Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hiram Ga. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:59:49 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572997 en-us © 2026 Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hiram Ga. yes Support this Podcast 3d01e52e-89c6-53da-93a7-92f6c4238a4a ashtonearwood@tabernaclebchiram.org TBC Hiram episodic false This podcast features the Sunday morning sermons from Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hiram, Georgia. Each week we share biblically rooted, gospel-centered messages designed to help you grow in your faith and live out God’s truth in everyday life.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) TBC Hiram ashtonearwood@tabernaclebchiram.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yqbdbilvxtd1btueljuir0olqytk?.jpg Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hiram Ga. Pastor Derek Berry "The Light of the World" - (5/31/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "The Light of the World" - (5/31/2026) Jesus declares Himself as the light of the world, offering clarity in life's confusion and uncertainty. Just as physical darkness makes navigation difficult, spiritual darkness leaves us stumbling through important decisions. The light of Christ reveals that Jesus is God's promised and perfect Son who came to display divine power and defeat sin and death. However, knowing about Jesus isn't enough - we must actively follow Him through faith and repentance. Many people today want Christ without surrendering their lives to Him, but true salvation requires turning from our ways and trusting Him completely.

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]]> Jesus declares Himself as the light of the world, offering clarity in life's confusion and uncertainty. Just as physical darkness makes navigation difficult, spiritual darkness leaves us stumbling through important decisions. The light of Christ reveals that Jesus is God's promised and perfect Son who came to display divine power and defeat sin and death. However, knowing about Jesus isn't enough - we must actively follow Him through faith and repentance. Many people today want Christ without surrendering their lives to Him, but true salvation requires turning from our ways and trusting Him completely.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-19276137 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2436 full false Pastor Derek Berry "What are You Living For?" - (5/24/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "What are You Living For?" - (5/24/2026) Paul challenges us to examine what we're truly living for in a world obsessed with accumulating possessions and chasing success. Writing from prison, he declared that everything he once valued - education, status, achievements - became worthless compared to knowing Christ. The difference between the rich young ruler who walked away sad and Zacchaeus who joyfully gave away half his possessions shows how encountering Jesus transforms our priorities. Paul emphasizes we cannot move forward while living in the past, whether trapped by failures or past successes. A meaningful life requires intentionally pursuing eternal goals rather than drifting through temporary pleasures that ultimately don't matter at life's end.

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]]> Paul challenges us to examine what we're truly living for in a world obsessed with accumulating possessions and chasing success. Writing from prison, he declared that everything he once valued - education, status, achievements - became worthless compared to knowing Christ. The difference between the rich young ruler who walked away sad and Zacchaeus who joyfully gave away half his possessions shows how encountering Jesus transforms our priorities. Paul emphasizes we cannot move forward while living in the past, whether trapped by failures or past successes. A meaningful life requires intentionally pursuing eternal goals rather than drifting through temporary pleasures that ultimately don't matter at life's end.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-19249924 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2514 full false Pastor Derek Berry "Don't Waste Your Life" - (5/17/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "Don't Waste Your Life" - (5/17/2026) Life passes quickly, and Moses understood this when he wrote Psalm 90:12, asking God to teach us to number our days and gain wisdom. Moses witnessed an entire generation of Israelites waste their lives wandering in the wilderness because they chose fear over faith when God called them to enter the Promised Land. The psalm contrasts God's eternal nature with human frailty, describing life as grass that withers or a watch in the night. True wisdom comes from living intentionally for God's kingdom rather than drifting through life. Jesus exemplified this in His 33 years, making every moment count for God's glory. We must ask ourselves what legacy we're building and whether we're living for ourselves or for God, choosing to make our numbered days meaningful rather than wasting them on temporary things.

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]]> Life passes quickly, and Moses understood this when he wrote Psalm 90:12, asking God to teach us to number our days and gain wisdom. Moses witnessed an entire generation of Israelites waste their lives wandering in the wilderness because they chose fear over faith when God called them to enter the Promised Land. The psalm contrasts God's eternal nature with human frailty, describing life as grass that withers or a watch in the night. True wisdom comes from living intentionally for God's kingdom rather than drifting through life. Jesus exemplified this in His 33 years, making every moment count for God's glory. We must ask ourselves what legacy we're building and whether we're living for ourselves or for God, choosing to make our numbered days meaningful rather than wasting them on temporary things.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-19197224 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2539 full false Pastor Derek Berry "A Life That Leaves a Legacy" - (5/10/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "A Life That Leaves a Legacy" - (5/10/2026) A godly legacy isn't just what we leave behind when we're gone, but what we live out and pass on every single day. Through the example of Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice, we learn that genuine faith must be demonstrated, not just inherited. Real legacy is built through small, consistent steps - daily conversations, Scripture teaching, and private moments with God. Paul reminds Timothy to stir up the gifts within him, overcoming fear with the power, love, and sound mind that God provides. Right now, someone is watching your life and learning what matters most by observing your priorities and faith.


