The Tabernacle Church St. Bernard

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 fivefold ministry offices—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—and explains how this plurality of leadership provides essential checks and balances for the health of the church. You will also learn why a church’s primary job is to equip the saints for their own work of ministry rather than just providing a weekly meal. If you have ever wondered how healthy church government actually works or how spiritual authority provides a covering for your life, this teaching is for you.

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 daily life by remembering that Jesus is the true source of all good things. Jason encourages us to find contentment, even when facing our hardest battles, just like the Apostle Paul did!

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 required a second touch. Chris challenges us to examine if we are viewing people as the favored (people we like), the frustrating (people we want to dismiss because they disagree or annoy us), or the forgotten (people we drive past daily, oblivious to their need). If you aren't leading anyone to Jesus, you might be seeing trees. Learn the secret to regaining clear vision: allowing God to touch you again so you can shift from just receiving to serving others with true compassion.

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.”From there, we turn to the story of Joshua stepping into leadership after Moses—a powerful biblical moment that reveals three fears the enemy loves to exploit: inadequacy, abandonment, and opposition.Raf challenges us to see ourselves as God’s masterpiece, fully equipped for the battles ahead. If you’ve ever felt resistance, take heart—it likely means you’ve taken a stand for something that matters.We close by lifting our eyes to Jesus, the name that “charms our fears” and brings life, health, and peace.

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 judgment (which critiques God's law and is accusing) and the righteous judgment Jesus commanded. Find out the four non-negotiable steps required to judge correctly: You must examine yourself first (remove the plank!), ensure your motive is restoration, use Holy Spirit discernment regarding timing and person, and keep it 100% biblical (not just your opinion)! Righteous judgment, done correctly, is essential because it protects us, ensures good stewardship of the church, and helps everyone grow.

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 ignore God’s invitation to action:The Cares of the World: Prioritizing investments like land.Bad Priorities: Foolishly focusing on work obligations like trying out new oxen.Good Things Taking the Place of God: Allowing family or vacation to take precedence over what God is calling us to do.Pastor Chris argues that a massive move of the Holy Spirit—the "second invitation"—is happening now, noting the recent widespread gospel presentations on national television.When the initial invitees made excuses, the Master became angry because they ignored the price paid for the feast. We are commanded to leave our "echo chambers" and go out to the streets, the lanes, the highways, and the hedges. This means actively seeking people who don't look, talk, vote, or think like us.Why? Because there is room for everyone—the drug addict, the broken family, the leftist, the racist, the homosexual. The Master paid a price for a full house, and it’s our job to fill it. It's time to give out every invitation we have!.