Playlist: Feast of Tabernacles (topic)
Feast of Tabernacles Basics
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles is mentioned in the Bible as the Feast of Ingathering, connected with the harvest. It is a time of gratitude and appreciation for what God has allowed us to reap throughout the year. In Deuteronomy 16, it is again connected with the harvest, and everyone is invited to rejoice in gratitude for God's …
What Makes for a Good Feast of Tabernacles?
Sermonette byIn the account of Nehemiah 8, the returned exiles demonstrated a profound devotion during the Feast of Tabernacles, a focus that had been absent since the days of Joshua. On the second day after the Feast of Trumpets, the heads of the fathers' houses, priests, and Levites gathered to Ezra to understand the law. They discovered …
The Feasts of Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Tabernacles, as outlined in Leviticus 23, is a seven-day feast to the LORD, emphasizing God's command to keep it fully for all seven days. God declares that this feast must be observed with Him as the central focus, ensuring it remains His feast rather than becoming a mere personal vacation. The instructions in …
Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles focuses on the contrast between the temporary and the permanent, depicted through the booths in which God made Israel dwell. These booths, lasting only a short time, symbolize temporariness and pilgrimage, reflecting a life on the move toward a destination, not a settled place of residence. They compare …
Fearing God at the Feast
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe must fear God in order not to fear man. Fearing God plays a large part in the proper observance of Feast of Tabernacles.
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Five): Tabernacles
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles holds a significant place among the holy days, pointing us to Christ and His role as our eternal, abiding place. In this sacred time, He is our tabernacle, our home. As commanded in Leviticus 23:33-42, God instructed the children of Israel to dwell in booths during the Feast, reminding them of His …
Amos 5 and the Feast of Tabernacles
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles holds a special place among the feasts of the Lord, eagerly anticipated for its joy and spiritual enrichment. It is often the most enjoyed of all feasts, yet it carries an enjoyable dark side, easily perceived as a vacation or a substitute for other celebrations. The preparation and travel to observe it …
Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles holds a significant place in understanding the purpose and message conveyed through Solomon's experiences. The Jews assigned the reading of Ecclesiastes during the Feast of Tabernacles, recognizing a connection between the book's purpose and the essence of this feast. The Feast of Tabernacles presents a …
From Both Sides Now and the Feast of Tabernacles
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerOn this wonderful Sabbath, the third day of the Feast of Tabernacles 2024, we gather as God's set-apart people in Myrtle Beach and various sites around the world where He has placed His name. We have made this pilgrimage in reverential fear of God to learn to more faithfully do the works of the law as He reveals them to us. This …
Deception, Idolatry, and the Feast of Tabernacles
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles holds a significant place in the framework of God's plan, providing insight into the direction of history and shaping the lives of those who observe it. It is an integral part of God's purpose, and after the return of Jesus Christ, every nation on earth will be required to keep this feast, as highlighted …
Tabernacles and Unleavened Bread (2019)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Tabernacles is a memorial that helps establish the right memories, keeping us pointed in the right direction. It involves staying in temporary dwellings to remember that God made Israel dwell in booths when He brought them out of Egypt. The Feast serves as a reminder of transitoriness, impermanence, and complete …
Rejoice at the Feast
Sermonette by Mike FordTwo weeks from now, we will be headed to San Antonio to observe the Feast of Tabernacles. As commanded in Deuteronomy 16:13-14, we shall observe this feast for seven days after gathering from the threshing floor and winepress, rejoicing together with our sons, daughters, servants, Levites, strangers, fatherless, and widows. We …
Feast: Command of God?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamKeeping God's annual Sabbaths are just as much a mandate on God's people as keeping the Ten Commandments.
