Tabernacle Baptist Church Macon, GA

SUBMIT IN REPENTANCE, vv. 16-19 
- Praise His Righteousness, vv. 16-17 
 1. The BASIS of the request: The Righteousness of God 
 2. The BARRIER to the request: The Anger of God 
 3. The BEAUTY of the request: For the Sake of the Lord 
- Plead for His Mercy & Forgiveness, vv. 18-19

SUBMIT IN REPENTANCE, vv. 16-19
- Praise His Righteousness, vv. 16-17
  1. The BASIS of the request: The Righteousness of God
  2. The BARRIER to the request: The Anger of God
  3. The BEAUTY of the request: For the Sake of the Lord
- Plead for His Mercy & Forgiveness, vv. 18-19

Daniel's Prayer of Confession, Part 3 (Daniel 9:16-19)

4. Sin and Shame Expressed to God 
 a. State Your Rebellion (True Confession) 
 - To the Precepts of the Word, v. 5 
 - To the Preachers of the Word, v. 6 
 b. See the Result 
 - Sin and Shame, vv. 7-8 
 c. Seek the Remedy 
 - Mercy and Forgiveness, v. 9 
 d. Suffer the Rebuke 
 - Disobedience, vv. 10-11 
 - Disaster, vv. 12-15 
 e. Submit in Repentance, vv. 16-19 
 - Praise His Righteousness, vv. 16-17 
 - Plead for His Mercy and Forgiveness, vv. 18-19

4. Sin and Shame Expressed to God
    a. State Your Rebellion (True Confession)
         - To the Precepts of the Word, v. 5
         - To the Preachers of the Word, v. 6
    b. See the Result
         - Sin and Shame, vv. 7-8
    c. Seek the Remedy
         - Mercy and Forgiveness, v. 9
    d. Suffer the Rebuke
         - Disobedience, vv. 10-11
         - Disaster, vv. 12-15
    e. Submit in Repentance, vv. 16-19
         - Praise His Righteousness, vv. 16-17
         - Plead for His Mercy and Forgiveness, vv. 18-19

Daniel's Prayer of Confession, Part 2 (Daniel 9:5-15) - 12/27/20

1. Stay by the Word of God, vv. 1-2 
2. Set Your Face toward God Alone, v. 3 
3. Supplication with Praise to God, v. 4

1. Stay by the Word of God, vv. 1-2
2. Set Your Face toward God Alone, v. 3
3. Supplication with Praise to God, v. 4

Daniel's Prayer of Confession, Part 1 (Daniel 9:1-4) - 12/13/20

The Prideful Plot Against God's Man 
-God's Man is Distinguished Above Others (vv. 1-3) 
-God's Man is Despised by His Opposition (vv. 4-5) 
-God's Man is Denounced by His Opponent (vv. 6-9)

The Prideful Plot Against God's Man
-God's Man is Distinguished Above Others (vv. 1-3)
-God's Man is Despised by His Opposition (vv. 4-5)
-God's Man is Denounced by His Opponent (vv. 6-9)

Daniel's Deliverance, Part 1 (Daniel 6:1-9) - 10/11/20

Ms. Melba teaches our preschool children about the creation of Adam & Eve.

Children's Sunday School (Preschool): God Created People (Genesis 2:4-24) - 8/16/20

Ms. Melba teaches our elementary age children about day 6 of creation, the creation of man and woman.

Children's Sunday School (Elementary): God Created People (Genesis 2:4-24) - 8/9/20

Ms. Melba teaches our preschool kids about Days 5-6 of creation.

Children's Sunday School (Preschool): God Created Animals (Genesis 1:20-25, 30-1) - 8/9/20

Ms. Melba teaches our kids about Isaac and how he handled conflict.

Children's Sunday School (Preschool): Isaac Was Kind (Genesis 26:12-33) - 7/12/20

Sermon Notes 
 
BACKGROUND 
 
Jeremiah's suffering was: 
 
1. Divine in origin 
- "Under the rod of his wrath" (v. 1.) 
- God ("he") is mentioned 19 times in verses 1-16 as the source of Jeremiah's trials. 
- God had judged the nation of Israel, leading to Babylon's destruction of Jerusalem in 587 BC, and this was the immediate cause of Jeremiah's despair. 
 
