Christ Church Jerusalem
681 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsSermons, lectures and teachings from Christ Church Jerusalem, founded 1849 as a center of prayer for all nations with worship reflecting the Jewish context of the gospel.
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October 17th, 2023 | 1 Samuel 20.18–42 & Isaiah 42.5–21 With Aaron Eime
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 56.3 MBOctober 17th, 2023 | 1 Samuel 20.18–42 & Isaiah 42.5–21 With Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem
THE GENERATIONS | Malachi 1.1–2.7 with John Arnold
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 63.3 MBTHE GENERATIONS | Malachi 1.1–2.7 with John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem
IN THE BEGINNING | 1 Samuel 20.18–42 & Isaiah 42.5–21 with Aaron Eime
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 56.3 MBIN THE BEGINNING | 1 Samuel 20.18–42 & Isaiah 42.5–21 with Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem
November 21st, 2023 | Malachi 1.1–2.7 With John Arnold
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 63.3 MBNovember 21st, 2023 | Malachi 1.1–2.7 With John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem
THE LIFE OF SARAH | 1 Kings 1.1–31 with David Pileggi
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 53 MBTHE LIFE OF SARAH | 1 Kings 1.1–31 with David Pileggi by Christ Church Jerusalem
December 5th, 2023 | Obadiah 1.1 - 21 With Aaron Eime
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 49.2 MBDecember 5th, 2023 | Obadiah 1.1 - 21 With Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem
GO FORTH! | Isaiah 40.27–41.16 with Phil Morrow
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 48.7 MBGO FORTH! | Isaiah 40.27–41.16 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem
November 7th, 2023 | 2 Kings 4.1–37 With Aaron Eime
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 46.3 MBNovember 7th, 2023 | 2 Kings 4.1–37 With Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem
AND HE SETTLED | Zechariah 2.14–4.7 with Krystal White
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 48 MBAND HE SETTLED | Zechariah 2.14–4.7 with Krystal White by Christ Church Jerusalem
AND HE SENT | Obadiah 1.1 - 21 with Aaron Eime
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 49.2 MBAND HE SENT | Obadiah 1.1 - 21 with Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem
AND HE LEFT | Hosea 11.7–14.10 with Phil Morrow
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 50.5 MBAND HE LEFT | Hosea 11.7–14.10 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem
December 12th, 2023 | Zechariah 2.14–4.7 With Krystal White
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 48 MBDecember 12th, 2023 | Zechariah 2.14–4.7 With Krystal White by Christ Church Jerusalem
AND HE APPEARED | 2 Kings 4.1–37 with Aaron Eime
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 46.3 MBAND HE APPEARED | 2 Kings 4.1–37 with Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem
October 31st, 2023 | Isaiah 40.27–41.16 With Philip Morrow
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 48.7 MBOctober 31st, 2023 | Isaiah 40.27–41.16 With Philip Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem
October 24th, 2023 | Isaiah 54.1–55.5 With John Arnold
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 70.5 MBOctober 24th, 2023 | Isaiah 54.1–55.5 With John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem
The Treason of Indifference |Rev. David Pileggi
October 16, 2023 00:00 - 33.7 MBThe Treason of Indifference |Rev. David Pileggi Today, when so many events in the Middle East are being seen as the fulfillment of prophecy it can create a fatalism and passivity that stops many from intercession. The story of the Golden Calf powerfully highlights the character of God, the true nature of prophecy and the cost of effective intercession. Along with the events of unfaithfulness at Sinai we consider Jesus’ parable about those who rejected the king’s invitation to the wedding o...
The Two Disciples of Sukkot | Matthew 21:23-32| Rev. Aaron Eime
October 03, 2023 19:12 - 28.6 MBThis week, all across Israel, families have been gathering in their Sukkas which are small booths, in order to mark the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. We hear of this festival in Leviticus 23, where it not only tells Israel to build booths, but to also gather plants. The four plants are Palm, Myrtle, Willow and an Etrog (a Yellow Citrus). The text however doesn't tell us why we gather these plants, or what to do with them. We can learn from Jewish tradition that God asks us to wor...
