Sermons from November 2025
The Role of Government Officials || Deuteronomy 16:18-20
Message: The Role of Government Officials Text: Deuteronomy 16:18-20 Introduction Moses now transitions into the government structure of Israel. He begins with government officials and their role. Judges and officers God called for the appointment of judges and officers in each town and tribe. The judges were to carry out God’s Law. The officers were to assist them in this task. The modern equivalent would be clerks and bailiffs. The justice system was to be local, but there were higher…
Thankful for Everything || 1 Corinthians 4:7
Message: Thankful for Everything Text: 1 Corinthians 4:7 Introduction This week we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Each year, it seems that we are less grateful than the year before. As our culture declines, so does our gratitude. The Corinthian culture was very similar to ours. There was rampant sexual immorality, divorce, gender confusion, and division. The Corinthian church was plagued by these things as well. Paul wrote to the Corinthians to address these issues. In our text today, Paul asks three…
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…