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Feast Of Tabernacles Presentations

Jim O'Brien

The Vision

Abraham was one of the greatest men that “ever walked the earth yet he died not having received the promises.” An internal vision gave Abraham Faith in spite of physical surroundings. It was a greatness that came from the inside transcending external circumstances. The Feast of Tabernacles illustrates that great Vision.

Jim O’Brien serves as pastor to the Church of God Cincinnati that hosts the Winter Family Weekend in Lexington, Kentucky. He authors a weekly newsletter and travels widely to speak to sabbatarian congregations. Jim resides in West Chester, Ohio with his wife Donna.

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Common Faith

FOT 2019 Day 6 – Whole Service

This presentation was recorded live at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Ft. Walton Beach, FL during the 2019 Feast of Tabernacles observance sponsored by Common Faith Network.

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Brent Kern

Getting Back In Order

Brent Kern from McKinney, TX is best known for his musical talents, has a Bachelors degree in Music Education and a Masters degree in Liturgical Studies and Church Music. He has worked as an IT Professional for the past 20 years while serving several different churches in music, children’s programming, men’s ministry, executive leadership, preaching, and other pastor care activities.

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Herb Hanson

When Light Meets Dark, Light Wins

Two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time. That phrase has been adopted from a quantum physics principle. Our God has a similar, spiritual principle. Godliness and godlessness cannot occupy our spiritual lives at the same time. We will look at the story of the Philistines placing the ark of God next to their idol Dagon. God teaches the Philistines, the children of Israel and us a very valuable lesson: When you place the light
of God next to the forces of darkness, the light of God always wins!

Herb Hanson is an elder and associate pastor in the Detroit congregation of the Church of God International where he lives with his wife Anika, and their five children. They directed the INFUSE program for CGI and helped produce the church magazine.

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John Klassek

Living As Exiles

Just like our forebears, we live in a foreign world – in this world but not of this world. Who do we look to and where are our hearts focused? The journey is just as important as the destination, but we only want to linger in “Babylon” for as long as is necessary. Jesus is coming!

John Klassek is the writer of the inspirational book Hope of the Resurrection which is currently in its fourth edition. He makes use of his background in graphic design and IT Support to create MessageWeek Ministries, streaming over 500 short gospel films. He and his wife Rebecca live in rural Western Australia, near Perth – the worlds most isolated capital city.

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Common Faith

FOT 2019 Day 4 – Whole Service

This presentation was recorded live at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Ft. Walton Beach, FL during the 2019 Feast of Tabernacles observance sponsored by Common Faith Network.

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Patrick Hinds

God Is My Husbandman

Every farmer knows the’ importance of pruning in order to produce more fruit. Its a principle that translates to our spiritual growth as well.

Patrick Hinds brings a youthful dynamism to the Feast of Tabernacles. He owns and operates Choice One Recruiting but still finds time to operate the family farm and work with youth groups. Both the young and young at heart are captivated by his organic approach to the words of Jesus.

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Jeff Reed

Davy Crockett, Gypsies, and Dinosaur Boy

It is an inherent trait of mankind to continually seek “something better. Many have looked but only a few have truly found it. What does it mean to wait for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God? And how can we use this tabernacling experience to understand this common trait that connects us all?

Jeff Reed is the Media and Marketing Director for the Church of God International. He currently serves as the pastor of the Tyler, TX Congregation and is the creative force behind the Friday evening Bring On the Sabbath broadcast.

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Common Faith

FOT 2019 Day 3 – Whole Service

This presentation was recorded live October 16, 2019 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Ft. Walton Beach, FL during the 2019 Feast of Tabernacles observance sponsored by Common Faith Network.

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Kelly McDonald Jr.

Are We Living In The Last Days?

Since the early 1800s, there has been a gradual increase of teaching about the last days. What d‘oes ’the phrase last days really mean? How should we feel when we hear this phrase? In this message, you will learn the ’Biblical understanding of this subject and how to interpret world events in our times.

Kelly McDonald, Jr. is President of the Bible Sabbath Association (BSA). He travels the country encouraging believers to pursue Gods purpose for their lives. He grew up in a traditional Protestant home, and over the course of several years God drew Kelly into more Biblical understanding.

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Common Faith

FOT 2019 Day 2 – Whole Service

This presentation was recorded live at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Ft. Walton Beach, FL during the 2019 Feast of Tabernacles observance sponsored by Common Faith Network.

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Bill Jacobs

Pottery 101

God tells us that he is the potter and we are his clay. But what does that mean—in our lives every day? Are there any advantages to being a gob of wet mud, turned at dizzying pace? Does it feel good like a massage? Or is it more like SEAL training? What do we have to do to play that role? Learn more about it in Pottery 101.

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Guy Swenson

Philoxenos – a Way to Make This a Great Feast

It seems almost like a law that when we give to others what we ourselves want, others respond with what we need. Jesus put it this way: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Lets talk about “philoxenos” and how doing it can make this a memorable feast for your brethren – and for you!

Guy Swenson and his wife Jennifer launched Camp Outreach in Indianapolis to serve impacted neighborhoods. Their efforts have exploded from a neighborhood program to a community-changing ministry. Guy’s messages reveal how the Gospel changes lives at the grass roots level.

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AK Alternate

Live Event Streaming

Event Live Streams We routinely stream our events live on the internet. At this time, we are only streaming via our dedicated Boxcast channel. Click the link below, or search for Church of God Cincinnati on your Boxcast app. (The app is available for free on many hardware platforms.  The video quality is

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Jim O'Brien

A Fair Chance

Jim says “Out of literally hundreds of denominations that call themselves Christian, all but one have overlooked a central teaching of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most powerful doctrines in the world as well as an essential part of the GOOD NEWS taught by Jesus Christ.”