Forgiveness: Too High And Difficult A Virtue? | Matthew 18:21-35 | Rev. John Arnold
September 27, 2023 11:33 - 37 MBThis week, our usual Sunday evening service coincided with the beginning of Yom Kippur, the biblical Day of Atonement. On this day, people across the Jewish world read from the Scroll of Jonah, reminding themselves of the centrality of repentance in their walk with God. This centrality of repentance is not only tangible throughout the BIble but echoes throughout the New Testament. However, how often are we told by the world that forgiveness is contemptible? CS Lewis famously remarked, "it is ...
Desperately Seeking the Good Life | Luke 12:16-30 | Rev. David Pileggi
September 21, 2023 10:24 - 39.1 MBThe parable of the rich farmer wanting to build bigger barns and Jesus’ teaching on worry and possessions resonates with one of the the main themes found in the Feast of Trumpets/Rosh HaShana holiday: God’s Kingship and the confrontation with idolatry. Surely, the idols of our age are the search for personal prosperity, peace and security. And when these become our primary goals we are tested in the very things that we crave. Such testing should be welcomed as it enables us to deepen our d...
Of Rot and Restoration | Matthew 18:15-20 | Rev. John Arnold
September 14, 2023 08:03 - 51.4 MBForgiveness and discipline might seem to be somewhat contradictory but they should both be a result of our love and care for one another. If we avoid warning people of their behavior we are not giving them the opportunity to feel the joy and relief of confession and the forgiveness God promises–forgiveness we are also called to give as God forgives us. Readings: Ezekiel 33:1-11 • Psalm 119:33-40 • Matthew 18:15-20. 👉🏼 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or...
Overcome evil with good | Matthew 16:13-28 | Rev. John Arnold
September 11, 2023 12:56 - 55.2 MBSuffering is something few of us want, too many of us boast about and, perhaps, not enough Christians are willing to face. Rather than grumbling and complaining over every difficult thing we face, Christians are called to be blameless and innocent–a light in a dark world. Jesus gives an example and call to his disciples to take up their cross and follow after him while Paul will tell us what our sacrifice should look like. Readings: Romans 12:9-21 • Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45 • Matthew 16...
Who do you say that I am? | Matthew 16:13-20 | Rev. Aaron Eime
September 06, 2023 10:28 - 46.6 MBJesus will challenge us to confess who He is in a very dark and confused pagan environment, and declare that His kingdom will not be stopped, not even by Hell. Readings: Exodus 1:8-2:10 • Isaiah 51:1-6 • Matthew 16:13-20. 👉🏼 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ 👉🏼 This sermon is also available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/christchurchjerusalem
Responding Aright | Matthew 15:21-28 | Rev. David Pileggi
August 23, 2023 12:02 - 56.1 MBMany times in scripture God is revealed to us as full of compassion, plenteous in mercy and slow to anger. And while we are never able to earn His favor or repay His goodness, we are expected to respond aright. Too often, in receiving God’s mercy, many become proud and cheapen God’s overwhelming gift. Instead, as we see in today’s readings, our trust in and response to God’s character and providence requires patience, humility and mercy extended to others. Readings: Genesis 45:1-15; Roma...
Walking Gods Way | Rev. Aaron Eime
August 16, 2023 05:28 - 26.6 MBWe are all called by God, He knows those He calls and He knows we can do it, so go do it! Readings: Jonah 2:1-10; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33. 👉🏼 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ 👉🏼 This sermon is also available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/christchurchjerusalem
Moses, Jesus and Us: Past, Future and Present | Rev. David Pileggi
August 08, 2023 07:43 - 35.3 MBThe miraculous provision of food for the 5,000 (recorded in all four gospels) teaches us something critical about Jesus and what it means to be his disciple. This miracle highlights how his ministry follows and yet expands the pattern set by Moses and Elijah. Further, the manner in which Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it foreshadows his redeeming death and the gift of the Eucharist which has nourished believers down through the ages. Being overwhelmed by so many people needing food,...
