Sermon Library
“God Is Shaking Things Up” | Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden | May 17, 2026
Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden explores Acts 4:1-31 in his sermon “God Is Shaking Things Up!”
Hinge Moments | Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden | January 18, 2026
Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden speaks on those important moments to lean on God and lean-into the path he has for you.
Journey With Jesus | Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden | January 11, 2026
Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden joins us this week for his first sermon at Tab! Learn more about Pastor Clark's spiritual path and the call to us as Christians on a mission.
What Did He Do? | Dr. Steven Smith | October 26, 2025
Luke 18:9-14
This Sunday at Tab, we invite you to come as you are and experience God’s love and grace with us. We all have moments when we feel proud, unsure, or not enough, but God meets us right where we are. We also take time to observe Reformation and All Saints’ Sunday, remembering those who have gone before us and celebrating the faith that continues to guide us today. No matter your story, you’re welcome here. Come join us for worship, reflection, and community.
Living In Hope | Rev. Dr. Pamela Jefferson Powell | October 19, 2026
I Peter 1:3-5
Hope can feel fragile in uncertain times—something we reach for when the world feels unsteady. Yet the hope God offers is alive, not fleeting. It’s the steady assurance that even when life shifts beneath us, His mercy and promise remain firm. This hope doesn’t deny hardship; it sustains us through it, reminding us that new beginnings are always possible. Join us for worship this Sunday at Tab as guest pastor Rev. Dr. Pamela Jefferson Powell invites us to be renewed in that living hope together.
It’s Moving Day | Rev. Patrick Smith | October 12, 2025
Sometimes life feels like a constant shuffle—moving from one place to another, carrying what we can and leaving behind what no longer fits. What if, instead of drifting, we could be planted? What if we could abide in a source of life that never runs dry, growing stronger and bearing fruit no matter the season?
Dealing With Our Deepest Fears | Rev. Dr. Tim Ayers | October 5, 2025
Fear is something we all know. Sometimes it’s a quiet worry that follows us through the day; sometimes it shakes us to our very core. We try to push it aside, but it has a way of finding us anyway.
Jacob Marley Was Right | Dr. Steven Smith | September 28, 2025
We all carry burdens—regrets, worries, or choices we wish we could change. Sometimes they weigh us down in ways we don’t even notice.
The Perils of Pastor Paul | Rev. Eric Lange | September 21, 2025
Life can be messy, painful, and overwhelming at times—and we all need comfort.
According to the Word of God | Pastor Jerry Van Auken | September 14, 2025
Join us for worship at Tab as we welcome guest pastor Jerry Van Auken back to the pulpit. Come be encouraged, lifted in song, and reminded of God’s presence in community. All are welcome—we’d love to see you there!
Shockwaves | Rev. Dr. John Person | September 7, 2025
John 3:13-17 | Acts 11:1-18
Join us this Sunday for worship at Tab as we explore the ripple effects of God’s radical love. Through scripture, we’ll reflect on how Christ’s inclusive grace breaks barriers, welcomes all, and challenges us to live faith that transforms our communities and relationships. Come and experience a message of hope, connection, and the surprising ways God’s love sends shockwaves into the world.
Divinely Driven | Rev. Dr. Steven Smith | August 31, 2025
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Life often pulls us in many directions, but Jesus reminds us that true purpose isn’t found in status or striving—it’s discovered through humility, generosity, and trusting God’s leading. Whether you’re seeking clarity, comfort, or a renewed sense of calling, this week’s message offers hope and encouragement for whatever season you’re in. Come ready to be inspired, challenged, and reminded that God is at work in and through you—right here at Tab.
What the World Needs Now is Hope | Rev. Glenn McDonald | August 24, 2025
Hebrews 10:19-25
This Sunday, we pause to notice the spark of hope all around us—in the courage, energy, and faith of the young people in our congregation. On Youth Sunday, we celebrate how their prayers, service, and presence shape the life of our church and remind us that hope isn’t just an idea; it’s a living, breathing force that can carry us through uncertain times.
Glenn McDonald grew up at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church and has served as a Presbyterian minister for over 40 years. He is the author of Morning Reflections, a daily devotional ministry, and was the founding pastor of Zionsville Presbyterian Church.
Thanksgiving | Rev. Dr. Stan Johnson | August 17, 2025
Luke 17:11-19
We all have blessings in our lives, but it’s easy to take them for granted. This Sunday, guest pastor Rev. Dr. Stan Johnson will lead us as we explore the power of truly giving thanks. Join us at Tab to reflect, reconnect, and experience the joy and peace that come from a grateful heart. Come worship with us and celebrate God’s goodness together!
Created for Community | Rev. Dr. John Person | August 10, 2025
Genesis 2:18-20 | John 17:1-5, 20-23
From creation to Christ, we are made for community—with God and with one another. Community isn’t optional or secondary to our faith; it’s at the very heart of who we are and why we were created. This Sunday, discover how God’s design for connection can transform your life as we explore this life-changing truth together through Scripture, worship, and fellowship.
The Next Season | Pastor Jerry Van Auken | August 3, 2025
Jeremiah 29:11-13 | 2 Kings 2:1-15
Feeling anxious about what’s next? This Sunday’s message will remind and encourage you that the Lord is at work in your life. Just as He equipped Elisha in a new season, He will walk with you and provide what you need. Join us at Tab as Scripture speaks hope into seasons of change and assures us that God is preparing us for what lies ahead. Don’t miss this uplifting time of worship together!
A Well-Dressed Friend | Rev. Dr. Steve Smith | July 27, 2025
Luke 11:1-8
In a season of transition, it’s easy to wonder what’s next—and how to pray as we wait. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Steve Smith explores Luke 11:1–8, where Jesus invites us to a life of prayer marked by persistence, trust, and love in action. In his message, we’ll consider how God calls us to show up for others, even when the hour is late and the answers feel slow.
Living out Tab’s vision calls us to be a people who reach further, engage more, risk often, and forge deep and meaningful relationships that bear fruit pleasing to God. This passage reminds us that transformation often begins with bold prayers and faithful presence. Join us for worship, reflection, and encouragement.
Bringing Heaven to Earth | Rev. Dr. John Person | July 20, 2025
Matthew 6:5-15
This week, we welcome back Rev. Dr. John Person to the Tab pulpit. In a world that often sees heaven as distant or "someday", John will invite us to hear Jesus’ words in a new way—through the familiar prayer, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
How might we live into that prayer today? What does it mean to bring heaven to earth in our relationships, our worship, our service, and our prayers? Join us as we explore this sacred calling together.
Jesus Responds to the Unexpected | Rev. Tim Ayers | July 13, 2025
Mark 5:21-43 (New Living Translation)
Life rarely goes as planned—and sometimes, the moments we least expect become the ones that change everything. This Sunday at TAB, Rev. Tim Ayers leads us in exploration of what happens when Jesus is interrupted…and how His unexpected responses can bring hope, healing, and new life. Don’t miss this powerful message and a time of worship that just might meet you where you didn’t expect it.
The Only Well Found for Miles | Rev. Eric Lange | July 6, 2025
Numbers 21:16-18 | Colossians 2:20-3:17
In a world focused on building fences, what does it look like to dig deeper—to create community rooted in Christ rather than just protected by boundaries? Join us as guest preacher Rev. Eric Lange invites us to reflect on how we become a people held together not by distance or difference, but by shared values that nourish life and faith.