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]]> A godly legacy isn't just what we leave behind when we're gone, but what we live out and pass on every single day. Through the example of Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice, we learn that genuine faith must be demonstrated, not just inherited. Real legacy is built through small, consistent steps - daily conversations, Scripture teaching, and private moments with God. Paul reminds Timothy to stir up the gifts within him, overcoming fear with the power, love, and sound mind that God provides. Right now, someone is watching your life and learning what matters most by observing your priorities and faith.


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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-19159106 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2102 full false Raised to a New Power | Raised to Life – Week 4 | Pastor Derek Berry Raised to a New Power | Raised to Life – Week 4 | Pastor Derek Berry In Week 4 of our Raised to Life series, “Raised to a New Power,” we’re reminded that many believers feel stuck—not because they lack power, but because they don’t realize the power they already have.

Paul teaches that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in every believer. The struggle isn’t about gaining more power—it’s about growing in awareness of what God has already placed within you.

He points us to three realities we must understand: the hope of God’s calling, your value as His inheritance, and the exceeding greatness of His power working in you.

You don’t need to try harder or rely on willpower. Real change happens when you stop striving for power and start living from the resurrection power already available through your connection to Christ.

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]]> In Week 4 of our Raised to Life series, “Raised to a New Power,” we’re reminded that many believers feel stuck—not because they lack power, but because they don’t realize the power they already have.

Paul teaches that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in every believer. The struggle isn’t about gaining more power—it’s about growing in awareness of what God has already placed within you.

He points us to three realities we must understand: the hope of God’s calling, your value as His inheritance, and the exceeding greatness of His power working in you.

You don’t need to try harder or rely on willpower. Real change happens when you stop striving for power and start living from the resurrection power already available through your connection to Christ.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-19129088 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2086 3 4 full false Raised to a New Direction | Raised to Life – Week 3 | Pastor Derek Berry Raised to a New Direction | Raised to Life – Week 3 | Pastor Derek Berry In Week 3 of our Raised to Life series, “Raised to a New Direction,” we’re challenged with a hard truth—following Christ doesn’t automatically change your direction unless you intentionally leave the old one behind.

Paul shows us in Colossians 3:5–11 that real transformation requires more than managing sin—it requires putting it to death. You can’t walk in a new direction while still holding onto old patterns. What you tolerate will eventually control where your life is headed.

True change happens when you stop feeding the old life and start fully stepping into the new one. Christ isn’t meant to be an addition to your life—He is your life. And when He becomes your focus, your direction begins to change.

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]]> In Week 3 of our Raised to Life series, “Raised to a New Direction,” we’re challenged with a hard truth—following Christ doesn’t automatically change your direction unless you intentionally leave the old one behind.

Paul shows us in Colossians 3:5–11 that real transformation requires more than managing sin—it requires putting it to death. You can’t walk in a new direction while still holding onto old patterns. What you tolerate will eventually control where your life is headed.

True change happens when you stop feeding the old life and start fully stepping into the new one. Christ isn’t meant to be an addition to your life—He is your life. And when He becomes your focus, your direction begins to change.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-19084345 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2376 3 3 full false Living in Freedom | Raised to Life – Week 2 | Pastor Derek Berry Living in Freedom | Raised to Life – Week 2 | Pastor Derek Berry In Week 2 of our Raised to Life series, “Living in Freedom,” we’re reminded that many believers know they’re saved but still live like they’re stuck. Jesus has already opened the door to freedom, yet we often remain trapped in old patterns.

True freedom begins with abiding in God’s Word—not just hearing it occasionally, but letting it shape your daily life. Sin may promise freedom, but it always leads to bondage, following a pattern from choice to habit to control.

Through Christ, you are no longer a slave—you are a son or daughter with full access to freedom and inheritance. You’re not fighting for freedom—Jesus already won that battle. Now, you’re learning to live from the freedom you already have by staying rooted in His Word.

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]]> In Week 2 of our Raised to Life series, “Living in Freedom,” we’re reminded that many believers know they’re saved but still live like they’re stuck. Jesus has already opened the door to freedom, yet we often remain trapped in old patterns.

