Sermons on jewish heritage:

The Beauty Of The Prayer Shawl (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 15, 2007

Exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity by studying the symbolism of the prayer shawl.

Last week we started a new sermon series entitled “The Beauty of the Prayer Shawl.” The purpose of this series is to help us understand a little bit more about the Jewish roots of our faith. Jesus told us that “…salvation is of the Jews.” Basically what he means is that there would be no such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking, Yet Questioning

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds.

Last Sunday evening we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds including both ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

My Journey From Jew To Christ Follower

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2021

This message is my story of being raised Jewish and becoming a Christian.

My Story: Jew to Christian September 12, 2021 Today I’m not going to tell you something you need to do, or something you aren’t doing. That’s the good news! I’m not going to preach at you. Today, I’m going to share my story with you, maybe give you a little thought about Judaism, some broad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Endure Inspite Of Circumstances

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 3, 2001

Jabez was called a child of sorrow by his mother. The name never came to fruition because he trusted God.

Dickerson Road Baptist Church Wednesday Evening: January 3, Pastor, Dr.Michael Blankenship 1Chronicles 4:9-11 A Prayer of Jabez. Little is known of this biblical character Jabez. He comes listed only under the lineage of Judah, he seems to be misplaced here in this verse coming from no where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Willyou Have This Man/Woman? Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

Jesus used many parts of the Jewish wedding in symbolism of the Christian Life. In this message we look at the words Jesus used in the institution of the Lord's supper in light of the Jewish Marriage proposal.

“WILL HOU HAVE THIS MAN / WOMAN?” Dorn Ridge, May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Probably many here will be to a wedding sometime this year. 2.) Most of us attend one or more weddings each year. 3.) As we go to a wedding ceremony there is usually what is referred to as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 16 Title: The Prayer Of A Righteous Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 13, 2018

No study of this psalm can be complete unless we see, somewhere in its shadows, the glorious person of whom David was a type, the great, glorious Savior of mankind.

March 30, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 16 Title: The Prayer of a righteous Man A Psalm of David. Michtam of David. Psalm 16 (KJV) 1Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3 But to the saints that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fingerprints In The Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the positive impact that faithful Church members leave behind.

FINGERPRINTS IN THE CHURCH Colossians 4:7-14 (February 2023) One week ago Brother Earl was right over there, seated in his regular place. Today he is worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Yesterday I spent most of the day here on campus and everywhere I went I saw things that reminded me of him. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Another Wall Has Come Down"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

In Communion we celebrate the removal of the "wall of separation"

Communion Message: “Another Wall Has Come Down”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was a child growing up in Germany, my parents took me to Berlin. We drove through all sectors of the city. But then a year later, there was troubling news in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 6:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

May I Be More Like Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 3, 2017

This is a New Year's message based on Philippians 3. Paul had looked back at his life in Judaism, and realized he still needed to be growing to become more like Christ.

MAY I BE MORE LIKE CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR! Philippians 3:2-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 01, 2016 Audio Link to this sermon: http://chirb.it/fsdJd1 INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this New Year’s Day we reflect on both the past and also the future. 2.) Because we have been given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-14, Philippians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Spiritual Birthday Jubilee Year!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 8, 2007

MY SPIRITUAL BIRTHDAY JUBILEE YEAR! Tells how God can change a life from a sinner to a missionary evangelist. It tells of the wonderful faithfulness of the wonderful Saviour, Jesus Christ. It speaks of the wonderful love of God that seeks us out. (insert)

MY SPIRITUAL BIRTHDAY JUBILEE YEAR! This year of 2007, the third Sunday of February, is my 50TH SPIRITUAL BIRTHDAY. I have been preaching this wonderful Gospel of Jesus Christ for 48 years. I was born in Pennsylvania and raised in a Jewish-Catholic home. My father was Jewish, born in the former ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

"Becoming A Saint"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2001

How a normal sinful person becomes a saint.

LUKE 19:1-10 “Becoming A Saint” BY: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Who are saints? In this day and age we often only think of those who have been Cannonized...or those who have done some remarkable things for God in the past as saints....but in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Subtle Changes With Big Consequences Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 11, 2007

Seemingly minor adjustments can have far-reaching consequences; this is especially true in the spiritual realm.

Subtle Changes With Big Consequences (I Thessalonians 1:1-3) One of the fringe benefits of being an English or History teacher is receiving the occasional jewel of a student blooper in an essay. I have pasted together the following "history" of the world from certifiably genuine student bloopers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking, Yet Questioning Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2023

We look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. These beliefs are still prevalent in today’s society.

Last time we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Feast To Remember: Book Of Esther

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2015

An intended genocide against the people of God is thwarted. Behind all the machinations of human deliverers, we see the quiet unassuming hand of providence. Praise the LORD!

A FEAST TO REMEMBER. Esther 7:1-6; Esther 7:9-10; Esther 9:20-22. Esther is a book of feasts. First there was the extravagance of a six-month long drinking feast for the army and the princes of the 127 provinces (Esther 1:3-4). This was immediately followed by a seven day drinking feast for the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22, Esther 7:9-10, Esther 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trial Of Our Christian Faith

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 10, 2015

When we talk to the genuinely curious, we show God’s love. We show that we want to be with God and want others to be with him. We will love the things and people that he loves. We will hate the things and people that he hates. We will love others.

The reading we heard from John 5:30-47 a few minutes ago takes place during a “trial”, but it was not held in a courtroom. Jesus had just healed the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethsaida, and the healing took place on the Jewish Sabbath. The Jews had strict rules about what could and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Anglican