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This sermon explores the concept of the "perfect law of liberty" found in James 1, arguing that God's Word is not a restrictive burden but the source of true freedom. The message emphasises that genuine hearing of Scripture must result in active obedience, requiring believers to cast aside sin and prepare their hearts to receive divine truth. Using the metaphor of a mirror, the text contrasts a ca...

This sermon examines the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, contrasting Judas' self-serving plan with the disciples' obedient preparation for the Passover. The message highlights that while Judas acted out of greed and deception, his actions ultimately fulfilled God's sovereign plan for redemption, as seen in the fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy. The preacher emphasizes the danger of covetous...

In this Sunday School lesson, Pastor Ed Decker takes us back to the foundation of our faith: understanding what we believe and why we believe it. What is doctrine? What is theology? And why does it matter that Christians know what the Bible actually teaches? Our faith is not built upon tradition, personal opinion, or simply what someone else has told us. God has given us His Word so that we can kn...

How are they that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper to prepare themselves before they come unto it? What is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper in the time of the administration of it? What is the duty of Christians, after they have received the sacrament of the Lord's supper?

Sunday Morning – September 27, 2026 Join us this Sunday morning as Pastor John Wheeler continues his message titled "Examples of Sacrificial Service" from Philippians 2:17–30. We'll continue considering the examples of Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus and what their lives teach us about faithful, humble, and sacrificial service for Christ. Come prepared to worship, hear the word of God faithfully p...

This sermon concludes a series on Nehemiah by examining the final chapter, where God's people repeatedly drift from their vows despite initial restoration. The central message emphasizes that human strength is insufficient for maintaining faithfulness, highlighting the need for divine grace and the ultimate hope found in Christ, the faithful covenant keeper. The text explores three areas of reform...

This sermon addresses the human anxiety regarding the uncertainty of the afterlife by examining Thomas's question in John 14 about knowing the way to heaven. The central message emphasizes that Jesus provides definitive clarity and assurance through His identity as the way, the truth, and the life. The exposition highlights that salvation is not achieved through human effort or moral performance b...

Pastor Mike Karns continues his expositional series in the Gospel of Mark, preaching from the events recorded in the days before the crucifixion of Christ.

This sermon examines the parable of the wicked vineyard tenants as a depiction of humanity's persistent rejection of God's costly grace. The speaker highlights the contrast between God's diligent preparation and provision for His creation and the selfish, violent response of those who refuse to yield the expected fruit of worship, humility, and obedience. By analyzing the escalating brutality of t...

As we prepare for corporate worship this Lord's day, here are the texts to be reading: AM worship - Hosea, especially chapters 1 and 3. We will take up Chronicles of Christ #28 and dig in to see how Hosea is very helpful in keeping us mindful of two central truths. ------- September 27, 2026 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Scripture Reading: Hosea 1 & 3 Text: Hosea 3:1 Message: Chronicles of Christ #28 -...

This time, the son of pastor Fletcher Matandika returns to bring another message from God. The text for this evening was Jonah 3:1-10, from which Pastor Fletcher's son draws out the fact that repentance is the best way to prepare for God's judgment. This repentance should not come because one is afraid of punishment, but because he feels remorse for displeasing God, his Creator. To see the rest of...

This sermon explores the life of Esther to illustrate how believers can avoid missing God's miraculous plans by maintaining the right internal posture during difficult seasons. The central message emphasizes that God's providence prepares individuals for specific purposes, but this preparation can be derailed by bitterness, sin, or fear. The speaker outlines three key disciplines: keeping a pleasa...

Ephesians 4:11-16 describes Christ giving ministry to prepare His people, grounding them in truth, and joining them so every part strengthens the body. This sermon asks believers to move beyond receiving help in the assembly and consider the service Christ has placed within their reach. It explains why maturity needs both truth and love and why quiet acts of burden bearing matter. A healthy church...

This sermon is the introduction to a new series which will explore the theological truth that all things work together for good to those who love God, using the life of Joseph as a primary illustration of divine providence. It emphasizes that while individual circumstances may appear chaotic or painful, God orchestrates them within a larger, purposeful plan that ultimately yields good. The message...

This message was delivered during our Sunday Evening service on September 27, 2026. The text being expounded is Exodus 19:1-19 To learn more about Tabernacle or access more resources, visit https://www.tabernaclebaptistchurch.com/.

THE DAY YOUR SECRET CATCHES UP WITH YOU.[YOU CAN RUN—BUT YOUR SIN KNOWS YOUR ADDRESS!] Numbers 32:23 KJV Moses gave Israel one of Scripture's most sobering warnings: "Be sure your sin will find you out." Sin may be hidden from family, friends, the church, and the preacher, but it can never be hidden from God. Through David's concealed adultery, Achan's buried treasure, Peter's denial, and the Bibl...

Sunday Evening – September 27, 2026 Join us this Sunday evening as Pastor John Wheeler continues his message titled "The Day Is Coming: Nobody Is Exempt" from the book of Joel. We'll continue considering Joel's sobering warning of coming judgment and the importance of hearing and responding to the warnings found in God's word. Come prepared to worship, hear the word of God faithfully preached, and...

The sermon explores the five biblical crowns available to believers, framing them as rewards for faithful service and spiritual discipline. It begins with the promise of future glory in Romans 8:18, establishing that present sufferings are insignificant compared to the eternal rewards awaiting the faithful. The message details the incorruptible crown for self-control, the crown of rejoicing for so...

How can Christians recognize sexual temptation before it becomes destructive? Proverbs 7 exposes the tactics of a predatory seducer and shows why biblical wisdom, intentional discipleship, and covenant faithfulness are essential protections against sexual sin. In The Strange Woman: Recognizing the Predator, Solomon warns his son through the tragic picture of an inexperienced young man walking conf...

This sermon examines the narrative in Acts 8 where Philip leads the Ethiopian treasurer to faith in Jesus Christ, presenting it as a model for effective evangelism. The central message emphasizes that preaching is not merely sharing information but explicitly declaring Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture, specifically interpreting the suffering servant passage in Isaiah 53. The tone is instructi...

In this passage about the Apostle Paul's young nephew, we see that God uses ordinary means, even a young boy, to work out His sovereign will. He uses ordinary means of Grace to prepare such boys. This is the fourth message in our Family Camp 2026 series

🌿 THE SEVEN JEWISH FEASTS: GOD'S APPOINTED TIMES AND THE STORY OF REDEMPTION What do the seven Jewish feasts have to do with Jesus Christ and the Christian life? In Leviticus 23, God established seven appointed feasts for Israel. These were not simply Jewish holidays—they were "the feasts of the LORD." When studied alongside the rest of Scripture, these appointed times provide a remarkable biblic...