2. Damaging in effect: 
- "I am the man who has seen affliction" (v. 1). 
- He "cannot escape" (v. 7). 
- He is a "laughingstock" & "object of their taunts" 
 (v. 14). 
- He has "forgotten what happiness is" (v. 17). 
 
3. Debilitating in outcome: 
- He was weak (v. 18). 
- He was hopeless (v. 18). 
 
Jeremiah responded by: 
1. Seeking divine remembrance (v. 19) 
2. Sinking from personal remembrance (v. 20) 
3. Standing on scriptural remembrance (v. 21) 
 
Note: Jeremiah used God's personal name, Yahweh, in today's passage. This may indicate the personal relationship Jeremiah had with the Lord, as opposed to a title like Adonai or Elohim. This is reminiscent of Jesus telling us to approach God in prayer as “our Father.” 
 
Like Jeremiah, let us stand on scriptural remembrance! 
 
Let us remember the truths from Lamentations 3:21-26 and respond as Jeremiah did during times of suffering: 
 
I. Meditate on God's Unfailing Love (vv. 21-22). 
II. Meditate on God's Unfailing Mercy (vv. 22-23). 
III. Lean on God's Unfailing Presence (v. 24). 
IV. Lean on God's Unfailing Goodness (vv. 25-26).

Sermon Notes

BACKGROUND

Jeremiah's suffering was:

1. Divine in origin
- "Under the rod of his wrath" (v. 1.)
- God ("he") is mentioned 19 times in verses 1-16 as the source of Jeremiah's trials.
- God had judged the nation of Israel, leading to Babylon's destruction of Jerusalem in 587 BC, and this was the immediate cause of Jeremiah's despair.

2. Damaging in effect:
- "I am the man who has seen affliction" (v. 1).
- He "cannot escape" (v. 7).
- He is a "laughingstock" & "object of their taunts"
 (v. 14).
- He has "forgotten what happiness is" (v. 17).

3.  Debilitating in outcome:
- He was weak (v. 18).
- He was hopeless (v. 18).

Jeremiah responded by:
1.  Seeking divine remembrance (v. 19)
2.  Sinking from personal remembrance (v. 20)
3.  Standing on scriptural remembrance (v. 21)

Note: Jeremiah used God's personal name, Yahweh, in today's passage. This may indicate the personal relationship Jeremiah had with the Lord, as opposed to a title like Adonai or Elohim. This is remini

Worship Service: "Reason for Hope" (Lamentations 3:21-26) - 6/28/20

Ms. Melba teaches our kids about how the people worshiped the Lord in the prophet Ezra's time.

Children's Sunday School: "The People Sang" (Ezra 2:68-70; 3:1-13) – 6/14/20

Ms. Melba teaches introduces our children to the prophet Samuel from the early chapters of the book of 1 Samuel.

Children's Sunday School: "Samuel in the Tabernacle" (1 Samuel 1:24-28; 2:18-26; 3) – 6/7/20

Ms. Melba takes our kids through Mark 12:41-44 and the story of the widow's offering. This was originally presented as a Facebook Live video. Be sure and recite the memory verse with your kids and do the activity together!

Sunday School Lesson for Children (Mark 12:41-44) - 3/29/20

Guest preacher Dr. Kevin Moore preaches a challenging sermon on routine from Acts 3:1-11, showing us that we all have routines. The question is whether each of our routines is a good one or bad one? Too often, churches and individuals have bad routines that prevent them from growing in their faith. 
 
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Guest preacher Dr. Kevin Moore preaches a challenging sermon on routine from Acts 3:1-11, showing us that we all have routines. The question is whether each of our routines is a good one or bad one? Too often, churches and individuals have bad routines that prevent them from growing in their faith.

