District Church

What does it really mean to live your life On Mission ? We are joined by guest speaker Kenny Hufnagle , visiting from Chicago , who shares a raw and powerful testimony of how God transformed his life from a cycle of addiction and crime into a global ministry reaching West Africa. In this message, Kenny reminds us that the church is not just a building, but a body of surrendered vessels called to b...

In the concluding message of the Culture of Heaven series, Pastor Lee brings an inspiring word to The Tabernacle Church titled Joy in His Presence . Drawing from the final chapter of the book of Ruth, this teaching explores the beautiful concept of redemption and how God’s loving kindness, or "hesed," has the power to restore everything we have lost. By looking at Boaz as a "kinsman...

In this installment of our series on the culture of heaven, Pastor Lee takes us into the third chapter of the book of Ruth to uncover the transformative power of our words. We focus on the value of speaking life , which means declaring what God sees rather than just reacting to our natural circumstances. Through the story of Ruth and Boaz, we learn that speaking life begins with our relationship w...

We are excited to welcome guest speaker Pastor Tim Quintrell from Lighthouse Church Blue Springs for a message titled Simple Truths . Pastor Tim shares a heart-stirring update on the growth of the church in Ukraine and how your generosity is making a literal difference for souls on the other side of the world. Drawing from his "school of hard knocks" background, he outlines the essential...

What does it look like to truly embody the culture of heaven? Pastor Lee continues our series on the heart of "Hesed," or God’s loving kindness, by looking at the next step for those who follow Jesus: moving toward the need. In Ruth chapter 2, we see that love doesn't just sit idly by; it rolls up its sleeves and goes to work. Ruth chose to serve her mother-in-law in the harvest fiel...

Pastor Lee shares a powerful message titled Pain That Leads To Life , focusing on how God uses our most difficult seasons for a greater purpose. By looking at the life of the apostle Peter, we see how a moment of failure and pain can lead to restoration and a strengthened resolve. Pastor Lee explains that pain often creates a necessary dependency on God, reminding us of how much we truly need Him....

Your story doesn't end at your lowest point; that’s where the promise begins. Join us for the historic first service of District Church as Pastor Lee delivers a powerful message on Stepping into the Promise . While transition often comes with the "good pain" of leaving a previous season, God is doing something brand new,. Using the restoration of Peter as a guide, the sources illustr...

"Don't let the sting of change deceive you—the very pain you are feeling might be the labor pains of a new promise." Pastor Lee Lukinovich delivers a powerful word on navigating the pain of transition and change . Using the biblical analogy of childbirth, he explains that "no pain, no birth" is a spiritual principle where the anguish of a closing chapter often precedes the...

Do you feel like you're just "scrapping by" instead of living the life of abundance God promised? . Pastor Lee Lukinovich dives deep into what it means to build your life on the Rock of Abundance , moving from a mindset of scarcity to a life of bold generosity. Using the dramatic story of Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness, Pastor Lee exposes the difference between "stri...

Are you tired of just "showing up and paying up" at church? It is time to discover what it means to live a life that is truly supernatural. In this high-energy and emotional service, Pastor Carl Catalanotto delivers his final message in the current Metairie building, looking back on 54 years of faith and looking forward to the "giants" still left to conquer. Taking us through t...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? In Rock of Identity , Pastor Lee Lukinovich challenges us to stop living "down" to our own insecurities and start living "up" to who God says we are. Using the story of Gideon, who was hiding in a wine press when God called him a mighty hero, Lee breaks down the difference between the facts of our current situation and the truth of o...

Are you looking for a message that really hits home? In this recording, Nick Fury shares his incredible story of surviving death three times to remind us that God always has a plan. This talk is the start of a series called Built on the Rock and focuses on the Rock of Salvation. Nick walks through the famous story of Lazarus in John 11, but he adds a lot of personal insight and research that makes...

