The Tabernacle Church St. Bernard

Have you noticed that everyone seems to have an opinion on what a Christian or a church should look like? In this second to last episode of our summer series, Tab Chapel: The Church, Pastor Chris addresses these common redefinitions by looking at what the church is NOT. We explore why the church is not a country club where you pay dues to belong, a clique that excludes others, or a business enterp...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Lodriguss finishes the Real Christianity series. In this sermon he teaches on the topic of patience. We don't always see the fruit of our faithfulness right away, but give it time because God is faithful. Stay in prayer and don't lose your patience, hope or trust.

In this session from Tab Chapel, Pastor Chris continues his series on the Church by exploring the manifestation of spiritual gifts for the common good of the body of Christ. He breaks down the three main categories of spiritual gifts: revelatory gifts like wisdom and discernment, power gifts such as healing and miracles, and speaking gifts like prophecy and tongues. Throughout the message, Pastor...

In this sermon, guest speaker Pastor Jason Tucker teaches out of James 4. God's grace is given generously but it's no excuse to keep sinning. 'Submit to God and Resist the Devil and he will flee from you.' James 4: 7. Far too often we forget to submit and resist without God's grace. So learn what it really means to operate within God's abundant grace.

Ever feel like the church is just a building you visit on Sundays? In this session of Tab Chapel, Pastor Chris Lodriguss flips that idea on its head. He dives into Ephesians 3 to explore a powerful and beautiful concept called the manifold wisdom of God . Think of God’s wisdom like a diamond held up to a jeweler's loop. It is multifaceted, multi-sided, and constantly shifting in color and shap...

In this Father's Day sermon, pastor Chris Lodriguss teaches on James chapter 3. In particular the focus is on how we speak and our natural language responses to the things that happen around us. If a man can control their language they can control all of their behaviors. So learn the value of clean language, waiting to speak, and speaking good things.

What is the church, and why does its authority matter? Pastor Chris continues our series on ecclesiology by defining the church as a "called out governing gathering" tasked with bringing the atmosphere of heaven down to earth. Drawing from Matthew 16 and 28, we look at how Jesus delegates His authority to the body of Christ to accomplish a specific mission. This message breaks down the f...

In this sermon, guest speaker Pastor Tony Crombie teaches on the topic of Active Faith. Teaching out of James 2 he teaches on how our motives influence our actions and the rightness of the actions. Active faith is not determined by us, but rather by God and it is a continuous choice to keep acting in the way God commands. Active Faith often comes with effort and cost. So, learn about all this and...

Ever feel like church is just a place you go? This week at Tab Chapel, Pastor Chris challenges that idea by diving into ecclesiology to answer one vital question: Who is the Church? . It turns out the church isn't a building, a location, or a denomination, but a called out governing gathering of people through faith in Jesus. We are looking back at the birth of the church in Acts chapter 2 to...

In this sermon Pastor Chris Lodriguss takes you through the first chapter of the Book of James. He teaches on what it is to keep joy during trials, the importance of endurance, and how wisdom is the key to enduring: to see our trials as God sees them. Learn how to endure well and more.

What does it really mean to be the church? In this kickoff to the Tab Chapel summer series, Pastor Chris Lodriguss dives deep into ecclesiology to uncover our true identity and purpose. Moving past the idea of the church as just a building or a corporate entity, this message explores the Greek word ekklesia , which defines us as a called out governing gathering . Discover why the church functions...

In this sermon, guest speaker Cliff Lodriguss teaches on the story of Philip and Nathanael. The responses the two experience over Jesus reflect the reactions of many of us today. Some like Philip respond with excitement, and others like Nathanael respond with skepticism. But whether you experience excitement or skepticism, always respond with Faith.

In this sermon guest speaker Rafael Valentin teaches on the parable of The Good Samaritan with an emphasis on empathy. Through empathy we can properly relate to and understand the hardships of others and meet their needs in ways that matter. Even Jesus, despite being about to raise Lazarus from the dead, took time to weep with his family.

