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 ove…

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Sunday June 9th Pastor Steve Rahter Proverbs - DiligenceBy PraiseTabernacle.Church

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 reve…

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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 mids…

5-12 Anchored Psalms 6 Lorraine KennedyBy Praisetabernacle.church

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 (…

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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 wr…

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

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…

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 Jes…

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

Hometown Memories Rahter Song of Solomon 8:5-14By Pastor Steve & Laurie Rahter

"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…

Echoes of Love Rekindles the Heart Song of Solomon 6 Dave RobertsBy Minister 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 …

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

2/4/24 The Divine Game of Seek: Navigating Seasons of Withdrawal and Renewed Devotion Joshua Kennedy Song of Solomon 3:1-11 In the intricate dance of divine devotion, our connection with the Lord mirrors the essence of a profound game – a celestial hide-and-go-seek. In the sacred echoes of Song of Solomon 3:1-11, we discover seasons when the Almigh…

1/28/24 Dear Solomon Song of Solomon 2:8-17 Pastor Steve Rahter Key topics - Longing, Intimacy, ObstaclesBy Pastor Steve Rahter

Do you recall the exhilaration of falling headlong into the enchanting embrace of love, that sacred moment when intimacy became an indelible part of your story? "Awakened Love," as depicted in the Song of Solomon, transcends the ordinary, revealing a divine tapestry woven with threads of passion and spiritual connection. These verses explore the pr…

1/14/23 A Model of Love Pastor Steve & Laurie Rahter Song of Solomon 1:1-14 Love Returned Series Song of Solomon 1:1-14Song of Solomon 1:1-14Song of Solomon 1:1-14By Pastor Steve & Laurie Rahter

1/7/23 Love Returned Pastor Joshua Kennedy and Deone BraithwaiteBy PraiseTabernacle.Church

From Glory to Glory 12/31/23 Joel Eugine 2 CORINTHIANS 3:18By Praisetabernacle.church

THE GIFT OF THE SPIRIT BE STRONG SERIES Ephesians 6:17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. I am a big football fan. My favorite teams have a strong defense, yet …

Embracing the Shield of Faith: Triumph over Every Fiery Attack of the Evil One Eph. 6:16 Minister David RobertsBy Praisetabernacle.church

Sunday December 10th Guard Your Heart Ephesians 6:14 Pastor Steve Rahter Key words: Truth, Righteousness, ArmorBy Praisetabernacle.church

Dave Roberts Date: November 26, 2023 Standing in the full armor Eph 6:13By Minister Dave Roberts

Walking in the Shoes of Peace BE STRONG Series Ephesians 6:15 Ephesians 6:15 (NLT): For shoes, put on the peace from the Good News to be fully prepared. In a world searching for peace, where nations yearn for safety and families ache for security, the call to put on the shoes of peace echoes through the ages. The current landscape, marred by confli…

ARE YOU BEATING THE AIR? Be Strong Series Ephesians 6:12 Do you ever feel you are battling problems beyond what is visible? Well, according to Ephesians 6:12, you are! Ephesians 6:12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and aga…

Pastor Steve Date: Sunday, November 12th Speaker: Pastor Steve Rahter Sermon Title: Battle-Tested Armor Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 Key topics: Temptation, Spiritual Armor, SatanBy Praisetabernacle.church

STRONG & MIGHTY Ephesians 6:10 Be Strong Series Ephesians 6:10 “final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” The word of prophetic direction the Lord gave me for Praise in 2023 was “Be Strong.” We have gone through some very trying times, yet as it says in James 1:2-4 we can “count it all joy for it has produced endurance, which lead…

Fix your eyes on Jesus Youth Sunday, October 29th Joel Eugene Hebrews 12By Joel Eugene

GOD MAKES YOU STRONG Romans 16 Gone Fishing Series Fishing isn’t an easy profession. There are no set workdays; the hours are endless, with often little results. The weather can often be a problem; you must wait for days and weeks for the conditions to change. Likewise, fishing for souls is not for the faint at heart. We must be on the job 24/7; th…

Sunday, October 15, 2023 Selfless Servants Romans 15 Minister David Roberts Gone Fishing Series

There are no two humans alike; even twins have different personalities. Each person has been given a level of faith. Our faith comes from God! Who are we to try to make people fit into any religious box? Jesus has set us free, so we should be enjoying our freedom. Yet, as we learn in Romans 14, our freedom should not be at the cost of someone else …

Sunday, October 1st, 2023 Pay What You Owe! Pastor Steve Rahter Romans 13By Pastor Steve Rahter

September 17th, 2023 The Depth of His Riches Romans 11 Minister Dave RobertsBy Minister Dave Roberts

Living Sacrifices Gone Fishing Series Romans 12 Soldiers, firemen, Police Officers, Parents, and anyone who sacrifices themselves for others are highly admired. The call to Christians goes beyond offering ourselves when the need arises to become living sacrifices. The Levitical system in the Old Testament was a temporary way for the people of Israe…

God's Kindness Gone Fishing Series Romans 11:1-24 The average person does not come to the Lord through us preaching hellfire and brimstone; they come through acts of kindness. We live in a mean and cruel world. When we consistently show people kindness, we gain their hearts, and they become open to our message. Family members often become very resi…

September, 3rd 2023 Beautiful Feet Romas 10 Gone Fishing Series Pastor Steve RahterBy PraiseTabernacle.church

FISHING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Gone Fishing Series Romans 9 In the first eight chapters of the Book of Romans, Paul brings forth the Gospel of Christ, highlighting its rejection by most Jews. It may have seemed that Paul had rejected the Jews, his chief opponents, and put all his efforts into reaching the Gentiles. In Romans 9, Paul counters the id…

Sunday, August 13th Control Gone Fishing Series Romans 8:1-17 Humankind has an innate desire to be in control. As children become adolescents, they long to be free of their parent's control. Students can't wait to graduate from school to be free of their teacher's control. Many employees would much rather work independently so they are not under th…

August 6th Pastor Steve Rahter Romans 7 Title - Til Death Do Us Part Key words - Vows, Marriage, Mosaic Law, Bondage, Freedom, GraceBy PraiseTabernacle.Church

July 30, 2023 Fan Your Flame 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Youth Sunday Minister Joel & Arelis EugeneBy PraiseTabernacle.Church

July 23, 2023 CAN I GET AWAY WITH IT? Gone Fishing Series Romans 6 Pastor Joshua Kennedy None of us like to suffer the consequences of our bad choices. We cover up, shift blame, and make excuses to get away with it. If we are caught, we still try to find a way to resolve things to move on without the negative effects. Paul asks the Romans, "Shall w…

July, 15th 2023 Death by one Life in ONE! Gone Fishing Series Romans 5:18 David Roberts Death by one Life in ONE! Death by one Life in ONE!By PraiseTabernacle.church