Tabor Church

Today we are going to continue with a Brandi Carlile song called "Sinners, Saints and Fools." Brandi is going to call out hypocrites, especially religious ones. I do get into the problem when we have blended politics and religion so much that they are often indistinguishable. This is not good and everyone who does this should run to the throne of God and repent. Just some helpful thoughts! 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are talking about Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper. We are going back to 1983 with this song and will take a look at specifically the chorus. There are a lot of great themes that we will talk through and try to apply to our own situation. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to talk about the song "Have I told You Lately" by Van Morrison. You might recognize it as a Rod Stewart song, but he only covered it. We will talk about the origins of the song and then pull out some Biblical themes. Enjoy! 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are talking about Ooh La La by Faces. Most people think this is a Rod Stewart song, but no no no. We will talk about the origin of the song and the original voice when the album came out. We will particularly focus on the chorus "I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger."  

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today's song that we are going to cover is True Colors by Cyndi Lauper. This song was released in mid 1986. There are many themes that we will discuss from this song. We also will see that even though there are no Biblical references in the song, we will put out a few. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are jumping into our first Summer Concert Series song "God Bless the Child" by Billie Holiday. If you don't know Billie, now is the time to go and deep dive into her vocals. We are going to talk about the themes that I find in the song and how it can speak to us today. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today I am talking about the "why" of the series. At Tabor, we have done this series for 6 years and every year I talk about the why, but I will keep doing it so that people know why I am doing this again this year. We are going to talk about Acts 17 and talk about Paul engaging culture. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church.  

Today we are going to talk about Galatians 5:13. The Apostle Paul talks about America's favorite topic...FREEDOM! What are we using our freedom for? There are good ways and bad ways so we need to examine it today. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church.   

Today we are going to talk about James 1:26-27. It is our denominations convention going on right now, so we are going to take a bit of time and talk about how we should at times keep out mouths shut and work on practice. We will see how all this comes together. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to explore 2 Corinthians 9:10. It is a stewardship short message and will hopefully direct you to the source of the ultimate provider. Are you generous with all that God has given you? 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to take a look at Job 5:17. We could take this snippet out of Job and think the way God corrects by taking away everything we have. Instead we are going to look at the joy side of correction and take in the character of God. Rejoice! 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church.  

Today we are going to take a look at Isaiah 41:10. It is a given that we will experience difficulty in this life. It is not a given on how we will handle it. God gives us an idea through the Prophet Isaiah on what we can count on. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to discuss 1 John 2:28-29. I have seen a lot people who say they are following Jesus but dismissing what Jesus has said. Let's abide with Jesus and actually see what it means to follow and remain. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to jump into Philippians 4:9. In this letter to the Church in Philippi, Paul has talked a lot about joy. In this chapter Paul is saying it is now time for you to apply what you heard. You have heard it and have seen it...now do it. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to talk about Psalm 16:1. The Psalmist is coming to God for refuge, safety and security. So those who are seeking protection and safety are Refugees. Where are you running to when you need safety and protection? 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today's verse comes from Matthew 21:9. This is part of the Triumphant Entry or Palm Sunday. There were many who were lifting Jesus up and shouting his praise, but also missing who he is. Are you looking past Jesus today? 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to explore Hebrews 10:23. It seems like we always start this way but in a world of uncertainty and change...its almost like a movie trailer. We will also bring in the topic of certainty and why we strive for all the answers. Lots of stuff going on today, enjoy! 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are presented with a verse from the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:37. In a world of deception and poor follow through, Jesus says we need to be truthful in our speech. "Yes I will" or "No I won't." Let's seek to speak the truth and follow through with our words. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to take a look at two verses, Colossians 1:13-14. This is really the Gospel broken down into a short section. We talk about the domain of darkness being transferred into the Kingdom of Christ, which then leads to talk about Redemption and Forgiveness. Enjoy! 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. 

Today we are going to talk about the stability of God in an unstable world. We will take a look at Isaiah 54:10 and see what God speaks to us today. What does your foundation look like...it is solid or shaky? Enjoy the episode. 

The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church.