Teachings From Tabernacles (2021)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Tabernacles, also called the Feast of Ingathering, is first mentioned in Exodus 23 as a harvest festival, evoking thoughts of abundance and respite from labor with a focus on the fruit of one's labors. This harvest theme is reiterated in later passages, emphasizing a personal application where the fruit God is most …
Teachings from Tabernacles
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Feast of Tabernacles, also called the Feast of Ingathering, is first mentioned in Exodus 23 as a harvest festival, marking the time when crops are gathered from the field, evoking thoughts of abundance and a break from labor. It is a time to celebrate the fruit of one's labors, reflecting the agricultural harvest that Israel …
Rejoice in God's Feast
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles holds a significant place among God's commanded observances, emphasizing both rejoicing and sacrifice. God has established this feast with a purpose, not merely as a time of celebration, but as an occasion to reflect on His ways and to share the fruits of one's labor, both physical and spiritual. …
Make This the Best Feast Yet
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonWe need to strive to have the 'best Feast ever' attitude as we approach the Feast. The quality of the Feast increases as we serve others.
How to Have a Great Feast
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles holds a special place as a time of profound spiritual significance, a holy convocation called by God Himself. It is not merely a vacation or a church convention, but a sacred gathering where God places His name and presence among His people. These are His feasts, owned and directed by Him, where all …
Amos 5 and the Feast
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The feasts of God are events we eagerly anticipate with great positivity. Even before they conclude, we are already planning for the next one, reflecting how much they mean to us as part of our fellowship with God. We are intended by Him to enjoy these annual occasions, alongside their spiritual purposes and rewards. However, …
That Great Day of the Feast
Sermonette by Ryan McClureIn the Millennium, God will call all nations of the world to Jerusalem to be taught by God, to receive His Holy Spirit to know Him and His way of life.
Fall Feast Lessons
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles carries a profound connection to God's judgment and the reconciliation of all nations to Him. As depicted in Zechariah 14, all nations will come up to observe the Feast of Tabernacles, and God's judgment will be evident in this process. If a nation like Egypt fails to participate, God will issue a …
Jesus and the Feast (Part Two): Belief in the Spirit
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDuring the Feast of Tabernacles, as highlighted in John 7, Jesus Christ Himself provided profound insights into the spiritual significance of this appointed time. The Feast of Tabernacles is a time to get in sync with God, setting aside worldly schedules to align with His purpose and plan, ensuring that we follow Him rather than …
The Feast Brings Hope
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe Feast of Tabernacles serves as God's way of giving us hope, year after year, as we navigate the pressures and challenges of this world. It reminds us of the future He has prepared, a time when we will be transformed and play a vital role in His plan. This Feast represents a thousand-year period during which we, as …
Jesus and the Feast (Part One): Alignment With God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles holds a significant place among God's appointed times, though it receives limited mention in the four gospels. Among these, John's gospel provides the most insight, particularly in chapter 7, where Jesus is explicitly shown speaking and acting during this Feast. This chapter becomes a vital source for …
Seeking A New Home
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaWe are seeking a permanent dwelling in God's Kingdom. In our on-going sanctification process, we are not yet home, but trudging along the way in our pilgrimage.
Looking Back to the Future
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles is a time of vision, offering a measure of respect for God while providing comfort in knowing that He will work out things in our lives and others'. It is a period to rejoice before God within the framework of His purpose, even amidst trials and difficulties, maintaining a sense of good feeling because …
Whatsoever Your Heart Desires
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerWe must not construe the term, "whatever our heart desires," as a pass to sin, but we should use every occasion to grow in thinking and acting like God.
What We Can Learn from Booths
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod intends for us to learn daily lessons from living in booths during the Feast of Tabernacles, a joyous time after the harvest has been taken in.
Are We Really Committed?
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerBrethren, we are gathered here at the Feast of Tabernacles this week to ensure that we do not falter in our commitment to God. This is our time to come with our second tithe to the place where God has put His name, to utterly destroy the false gods within ourselves, and to carefully inventory every aspect of our lives over the …
Is 'I AM' Truly the Lord Your God?
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWhen Jesus was asked to acknowledge His physical family, He responded that those who yield to the Father's direction are His real family.
