Messianic Shabbat - The Harvest
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The Biblical Calendar: Jesus our Passover Lamb
April 13, 2024 22:37 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBIn the month of spring when life emerges everywhere, God ordained that this would be the beginning of the year for His people. It is marked by an eight day celebration known as the week of Passover! It memorializes Jesus as savior, redeemer, and deliverer of Israel as well as all others who embrace Him as their Lord and Savior! This holy week is filled with joy, festivity, fellowship, and rest. Jesus is the reason for the season! It is all about Him, His people, and His redemption. Join ...
The Biblical Calendar: Passover
April 06, 2024 22:31 - 34 minutes - 64.7 MBPassover is the first of the annual holy days of our Father in Heaven. It is a week-long memorial to Him as our Savior and Deliverer from slavery in Egypt which is a picture of our slavery to sin and shame. Passover is fulfilled in Jesus! In this memorial, Jesus is revealed, exalted, and glorified among all who keep it. God commands us to observe it because He loves His Son who accomplished our redemption by His own bloody sacrificial death on the cross. As we keep it, we are kept. It centers...
The Biblical Calendar
March 30, 2024 16:27 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBEaster is the day that approximately 1.4 billion Catholics and 1 billion protestants will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. People ask us every year why we are not celebrating Easter. The short answer? It’s complicated! We do celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus but in a different context and on a different date! As Messianic Jews and Gentiles, we follow the biblical calendar. This is the calendar that God gave to Israel and as members and citizens of Israel (Eph. 2, Rom.11), we embrace and...
Exercising Power Through Godly Submission
March 23, 2024 22:39 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MBGod is a God of order. He expects all of his children to honor and respect authority. The story of Esther give us a paradigm of how to relate to secular authorities as well as address abuses of power. We learn from Esther, that God gives us authority and power to use for the benefit of the oppressed and persecuted. How we exercise power is as important as the power itself. Join us as we explore the proper use of authority and power through the story of Esther.
Influencers for Jesus
March 16, 2024 16:23 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MBWe are called by God to influence our world for Him. The great commission outlines how we are to do it. Our national context determines the strategies in accomplishing it. Join us as we look afresh at our great commission and how to best accomplish it at this time, in our national context.
Faith Amid Oppression
March 09, 2024 19:56 - 40 minutes - 75.4 MBLast sermon, we established that all authority is from God and is to be submitted to for His glory. The question is, what do we do when authorities ask or command us to do something that violates the Word of God? Do we obey or disobey? What would Godly disobedience look like? In the Bible story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, we are given a classic and model example of what it looks like to challenge and resist abusive, civil authority. It is a story of hope and faith amid persecutio...
Church and State
March 02, 2024 23:26 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBIf there is one area today that is misunderstood by the followers of Jesus, it is the relevance of the Church and the state. More and more believers are checking out of their responsibilities to the Church and the state. It is time to turn around and return to our churches and constitutional republic before it’s too late! We are on the precipice of being uprooted and destroyed as a nation. It is time to return to our churches and constitutional republic before it’s too late!
The Biblical Diet: Peter's Vision
February 24, 2024 23:26 - 44 minutes - 63.1 MBPeter’s vision is the most often cited proof text for eliminating the biblical diet for God's people. However, a closer and careful read of the passage says something quite different. For those who are interested in a deeper, contextual read of Peter’s vision, we promise a surprising and insightful understanding of the dream. Thanks for joining us in the pursuit of the Biblical diet!
The Biblical Diet
February 17, 2024 21:52 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBGod is a Sanctifier! He makes things holy. He separates and lifts things up out of the sphere of the common or ordinary and makes them sacred and special. In Jesus, we go from the mass of unclean, defiled sinners to becoming his clean, holy, and special people! As a special and holy people, He gives us a special, holy diet! Join us as we take a deep dive into the realm of the biblical diet and what it imparts to us today.
Becoming Holy
February 10, 2024 18:13 - 35 minutes - 66.1 MBHoliness is the concept of being set apart in a way that is markedly distinct and this concept originates in God. Holiness relates to believer's lifestyle in both our physical realm as well as the spiritual realm. We are to be different than the people of this world because our Father in heaven has called us to be like Him and He is holy! The big question is, what does it mean to be holy? What would it look like? How do we become holy? Join us as we dive into the beauty and wonder of holiness.
