Playlist: Feast of Tabernacles, Keeping Properly (topic)

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What Makes for a Good Feast of Tabernacles?

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The Feast of Tabernacles, as observed in Nehemiah 8:14-18, was marked by a profound devotion absent since the days of Joshua. The people, having returned from captivity, discovered in the law that they should dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month. They gathered branches of olive, oil trees, myrtle, palm, and …


Amos 5 and the Feast of Tabernacles

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Tabernacles holds a special place among the feasts of the Lord, eagerly anticipated for its joy and spiritual rewards. However, it can easily be mistaken for a mere vacation or a substitute for other celebrations, overshadowing its true purpose. While the physical enjoyment of fine meals, family time, and pleasant …


Feast: Command of God?

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Keeping God's annual Sabbaths are just as much a mandate on God's people as keeping the Ten Commandments.


Make This the Best Feast Yet

Sermonette by Hunter D. Swanson

We 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. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Tabernacles is not a vacation but a holy convocation, a time appointed by God for His purposes. These are God's feasts, owned and directed by Him, where all worship and activities should align with His desires. They are not mere days off or personal celebrations but sacred times infused with His presence, calling …


Rejoice in God's Feast

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We are commanded to rejoice in the keeping of God's Feast of Tabernacles, but we must understand that rejoicing is not limited to times of happiness or fun. God Himself rejoices even in painful judgments, finding satisfaction in doing what is right, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:63. This shows that rejoicing is connected to the …


Teachings from Tabernacles

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The temporary dwellings remind us that nothing earthly is permanent nor our true inheritance, and that our focus must be on what God is doing.


Teachings From Tabernacles (2021)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. Grabbe

If we neglect our cultivation of spiritual fruit during the year, the harvest will reflect that. The fruit of one's labors will be evident at harvest time.


Jesus and the Feast (Part Two): Belief in the Spirit

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

On the last day of the Feast, Jesus proclaimed Himself as the One who will dispense God's Spirit, amplifying the promise He had made to the woman at the well.


Rejoice and Serve!

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Consuming second tithe (not within our gates) is understood to be for foodstuffs, for entertaining spiritual siblings, and making them happy and joyful.


Whatsoever Your Heart Desires

Sermonette by Mark Schindler

We 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.


Looking Back to the Future

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The dwelling in booths and the sacrifices were the context for rejoicing at the Feast of Tabernacles. The booths depict our current lives as pilgrims.


The Handwriting Is on the Wall (2021)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

When comparing the Jewish Disneyland Succoth Extravaganza with the Holy Days kept by Israel, it is obvious that the veil still bars their understanding.


Radiating the Glory of God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

We 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.


The Sacred Assemblies

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The Last Day of Unleavened Bread and the Eighth Day are the only designated "sacred assemblies," which require a greater degree of solemnity for reflection.


Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must continually upgrade our decorum and formality in our approach to God. What is practiced on the outside reinforces what is on the inside.


Amos (Part Eight)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Amos severely chides Israel for exalting symbolism over substance, superstitiously trusting in locations where significant historical events occurred.


Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

Lessons learned from COVID, as well as possible reasons God allowed or caused the pandemic to sweep through the church and wreak havoc on Feast observance.


Be Prepared

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God has given us clear records of what has occurred in the pass, enabling us to bind time, profiting from the past and preparing for the future.


Are We Really Committed?

Sermonette by Mark Schindler

Brethren, we are gathered here at the Feast of Tabernacles to ensure that we do not fall into worldly compromise or lack of commitment to God. This is a time for examination, to look at ourselves and ask if we are holding back from a total 100% commitment. Are we compromising with the world to make peace? Are we running as close …