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Routine (Acts 3:1-11) - 3/15/20 (AM)

Pastor Mike Stone gives us as a church an encouraging word about effective ministry and the Lord’s work in our midst. 
 
I. The Season for the Open Door 
II. The Size of the Open Door 
III. The Sovereign over the Open Door 
IV. The Scheme against the Open Door 
 Four schemes that Satan will run against the church: 
 1. Fear 
 2. Apathy 
 3. Division 
 4. Selfishness 
 
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Pastor Mike Stone gives us as a church an encouraging word about effective ministry and the Lord’s work in our midst.

I.   The Season for the Open Door
II.  The Size of the Open Door
III. The Sovereign over the Open Door
IV. The Scheme against the Open Door
      Four schemes that Satan will run against the church:
      1. Fear
      2. Apathy
      3. Division
      4. Selfishness

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The Church of the Open Door (1 Corinthians 16:5-9) - 3/4/20 (PM)

In this evening's service of our Spring Revival, Pastor Mike Stone preaches a stirring message about the wonderful grace of God based on Paul's testimony. Paul believed these following truths about his life, and they are instructive for us: 
 
I. I am Undeserving of Any Compassion. 
II. I am Undeserving of Any Calling. 
III. I am Undeserving of Any Credit.

In this evening's service of our Spring Revival, Pastor Mike Stone preaches a stirring message about the wonderful grace of God based on Paul's testimony. Paul believed these following truths about his life, and they are instructive for us:

I.   I am Undeserving of Any Compassion.
II.  I am Undeserving of Any Calling.
III. I am Undeserving of Any Credit.

The Amazing Grace of God (1 Corinthians 15:8-11) - 3/1/20 (PM)

Pastor Mike Stone kicks off our Spring Revival with a powerful message on 2 Chronicles 7:11-14. He gives us three barriers to revival in the church: 
 
I. No Discernment of the Crisis 
II. No Desire for a Change 
III. No Difference in Our Conduct

Pastor Mike Stone kicks off our Spring Revival with a powerful message on 2 Chronicles 7:11-14. He gives us three barriers to revival in the church:

I.   No Discernment of the Crisis
II.  No Desire for a Change
III. No Difference in Our Conduct

The Barriers of Revival (2 Chronicles 7:11-14) - 3/1/20 (AM)

In this sermon, Bro. Tom shows from Philippians 2 that blessings that should lead us to humility, beliefs that should be the foundation of humility, and behavior/actions that should flow from humility. 
 
Sermon Notes 
 
I. THE FOUR ANCHORS OF HUMILITY (v. 1) (or Blessings) 
A. Our Consolation in Christ 
B. Our Comfort of Love 
C. Our Communion with God - the fellowship of the Spirit 
D. Our Clemency - affection and mercy 
 
II. THE THREE ATTITUDES OF HUMILITY (v. 2) (or Beliefs) 
The command: “fulfill my joy” 
A. The Unity of Faith - being like-minded 
B. The Unity of Love - having the same love 
C. The Unity of Doctrine - being of one accord, of one mind 
 
III. THE TWO ACTIONS OF HUMILITY (vv. 3-4) (or Behaviors) 
A. Humility in Attitude - Overcoming Selfishness 
B. Humility in Action - Optimizing our Service 
1. Putting others first - JOY 
2. Looking out for the needs of others 
 
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In this sermon, Bro. Tom shows from Philippians 2 that blessings that should lead us to humility, beliefs that should be the foundation of humility, and behavior/actions that should flow from humility.

Sermon Notes

I. THE FOUR ANCHORS OF HUMILITY (v. 1) (or Blessings)
A. Our Consolation in Christ
B. Our Comfort of Love
C. Our Communion with God - the fellowship of the Spirit
D. Our Clemency - affection and mercy

II. THE THREE ATTITUDES OF HUMILITY (v. 2) (or Beliefs)
The command: “fulfill my joy”
A. The Unity of Faith - being like-minded
B. The Unity of Love - having the same love
C. The Unity of Doctrine - being of one accord, of one mind

III. THE TWO ACTIONS OF HUMILITY (vv. 3-4) (or Behaviors)
A. Humility in Attitude - Overcoming Selfishness
B. Humility in Action - Optimizing our Service
1. Putting others first - JOY
2. Looking out for the needs of others

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Attitudes That Achieve (Philippians 2:1-4) - 2/16/20 (AM)

In this final sermon in a 2-part series on stewardship, Bro. Tom preaches a challenging message about giving faithfully to the Lord, even during difficulty times, to bring glory to God and help others. 
 