True freedom begins with abiding in God’s Word—not just hearing it occasionally, but letting it shape your daily life. Sin may promise freedom, but it always leads to bondage, following a pattern from choice to habit to control.

Through Christ, you are no longer a slave—you are a son or daughter with full access to freedom and inheritance. You’re not fighting for freedom—Jesus already won that battle. Now, you’re learning to live from the freedom you already have by staying rooted in His Word.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-19055586 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 2244 3 2 full false Raised to a New Identity | Raised to Life (Week 1) | Logan Hice Raised to a New Identity | Raised to Life (Week 1) | Logan Hice In Week 1 of our Raised to Life series, “Raised to a New Identity,” we see that Being raised with Christ means entering into a complete spiritual union that fundamentally transforms your identity. Many Christians struggle with old patterns because they don't understand this transformation or still define themselves by past failures rather than their new position in Christ. Your life is now hidden with Christ, meaning you're secure and defined by Him, not by your performance or past. Christ isn't just part of your life - He is your life, and like a branch connected to a vine, your strength and growth come from staying connected to Him. The danger lies in finding security in church attendance or good works rather than surrendering completely to Christ.

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]]> In Week 1 of our Raised to Life series, “Raised to a New Identity,” we see that Being raised with Christ means entering into a complete spiritual union that fundamentally transforms your identity. Many Christians struggle with old patterns because they don't understand this transformation or still define themselves by past failures rather than their new position in Christ. Your life is now hidden with Christ, meaning you're secure and defined by Him, not by your performance or past. Christ isn't just part of your life - He is your life, and like a branch connected to a vine, your strength and growth come from staying connected to Him. The danger lies in finding security in church attendance or good works rather than surrendering completely to Christ.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-19007442 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1814 3 1 full false Pastor Derek Berry "You Can Be Close and Still Lost" - Easter Sunday (4/5/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "You Can Be Close and Still Lost" - Easter Sunday (4/5/2026) Two men walked away from Jerusalem after Jesus' crucifixion, discouraged and confused despite hearing reports of His resurrection. When Jesus joined them on their journey to Emmaus, they didn't recognize Him. This story reveals a sobering truth: you can be physically close to Jesus yet spiritually distant. These men knew all the facts about Christ's life, death, and resurrection, but they missed the truth of what it meant. They were drifting away from God while still talking about Him. The turning point came when Jesus broke bread with them and their eyes were opened to recognize Him. Real salvation is not gradual improvement but a moment of realization when God opens our spiritual eyes.

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]]> Two men walked away from Jerusalem after Jesus' crucifixion, discouraged and confused despite hearing reports of His resurrection. When Jesus joined them on their journey to Emmaus, they didn't recognize Him. This story reveals a sobering truth: you can be physically close to Jesus yet spiritually distant. These men knew all the facts about Christ's life, death, and resurrection, but they missed the truth of what it meant. They were drifting away from God while still talking about Him. The turning point came when Jesus broke bread with them and their eyes were opened to recognize Him. Real salvation is not gradual improvement but a moment of realization when God opens our spiritual eyes.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18969804 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2242 full false Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything"- Sermon 5 (3/29/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything"- Sermon 5 (3/29/2026) "The Cross Changes My Forever" week 5 of the series "The Cross Changes Everything". The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most pivotal moment in human history, transforming our understanding of eternity. Without the resurrection, there would be no gospel, no forgiveness, and no hope beyond this life. Jesus' resurrection serves as the firstfruits, guaranteeing that all believers will also be raised from the dead. Every person exists in one of two positions: in Adam (spiritually dead) or in Christ (made alive). For those in Christ, death becomes a doorway rather than a dead end, and eternal life is secured through relationship with Jesus. The resurrection didn't just change a moment in history - it changed forever itself.

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]]> "The Cross Changes My Forever" week 5 of the series "The Cross Changes Everything". The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most pivotal moment in human history, transforming our understanding of eternity. Without the resurrection, there would be no gospel, no forgiveness, and no hope beyond this life. Jesus' resurrection serves as the firstfruits, guaranteeing that all believers will also be raised from the dead. Every person exists in one of two positions: in Adam (spiritually dead) or in Christ (made alive). For those in Christ, death becomes a doorway rather than a dead end, and eternal life is secured through relationship with Jesus. The resurrection didn't just change a moment in history - it changed forever itself.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18930574 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2415 2 5 full false Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything"- Sermon 4 (3/22/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything"- Sermon 4 (3/22/2026) "The Cross Changes My Future" Week 4 of the series "The Cross Changes Everything." In times of uncertainty and anxiety about the future, Jesus offers profound comfort through His words in John 14:1: "Let not your heart be troubled." While we cannot know what tomorrow holds, we can trust the One who holds tomorrow. The cross provides the only way to a secure eternal future through Jesus, who declared Himself as the way, the truth, and the life. Heaven is not just an idea but a prepared place that Jesus is personally preparing for those who trust in Him. Instead of being pulled apart by worry and fear, we can bring our concerns to God in prayer and find peace that surpasses understanding.

