Tabernacle Baptist Church

Jesus demonstrates His devotion to His Father's will. And, His desire toward those for whom He came.

Habakkuk was having a hard time singing a new song. All he could see was violence and threatening oppression of the people of Israel--there seemed to be no answer from the Lord! As God speaks to Habakkuk and govern his thinking, He moves him into the position He wants Habakkuk to be in.

The Luxor Lamp (sky beam), located on top of the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, is the world's most powerful man-made light. It is visible from over 270 miles away. Yet, it pales by comparison to God's word. Light is so important--it is fundamental for our survival. God's word is a lamp and a light for Christian living.

We should look to God's word regarding legal immigration, versus heeding to opinions and blame. God provides instruction addressing legal immigration within a nation.

Consider the locust. It was designated as clean, and could be eaten (Lev 11:21,22). Individually, they are small, but in large numbers, they are quite compelling! What is it about them that could compel us to be better church members?

Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day, declared by Pres Ronald Reagan on June 22, 1984. It is gut-wrenching to reflect on our country's attitude toward human life. God values human life--do we?

We tend to take a skeptical view of jailhouse conversions. However the Scriptures demonstrate that God, in His infinite grace and mercy, can save even the most notorious people, such as the Philippian jailer.

From our end-of-year message for 2025--reflections from the year--how should we respond to these reflections? This message covers how we should respond to these reflections.

In this hectic season, we can (and should) focus on the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Although we do not know the exact day of His birth, we should reflect on the wonderful birth of our Savior.

David's evening hymn praises God for His rest and safety. This message brings four (4) keys to getting a good night's sleep.

Isaiah's burdened message is to the Gentile nation of Egypt. It is God's plan for Egypt--can we apply this message to our nation today?

When considering what we are thankful for, consider what all God determined was necessary for salvation.

C H Spurgeon stated (paraphrased) that he would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach. Jesus knew how to pray, and taught others how to pray as well. In this text, Jesus is offering pieces of advice (pointers) on how we aught to pray--to be honorable unto the Lord.

Everyone knows about Noah's ark. Did you know Moses had an ark? This sermon helps us learn practical lessons by examining characteristics of Moses' ark.

The book of Revelation is primarily a revealing of Jesus Christ. He is the spirit of prophecy!

This proverb offers up guideposts for our daily living. Here, Solomon is focusing on the folly of outward beauty, and the use of discretion.

This chapter offers up some of the most choice and cherished promises, despite oppositions (self, Satan, sin and society) that try to thwart that God is for us! Yes, God is for us!

Paul provides comfort to the Philippian Church as they struggle with his unjust imprisonment. He lets them know that God has allowed it for the furtherance of the gospel.

In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus conveys various petitions we should be praying for. He also describes the reason(s) we should pray in this manner. This essential doxology demonstrates 'to God be the glory'; for it is His kingdom, power, and glory that He so richly deserves the praises for--from His people--forever!

The text for our message describes God--He is ALWAYS righteous! He gave us the means--the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ His Son and our Savior--to confess our sins. And He is faithful and just to forgive us (of) our sins. He truly is a gracious God!

The text for our message today conveys David's joy and cheerfulness in attending service to worship the Lord. Are you glad to go to church?

We watched in horror as Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska were brutally murdered. What should we do? Paul warned Timothy of perilous times by providing 3 keys to surviving. We too should heed Paul's counsel.

As Patriot Day, the solemn day of mourning for those killed on 9/11, approaches, we should remember our battle against spiritual terrorists. Paul provides 3 exhortations to the Philippian church that will also help us.

The iron is the tool used to chop down the tree. We must make sure our spiritual iron is sharp and ready to use.

Satan's "trick of doubt" derived in the garden. We have--at some points in our lives (even as Christians)--doubted! So, how do we know that we are truly saved? John wrote to instill confidence and certainty, that through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we are children of God--saved eternally!

God gave direction for every detail of worship/service in the tabernacle. Examples can be seen in our text that serves the center of our message today. The ointment/incense ingredients were prescribed by Him, just as the worship, reading and preaching is prescribed. He sets apart pastors to do this--like the apothecary of old.

What a blessed verse! As Isaiah is penning this prophecy, a song is made that details God's blessings upon His people. In this time--even--we can focus on His blessed peace! Here we see four features that make up His peace.

Believers are to glory only in the Lord.

Jesus cuts to the heart of the matter -- new creatures in Christ will battle the enticement that leads to sin.

Sometimes we Christians act like Philistines. We relegate the True God to just another option in our temple of idols. This sermon challenges us not to make the same mistakes as the Philistines.

In this message, we address the third (of three) actions the church is involved in; considering what a deacon actually does. The church should publish the duties of what a deacon does.

Paul placed an extreme amount of importance on this office; qualifications bare similar importance as to the pastor, bishop or elder. In this lesson we examine the church role in practicing discretion in selecting deacon(s).

God's Word is not restrictive to the child of God. Actually, the Word brings liberty. We must live in accordance with His Word!

A good deacon can be a delight to the church; a bad deacon, destruction. This office should be treated with respect and solemnity. This short series will cover aspects of the office of (a) deacon.

Pastor Kimberlin delivers a Father's Day message citing the benefits James and John received from their father -- Zebedee.

The Garden of Eden, beautiful in all its grandeur. And the conduct of Adam and Eve, initially, was not egregious. Enter, Satan--the serpent. Satan's objective? To slander God. In this message we identify three slanders against God. May we not commit these slanders against our Heavenly Father.

Paul's mission was perhaps the most 'used' in Scriptures. His mission was very simple; to preach the Gospel. His mission sets the example for others to follow.

Per our Scripture references, consider Joshua's conquest mentioned in the first reference, and the practical application in the second. Our conquest is one of personal, spiritual endurance.

Monday (26 May) is a day of remembrance to those (for those) who sacrificed their lives in the service of this country--may we be forever grateful for their sacrifices! This message focuses on a Jewish Memorial Day, marked by the Feast of Purim. From our text, we will mark three remembrances from this occasion.

Four lepers are facing death -- they can stay put and die, or they can act and live. There are spiritual truths revealed in this history lesson from the Old Testament.

This book (Galatians) is about liberty; for the Jewish believers at the time were combating false teachings of Judaisers. We know that grace + works = legalism, and God--through Paul--teaches us that legalism frustrates His grace!

Happy Mother's Day! We are so thankful for Godly Mothers! The Bible gives us riches untold regarding Godly Mothers--in this message, we see the example of Rufus' Mother.

Apart from Jesus, in the history of the Jews, Moses was a venerated man! He was, by the grace of God, a great man of God! In these verses, he was 'demoted' from the house of Pharaoh, to the backside of the desert; but it was all by God's design and purpose. He has purpose for each of us!

No event in history compares with this; the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Only One could have moved that stone, and in this, we see several key details of significant importance.

We must remember that churches--those local bodies of believers--are not immortal. The church that was at Ephesus --like our much loved sister church in Lawton OK--provides valuable lessons for our churches. Let us examine some of these lessons today.

Moses was conflicted in contradiction. However, he was not diminished. Because God encouraged him; and in-turn, he encouraged God's people to be of good courage! We can learn to accept God's will--even in chaos!