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Ever felt stuck in a dark season you didn’t choose? In this message, Pastor James D. Gailliard reminds us that even in the cave, God is teaching, shaping, and preparing us. From 1 Samuel 22:1–5, discover what it means to embrace your enrollment, empower your classmates, and entrust your graduation — because what feels like confinement might just be God’s classroom for your calling.
From the 2025 sermon series “Raw and Real: Life Lessons from a Messy Life.”
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The Christian life isn’t just about thinking differently—it’s about living differently. In this powerful Bible study from the "Christ Over Culture" series, Pastor James D. Gailliard continues to unpack Colossians 3:5-11 to show us what it looks like to cut away the habits, sins, and associations that no longer fit a life in Christ.
Using the Lazarus Principle (John 11:44), Pastor Gailliard explains that resurrection requires cooperation, community, and trust. We are not called to try harder, but to trust deeper.
Key takeaways from this lesson:
Listen now and learn how to purge what doesn’t fit anymore so you can live fully in the victory Jesus has already secured.
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What does real friendship look like in a world full of surface connections and hidden agendas? In this powerful message, Pastor James D. Gailliard dives deep into the story of David and Jonathan to uncover what true, godly friendship really means.
💡 Real friends pay a price.
💡 Real friends pursue righteousness.
💡 Real friends provide protection.
Discover how genuine relationships go beyond performance, confront pain with honesty, and prioritize truth over tradition. This sermon will challenge you to reexamine your circle and remind you that real friendship costs—but it’s worth it.
From the 2025 Sermon Series: Raw and Real — Life Lessons from a Messy Life
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Thank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving
The Christian life isn’t just about thinking differently—it’s about living differently. In this powerful Bible study from the "Christ Over Culture" series, Pastor James D. Gailliard unpacks Colossians 3:5-11 to show us what it looks like to cut away the habits, sins, and associations that no longer fit a life in Christ.
Using the Lazarus Principle (John 11:44), Pastor Gailliard explains that resurrection requires cooperation, community, and trust. We are not called to try harder, but to trust deeper.
Key takeaways from this lesson:
Listen now and learn how to purge what doesn’t fit anymore so you can live fully in the victory Jesus has already secured.
Support the show
Thank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving
Support the show
Thank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving
Jealousy is an invisible giant that can quietly consume relationships, opportunities, and even our peace. In this sermon from the "Raw and Real" series, Pastor James D. Gailliard teaches how to recognize jealousy when it shows up, how to maintain integrity in the face of envy, and how to keep serving God faithfully despite opposition.
Key takeaways from this message:
Listen now and learn how to slay the invisible giant of jealousy so you can live with freedom, integrity, and purpose.
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Thank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving
Jealousy is an invisible giant that can quietly consume relationships, opportunities, and even our peace. In this sermon from the "Raw and Real" series, Pastor James D. Gailliard teaches how to recognize jealousy when it shows up, how to maintain integrity in the face of envy, and how to keep serving God faithfully despite opposition.
Key takeaways from this message:
Listen now and learn how to slay the invisible giant of jealousy so you can live with freedom, integrity, and purpose.
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Thank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving
In the final installment of Mind Over Matter, part of the Christ Over Culture series, Pastor James D. Gailliard delivers a powerful and practical message from Colossians 3:1-4, emphasizing that the greatest battlefield in the Christian life is the mind.
Even as believers, it's possible to be saved but still held hostage by earthly mindsets that contradict heavenly values. In this message, Pastor Gailliard walks us through six key strategies to overcome cultural programming and embrace a Christ-centered mental framework:
Learn how to reject victim mentalities, reprogram toxic thought patterns, and make decisions through the lens of eternity. This teaching is a roadmap to emotional stability, identity clarity, and kingdom excellence.
👉 Don’t forget to reflect on the Group Discussion Questions at the end to go deeper with your faith community or personal devotion.
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Thank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving
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In this powerful Homecoming Sunday message, Pastor James Gailliard continues the Real and Raw series with a timely word from 1 Samuel 17, titled "Slingshot Saints."
Through the story of David and Goliath, Pastor Gailliard unpacks five critical truths for every believer facing giants in their life:
This episode will challenge you to face your battles with courage, authenticity, and faith—just like a Slingshot Saint.
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Clear, challenging, and compelling conversations and commentaries on the issues that matter most with Pastor and Former State Legislator James D. Gailliard. A weekly Bible Study is featured every…