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]]> "The Cross Changes My Future" Week 4 of the series "The Cross Changes Everything." In times of uncertainty and anxiety about the future, Jesus offers profound comfort through His words in John 14:1: "Let not your heart be troubled." While we cannot know what tomorrow holds, we can trust the One who holds tomorrow. The cross provides the only way to a secure eternal future through Jesus, who declared Himself as the way, the truth, and the life. Heaven is not just an idea but a prepared place that Jesus is personally preparing for those who trust in Him. Instead of being pulled apart by worry and fear, we can bring our concerns to God in prayer and find peace that surpasses understanding.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18894764 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2636 2 4 full false Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything"- Sermon 3 (3/15/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything"- Sermon 3 (3/15/2026) "The Cross Changes My Struggles" Week 3 of the series "The Cross Changes Everything." Many Christians feel trapped by recurring struggles despite knowing their sins are forgiven. The cross didn't just forgive us—it freed us from sin's control. Like a caged tiger that won't leave when the gate opens, we often live as if we're still trapped by old patterns. Romans 6 reveals that when we accepted Christ, our old self died and we rose as new creations. Sin no longer has rightful authority over us; it's merely a trespasser we can choose to reject. We don't fight for victory—we fight from victory because Christ has already won.


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]]> "The Cross Changes My Struggles" Week 3 of the series "The Cross Changes Everything." Many Christians feel trapped by recurring struggles despite knowing their sins are forgiven. The cross didn't just forgive us—it freed us from sin's control. Like a caged tiger that won't leave when the gate opens, we often live as if we're still trapped by old patterns. Romans 6 reveals that when we accepted Christ, our old self died and we rose as new creations. Sin no longer has rightful authority over us; it's merely a trespasser we can choose to reject. We don't fight for victory—we fight from victory because Christ has already won.


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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18856074 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2673 2 3 full false Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything"- Sermon 2 (3/8/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything"- Sermon 2 (3/8/2026) "The Cross Changes My Past" - Sermon 2 of the series The Cross Changes Everything

Many believers carry a spiritual backpack filled with guilt, shame, and regret from past mistakes. Psalm 103 reveals that God doesn't treat us according to our sins because Jesus took our punishment on the cross. God's mercy is immeasurable, extending as far as the heavens are above the earth. Most powerfully, our sins aren't just forgiven - they're completely removed, as far as the east is from the west. Paul exemplifies this transformation, moving from persecutor to preacher because he understood his past was completely removed. Stop carrying what God has already taken away and walk in the freedom Christ purchased.

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]]> "The Cross Changes My Past" - Sermon 2 of the series The Cross Changes Everything

Many believers carry a spiritual backpack filled with guilt, shame, and regret from past mistakes. Psalm 103 reveals that God doesn't treat us according to our sins because Jesus took our punishment on the cross. God's mercy is immeasurable, extending as far as the heavens are above the earth. Most powerfully, our sins aren't just forgiven - they're completely removed, as far as the east is from the west. Paul exemplifies this transformation, moving from persecutor to preacher because he understood his past was completely removed. Stop carrying what God has already taken away and walk in the freedom Christ purchased.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18810411 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2309 2 2 full false Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything" - Sermon 1 (3/1/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "The Cross Changes Everything" - Sermon 1 (3/1/2026) "The Cross Changes My Identity" - Sermon 1 of the series The Cross Changes Everything

The cross doesn't just forgive us—it completely transforms our identity. Many people live under labels from past mistakes, failures, or what others think of them, building their identity on performance and external validation. However, 2 Corinthians 5:17 reveals that in Christ, we become entirely new creations, not improved versions of our old selves. Our old identity died at the cross and was replaced with a new one rooted in Christ. This means we're reconciled to God, declared righteous, and given direct access to the Father. When we understand our secure identity in Christ, we stop trying to earn acceptance and start living from our already-established position as beloved children of God.