Sermon Notes 
 
You have heard the phrase before: “He is no fool who gives away that which he cannot keep in order to gain that which he cannot lose!” - Jim Elliott 
 
What is it that you cannot keep? Material possessions 
- Key Verse: Luke 12:16-21 
- Prov. 11:4; Eccl. 2:18-22; 5:14-16; 1 Tim. 6:7; Matt. 6:19-21; Job 27:13-23) 
 
What is it that you cannot lose? The blessings of God! 
- Key Verse: Luke 12:22-34 
- Phil. 4:10-19; Gen. 48:15; Prov. 3:9-10; 11:24-26; Mal. 3:8-10; 2 Cor. 9:8-11; 1 Tim. 6:17 
 
Four Keys from the Macedonian Churches to help us excel in our giving (2 Cor. 8): 
 
I. They Gave out of Their AFFLICTION (vv. 1-2) 
A. A Great Trial of Affliction. 
B. Deep Poverty. 
 
II. They Gave out of Their ABUNDANCE (vv. 1-2) 
A. They Abounded in Joy. 
B. They Abounded in the Riches of Their Liberality. 
 
They knew how rich they were! Do you? Here is how to tell - Add up all you have that money cannot buy and death can’t take away - that is the measure of true riches! 
 
III. They Gave Beyond Their ABILITY (vv. 3-4) 
A. The Free Willingness of their Giving 
- Very important point: There was no pressure! 
B. The Fellowship of their Giving 
 
IV. They Gave Based on Their ALLEGIANCE (vv. 5-7) 
A. LORDSHIP - FIRST, They Gave Themselves to Christ 
B. LEADERSHIP - They Gave Themselves to other Christians 
C. LIBERTY - They Understood the Principle of Grace Giving 
 
Ponder these thoughts: 
1. Get Your Heart Right - 2 Cor. 9:6-11 
2. Remember God’s Gift to You - 2 Cor. 9:15 
3. Don’t Steal from God - Mal. 3:8-10 
 
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In this final sermon in a 2-part series on stewardship, Bro. Tom preaches a challenging message about giving faithfully to the Lord, even during difficulty times, to bring glory to God and help others.

Sermon Notes

You have heard the phrase before: “He is no fool who gives away that which he cannot keep in order to gain that which he cannot lose!” - Jim Elliott
 
What is it that you cannot keep? Material possessions
- Key Verse: Luke 12:16-21
- Prov. 11:4; Eccl. 2:18-22; 5:14-16; 1 Tim. 6:7; Matt. 6:19-21; Job 27:13-23)
 
What is it that you cannot lose? The blessings of God!
- Key Verse: Luke 12:22-34
- Phil. 4:10-19; Gen. 48:15; Prov. 3:9-10; 11:24-26; Mal. 3:8-10; 2 Cor. 9:8-11; 1 Tim. 6:17
 
Four Keys from the Macedonian Churches to help us excel in our giving (2 Cor. 8):
 
I. They Gave out of Their AFFLICTION (vv. 1-2)
A. A Great Trial of Affliction.
B. Deep Poverty.
 
II. They Gave out of Their ABUNDANCE (vv. 1-2)
A. They Abounded in Joy.
B. They Abounded in the Riches of Their

Giving Away What You Cannot Keep (2 Corinthians 8:1-7) - 2/9/20 (AM)

In this opening sermon in a 2-part series on stewardship, Bro. Tom preaches a challenging message about giving faithfully to the Lord by looking at several different types of givers. 
 
