Atonement

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September 21, 2026

Atonement is the process of removing obstacles in our relationship with God. The Day of Atonement, a holy day during the Fall Festival season, symbolizes a day in the future when Satan will be chained and imprisoned. Right now, the process of atonement requires humility and honesty, and can use the tool of fasting to draw closer to God. 

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Trapped

Sermon on Day of Atonement, Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Spokane, Washington.
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Atonement: Our Choices Have Brought Us Here

The Day of Atonement is a time when we think about the removal of Satan. But once he is gone, what about the sin we have already committed? Our choices lead us to sin and sin separates us from God…
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Sounds of Atonement

What sounds do you think of when you think of Atonement? Chains? Or the sweet sound of the prayers of those becoming reconciled with God? This day is a day of turning to God, becoming close to Him. This sermon…
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The Two Goats

Many Christian commentators think that both of the goats in Leviticus 16 refer to Jesus Christ. That is not the case - the second goat or the Azazel goat has a very special meaning to Christians and to the plan…
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Spiritual Purposes and Effects of Atonement

There are “bridges” that can help us understand the progression from the “shadows” of the symbolic language of the OT to the “heavenly things” that show the meaning in the NT. The “bridge” we will consider today are the words…
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Why Keep Atonement?

What is the reason behind our keeping of the Day of Atonement? One word: sin. This message explains the need to be brought back into agreement with God through this day.
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Day of Atonement: Reconciliation for All Mankind

This message examines how the fulfillment of the Day of Atonement will affect all of mankind by enabling all who desire to be reconciled to God to have an opportunity to become His children in His kingdom through the same…
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The Day of Atonement-Three Elements that Reflect our Christian Walk

Many lessons can be learned by observing the Day of Atonement. This message covers three different aspects of Day of Atonement observance that parallel our Christian walk, from beginning to end.
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Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

The Day of Atonement is a pivotal part of the plan of God. As such, there are a number of aspects that a person could address that are integral to the meaning of the Day. One of those important aspects…
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What Spiritual Lessons Do We Learn From the Leviticus 16 Ceremony?

There is much to be learned for a New Covenant Christian in an Old Testament ceremony! In this message, we explore seven lessons one can glean from the Atonement ceremony given in Leviticus 16.
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Vital Points About the Day of Atonement

It is God's purpose to bring all things into perfect atonement ultimately. The whole world will be reconciled to God and satan will be bound. A look into the the meaning of the Day of Atonement.
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From Trumpets to At-One-Ment with God

Many probably believe that peace will come immediately after Christ returns and defeats the army of the beast power. But as Mr. Smith shows in this sermon, this is not the case. After briefly reviewing the war with the beast…
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The Spiritual Substance of the Day of Atonement

This message examines the spiritual meaning and symbolism associated with the Day of Atonement.
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Atonement as a Preparation to the Feast

Excellent sermon on God's fall Holy Days. Join us for this interesting study on the day of Atonement, and its significance .
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There are Differences in Atonement for Gods People and the World

Day of Atonement is a very special day. We are to bring ourselves as an offering to God by afflicting our souls in order to humble ourselves to God. Atonement is a time to remind us to be at one…
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Why Does Christianity Reject Christ’s Own Holy Days?

In the 500 years since the Reformation began, Protestantism has broken with many traditions of the Roman church. Yet it persists in observing unbiblical holidays while rejecting the biblical festivals that reveal God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
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The Holy Days of the 7th Month

Excellent Sermon on the 4 fall Holy days. Join us for the explanation of the meanings and significance of these holy days.
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Heresies and Truth

Three main heresies that hide God's truth and the hope God gives through His Holy Days.
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God’s Fall Feasts: Hope for a New Beginning

A review of Gods’ four fall feasts of Trumpets, Atonement, Feast of Tabernacles and The Eighth Day. To review what they mean for all of us, as members of God’s Church, and what they will mean for the entire world…
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How Long Should Christians Fast?

If you've never fasted before, a commitment of a day may be easier to accomplish and will familiarize you with the process. Use that first experience to learn what your body's particular reactions are.
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