Praise Tabernacle Podcast

A Biblical Mindset on Money: Insights from Proverbs LOVE RETURNED SERIES Introduction: We will delve into the book of Proverbs to understand how we can develop a biblical mindset regarding money. Money is a significant part of our lives, and God's Word offers profound wisdom on handling it rightly. Let's explore the challenges and benefits of Wealth, the dangers of debt and Greed, and the importan...

ANGER (Love Returned Series) Loving God With All Of Our Minds   What is Anger? Anger is a powerful emotion that can arise when we feel wronged, hurt, or threatened. In the Bible, it is depicted as a reaction that can lead to both righteous indignation and sinful behavior. The Book of Proverbs offers profound wisdom on understanding, handling, and overcoming anger. What Actions Lead to Anger? Prove...

Sunday June 9th Pastor Steve Rahter  Proverbs - Diligence 

Wisdom Love Returned Series LOVING GOD WILL ALL OF OUR MINDS   The purpose of Wisdom?   Wisdom, a beacon of light, empowers us to transform our lives into disciplined and successful ones. It guides us to discern what is right,, and fair, illuminating our path with divine clarity. (Proverbs 1:2-4)   How do we gain Wisdom? 1. By the fear of the Lord—a reverent acknowledgment that we can do nothing g...

THE BATTLE OF THE SOUL Psalm 13 Amid life's trials and tribulations, it's common to echo the words of the Psalmist, asking, "How long, O Lord?" In Psalm 13, we see a heartfelt cry of desperation and longing for God's intervention. As we delve into this passage, let's reflect on our moments of waiting and how we can find hope and faith in their midst. The Cry of the Psalmist: The opening verses of...

5-12 Anchored Psalms 6 Lorraine Kennedy

Restore Us, O Lord  Love Returned Series  Lamentations 5 Often, it takes reaching the depths of exhaustion and despair before we muster the resolve to change. Once we've tasted the richness of God's grace and strayed from its embrace, the stark contrast of a life steeped in sin becomes painfully evident. We find ourselves akin to forsaken wanderers (verse 3), cast onto the unforgiving streets, vul...

YET, STILL, I DARE TO HOPE Love Returned Series Lamentations 3   As we delve into Lamentations 3 and confront the harsh reality of our existence, we realize that despite being children of God and bearing the kingdom of heaven within us, we remain entrenched in a world marred by sin and suffering.    Our anguish may stem from our transgressions or the wrongdoing of others. Jeremiah, the prophet, bo...

4/14/24 It's Never Too Late! Pastor Steve Rahter Lamentations 2 Anger, Justice, Judgment, Mercy

In the tumultuous voyage of life, we inevitably encounter storms that shake the very foundations of our being. Amidst the struggles, our souls are tested, and our faith is challenged. How do we maintain our love and devotion to the Lord in the throes of despair? The Book of Lamentations serves as a beacon of light in the darkness, offering profound insights into the human experience of suffering a...

NO GREATER LOVE  pt. 2 (Resurrection Sunday) The Resurrection - Triumph over Death Continuing our exploration in "Love Returned," we turn our attention to the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, as echoed in John 15:13: "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." Defying Death: In the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we witness the ultimate triumph over d...

3/24/24 Youth Sunday Love and the Heart Loving God & Others 1 John 4 & 5 Minister Joel Eugene

LOVING OTHERS LOVE RETURNED SERIES 1 Peter 4, 1 John 3   Loving God inherently involves loving others. It's not enough to claim devotion to God while harboring hatred for our fellow humans. As 1 John 4:20 asserts, if we fail to love those we can see, how can we claim to love God, whom we cannot see?   1 Peter 4 offers guidance for navigating adversity, with verse 8 as a poignant reminder: "Above a...

 Hometown Memories Rahter Song of Solomon 8:5-14

"Embraced by Love:  Insights from Song of Solomon 7-8:4."   Solomon's profound love for his bride illustrates God's love for us. Just as Solomon cherishes every aspect of his beloved, God delights in every detail of our being. His love is not based on our performance or achievements but flows freely, embracing us.   Even when we struggle with self-doubt or insecurity, God's love remains constant a...

Echoes of Love Rekindles the Heart Song of Solomon 6 Dave Roberts

The Garden of Love Song of Solomon 5 Verse: Song of Solomon 5:1 (NIV) "I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk." In the sacred garden of our hearts, God desires to dwell. Just as the Lover in Song of Solomon joyfully enters the garden of his beloved, God longs to enter the gard...

Pastor Steve and Laurie Rahter Song of Solomon 4 "A Blessed Example" Themes - Devotion, faithfulness, encouragement, example