:1–12, Moses was living what appeared to be an ordinary and uneventful life. Once a prince of Egypt and now a shepherd in the wilderness, he likely believed his greatest opportunities were behind him. Yet it was in that ordinary season that God appeared in a burning...

7-5-26 Ready for Takeoff | Isaiah 40:28–31 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Ready for Takeoff Pastor Joshua Kennedy Take Flight Series 📖 In Isaiah 40:28–31, the prophet reminds God's people that the Lord never grows weary or weak. While human strength fades and even the strongest among us can become exhausted, God's power is limitless and available to those who trust in Him. Those who wait upon the Lord r...

6-28-26 Father Others | Pastor Joel Eugene Fathering Others with Grace Father Me Series   God not only calls us to know Him as Father, He also calls us to reflect His heart to others. Whether through parenting, mentoring, discipleship, friendship, or leadership, believers are given opportunities to influence others with the same grace and truth that God has shown to us. In this message, Pastor Joe...

6-21-26 Father Me | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Knowing God as Father Father Me Series   What does it mean to know God as Father? For many people, their understanding of fatherhood is shaped by their earthly experiences. Yet the Bible reveals a Heavenly Father who is perfect in love, faithful in His promises, and always present for His children. In this message, Pastor Joshua Kennedy explores the relati...

6-14-26 Sent Into the World | John 20:21 | Pastor Steve Rahter Carrying the Mission of Christ Pastor Steve Rahter Getting Grounded Series   📖 In John 20:21, Jesus tells His disciples, "As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you." These words remind believers that the Christian life is not only about receiving grace, but also about being commissioned to carry the message of Christ into the world....

6-7-26 Servants, Not Spectators | Mark 10:42–45 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Following Jesus Through Humble Service Pastor Joshua Kennedy Getting Grounded Series   📖 In Mark 10:42–45, Jesus turns worldly ideas of greatness upside down. He teaches that true greatness is found in humility and service, not in status, power, or recognition. Christ Himself came not to be served, but to serve and to give Hi...

5-31-26 Life Together | Acts 2:42–47 | Caleb and Tahlia Wilkes Youth Service and the Beauty of Biblical Community Caleb and Tahlia Wilkes Getting Grounded Series   📖 In Acts 2:42–47, the early church devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Their life together was marked by unity, generosity, worship, and the presence of God. This passage shows what...

5-24-26 The Mark | John 13:34–35 | Pastor Dave Roberts Love That Identifies True Disciples Pastor Dave Roberts Getting Grounded Series   📖 In John 13:34–35, Jesus gives His disciples a new commandment: to love one another as He has loved them. He declares that this love will be the identifying mark of His followers. In a world filled with division, self-interest, and coldness, Christ calls His pe...

5-17-26 Formed by His Word | Matthew 7:24–27 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Building on the Rock Pastor Joshua Kennedy Getting Grounded Series   📖 In Matthew 7:24–27, Jesus teaches that the wise person is the one who hears His words and puts them into practice. A life built on Christ and grounded in obedience can withstand storms, pressure, and trials. But a life built on anything else will not stand. G...

5-10-26 Abide in the Vine | John 15:1–8 | Loraine Kennedy Mother's Day and the Fruitful Life Loraine Kennedy Getting Grounded Series   📖 In John 15:1–8, Jesus reveals Himself as the true vine and teaches that every believer must remain in Him in order to bear lasting fruit. Apart from Christ, we can do nothing. But when we abide in Him, His life flows through us and produces spiritual fruit that...

4-26-26 The Cost of Discipleship | Luke 9:23–25 | Pastor Joel Eugene Deny Yourself and Follow Christ Daily Pastor Joel Eugene Getting Grounded Series   📖 In Luke 9:23–25, Jesus makes it clear that discipleship is costly. To follow Him means to deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and surrender your life to His will. This is not a call to casual Christianity, but to a life fully yielded to Chr...

5-3-26 Come and Learn | Matthew 11:28–30 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Rest for the Weary Soul Pastor Joshua Kennedy Getting Grounded Series   📖 In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus invites the weary, the burdened, and the heavy-laden to come to Him for rest. His heart is gentle, His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. In a world full of pressure, exhaustion, and striving, Christ offers true rest for the soul...

4-5-26 From Crucifixion to Resurrection | Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy The Crucified Life Leads to Resurrection Life Pastor Joshua Kennedy Crucified with Christ Series   📖 In Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:1–11, and 1 Corinthians 15, Scripture declares that believers are united with Christ in His death and raised to walk in newness of life through His resurrec...