The unalienable rights mentioned in our Declaration of Independence will be fully realized in God‘s Kingdom.

Are you a keeper of the Feast of Tabernacles? Do we keep the Feast to the Lord, rejoice with Him and share your joy with others? Or do we merely ‘profess’ to keep the Feast, while missing out on its meaning? In this message, we’ll discuss what it really means to “Keep the Feast!”

Rejoicing can feel strange in such troubled times, yet it’s commanded during the Feast of Tabernacles. Reviewing the perspective given in Ecclesiastes—whose author experienced maximum physical pleasure yet found it akin to grasping vapor—and that of King David adds a layer of appreciation for the rejoicing we do at the Feast.

This Bible study covers the book of the introduction of Deuteronomy as well as chapter 1. Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Pentateuch which was written by Moses and is considered the heartbeat of the Old Testament. It covers the last two months of the 40 years of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness. Deuteronomy was a series of “sermons” given by Moses concerning the covenant renewal with the new generation of Israelites getting ready to enter the Promised Land. It is a historical retrospective of the 40 years of wandering to make plain that God would be with them if they would obey Him.

This sermon traces the history of keeping the Feast of Tabernacles in Tucson, and reviews the history of Feast-keeping in the Bible through the last 2,000 years. The role we all have in keeping that tradition alive and well is an important responsibility for today, and tomorrow.

Speaker: Tim Pebworth 11/2/19 Each year on the second Sabbath after the Feast of Tabernacles, we follow the example in Matthew 19 and we ask a blessing on little children. As parents and mentors we each want the best for our little ones, but our own shortcomings and the complexities of life often get in the way. In this sermon, Tim Pebworth explores the powerful teaching in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 and breaks down the three elements that God revealed to Moses about our role as parents and mentors – Think, Teach and Talk. Pls. Note: Addt’l msgs given in the SF Bay Area congregation may be searched by date, presenter name &/or title at https://www.ucg.org/sermons/all?group=San%20Francisco%20Bay%20Area,%20CA

Feast of Tabernacles is a wonderful blessing. It pictures a time that is spoken of in many many prophecies like is Isaiah 11. It helps us to more fully understand God’s plan of salvation for all humanity. Jesus kept the Feast and so should we.

One of the lessons of the Feast of Tabernacles is that Life is temporary and it is also one of the lessons of Ecclesiastes. It is the spiritual dimension in life that is important. This sermon examines God's purpose to take us from the temporary to the eternal.

The vast majority of humanity has died in anonymity. However, God has not forgotten anyone that has died. We celebrate the 8th Day - the last great day in the plan of God - as the time when all humanity will be brought back to life and given the opportunity to know God, to repent, to accept and live His way, and to enter into eternal life in the family of God.

What does the concept of home mean to us? Many times, our experiences and memories of home impact how we act and how others see us. God is building us a future home. Do we believe in that home and can we see it today? How does knowing we will have that home impact us? How does it influence how we act today and how others see us? How does it prepare us for God’s coming Kingdom?

As we project forward in the fulfillment of this last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, we are, in type, in the last years of the millennial reign of Jesus Christ. What will we have seen and experienced, and what do we yet look forward to? We should let the Feast strengthen the vision we have of the future that God has in store for this world, and grasp more firmly the reality of all that these days picture, so that we can hold fast and endure through whatever trials we may face.

This message focuses on the "oneness" of God the Father and Jesus Christ, and what lessons can we draw from the their perfect example. We are challenged to continue grow in harmony, love, unity, and closeness - fellowshipping together as children in the family of God.

Given of the seventh and last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, this message describes a time of intense preparation for momentous events that will transpire during and at the end of the Millennium. However, preparation for that time begins in our lives now. We must commit ourselves to total personal transformation, surrendering our lives to God, and developing the character and spiritual qualities consistent with being a child of God and a king and priest in the Kingdom of God.

The imagery of mountains is used throughout the Bible to illustrate God’s Kingdom—including His sovereignty in government, the Church and in our personal lives.

The Feast of Tabernacles pictures a millennial time of happiness when we will all be one big happy family. The world we live in today is anything but happy. We look forward to the time when we are part of God's family -- the true "one big happy family." This message compares and contrasts today's world to the wonderful world tomorrow.

What is the hallmark of being a Christian? What will be the hallmark of the Millennium? One of the primary characteristics will be peace - the peace of God. This world does not know peace. What are we to do now, as we live in this world? The message reinforces that we, as Christians, have the peace of God within us and encourages us to engage in, promote, and demonstrate lives of peace.

When God the Father sends Jesus Christ back to set up the Kingdom of God on this earth, God will begin the restitution of all things. In addition to giving mankind hearts of flesh instead of hearts of stone, and changing the nature of animals, God will bless the earth with changes in the weather patterns to produce abundant crops. The desert will blossom as the rose and the plowman will overtake the reaper!

Title: Ruling with a Rod of Iron Synopsis: What does it mean to rule the nations with a rod of iron? Will we be brutal dictators that keep the nations in subjection by beating them down with our rod?

Fourth day of the Feast (Oct 17): Description: A look at what the Bible tells us about the Millennium and the wonderful future we look forward to. Can we picture that time period compared to what the world is like today?

The Christian walk is all about relationships. Relationships can be challenging. The closer the relationship, the more challenging the relationship can be. Can we love one another? Relationships can prepare us for eternity as we learn to relate to others in a positive way. This message examines the topic of relationships and how we can apply biblical principles to improve our relationships with others.