Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hiram Ga.
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.
Episodes
Different: Following Jesus in a World That Isn't | Sermon 3 | Pastor Derek Berry
God is not satisfied with outward obedience alone. He desires inward transformation. In Matthew 5, Jesus makes clear that every outward sin begins as an inward heart issue. The Pharisees focused on external behavior and appearances, but Jesus calls us to a completely different kind of righteousness, one that starts deep within. He fulfilled the law not to abolish it, but to bring it to its full an
Different: Following Jesus in a World That Isn't | Sermon 2 | Pastor Derek Berry
Jesus declared His followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, not as a goal to reach but as an identity already given. Salt works because it is different from everything around it, and Christians influence the world in the same way. Just as salt preserves and slows decay, believers are placed by God in specific places to slow the moral and spiritual decay around them. Light
Different: Following Jesus in a World That Isn't | Sermon 1 | Pastor Derek Berry
Most of us picture a blessed life as one filled with health, success, and comfort. But in Matthew 5, Jesus completely redefines what it means to be blessed. He describes blessing not as something you accumulate, but as something you become through humility, mourning over sin, meekness, and a hunger for righteousness. He also calls His followers to be merciful, pure in heart, and peacemakers, even
Logan Hice "Summer in the Psalms" - Sermon 8 (7/12/2026)
The Book of Psalms is God's gift to us for every season of life, addressing not just our minds but our hearts. Whether life is good, hard, messy, or confusing, the Psalms show us what to do with what we feel rather than telling us what to feel. From David's praise in times of joy to his honest confession after failure, the Psalms model a raw and real relationship with God. Doubt is not u
Ashton Earwood- "Summer in the Psalms" - Sermon 7 (7/19/2026)
Before God is concerned with what He wants to do through you, He is deeply concerned about who He is making you into. Psalm 101 opens with King David asking not what kind of kingdom he wanted to build, but what kind of man he needed to become. That same question belongs to every follower of Christ. A life that reflects God begins with worship, grows through personal holiness, and is shaped by the
Pastor Derek Berry "Summer in the Psalms" - Sermon 6 (7/12/2026)
It is easy to focus on today's worries while forgetting yesterday's blessings. In Psalm 103, David preaches directly to himself, commanding his own soul to remember the goodness of God. Remembering is not just a sentimental exercise but a spiritual discipline that strengthens faith, deepens worship, and shifts perspective. God does not simply forgive partially. He forgives completely, re
Pastor Derek Berry "Summer in the Psalms" - Sermon 5 (7/5/2026)
Fear often grows not from what we know, but from what we cannot see. Psalm 27 shows us that unshakeable confidence is not built on easy circumstances but on the unchanging character of God. David, surrounded by enemies and uncertainty, chose to fix his eyes on God as his light, salvation, and strength rather than on the chaos around him. His greatest desire was not to escape his problems but simpl
Pastor Derek Berry "Summer in the Psalms" - Sermon 4 (6/28/2026)
Most of us carry something we wish we could change, but failure does not have to be final. Psalm 51 gives us one of the most honest prayers in all of Scripture, written by David after a devastating season of sin and cover-up. Genuine repentance begins with owning your sin completely, appealing to God's mercy rather than your own merit, and recognizing that every sin ultimately grieves the hea
Pastor Derek Berry "Summer in the Psalms" - Sermon 3 (6/21/2026)
Psalm 128 describes a blessed life that begins not with wealth or success, but with a genuine fear of God. To fear God means to revere Him, honor Him, and walk with Him daily in every area of life. That daily walk shapes a man's character, influences his family, and produces a legacy that outlasts him. Like Enoch, who walked faithfully with God for 300 years, or Joseph, who quietly shaped the
Pastor Derek Berry "Summer in the Psalms" - Sermon 2 (6/14/2026)
Life inevitably brings unexpected storms - health crises, financial pressures, relationship struggles, and uncertainty about the future. When everything seems to be falling apart, Psalm 46 reminds us that God is our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble. The word refuge means shelter and protection, painting a picture of running to God for safety. While everyone runs somewher
Pastor Derek Berry "Summer in the Psalms" - Sermon 1 (6/7/2026)
Psalm 1 reveals that life offers only two paths: the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. The blessed person avoids ungodly influences and instead delights in God's Word, developing deep spiritual roots like a tree planted by rivers of water. In contrast, the ungodly are like chaff blown by the wind, lacking substance and direction. Our daily choices determine which path we take, a
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
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
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 g
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
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 w
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 o
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 le
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 hi
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, bu
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 be
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 fu
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. Ro
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 EverythingMany 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
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 EverythingThe 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 ne
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,
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, prom
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&ap
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
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 fai
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 intentional
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 t
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