Seeking The Kingdom With A Heart That Hears | Rev. Aaron Eime
July 31, 2023 10:21 - 25.6 MBWe are encouraged to seek first the kingdom of God and to thirst after His righteousness. That’s not always easy and do we need to do that after we have become followers of Jesus? Readings: 1 Kings 3:3-14; Romans 8: 26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. 👉🏼 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ 👉🏼 This sermon is also available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/christchurchjerusalem
Long-suffering God | Rev. John Arnold
July 26, 2023 09:30 - 34.7 MBThe Ancient of Days and Son of Man are on their thrones. But the kingdom of God has an enemy. Throughout our life we will meet many false prophets and many false teachers that are scattered within the Church by Satan. The mockery these people make of God, His teachings, and the church can often make us sad, anxious, and angry–even to the point of sinning ourselves. But while we must be careful not to fall victim or support them, perhaps we should remind ourselves that God Himself is patient. ...
The Sower, The Seed And The Invitation | Rev. Aaron Eime
July 18, 2023 05:00 - 35.7 MBThe parable of the sower describes the heart of the disciples who hear the Word of God and choose to respond to God's invitation. His invitation is free but does require a response! Readings: Genesis 25:19-34; Isaiah 55; Matthew 13:1-9,18-23. 👉🏼 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ 👉🏼 This sermon is also available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/christchurchjerusalem
The Yoke of the Gods | Rev. John Arnold
July 12, 2023 09:24 - 29.7 MBThere is a time to hear the message of the King and that time is now. But having ears to hear includes submitting ourselves to follow the message of the King. In the end, we will submit to the message of a king, a god. The question that we should ask ourselves is do we want to submit to the gods we make or to the God that made us. When we submit to the gods we make, even though it is because we are seeking our own benefit, our own lusts, and our own selfishness it will only burden us and make...
The Easy Stuff? | Rev. David Pileggi
July 05, 2023 13:16 - 32.5 MBJesus ends his challenging discourse on discipleship (Matthew 10) by assuring us that we will be rewarded for even the smallest act of kindness (cup of cold water) to another disciple. We often miss the challenges in what we consider to be “easy" acts of obedience. Yet what appears to be relatively simple commands that come with little personal cost may be just as challenging as facing persecution or taking up our cross. Equally, we often fail to see the benefits and blessings that come by...
Leaving the Past, Giving up the Future | Rev. David Pileggi
June 27, 2023 10:33 - 33 MBThe essence of discipleship is attachment, and discipleship to Jesus involves transferring our primary loyalty from family, ethnic group or nation to Jesus Himself. Such changes can be difficult and costly as we see clearly in the life of Abraham. He was called to surrender his past and was prepared to give up his future (sacrifice of Isaac) and struggled in the present while waiting for God to fulfill his promises. Tempted by his fears, Abraham took short cuts that had long-lasting repercus...
Colossians: Walk Worthy Of The Lord | Chapter 4:1-18
June 22, 2023 05:00 - 43 MBPaul concludes his instructions on how to Walk Worthy of the Lord by focusing on three things. First, Paul urges the Colossians to be watchful in prayer and in thanksgiving. While others may be vulnerable you should be praying for them and keep the watch in the night. Secondly, Paul urges his readers to pray for the opportunity to speak the mystery of Christ. And when those opportunities come, to be found walking in wisdom and speaking graciously but also "seasoned with salt", knowing how to ...
Learning Compassion the Jesus Way | Rev. David Pileggi
June 21, 2023 06:51 - 44.1 MBToday compassion is considered to be a fundamental value in our society yet it is often confused with doing symbolic acts that cost us little. In contrast, the ministry of Jesus was motivated by a costly compassion which he expected his disciples to emulate. Jesus not only models the compassion that God has for his fallen creation but surely learned from the example of his earthly father Joseph. When sending out the Twelve Apostles, Jesus gives them authority to bring his redemptive presenc...