Called to be Holy
February 03, 2024 17:23 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBHoliness is the concept of being set apart in a way that is markedly distinct. Holiness relates to believer's lifestyle in both our physical realm as well as the spiritual realm. We are to be different than the people of this world because our Father in heaven has called us to be like Him and He is holy! The big question is, what does it mean to be holy? What would it look like? How do we become holy? Join us as we begin our journey of discovering the beauty and wonder of holiness.
Encountering Jesus
January 27, 2024 23:06 - 28 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this sermon, we will look at Biblical encounters with Jesus from Peter, Nathanael, and the woman at the well. These historical encounters with Jesus teach us much about our own. Join as we learn to encounter Jesus.
A Community's Vision Part 3
January 20, 2024 22:04 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBA community’s mission clarifies why it exists, while a vision casts where it wants to go. Our vision is (by the grace of God) to birth and establish Messianic congregations where Jewish and Gentile believers can unite, worship, fellowship, grow, and share our mission within the world we live. Part 3 of this sermon will continue to look at five core values that make up a healthy church.
A Community's Vision Part 2
January 06, 2024 23:28 - 34 minutes - 64.6 MBA community’s mission clarifies why it exists, while a vision casts where it wants to go. Our vision is (by the grace of God) to birth and establish Messianic congregations where Jewish and Gentile believers can unite, worship, fellowship, grow, and share our mission within the world we live. Part 2 of this sermon will look at five core values that make up a healthy church.
A Community's Vision Part 1
December 30, 2023 16:47 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBA community’s mission clarifies why it exists, while a vision casts where it wants to go. Our vision is (by the grace of God) to birth and establish Messianic congregations where Jewish and Gentile believers can unite, worship, fellowship, grow, and share our mission within the world we live. Part 1 of this sermon will look at what defines a church/congregation.
A Community's Mission
December 23, 2023 15:47 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBA mission defines and shapes who we are today. It determines our values, beliefs, purpose, and work. A congregation without a mission is like a ship without a rudder. It floats but never goes anywhere, cannot avert danger, nor can it bring us to a desired destination. In this teaching we will explain the mission of the Harvest. Understanding and fulfilling your congregation’s mission will result in you and your congregation doing your part to advance the Kingdom of Messiah on earth as it is i...
Hanukkah: the Festival of Lights
December 16, 2023 16:53 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBBy the first century, the name of the Festival of Hanukkah gave way to another name, the Festival of Lights. It is interesting to note that the main symbol for Hanukkah is the 9 branched Hanukkiah. It is most likely that the lights of the Hanukkiah gave rise to the new name, the Festival of Lights. In this teaching we will explore the mystery of Jesus’ connection to the Festival of Lights and why it should matter to you.
Hanukkah: the Resistance Begins
December 09, 2023 21:36 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBWe left off last week studying Daniel's prophecy of the little horn of Greece (Antiochus Epiphanes). This week we will jump into the Hanukkah story and discuss Antiochus Epiphanes implementing his evil agenda to subjugate and enslave the people of God. This is what godless elites do. They are the offspring of the serpent and live to oppress and terrorize the people of God. Mattathias Maccabee and his followers represent the faithful few; a remnant that resists evil powers and agendas. These ...
Hanukkah: the Maccabee Story
December 02, 2023 17:32 - 34 minutes - 64.8 MBGod warned His people through His prophet Daniel, that a wicked king would arise in the kingdom of Greece and subsequently attack Jerusalem, take control of and defile the temple, and destroy the people of Israel. In the Apostolic Scriptures, this king is an anti-Christ. In fact, he will go down in history as the greatest anti-Christ of the Greek Empire. He is a forerunner to the coming anti-Christ of the Roman Empire. These and other anti-Christs are types and shadows of the ones that are ...
Hanukkah: a Story of Perseverance
November 25, 2023 22:20 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBWe are living in an era that violently rages against Israel, the Jewish people, and Christians. Our way of life is under attack and the hate filled terror we are witnessing in Israel is spreading around the world. This is not new. It has played out over and over again throughout history. Hanukkah is one of those stories of the terror that came to us under the Greek empire. The lessons this story contains are the very truths that will give us the strength to persevere, and to defend our way o...
Overcoming Evil
November 18, 2023 22:27 - 27 minutes - 51 MBEvil is all around us and it has Israel, the Jewish people, and followers of Jesus in its cross hairs. This started in the Garden of Eden and has been accelerating ever since. But God is our champion! He has sent His Son to deliver us! He has equipped us and will use us to rescue others from the attack of the enemy. The word of the Lord to you is: fear not, for I am with you!