Sermon Notes 
 
I. DON’T DO IT! - JUDGE and CONDEMN. 
 
II. DO IT! - FORGIVE and GIVE! 
- If you don’t have a kind and forgiving attitude then you just won’t care whether people get saved or not. 
- Does God need your money? 
- Truth is, Jesus had much to say about money. I think it is fair to make the generalization that He talked about it all the time. 
- What is your attitude when the subject of money comes up in church? 
 
1. The Angry Giver 
- Gives little to the church but wants to control how the church’s money is spent 
- Get angry whenever the pastor preaches on money 
- They give out of a sense of duty, fear and/or pride. 
- They are in rebellion to God. 
 
2. The Apathetic Giver 
- Complains about their dire financial circumstances 
- They don’t get mad, they just ignore the instruction based on “personal reasons.” 
- They do not believe God. 
- They are motivated by both fear and pride. 
 
3. The Above the Law Giver 
- They set their own standards for giving, replacing God’s instruction. Likes the term “grace giving.” (Rom. 10:17) 
- They don’t understand the “storehouse” concept, so they count any gift they give as part of the tithe. Mal. 3:8-10 - “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse.” The tithe belongs at the local church! 
 
4. The All In Giver 
- First, they know everything that they have received is from God. (John 3:27; 1 Cor. 4:7) 
- Second, they know they are accountable to God for every- thing they have been given. (Luke 16:1-2; 1 Cor. 4:2) 
- Third, they see giving as primarily an issue of stewardship not just tithing. 
 
POINT: YOU CANNOT OUT GIVE GOD!!! - but you can have a great deal of joy by trying! 
 
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In this opening sermon in a 2-part series on stewardship, Bro. Tom preaches a challenging message about giving faithfully to the Lord by looking at several different types of givers.

Sermon Notes

I. DON’T DO IT! - JUDGE and CONDEMN. 

II. DO IT! - FORGIVE and GIVE! 
- If you don’t have a kind and forgiving attitude then you just won’t care whether people get saved or not. 
- Does God need your money?
- Truth is, Jesus had much to say about money. I think it is fair to make the generalization that He talked about it all the time. 
- What is your attitude when the subject of money comes up in church? 

1. The Angry Giver 
- Gives little to the church but wants to control how the church’s money is spent 
- Get angry whenever the pastor preaches on money 
- They give out of a sense of duty, fear and/or pride.
- They are in rebellion to God.

2. The Apathetic Giver 
- Complains about their dire financial circumstances 
- They don’t get mad, they just ignore the instruction based on “perso

Good Measure, Pressed Down (Luke 6:37-38) - 2/2/20 (AM)

Bro. Tom shows us from Philippians 1:3-8 that we must and will progress in spiritual maturity if we are true followers of Jesus Christ. This will include the Lord granting us a supernatural affection for our fellow followers of Jesus Christ. 
 
Sermon Notes 
NOTE: This sermon focuses on points 3-4 of the outline below. 
 
I. FELLOWSHIP IS INTERCESSION - Prayer for fellow Believers (vv. 3-4) 
II. FELLOWSHIP IS INVOLVEMENT - Participation in the Church (v. 5) 
III. FELLOWSHIP IS INSTRUCTION - Progression in Spiritual Maturity (v. 6) 
IV. FELLOWSHIP IS INSPIRATION - Partnership of Affection (v. 7-8) 
 
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Bro. Tom shows us from Philippians 1:3-8 that we must and will progress in spiritual maturity if we are true followers of Jesus Christ. This will include the Lord granting us a supernatural affection for our fellow followers of Jesus Christ.

Sermon Notes
NOTE: This sermon focuses on points 3-4 of the outline below.

I.   FELLOWSHIP IS INTERCESSION - Prayer for fellow Believers (vv. 3-4)
II.  FELLOWSHIP IS INVOLVEMENT - Participation in the Church (v. 5)
III. FELLOWSHIP IS INSTRUCTION - Progression in Spiritual Maturity (v. 6)
IV. FELLOWSHIP IS INSPIRATION - Partnership of Affection (v. 7-8)

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