Colossians: Walk Worthy Of The Lord | Chapter 3:12-25
June 14, 2023 05:02 - 56 MBPaul encourages the Colossians to “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus”. Does this give us permission to do as we like, as long as it is in the name of Jesus? Drive out the infidels! … in the name of Jesus. Do as I say, woman! … in the name of Jesus. Absolutely not, we are to be compassionate, kind, humble, meek and patient. Wives and Husbands, children and parents, even bond-servants and masters are all to bear with one another, love one another, fo...
The Call to Faithfulness | Rev. Aaron Eime
June 13, 2023 07:11 - 32.6 MBThe word believe also means trust in Hebrew. We are all called to trust the Lord and take courage to walk that calling in faithfulness. Faith is more than believing in something, it’s also something you do. Readings: Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:1-12; Matthew 9:9-13,18-26. 👉🏼 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ 👉🏼 This sermon is also available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/christchurchjerusalem
Colossians: Walk Worthy Of The Lord | Chapter 3:1-11
June 08, 2023 08:23 - 48.7 MBIf we are alive in the Messiah, we should walk worthy of our Lord. This means putting away things that are wrong, such as sexual immorality, greed, and covetousness. It also means living a life worthy of the Lord in our mind, heart, and tongue, even when it comes to our neighbours who are culturally, economically, politically, or socially different from us. In the time of Paul, the Colossians were no different from much of the Greek world. They did not follow the same moral rules and laws th...
Ties that Bind | Rev. David Pileggi
June 07, 2023 04:50 - 42.8 MBThe command to go and make disciples provides the perfect end to Matthew's gospel. The 1st Century context of Matthew's story includes the Jewish practice of discipleship. More than a set of doctrines or practicing spiritual disciplines, discipleship is attachment to a person. As Paul reminds us, a good way to become a disciple of Jesus is by imitating others who model His life for us. All who seek to make disciples must first be discipled themselves Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Daniel 7:...
Colossians: Walk Worthy Of The Lord | Chapter 2
June 01, 2023 08:04 - 53.5 MBWalk in the Lord! There are many paths to walk in this world but so many are empty. It is the Messiah who was raised from the dead. It is the Messiah who triumphed, who is God, who is above all and is head of the Church. And it is through the Messiah that we can be full, not full of ourselves, mind you, but full of life (as we also have been raised from the dead of our trespasses). And yet, too often, we go back to what is empty.
Colossians: Walk Worthy Of The Lord | Chapter 2:1-23
June 01, 2023 08:04 - 53.5 MBWalk in the Lord! There are many paths to walk in this world but so many are empty. It is the Messiah who was raised from the dead. It is the Messiah who triumphed, who is God, who is above all and is head of the Church. And it is through the Messiah that we can be full, not full of ourselves, mind you, but full of life (as we also have been raised from the dead of our trespasses). And yet, too often, we go back to what is empty.
Come Holy Spirit! | Reuven Doron
May 30, 2023 08:21 - 54.6 MBThis week, Reuven Doron leads us from Genesis through Revelation. While Pentecost is the day we remember God fulfilling His promise of the giving of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit is, and always has been, God. And the whole breadth of Scripture declares that the Holy Spirit has been, and will always be, involved with God’s creation and people. Readings: Acts 2:1-21; Numbers 11:24-30; John 7:37-39. Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www....
Colossians: Walk Worthy Of The Lord | Chapter 1:15-29
May 25, 2023 14:25 - 72.5 MBPaul continues to speak of the Colossians' inclusion in the Saints and asks them to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. He turns their attention to the head of the Church–Jesus. Jesus, the creator of all, reconciled the Colossians to God. They were reconciled not because of their greatness or piety, but because of Jesus' blood. Through Jesus, they can be presented to God as holy and blameless. The Colossians were not taught by the great apostles or disciples of Jesus. Neither were they rich...
Feast of the Ascension | Rev. Aaron Eime
May 21, 2023 00:00 - 23.8 MBThe ascension of the Lord is the majorly transitional point in the human story. Jesus has done all His work and now it is up to the Church to take the good news from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Daniel 7:9-14; Luke 24:44-53. Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ This sermon is also available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/christchurchjerusalem Listen to this se...