Israel Shall Live
November 11, 2023 23:16 - 38 minutes - 71.8 MBMany nations are calling for the destruction and elimination of Israel. They loudly proclaim their anti-Israel chants and have even resorted to threats, intimidation, and even violence. The problem? The God of Israel has promised to give her not only the land of Israel but all the nations. In and through Jesus, we can all find redemption, peace, and prosperity. It is offered to the Jews first, and then to all the Gentiles. If we reject this and buy into the lies of Satan, we will find ours...
Jesus - Israel’s Gift to the World
November 04, 2023 19:49 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBThe nations, inflamed by the evil one, are forever trying to destroy Israel, the Jewish people, and those who follow her Messiah, Jesus. This recent attack is the most shocking the world has ever seen and it is not over, it is just beginning. The nations right now are lining up either for or against her. People everywhere are doing the same thing. Today, we will continue to look into this war against God’s people and why you, as followers of Jesus, are also in the cross hairs. More important...
The Lord is With Us
October 28, 2023 15:06 - 33 minutes - 62.9 MBThe nations are beginning to gather around Israel again. People everywhere are lashing out at her and the Jewish people. A strong minority of people are standing with her. Amid this coming storm, the Lord promises to be with us. We can worry and wring our hands or we can catch the providence of God and make our way through the storm. Our decision? We will trust the Lord and carry on His mission and vision.
Why the Nations Hate Israel
October 21, 2023 17:09 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBWhat is behind the hatred towards Israel? Why do the nations want to destroy her? Numerous kings and empires have tried to remove her from her land and even from existence throughout history. This latest attack against Israel is unveiling this monstrous and vile hatred once again. Today we will continue to look into the evil behind this hatred of Israel and what we can do about it.
Behind the War on Israel
October 14, 2023 20:10 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MBOn October 7th 2023, during the joy filled holy day of Shemini Atzeret, which occurred this year on the weekly Shabbat, a truly evil and demonized terror group invaded Israel and committed crimes that rival the unspeakable Holocaust perpetrated by Hitler and his demonized followers. This attack is not only directed at Israel and ultimately Jerusalem, but every follower of Jesus. We must unite, pray, and support each other! Jews and Christians everywhere must unite, pray, and support one anoth...
The Day of the Shofar Part 2
September 23, 2023 15:49 - 27 minutes - 51.5 MBRosh Hashanah, also known as Yom Teruah, was initially fulfilled the day that Jesus became King of kings and Lord of lords! It's final fulfillment will come about when King Jesus returns. Join us explore the fundamental themes of this Holy Day and it's fulfillment in Jesus!
The Day of the Shofar
September 09, 2023 20:54 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBRosh Hashanah, also known as Yom Teruah, was initially fulfilled the day that Jesus became King of kings and Lord of lords! It's final fulfillment will come about when King Jesus returns. Join us explore the fundamental themes of this Holy Day and it's fulfillment in Jesus!
Israel: Your Group Identity Part 2
September 02, 2023 21:39 - 37 minutes - 69.9 MBAt Babel, after three great rebellions, God separates himself from the nations and scatters them in all directions. He then takes one man and one woman and raises up a new nation; His Nation. Through His people Israel, He will send His Son and Messiah to offer grace, blessing, and salvation to all the nations. Through this nation and it’s Messiah, He will reclaim all the nations and offer to all peoples His redemption. Everyone who responds, will be saved, and blessed. They will be brought ...
Israel: Your Group Identity
August 26, 2023 23:08 - 31 minutes - 59.2 MBAt Babel, after three great rebellions, God separates himself from the nations and scatters them in all directions. He then takes one man and one woman and raises up a new nation; His Nation. Through His people Israel, He will send His Son and Messiah to offer grace, blessing, and salvation to all the nations. Through this nation and it’s Messiah, He will reclaim all the nations and offer to all peoples His redemption. Everyone who responds, will be saved, and blessed. They will be brought ...
My Sheep Hear My Voice
August 19, 2023 19:01 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBJesus is alive and speaks to His people today. He is leading and directing us. He wants to inform and equip us for our life’s journey. Our responsibility is to develop a listening ear and a heart to receive. If we do, we will be positioned for a successful journey in the this often confusing and chaotic world. Join us as we explore the principles and dynamics of discerning the voice of our shepherd in the midst of the many competing voices all around us.