Can dry, scattered bones really live again? In this Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Lee Lukinovich explores the vision of Ezekiel and the incredible power of the Breath of Life . This talk is about more than just ancient history, it is about the spiritual revival waiting for you right now. Pastor Lee also shares massive news about the church's transition into District Church with a mission...

In this message, Pastor Lee Lukinovich explains how we can all become a pipeline for God's power to reach the world. Using the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, he shows that bringing life to a community starts with a heart of compassion and a personal, relational touch. He shares a great story about a local "grass guy" who went above and beyond to help a customer in need, il...

Are you tired of just going through the motions of faith without seeing real transformation in your life or community? Pastor Lee kicks off an inspiring new series titled "Empowered to Bring Life" by identifying the one thing we cannot live without: the power of the Holy Spirit. He reminds us that while strategies, locations, and names may change, only the breath of God can bring true li...

When your back is against a wall and you’re facing a dead end, will you stand firm or give in to fear? Pastor Lee continues the "Be Still and Know" series by diving into the miraculous story of the Red Sea, where God turned a dead end into a highway of deliverance. Alongside his wife Rachel, Pastor Lee shares the vulnerable behind the scenes journey of their move to Metairie, including t...

How do we recognize God's hand at work when life feels like it's shaking? Returning from a mission trip to Africa, Pastor Lee uses the story of the 10 plagues in Exodus to show how God makes His power unmistakable, even to those who don't follow Him. Just as the magicians in Egypt had to admit they were seeing "the finger of God," we can learn to see His fingerprints in our o...

How many times have you heard God calling you to do something and decided to hit the "snooze button" instead? In this message from The Tabernacle Church in Metairie, Louisiana, Rhondalyn Thibodaux explores why our actions often speak much louder than our words. Drawing from the story of King Saul in 1st Samuel 15, Rhonda breaks down how easy it is to justify partial obedience when God is...

In this moving message titled "How Will You Praise?" Rechelle Lyons gets real about the tipping point in her own faith journey. She shares the raw story of facing a discouraging infertility diagnosis and a 1% chance of having kids naturally, followed by the heartbreak of a miscarriage. It is a powerful look at what it means to trust God when your circumstances don't seem to line up w...

Worship is way more than just a song we sing on Sunday morning. This week, Pastor Lee explores the wonder of worship and the difference between giving God praise and truly yielding our hearts to Him. He digs into the history of King Solomon’s temple to show us a cool principle called "form and fill" : when we work by faith to prepare a place for God, He is faithful to fill it with His pr...

What do you do when you’re "beat half to death" and stuck in an "inner dungeon" season of life? Using the powerful story of Paul and Silas, Pastor Lee demonstrates how praise isn't a denial of pain, but a declaration of trust that shifts our focus from our problems to our God. At The Tabernacle Church , we are committed to growing people who bring life by celebrating the Ki...

Ready to leave the past behind and step into something brand new? Guest speaker, Pastor Anthony Marquize, shares a life-changing message on how we can be "reconciled" to God. Using the simple image of balancing a checkbook, Pastor Anthony explains how God takes all our mistakes and "blots them out" with the blood of Jesus, replacing them with His perfection. You aren't just...

What if God wanted to use a "foreign king" or a complete stranger to answer your deepest prayers? In this session, we look at the incredible story of King Cyrus and how God "stirs the hearts" of people to make things happen on Earth. We’re on a mission to bring life to every nook and cranny of our community, but that requires moving from just praying to actually obeying . We ta...

Pastor Lee wants to move you past a "religious checkbox" faith where reading the Bible feels like a boring homework assignment ,. Instead, he describes prayer as a vital "breathing" process: we inhale God’s life and strength so that we actually have something of value to exhale to the world,. Drawing from the story of Daniel—who continued to pray even while facing a lion's...

Are you tired of striving and ready to start abiding? . Pastor Lee dives into the famous encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well, showing how the Savior meets us at our "high noon"—the personal, shameful places where we think we are hidden,,. Discover how receiving the Holy Spirit is like a spring of living water that satisfies your deepest spiritual longings forever,,. It’s ti...