2020 Branson, Missouri Festival Messages
2020 President's Sermon
October 3
The Feast of Tabernacles and Hope
Tom Clark
With all the hopelessness in the world today, it is important we understand the message of hope in the Bible—specifically the wonderful hope pictured by the Feast.
No One Shall Make Them Afraid
Joel Meeker
People around the world today are increasingly living in fear. As we look forward to a millennial world without fear, what can we do today to master our fears and to live in confidence?
October 4
Vision
Leon Walker
Our vision is the Kingdom of God. In order for it to be a reality and not just a dream, we must do something. Repentance and change are necessary. Our vision also gives us hope to meet the obstacles and trials of our life.
October 5
Why Temporary Dwellings?
Justin Adkins
Is the aspect of living in temporary dwellings really that important to the Feast? We’re instructed in Leviticus 23 to keep the Feast in a temporary dwelling. Is there a symbolism here that is important, other than God said so? We will explore the links between these temporary dwellings and the future Millennium.
Brethren Around the World-Latin America and French-Speaking Areas
Leon Walker & Joel Meeker
Seminars about how coronsvirus has impacted our members in Latin America and stories of our members in the French-speaking areas of the world.
October 6
Gratitude—A Key Millennial Component
Ken Treybig
Zechariah 8:4-5 shows a warm, intergenerational family dynamic being displayed. Gratitude will be a key component of that, and we should be practicing and teaching it now, as we have an opportunity to do so.
October 7
Planet Earth: Restoration of a Tired, Abused Planet
Mike Blackwell
At the beginning of the Millennium, the earth will be virtually in ruin due to 6,000 years of man’s abuse and the events culminating in the return of Christ. Yet we find that the earth will become like the Garden of Eden. Several colossal changes will take place to restore the earth to its former glory.
God’s Protection Now and in the Millennium
Caleb Froedge
The protection that God provides His people in this life is inspiring to focus on. There are many examples that exude God’s protection and make it easy to see that we are sheep in God’s pasture and care. What will it look like when all of mankind will dwell in God’s loving and protective care?
October 8
Our Future Abode
Bernard Hongerloot
God’s reality is replete with billions of powerful spirits ministering to those to receive salvation. We are destined to rub shoulders with angels and a host of fantastic and magnificent creatures. Let’s reflect on our future powers and get better acquainted with … the rest of the family!
October 9
Growing in the Love of God
Larry Solomon
God is love, and we are to become like Him. How can we grow in the love of God to become the leaders and teachers He has called us to be in the Kingdom of God?
October 10
Will Stanley Gross Live Again?
John Foster
In 1944, a plane disappeared, and one passenger, Stanley Gross, was declared missing in action. His later confirmed death was a grief to the family. Will he live again? This sermon covers the meaning of the Eighth Day—the hope for humanity.
Lord, Increase Our Faith
Michael Hanisko
This sermon is about a vital principle that will be taught by the resurrected saints and which will be instrumental in transforming human beings in the World Tomorrow. It is a principle that we in God’s Church must understand and live today in order to grow in faith and endure to the end of the age.