John 7:37 Examined (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Eighth Day (or Last Great Day) is a separate festival from the Feast of Tabernacles, which can only derive its significance in the New Testament.
Why Are We Here? (2004)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidKeeping the Feast of Tabernacles includes temporary dwellings, rejoicing before God, and learning to fear God and faithfully keep His law.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prevailing view is that at the end time, God will judge between the righteous and unrighteous, consigning each to heaven or hell, an idea from paganism.
Deuteronomy (Part 2) (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDeuteronomy, which is to be reviewed every seven years, provides us with vision and instruction for living in our spiritual Promised Land.
Rejoice and Fear God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must fill our lives with peace, repenting, changing our attitude, and voluntarily yielding to God before we can produce the fruits of righteousness.
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2021)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerWhen comparing the Jewish Disneyland Succoth Extravaganza with the Holy Days kept by Israel, it is obvious that the veil still bars their understanding.
The Sabbath: Redemption
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod has blessed us with the Sabbath, a period of holy time, when He redeems us from the clutches of our carnality and this evil world.
One Nation Under God (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsNational renewal cannot take place unless there is a true turning from sin and commitment to following the Law of God.
Radiating the Glory of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe have been allowed the privilege of knowing God now. We need to radiate the glory of God as Moses radiated the glory of God by having been in His presence.
Deuteronomy (Part 5)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's faithfulness is the foundation of our faith. We cannot live by faith unless we believe we have a God who is faithful in everything He does.
His Own Vine and Fig Tree
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughProperty rights will be held sacrosanct during the Millennium. God brings His people back to their own land, and to restore it to be like the Garden of Eden.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Two): Ecclesiastes 8:1-9
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEcclesiastes was to be read during the Feast of Tabernacles, emphasizing a state of temporariness, as God's people were commanded to live in temporary quarters.
Learn to Fear God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidFearing God is equated with obeying or complying with God's instructions, voluntarily measuring all our thoughts and behavior against His Law.
The Eighth Day (2019)
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Eight Day (or Last Great Day) has little written about it, but the patterns of Scripture reveal much about the abundance of this holy day.
God's Rest and the Millennium
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Millennium or God's rest will be an exceedingly busy time, a time when all of humanity will be converted, a time everybody will be on the same trek.
Our Awesome Destiny
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnderstanding is totally different from knowledge. Some people with ample knowledge are incredibly ignorant when discerning the plan of God.
Going Up to the Mountain of the Lord
Sermonette by Ryan McClureGod commands us to rejoice during the Feast of Booths. We make a journey to where He has placed His name, imitating the joy God continually experiences.
Numbers (Part One): Journey in the Desert
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod never says the Christian life would be easy or that life would always be fair. Difficulties and tests are given to test our hearts and promote humility.
Notes from the Trail
Sermonette by James C. StoertzAt the Feast of Tabernacles, we live in temporary dwellings, mirroring our temporary lives. Hiking and backpacking can teach us valuable things about this journey.
Why Are We Here and What Is Our Focus?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has a plan to bring all to Christ, but each in his own order. We cannot have a proper understanding of the plan if we do not keep Christ as the focus.
John (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe myriad opinions of the crowd concerning Jesus were all conditioned from their perspectives and traditions, but hardly ever from God's perspective.
The Third Day (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBiblically, the third day carries much historic and prophetic significance.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Six)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus shared many happy feasts with His disciples and attended banquets and celebrations, much to the chagrin of the self-righteous Pharisees.
Are We Ready To Enter The Promised Land?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe may not be troubled by giants or enemy nations, but we have trials of similar magnitude. We dare not behave as the timid spies, but live with boldness.
Peace With God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike the restless motions of the sea, man will always have conflict without God's intervention and without the guiding influence of God's Holy Spirit.
God's Holy Days - Our Shared Vision Of Hope
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerFrom Passover to Pentecost to Trumpets to Atonement to the Feast of Tabernacles, these days should solidify our vision of he Father, Jesus, and one another.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must continually upgrade our decorum and formality in our approach to God. What is practiced on the outside reinforces what is on the inside.