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]]> "The Cross Changes My Identity" - Sermon 1 of the series The Cross Changes Everything

The cross doesn't just forgive us—it completely transforms our identity. Many people live under labels from past mistakes, failures, or what others think of them, building their identity on performance and external validation. However, 2 Corinthians 5:17 reveals that in Christ, we become entirely new creations, not improved versions of our old selves. Our old identity died at the cross and was replaced with a new one rooted in Christ. This means we're reconciled to God, declared righteous, and given direct access to the Father. When we understand our secure identity in Christ, we stop trying to earn acceptance and start living from our already-established position as beloved children of God.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18775444 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2414 2 1 full false Ashton Earwood "Carried to Christ" - (2/22/2026) Ashton Earwood "Carried to Christ" - (2/22/2026) Life often brings us to places where we feel completely stuck and unable to fix ourselves. In Luke 5, a paralyzed man represents our spiritual condition - we cannot make ourselves righteous through willpower alone. His friends demonstrate true spiritual friendship by carrying him to Jesus when he couldn't reach Christ on his own. When Jesus addressed the man's sins before his paralysis, He revealed that our greatest need isn't circumstantial change but forgiveness. Jesus proved His authority to forgive by healing the man's body, showing that invisible spiritual transformation is confirmed through visible change. The man left glorifying God, carrying the mat that once symbolized his weakness as evidence of God's power.

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]]> Life often brings us to places where we feel completely stuck and unable to fix ourselves. In Luke 5, a paralyzed man represents our spiritual condition - we cannot make ourselves righteous through willpower alone. His friends demonstrate true spiritual friendship by carrying him to Jesus when he couldn't reach Christ on his own. When Jesus addressed the man's sins before his paralysis, He revealed that our greatest need isn't circumstantial change but forgiveness. Jesus proved His authority to forgive by healing the man's body, showing that invisible spiritual transformation is confirmed through visible change. The man left glorifying God, carrying the mat that once symbolized his weakness as evidence of God's power.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18740398 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2683 full false Pastor Derek Berry "How to Respond When You're Overwhelmed" (2/15/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "How to Respond When You're Overwhelmed" (2/15/2026) When David returned home to find his city burned and his family taken captive, he faced complete devastation. His own men turned against him, leaving him emotionally, mentally, and spiritually drained. But David made a crucial choice: he strengthened himself in the Lord his God. Instead of reacting emotionally, he sought God's direction through prayer. God told him to pursue his enemies, promising he would recover everything. David obeyed, taking one step of faith at a time, and God restored all that had been lost.

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]]> When David returned home to find his city burned and his family taken captive, he faced complete devastation. His own men turned against him, leaving him emotionally, mentally, and spiritually drained. But David made a crucial choice: he strengthened himself in the Lord his God. Instead of reacting emotionally, he sought God's direction through prayer. God told him to pursue his enemies, promising he would recover everything. David obeyed, taking one step of faith at a time, and God restored all that had been lost.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18692548 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2161 full false Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead" - Sermon 5 (2/8/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead" - Sermon 5 (2/8/2026) Life has a way of wearing down our hope through unanswered prayers, difficult circumstances, and endless waiting. But biblical hope isn't something we manufacture through positive thinking or willpower—it's something God fills us with as we trust Him. Hope grows when we remember that Christ has fully received us into His family, not just tolerated us. It strengthens when we recall God's faithfulness throughout history and His track record of keeping promises. True hope overflows when the Holy Spirit fills our hearts with joy and peace through believing. When hope feels lost, we must turn back to worship and remember God's past faithfulness rather than trying to create hope through our own effort.

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]]> Life has a way of wearing down our hope through unanswered prayers, difficult circumstances, and endless waiting. But biblical hope isn't something we manufacture through positive thinking or willpower—it's something God fills us with as we trust Him. Hope grows when we remember that Christ has fully received us into His family, not just tolerated us. It strengthens when we recall God's faithfulness throughout history and His track record of keeping promises. True hope overflows when the Holy Spirit fills our hearts with joy and peace through believing. When hope feels lost, we must turn back to worship and remember God's past faithfulness rather than trying to create hope through our own effort.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18657548 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 2253 1 5 full false Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead"- Sermon 4 (2/1/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead"- Sermon 4 (2/1/2026) Life's greatest challenges aren't always dramatic crises but the long, exhausting seasons that test our endurance. The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint, requiring us to pace ourselves spiritually. Hebrews 12:1-3 provides a roadmap for building endurance: lay aside every weight and sin that holds us back, run with steady perseverance in our unique race, and fix our eyes on Jesus. Weights aren't necessarily sinful but are heavy burdens like unforgiveness, comparison, and over-commitment that we were never meant to carry. Our strength comes from focusing on Christ, the author and finisher of our faith, who endured the cross for us. When we look at our problems we feel overwhelmed, but when we look at Jesus we gain strength for the journey.