Jim and Donna O’Brien have been married for 48 years. They live in Cincinnati, Ohio within minutes of their three children and seven grandchildren. Jim has served in the ministry of the Church of God for over 40 years. He started the Winter Family Weekend 22 years ago and serves as Pastor of the Church of God Cincinnati.

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David Freeman

Life In The Fast Lane

David Freeman says “Fast foods, immediate answers on Google, unlimited access to knowledge on the internet, instant credit, get it right now. All of this is a representation of the life that many people live, Life in the Fast Lane. In the bible you never see Jesus in a hurry to meet the next appointment. Life in the fast lane means that you are moving so fast through life that you fail to enjoy the ride. What are we missing living life in the fast lane?”

David Freeman has been in the ministry for over 20 years and pastors the Church of God Rocky Mount in Virginia. He is also part owner of a business called U. S. Stone Corp.

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Bill Jacobs

Zeroing In On Your Calling

Bill asks “Why did God call you? Are you called to do something memorable like Daniel the prophet, or Moses, or Paul? Or are you a private in an army of Christian soldiers? If that’s your role, what does God want you to do? Does he want you to use a spiritual gift? If so, what is that gift? And how should you use it? These questions seem difficult and often go unanswered for many Christians. But could it be more straight forward than we might imagine? This message aims to help us all ground ourselves in Gods will for our personal calling.”

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Lenny Cacchio

Search For Significance

Lenny Cacchio says “We were created with a need to be needed, yet so many question our own self-worth. In this sermon we’ll explore how we appear in God’s eyes.”

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Kurt Hoyer

A Slave In Rome

Kurt states “Unwanted at birth and left to die, Junia grows up as a Roman household slave. What are the challenges she faces in this role? What can her life teach us about freedom, and responsibility? She abandons the gods of Rome for a simple religion following a crucified savior. She finds new meaning in life as she, the lowest of the low in Roman society, leads a dedicated yet persecuted group fearing for their very lives if they are discovered. How can slaves become kings and priests?”

Kurt and Jennifer Hoyer attend with United Church of God, Northern Virginia. Kurt serves as a Diplomat at the U.S. Department of State where he specializes in African and Middle Eastern issues.

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Larry Watkins

The Ministry of Children

Larry Watkins says that “In every endeavor of our life, we are supposed to live our lives as Christians, so that others see our example and follow. Nowhere is that more important than with our children and this is “The Ministry of Children”, to guide our children to walk in the truth!”

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Kelly McDonald Jr.

It’s Time For A Revolution

It’s Time for a Revolution! Kelly McDonald Jr says “In our community, there are many talents and gifts. If we will adjust our perspective and connect with each other in a more meaningful way, then we can prepare ourselves and churches to receive a harvest for the Kingdom of God. It will take hard work, but God is with us!

Kelly McDonald Jr is President of the Bible Sabbath Association and travels widely
sharing the gospel as an Evangelist with Hungry Hearts Ministries in Jackson TN.

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Patrick Hinds

Lessons From Kenya

Patrick Hinds presents “Things learned on a family mission trip and how we can apply those lessons to all our lives.”

Patrick Hinds is president and COO of Choice One Recruiting. Patrick was a founding member of Seventh Day Christian Assembly in Knoxville, TN [1993] where he was ordained a deacon. Patrick and his family are attending with Mercy Collective in Brentwood, Tennessee. He has been active in youth-related activities for several years and has taught teens at the Feast and youth retreats. He resides in Cornersville, TN with his wife Jeannie, and six children: Hannah, Abigail, Eli, Clara, Naomi, and Clay.

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Guy Swenson

Called To Be A Game Changer

In this message, Guy Swenson explores the difference between the Old and New Covenants leading to how Jesus became a “Game Changer” – and we can be too.

Guy and his wife Jennifer are co-founders of Common Ground Christian Ministries and of the Camp Outreach inner city ministry. Each summer they work with young adults and families from various congregations of the Church of God and together conduct a week-long Vacation Bible School for neighborhood children, feed breakfast and lunch to residents and rehab houses for seniors, single parents, and poor families.

Guy also operates a marketing research and technology business. Guy and Jennifer live in Brownsburg, Indiana. They are the parents of four married children and grandparents of thirteen.

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Jim O'Brien

The Greatest Mystery of Life

When Jesus sent out the twelve He said that it would be more tolerable in the Day of Judgment for the people of Sodom and Gomorrah than for cities that would not hear their message. The men of Sodom had been dead for over a thousand years so how could there be hope for cities where even God could not find ten righteous people?

This sermon will explain the great mystery revealed in God’s Plan to save mankind when Jesus returns to resurrect the dead.

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Lenny Cacchio

The Woman at The Well

This sermon “The Woman at the Well” from John 4 shows the example that Jesus set when interacting with the marginalized and with sinners. The incident also has a surprise Feast of Tabernacles connection and a practical lesson for us in today’s world.

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Guy Swenson

Growing Grace Based Relationships

In this message “Growing Grace-based Relationships”, Guy Swenson explores the continuing impact of Calvinism and how it shapes our understanding of how God’s grace leads to a high commitment/highly intimate relationship. God extends grace when His relationship with us is the most strained, the most conflicted and the least close.

We can extend grace in our conflicts to lead to better, more highly committed relationships with the healthy intimacy everyone wants.

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Chris Gregor

The Rear Guard

Chris Gregor shows that one of the blessings of our faith is the comfort we find in trusting that God will protect us. But in the face of trials and afflictions, do we fully comprehend the purpose of that protection and the real reason we fight the battles we do?

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