What is the Meaning Behind the Feast of Booths? || Deuteronomy 16:13-15
Message: What is the Meaning Behind the Feast of Booths? Text: Deuteronomy 16:13-15 Introduction The next festival is the Feast of Booths or Feast of Tabernacles. Old Covenant PictureThis was the last feast in the year. It took place after the final harvest. Old Covenant Picture:– Live in temporary shelters (booths or tabernacles) o Remembering the wilderness wandering o God has given them rest– Rejoice by feeding the vulnerable …
What is the Meaning Behind Pentecost? || Deuteronomy 16:9-12
Message: What is the Meaning Behind Pentecost? Text: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Introduction The next festival is the Feast of Weeks. This is also called the Feast of First Fruits, the Feast of Harvest, or Pentecost. Old Covenant Picture The Feast of Pentecost follows the Passover. It is an Old Testament Picture of a New Covenant Reality. Old Covenant Picture: – The blood of the Lamb delivers you from death (Passover) – Then comes the…
What is the Meaning of Leaven? || Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Message: What is the Meaning of Leaven? Text: Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Introduction Our text this week commands the observance of the Passover. Of special note is that all leaven (yeast) was to be removed during this holiday. What is the meaning of leaven? Passover commands In our text we see several things commanded concerning the Passover. These commands are types and shadows. Old Covenant Picture: – Observe the Passover – In Jerusalem (the place God…
What is the Meaning of the Firstborn? || Deuteronomy 15:19-20
Message: What is the Meaning of the Firstborn? Text: Deuteronomy 15:19-20 Introduction Our text for today speaks of sacrificing the firstborn of all animals. This idea of the firstborn is all over the Bible; what does it mean? The firstborn was part of the tithe Although the Bible implies God making a sacrifice to clothe Adam and Eve, the first detailed recording of a sacrifice was when Abel brought the firstborn of his flock. The firstborn of all animals was…
Does the Bible Teach Slavery? || Deuteronomy 15:12-18
Message: Does the Bible Teach Slavery? Text: Deuteronomy 15:12-18 Introduction A common criticism of the Bible is that it teaches slavery. Is this true? Does the Bible teach chattel slavery? Chattel slavery is treating human beings like property (chattel means capital or cattle.) They work for no pay, are perpetually owned, bought, sold, etc. The Old Testament teaches that anyone participating in chattel slavery is guilty of death. This applied to all parts of the slave trade from beginning to…
Economic Prosperity and the Gospel || Deuteronomy 15:4-5
Message: Economic Prosperity and the Gospel Text: Deuteronomy 15:4-5 Introduction In our text, there is a remarkable promise, no more poor people among the covenant people of God. This promise is fulfilled in Acts 4. Before we look at the text, we must view it through a Gospel lens. These things require born again people. These ideas can only work among a people who have Christian character and contentment. It is imperative that we begin with the Gospel, form healthy…
Is Tithing Required of Christians? || Deuteronomy 14:22-29
Message: Is Tithing Required of Christians? Text: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 Introduction We resume our study of Deuteronomy with tithing. This brings up the question of the relationship between the New Covenant and the Old Covenant. Most teaching on tithing is incorrect because it either comes from a place of legalism (earning God’s favor through works) or from a place of licentiousness (no command is binding on the Christian.) Is tithing required of Christians? Jesus on tithing Jesus taught that the entirety…
You Can Share the Gospel: The Gadarene Method of Evangelism || Mark 5:19-20
Message: You Can Share the Gospel: The Gadarene Method of Evangelism Text: Mark 5:19-20 Introduction In looking at the results of the evangelism survey, two things became very apparent. We feel guilty about how much we do not share the Gospel, and we do not really know what to say. This is in part because we are approaching evangelism from the wrong perspective. We view evangelism as a canned presentation designed for strangers. This approach makes us very nervous, awkward,…
Getting Connected through Small Groups || Psalms 133
Getting Connected through Small Groups | Anthony Harel-Canada | September 14, 2025
Why Antioch Exists and Where God is Leading Us || Ephesians 4:11-12
Message: Why Antioch Exists and Where God is Leading Us Text: Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction God gives to the church pastors to equip the church for the ministry. My job is not just to preach, teach, and counsel. My job is to equip you with what you need to do the work of the ministry. Because of this, it is vital that everyone in our church know why our church exists and what God has called us to do.…
Week 13 – The Promise: Greater Works
Message: The Promise: Greater Works Text: John 14:12-14 Introduction As we close out our study of the power of the Holy Spirit, we end with a promise from Jesus. This promise is very hard for us to believe. This is why Jesus begins by repeatedly emphasizing that what He is saying is true. The question is, “Do I believe Jesus?” The subject The subject of the promise is anyone who believes in Jesus. In other words, this promise…
Week 12 – The Principle: Grace
Message: The Principle: Grace Text: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Introduction There are two possible sources of spiritual power: law or grace. The Holy Spirit only operates on the principle of grace. If we are to walk in the power of the Spirit, we must operate solely on grace. Law vs. Grace The wrong use of the Law can be summarized as “There is something I must do to merit God’s blessings.” Grace can be summarized as “Because of what…