The Tabernacle Church St. Bernard

Are you truly seeing the people around you, or are you just Seeing Trees ? In this prophetic message, Chris dives into Mark 8, where Jesus heals a blind man, to reveal why seeing people correctly is the central requirement for ministry. He highlights important lessons, including why Jesus led the blind man out of the village (sometimes God has to get you away from unbelievers) and why the healing...

What’s the point of church? Today, we welcome guest speaker Pastor Rick Paladin of Bridge City Church in Pittsburg, PA, as he delivers his message, "Full of Love," at The Tabernacle Church . Pastor Rick dives straight into the big question: Are you letting church become just a routine, or is it an intentional thing God uses in your life? He uses the hilarious and relatable analogy of an...

This final message in our series, “What Does God Say About?”, tackles one of the most paralyzing forces we face: fear. Raf, our Executive Financial Director, opens with a sobering reminder to guard our hearts against spiritual darkness—especially the kind that masquerades as harmless fun. He exposes the real demonic activity tied to things like Halloween, which Satanists regard as their “Easter.”...

Have you ever noticed how entertainers—from Nelly and Avril Lavigne to current pop stars—can totally influence what you wear and how you act? In this week’s message in our series, What does God say about Entertainment? , we explore how the activities that divert us and hold our attention end up impacting our lives—often without us even realizing it. We look at the importance of the "entryway...

If you've ever felt criticized, or wondered why so many people say, "I love Jesus, but I hate the church," this message is for you! Sister Melanie Tucker tackles this tough topic in our series, "What does God say about____?" . The message is titled "What does God say about Judging?" . Melanie breaks down the critical difference between destructive self-righteous j...

We are beginning a new series titled "What does God say about ____?" . Pastor Chris tackles the urgent topic of hypocrisy, comparing those who look strong but are secretly weak to a hollow oak tree . He explains that this "hollow oak" is caused by fungal decay on the inside and appears thick and strong outside, but is weak inside, causing it to fall when the storm comes. Pastor...

Ready to stop messing around and get real? In the final message of the That's My People series, Pastor Chris Lodriguss draws on Luke Chapter 14 to ask a crucial question: Are we like the passengers on the Titanic, distracted by trying to save our nice clothes and valuables while completely missing the reality that the ship is sinking?. This message calls out the three common excuses we use to...

Message 2: "How to Deal with People" You don’t want to miss this one. Pastor Chris is bringing a message that’s honest, timely, and might just hit closer to home than you expect. It’s part two of our “That’s My People” series, and whether you’re thriving in your relationships or just trying to survive them, this one’s worth your time. Tune in, lean in, and see what God might be saying to...

Ever feel like you're going it alone? 🤔Lead Pastor Chris Lodriguss kicks off our 'That's My People' series with a message we *all* need: 'We Need People'. In a world full of noise and challenges, it's easy to get caught up in fear and isolation. But what if real connection is the key to navigating it all? Tune in to discover why having genuine, 'kingdom people'...

Ready for some serious spirit conditioning ? 🙌 Join Worship Leader Chasidy Miller in this powerful message from the "Praise & Worship" series: "Choose to Praise"! ✨ Chasidy shares how to make praise your default response when life gets wild (like a car breaking down on the interstate! 😱). Discover the incredible power of praise to shift your focus from the problem to the...

Get ready for a message that's as comforting and delicious as "soup season" gumbo ! 🍲 In this engaging message, Worship Director Cody Lodriguss dives into the core question: "Who Do You Worship?" . Cody reminds us that we were all created to worship something . Whether it's God, hobbies, success, or even the opinions of others, something will always take the throne of...

Hey everyone! Welcome to Planting the Grove , the second part of our "The Grove" message series with Pastor Chris Lodriguss ! In this message, Pastor Chris lays out the vision God has given him and his wife for the ministry, continuing from last week's message. If you missed part one, definitely go back and check it out to get the full picture! To briefly recap, based on Isaiah 61, G...

Ever feel like life's throwing too much at you, and you're seeing "three of them" instead of the one thing to focus on? 🤯 In this powerful message, "Vision for the Grove," Pastor Chris dives deep into what it means to "hit the one in the middle" and truly live out your purpose! Drawing from Isaiah 61, you'll discover that you are called to be an "oak...

🔥 This is it—the final round. Today’s message, “Why We Fight,” wraps up our series Fight for your Life with heart, grit, and purpose. If you’ve been journeying with us through this series, thank you for showing up, leaning in, and fighting alongside us. We’re closing it out by digging into the reason behind the battle—what drives us, what sustains us, and why it’s worth every ounce of effort. 💬...

Ever feel like you're doing all the spiritual "right" things but still stuck in a fight? Pastor Chris Lodriguss, in his "Fight for Your Life" series, uncovers how we really fight in spiritual warfare, going beyond what you might expect. Drawing from the incredible story of Jericho, he highlights three powerful, often overlooked, strategies for breakthrough: Obedience: Get y...

Ever wonder who the real enemy is in life? In this powerful message from our "Fight for Your Life" series, Pastor Melanie Tucker breaks down how we're not battling people, but spiritual forces . She dives deep into how Satan is the source of these attacks, using the world as his method through things like the "lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life"....

Ready to get real about the battles we face? 🔥 In this powerful message, 'You're in a Fight,' Raphael Valentine kicks off our new series, 'Fight for Your Life,' reminding us that we're engaged in a constant spiritual battle – whether we realize it or not! 🥊Raphael breaks down 1 Peter 5:8 , revealing how our enemy, the devil, acts **'like a roaring lion, seeking whom h...

Pastor Chris is preaching a message titled "Are You Really Living By Faith?".

Ever wondered what "Love Like No Other" truly means? 🤔 Dive into this powerful message from our Youth Pastor, Cliff Lodriguss, as he unpacks why love isn't just a feeling, but a choice . Get ready to challenge your perspective on love and discover why seeing people through God's eyes is key to living a life of impactful, self-sacrificial love . Drawing inspiration from the Parab...

Summer of Love Series Message #3

What if God loves you even more than you can imagine? In this special Father's Day message, Pastor Chris Lodriguss unpacks the mind-blowing truth of God's love through a father's eyes. Forget the "I love you more" arguments with your parents – God's love for us is perfect, flawless, and truly boundless . Discover how God wants real closeness with you, not just a Sunday vi...

Hey Tabernacle fam! 👋 Dive into the first message of our brand new "Summer of Love" series with Lead Pastor Chris Lodriguss, titled "Nothing Greater Than This" ! This isn't just a Valentine's Day chat; it's a powerful revelation about how love is the absolute fuel and purpose behind everything we do as Christians . Pastor Chris reveals that while love makes people...

Hey everyone! 👋 Curious about what it really means to "Make It Count" in life? 🤔 Join Pastor Jason Tucker as he kicks off a new series diving into that question! Starting with a totally relatable story about broken down fishing boats and the dream of having that "made it" status, we challenge how the world often defines success – is it the American dream, nice things, or fina...

Hey everyone! 👋 Happy Mother's Day! Pastor Caitlyn is wrapping up our series with "Living Today for Tomorrow" . While we can't jump into the future like Marty McFly, we can make choices today that help plan for an awesome future because God has amazing plans for you ! Tune in as Pastor Caitlyn dives into the incredible story of the woman who poured expensive perfume on Jesus. Yo...

Hey there! 👋 Get ready for the next message in our "Past. Present. Future." series! This week, we're diving into "Embracing the Moment" . Last week was all about moving past the past, and this week, Pastor Chris is sharing a personal struggle that many of us can relate to: always feeling like we should be further along and how that keeps us from actually embracing where we are right now . We're l...