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]]> Life's greatest challenges aren't always dramatic crises but the long, exhausting seasons that test our endurance. The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint, requiring us to pace ourselves spiritually. Hebrews 12:1-3 provides a roadmap for building endurance: lay aside every weight and sin that holds us back, run with steady perseverance in our unique race, and fix our eyes on Jesus. Weights aren't necessarily sinful but are heavy burdens like unforgiveness, comparison, and over-commitment that we were never meant to carry. Our strength comes from focusing on Christ, the author and finisher of our faith, who endured the cross for us. When we look at our problems we feel overwhelmed, but when we look at Jesus we gain strength for the journey.


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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18610579 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2496 1 4 full false Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead"- Sermon 3 (1/18/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead"- Sermon 3 (1/18/2026) This sermon focuses on developing strength to resist temptation through a three-step biblical process found in James 4:7-10. Pastor Derek emphasizes that victory over temptation begins with surrender to God rather than self-effort or willpower. The message outlines a clear pathway: first submit to God, then resist the devil, and finally draw near to God. The pastor explains that most believers fail because they try to resist temptation without first surrendering their hearts completely to God's authority. Using Jesus' temptation in the wilderness as the primary example, the sermon demonstrates how resistance must be grounded in Scripture and sustained through intimate relationship with God. The pastor concludes by emphasizing that nearness to God produces transformation from the inside out, making sin less appealing as our affections change toward what God desires.

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]]> This sermon focuses on developing strength to resist temptation through a three-step biblical process found in James 4:7-10. Pastor Derek emphasizes that victory over temptation begins with surrender to God rather than self-effort or willpower. The message outlines a clear pathway: first submit to God, then resist the devil, and finally draw near to God. The pastor explains that most believers fail because they try to resist temptation without first surrendering their hearts completely to God's authority. Using Jesus' temptation in the wilderness as the primary example, the sermon demonstrates how resistance must be grounded in Scripture and sustained through intimate relationship with God. The pastor concludes by emphasizing that nearness to God produces transformation from the inside out, making sin less appealing as our affections change toward what God desires.

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]]> TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18540799 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2816 1 3 full false Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead"- Sermon 2 (1/11/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead"- Sermon 2 (1/11/2026) Spiritual transformation doesn't come from trying harder but from allowing God to renew our minds. Like changing clothes, we must put off old sinful habits and put on new God-honoring practices. Real change begins with honest self-examination and daily time in Scripture, where God's Word replaces lies with truth. The process involves both removing what doesn't belong and intentionally replacing it with righteousness. Through the renewal of our minds, God gives us the strength to experience genuine transformation from the inside out.

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]]> Spiritual transformation doesn't come from trying harder but from allowing God to renew our minds. Like changing clothes, we must put off old sinful habits and put on new God-honoring practices. Real change begins with honest self-examination and daily time in Scripture, where God's Word replaces lies with truth. The process involves both removing what doesn't belong and intentionally replacing it with righteousness. Through the renewal of our minds, God gives us the strength to experience genuine transformation from the inside out.

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]]> https://tbchiram.online/ TBC Hiram Buzzsprout-18501079 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 3062 1 2 full false Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead" - Sermon 1 (1/4/2026) Pastor Derek Berry "Strength for the year ahead" - Sermon 1 (1/4/2026) As we enter a new year, many of us feel physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted from trying to handle life in our own strength. Isaiah 40:31 promises that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength like eagles soaring, runners enduring, and walkers persevering daily. Waiting on God doesn't mean passive sitting but active anticipation and surrender. God gives strength to the weak, not the strong, and He renews us rather than replacing us. True strength comes not from trying harder but from exchanging our weakness for His power through daily surrender and trust.

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]]> As we enter a new year, many of us feel physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted from trying to handle life in our own strength. Isaiah 40:31 promises that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength like eagles soaring, runners enduring, and walkers persevering daily. Waiting on God doesn't mean passive sitting but active anticipation and surrender. God gives strength to the weak, not the strong, and He renews us rather than replacing us. True strength comes not from trying harder but from exchanging our weakness for His power through daily surrender and trust.

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