In this sermon Pastor Chris Lodriguss teaches on what it means to say 'Yes' to God. God found a way to reach you in your life once already and you had to say yes to him but continuing to say yes is not always easy. Thankfully God is a gentleman and doesn't force us. Saying Yes isn't always easy, and the next step God calls us to isn't always going to show its value immediately,...

Is pursuing God worth the cost to you? Are we more concerned about who God is or what He can give us? In this sermon, guest speaker Jason Tucker talks about what a life truly surrendered to God looks like and what it cost. A life dedicated to Jesus is far more than just a habit or religion; it's a relationship that often leads us through discomfort as we grow more Christ-like and embrace agape...

Don't be the "Kodak" of the Christian world—don't go bankrupt because you were too afraid to act on a revolutionary idea! In 1975, Kodak invented the digital camera but refused to use it; decades later, they filed for bankruptcy because they sat on information without action. This episode challenges the "information-only" lifestyle and dives into the story of Naaman, a...

Stop telling God how big your problem is and start looking at what you already have in your house! When a widow was facing the loss of her children to creditors, the prophet didn't give her a loan—he asked her what she already possessed. Often, God uses the very things we think are "inconsequential" to bring about a massive shift. In this episode, we discuss why faith starts where un...

Pastor Chris challenges us to break out of the "enclosures" we’ve built for ourselves, using the powerful story of a captive tiger that kept pacing in small circles even after it was released into the wild,. He argues that a "victim mentality" is the most dangerous trap for a Christian because it causes us to reject responsibility and surrender the authority God has given us. B...

Hi everyone! Why do we admire boldness in sports legends like Joe Namath and Michael Jordan, but shy away from it in church? ,. Pastor Chris uses the famous story of Namath’s Super Bowl guarantee to challenge believers to be even more confident in their risen Savior,. This episode is all about taking faith-filled action and believing in God’s power before you ever see the results,. Learn why sayin...

Hey y'all! Have you ever felt like giving up when you were actually just one mile away from your goal? . Brandon Wilson shares the stirring story of swimmer Florence Chadwick to illustrate how easily we get discouraged when the "fog" of life hides our destination,. He provides a practical three-step roadmap for the new year: seek God's wisdom, make a plan, and stay faithful ,,. W...

THE STRIPES ARE GREATER! Pastor Joel Stockstill shares powerful personal testimony and unshakeable truth on divine healing. Jesus brought down the twin pillars of sin AND sickness when he died. If you believe Jesus died for salvation, why don't you believe He paid for your healing? Learn the 3 TRUTHS you must confess when sickness attacks: 1. The Stripes Are Greater. 2. Trust The Stripes. 3. T...

Pastor Chris brings the word in our new series "Tis the Season" with the message "Tis the Season to be Restored." Are you desperate for a breakthrough? It's okay to not be okay, but that desperation should drive you to Jesus!. Discover the compelling story of Jairus, a synagogue official who risked his reputation to seek restoration for his dying daughter. Learn the vital s...

What a fantastic way to wrap up the Gratitude series! Catch Pastor Chris delivering the message Grateful for Provision at the St. Bernard campus. He shares that the Hebrew name Jehovah Jireh means "the Lord who sees will provide". We are encouraged to walk by faith, not by sight, and bring our needs to God through prayer and by taking steps of faith, so that He can see them and act on th...

So glad you're joining our "Gratitude" series! Pastor Jason preaches this inspiring message on being "Grateful for Life" at the The Tabernacle Church St. Bernard campus. He uses the memorable analogy of taking a cold shower to show how easily we overlook the simple blessings in life and take things for granted. Learn how gratitude can actively shape the atmosphere of your d...

Excited to introduce our new series, Gratitude , beginning with the message "Grateful for Family!" Pastor Chris Lodriguss offers a challenging look at 1 Thessalonians 5:18, defining biblical gratitude ( eukaristas ) as the thankful recognition of God's grace ( charis ) in all circumstances. He reminds us that we have zero control over the family we are born into—it’s the sovereignty...