Colossians: Walk Worthy Of The Lord | Chapter 1:1-14
May 18, 2023 08:21 - 70.3 MBThe Epistles are generally written to address an issue in a Church. The Epistle of Colossians never directly addresses what Paul is may be trying to correct, but as we study Colossians we might be able to deduce something of the problem he is addressing. Meanwhile, Paul is grateful that the gospel going around the world has resulted in bearing fruit. Faith has brought results that are visible and tangible, for in the Hebraic context faith is something you can see, not something locked inside ...
A Place For You | Rev. David Pileggi
May 15, 2023 00:00 - 31.6 MBA Place For You | Rev. David Pilegg Jesus told his disciples, "I go to prepare a place for you." We have a tendency to spiritualize these words, so we assume that Jesus is only talking about the world to come. Yet throughout the Hebrew Bible we see God’s provision of a place for His people that we only enter through love and obedience. Jesus invites us to that place where we can fully participate in the relationship He has with Father - – a.k.a. eternal life. Readings: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EA...
The Way, the Truth and the Life | Martin Lifer
May 08, 2023 00:00 - 40.5 MBThe Way, the Truth and the Life | Martin Lifer John 14:1-14 and Acts 7:55-60 give us the Good News of how to live, pray, and go even through death fully trusting in Jesus as The Way, The Truth, and The Life Jesus is not as simply another rabbi or visionary pointing to God. Jesus is God’s Son Who is One with the Father. In his death, resurrection & ascension, our Lord & Savior prepared a place for his believers to be with Him in his Father’s House forever. Jesus is El-Emet (God, The Truth)...
Salvation & Abundant Life | Rev. David Pileggi
May 01, 2023 00:00 - 47.7 MBSalvation & Abundant Life | Rev. David Pileggi Today our Gospel reading is John 10, Jesus the Good Shepherd. The context is John 9, the account of a blind man who was thrown out of the community, a victim of crude theology (which some of us may retain in part). It was in this situation that Jesus responded, “I am the Good Shepherd … I came to give life to the full.” The benefits of salvation are found in the flock that Jesus shepherds, in His community. (Acts 2: 42-47). Readings: Acts 2:42...
Amos Chapter 9: The Burden of the Lord | Aaron Eime
April 27, 2023 08:55 - 49 MBAmos Chapter 9 Judgment and compassion, exile and restoration. We so often focus on a single subject, but the prophets so often mention hope when speaking of God’s punishment as well as obedience and judgment when speaking of promise. While Amos 9 might seem to be divided into two different subjects, it’s good to hear the whole of God’s promises.
The Big Why! | Rev. Sandra Matthews
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 20.9 MBThird Sunday of Easter The Big Why! | Rev. Sandra Matthews In this podcast we hear Rev'd Sandra expounding the dialogue between the two disciples leaving Jerusalem (for Emmaus) and Jesus. She reminds us that Jesus seeks the lost and confused and His desire is to answer our questions of WHY — but we need to be open to listen, hear, and receive Him. Third Sunday of Easter Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (o...
Holy Week 2023 Devotional Teach Your Children; But First Do!
April 20, 2023 00:00 - 14.4 MBHoly Week 2023 Devotionals God told Israel to tell their children of the night of their redemption, when God spared all who put blood on their doorposts. But Israel hadn’t yet put blood on their doorposts. To tell of their redemption Israel had to actually obey God. Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ Listen to this sermon and more on our podcast. Search for Christ Church Jerusalem in Spotify, Apple Podca...
Holy Week 2023 Devotional | Teach Your Children; But First Do!
April 20, 2023 00:00 - 14.4 MBHoly Week 2023 Devotionals God told Israel to tell their children of the night of their redemption, when God spared all who put blood on their doorposts. But Israel hadn’t yet put blood on their doorposts. To tell of their redemption Israel had to actually obey God. Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ Listen to this sermon and more on our podcast. Search for Christ Church Jerusalem in Spotify, Apple Podca...