Living in an Evil World Part 6
August 12, 2023 22:17 - 37 minutes - 70.3 MBDaniel and his three friends have been swept away into captivity in Babylon. There, they re-emerge in a very pagan nation and culture. In God’s providence they are chosen among others to be trained to serve in the Kings court. They will be given the best living arrangements, education, foods, and a future in the King’s service. But Daniel risks it all in what looks like a foolish stand over dietary issues. Why would he do this? How did he do this? What lessons and principles can we take away ...
Living in an Evil World Part 5
August 05, 2023 15:58 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBDaniel and his three friends have been swept away into captivity in Babylon. There, they re-emerge in a very pagan nation and culture. In God’s providence they are chosen among others to be trained to serve in the Kings court. They will be given the best living arrangements, education, foods, and a future in the King’s service. But Daniel risks it all in what looks like a foolish stand over dietary issues. Why would he do this? How did he do this? What lessons and principles can we take away ...
Living in an Evil World Part 4
July 29, 2023 19:50 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MBDaniel and his three friends have been swept away into captivity in Babylon. There, they re-emerge in a very pagan nation and culture. In God’s providence they are chosen among others to be trained to serve in the Kings court. They will be given the best living arrangements, education, foods, and a future in the King’s service. But Daniel risks it all in what looks like a foolish stand over dietary issues. Why would he do this? How did he do this? What lessons and principles can we take away ...
Living in an Evil World Part 3
July 22, 2023 22:26 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBDaniel and his three friends have been swept away into captivity in Babylon. There, they re-emerge in a very pagan nation and culture. In God’s providence they are chosen among others to be trained to serve in the Kings court. They will be given the best living arrangements, education, foods, and a future in the King’s service. But Daniel risks it all in what looks like a foolish stand over dietary issues. Why would he do this? How did he do this? What lessons and principles can we take away...
Living in an Evil World Part 2
July 15, 2023 19:33 - 34 minutes - 63 MBEnvision your country being defeated, invaded, and uprooted by a pagan, foreign power. Imagine being apprehended and torn away from everything you are familiar with including your family. Try and picture what it would be like to wake up in a foreign land where everything is different, even the language! Try and feel the shock of waking up to the loss of autonomy, liberty, your right to pursue your own happiness. You are a slave now, a piece of property. How will you survive? How do you find ...
Living in an Evil World
July 08, 2023 20:54 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBThe Apostle John describes our world as evil, “We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one” (1 Jn 5:19). This teaches believers we live in an evil world that is deceived, seduced, and in bondage to Satan. He is the serpent of old; the shining one who has come to bring everyone into bondage, misery, and death. Knowing the world is evil begs the question, how do we live in an evil world? Today we look into what it means to live in this world and yet b...
Biblical Fatherhood: Protection and Discipline
July 01, 2023 18:31 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBFatherhood originates in our Heavenly Father who loves, blesses, provides and disciplines us. He is good in every way. He is the ideal that we as men strive for in our marriages and families. Though we are far from perfect, we are growing into and cultivating true, compassionate, and strong fatherhood. In the name of Jesus and by His Spirit, we are becoming better fathers. Today we will recap on provision and look at protection and discipline.
Biblical Fatherhood: Provision
June 24, 2023 19:24 - 29 minutes - 55.2 MBFatherhood originates in our Heavenly Father who loves, blesses, provides and disciplines us. He is good in every way. He is the ideal that we as men strive for in our marriages and families. Though we are far from perfect, we are growing into and cultivating true, compassionate, and strong fatherhood. In the name of Jesus and by His Spirit, we are becoming better fathers. Today we will look at porvisionwhat it means to provide for our wives and children.
Biblical Fatherhood
June 17, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBWhat is Fatherhood and what is it's importance? We would venture to say that it is the bedrock of family and thus society itself. If fatherhood falters or is perverted, society will sink into depravity and ultimately fall into confusion, chaos, and widespread misery. So, how can we strengthen and cultivate it? Join us as we explore these essential questions related to safeguarding our families and societies.
Ephesians 6: The Sword of the Spirit
June 10, 2023 16:53 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBIn the second and greater exodus we learn that we must ready ourselves for conflict. Today’s regimes and gods will not let us go without a battle! We must learn when and how to fight. Freedom is the promise of God to all who believe in Him. Join us as we take a closer look at how to take a stand against the growing evil all around us through the lens of Ephesians 6. In this sermon, we will look into the Sword of the Spirit and what it means take by force what God has promised us.