Made His Wonderful Works to Be Remembered (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThose called by God now have a unique privilege and responsibility to live in God's truth, distinguishing them from those who have hope but lack understanding.
An Abundant Spiritual Offering
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe number eight signifies a new start with abundance abundance following a period of time (a week, seven years, or a millennium) of preparatory activity.
Ecclesiastes (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must have the patience to realize that God accomplishes His purpose for us in His time. God's timing is beautiful, taking place at the right time.
The Sabbath: Rest
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Sabbath is an antidote to the weariness we experience. It recalls God's pausing after completing His physical creation, focusing on the spiritual creation.
Our Awesome Destiny (2000)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThrough a miraculous combination of knowledge plus the spirit of God, we realize that our destiny is to be a part of the divine Family.
Deuteronomy and Idolatry
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are admonished to internalize the book of Deuteronomy in preparation for our future leadership roles.
Preparing to Be a Priest
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe primary function of a priest is to assist people in accessing God so that there can be unity with God. A priest is a bridge-builder between man and God.
Ecclesiastes: What is it All About? (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEcclesiastes teaches that life has meaning and purpose only when lived by faith for God's Kingdom, not just for earthly, 'under the sun' pursuits.
The One Thing
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Bill OnisickSacrifice is the foundational principle for salvation and spiritual growth, as exemplified by Christ's preordained sacrifice before the world's creation.
The Bride of Christ (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod's called and chosen people are being prepared, under Christ's direction, to become His perfect and faithful helpmate for eternity.
From Both Sides Now and the Greatest Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe must know both where we are starting and where we are going, having absolute faith that we will get there. If we do, taking that last step will be as certain as the first.
Why Trumpets?
Sermonette by James BeaubelleThe Feast of Trumpets depicts a time when angelic beings sound an alarm, warning God's saints to prepare to put themselves under His sovereign rule.
Why Do You Believe What You Believe?
Sermonette by Craig SablichWhy are we taking ten days out of our lives, putting 10% of our income aside, bringing ourselves to a vacation mecca but seemingly not doing whatever we want?
Places of Safety (Part One)
Sermonette by Ryan McClureGod see His Holy Days (include the weekly Sabbath) as typical places of safety. Such occasions foreshadow a time when the wolf and lamb dwell together.
God's Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPraying according to God's will is sometimes ambiguous. Yet as we respond positively to His covenant, He reveals more and more of His secret plans.
Handwriting on the Wall (2015)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)At the end of a seven year cycle, the seventh year on the Hebrew calendar, was the year of release when the Law was publicly and solemnly read.
In Search of a Clear World View (Part Four)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan can fine-tune the course of this world (Zeitgeist), customizing it depending on whom he may seek to murder. We need to be thinking and vigilant.
The Blind See
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe man born blind from birth depicts the hopeless spiritual blindness of most of the earth. Only Jesus can release the world from spiritual blindness.
Privileges of the Temple of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Church is a building which has been constructed from the foundation of the world, fashioned incrementally stone by stone, layer by layer, member-by-member.
Are God's Holy Days To Be Kept Today?
Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsIf we do not keep God's holy days, we will deprive ourselves of the knowledge of God's purpose. Jesus and the first century church observed and upheld these days.
Money Is Power
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf we are untrustworthy with a paltry sum of money, we will be untrustworthy with the vast resources of God's creative power.
The Consequences of Affluence
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins'Affluenza' describes the bloated insensitivity caused by trying to keep up with the Joneses, the stress caused by doggedly pursuing the American Dream.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe yoke of bondage Paul refers to in Galatians was a combination of the code of regulations added by the Pharisees and Gnostic ritualism, not God's Law.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Thirteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs we participate in the New Covenant, we go through the stages of justification, sanctification, and ultimately glorification as part of Christ's body.
The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn our relationship with God, we must emphasize principle over pragmatism. If we are led into deception, it is because our carnal nature wanted it that way.