Ephesians 6: The Shield of Faith
June 03, 2023 21:08 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBIn the second and greater exodus we learn that we must ready ourselves for conflict. Today’s regimes and gods will not let us go without a battle! We must learn when and how to fight. Freedom is the promise of God to all who believe in Him. Join us as we take a closer look at how to take a stand against the growing evil all around us through the lens of Ephesians 6. In this sermon, we will look into the Shield of Faith. Like all the pieces of armor, it is powerful and effective in our spirit...
Ephesians 6: Bringing the Kingdom to Others
May 27, 2023 17:28 - 35 minutes - 66.1 MBIn the second and greater exodus we learn that we must ready ourselves for conflict. Today’s regimes and gods will not let us go without a battle! We must learn when and how to fight. Freedom is the promise of God to all who believe in Him. Join us as we take a closer look at how to take a stand against the growing evil all around us through the lens of Ephesians 6. In this sermon, we will examine what it means to stand in the readiness of the Gospel and and how to bring this powerful and wo...
Ephesians 6: The Breastplate of Righteousness
May 20, 2023 20:05 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBIn the second and greater exodus we learn that we must ready ourselves for conflict. Today’s regimes and gods will not let us go without a battle! We must learn when and how to fight. Freedom is the promise of God to all who believe in Him. Join us as we take a closer look at how to take a stand against the growing evil all around us through the lens of Ephesians 6. In this sermon, we will examine the the Breastplate of Righteousness and how it can be used to fight the evil of the enemy.
Ephesians 6: The Belt of Truth
May 13, 2023 20:25 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBIn the second and greater exodus we learn that we must ready ourselves for conflict. Today’s regimes and gods will not let us go without a battle! We must learn when and how to fight. Freedom is the promise of God to all who believe in Him. Join us as we take a closer look at how to take a stand against the growing evil all around us through the lens of Ephesians 6. In this sermon, we will examine the belt of truth and how it can be used to fight the lies of the enemy.
Ephesians 6: Standing Against Evil
May 06, 2023 19:52 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MBIn the second and greater exodus we learn that we must ready ourselves for conflict. Today’s regimes and gods will not let us go without a battle! We must learn when and how to fight. Freedom is the promise of God to all who believe in Him. Join us as we take a closer look at how to take a stand against the growing Evil all around us through the lens of Ephesians 6.
Ancient Hebrew Scroll Project Presentation
April 29, 2023 19:06 - 32 minutes - 60.7 MBJoin us in a presentation of the Ancient Hebrew Scroll Project who possess a complete TANAKH scroll set. These Ancient Hebrew Scrolls make up the only complete set of the TANAKH (Hebrew Scriptures, or what some refer to as the Old Testament) in the world that you can see. Sixteen scrolls make up an entire TANAKH; however, this traveling Ancient Hebrew Scroll display contains all 16 scrolls plus duplicates.
Evil Has a Name
April 22, 2023 20:28 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBThe serpent of old, the fallen one, is the originator evil. He has various descriptors. Most common are, the Serpent, The Devil, and Satan. He has been here since our beginning. He has taken control of our world through our sin and rebellion against God. But God has sent His Son as a liberator and deliverer. He has come to set us free from this evil tyranny and to destroy his works. It is a brutal war over our souls between the one who loves us and the one who hates us. This is our exodus. An...
First Fruits and the Resurrection of Jesus
April 08, 2023 21:10 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBThe day following the Sabbath of Passover (Sunday) marks the festival called First Fruits. It is a celebration of the early spring harvest of barley symbolizing life from death (the dead of winter). The types and shadows of this festival find their fulfillment in Yeshua’s resurrection from the dead. Join us as we celebrate First Fruits in the Holy Week of Passover and learn more about the connection between First Fruits and the Resurrection!
How We Keep the Passover Today
April 01, 2023 17:23 - 22 minutes - 40.8 MBWithout the temple, the priesthood, and a kosher lamb, it is still possible to keep Passover in the manner it was commanded? But are we not the temple? Are we not a priesthood? Do we not have a kosher Passover lamb? The answer is yes! Therefore, we keep a Passover; a new Messianic Passover that is the fullness of everything that the old Passover prefigured and foretold! Join us as delve deeper into the new Messianic Passover!