Sermons on Jewish Heritage:

Developing Mega-Faith

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2014

In this story Jesus left the Jewish area of Galilee for the seaport of Tyre, a pagan Gentile area. This was a very un-Jewish and un-rabbinical thing to do, but He knew there was a desperate mother there. Notice the verbs describing her

Developing Mega-Faith Scripture: Mark 7:24–30, especially verses 27–29. See also Matthew 15:21–28: But Jesus said to her, “Let the children be filled first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” And she answered and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Thrown Out

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

The Temple of God had a place for you and I called the Court of the Gentiles. It was a place for all the Non-Jewish people could gather. God provided a place for people just like us even though we are not Jewish.

Getting Thrown Out Mark 11:12-25 Have you ever been thrown out from somewhere? I mean really, here’s your hat get moving we want you out of here kind of thing? Maybe you got thrown out of your brother or sisters room or maybe you got thrown out of a car and lost your ride? But here we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoring The Church To The Messianic Kingdom

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Mar 5, 2020

My passion is to restore the church to Israel, and to restore the church to the Messianic Kingdom give by Yeshua the Jewish Messiah and the Jewish Apostles. The Gospel of the Kingdom went into exile in the second century and is being restored concurrently with the restoration of Israel to the Land.

RESTORING THE CHURCH TO THE MESSIANIC KINGDOM - – SOME RESTORATION BENCHMARKS Dr. Walter Thomas “What if you learned you had a long-lost brother, and then you discovered he was Jewish?” The church has a long-lost brother and His name is Yeshua. As part of our vision to restore the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:21, Romans 11:11-24, Revelation 11:4, Galatians 3:29, Ephesians 2:15, Ephesians 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Accepts You As Gentiles, In Christ (So Don't Become Jewish Christians; Ephesians 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 23, 2022

What is faith? Also, "works" and "good works" are not the same thing. "Works" are works of the Mosaic covenant, specifically food laws, circumcision, holy days (inc. Sabbath).

Today's sermon is on Ephesians 2:1-10. But I want to start by reading all of chapter 2. We often make a mess of chapter 2, especially in verses 8-10, and the reason we make that mess is because we ignore Paul's larger argument. Paul is writing to Gentiles, explaining to them that they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 2:11-16

Gospel-Centered Community: Belonging Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 21, 2022

Have you ever felt that belonging to a church requires more than an acceptance of the Gospel? What if you experienced community based on the Gospel as the only requirement for belonging in your church? Get ready to learn about the one truth on which Gospel-centered community is based!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Gospel-Centered Community: Belonging Galatians 2 This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Christians in Galatia. Galatia is a region of modern-day Turkey. Paul ...read more

Denomination: *other

Providence Through Women Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The surprising thing is you have what you have because of the providence of God in the lives of women like Vashti. She was used to save Judaism, and this is our heritage as Christians.

Paul Aurandt tells this fascinating true story that deals with the paradox of positive rebellion. In April of 1847 it looked as if Mexico was ready to make peace with the United States. President James Polk chose Nicholas Trist to go as a peace commissioner. On his way Trist spoke to reporters ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-22

The Meaning Of Baptism

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

Understanding the true meaning of Christian baptism through an examination of the Jewish ritual of proselyte baptism.

One of the greatest joys that I have as a pastor is when an individual who is far from God visits our community of believers, begins to hear the voice of God calling them to a higher place, a fresh beginning, a new life, and that person responds to the call of God by committing their life to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dancing, Wine And The Bible (Part 3, Legalism The Spirit Of Witchcraft) Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 6, 2006

Dance and wine was and is a natural part of celebration in the jewish culture and Jesus was very comfortable with it.

Exposing the truth of legalism (part 3) Rev.Jose Gomez Sr. le•gal•ism 1 : strict, literal, or excessive conformity to the law or to a religious or moral code that restricts free choice> le•gal•ist one that views things from a legal standpoint; especially : one that places primary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Paradox Of Love

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

Christ uses the teachings of Jewish culture as the backdrop to convey how people should love

One of the strangest moments for me on an airplane is when the plane backs up from the gate and begins to taxi towards the runway and the flight attendants come on and begin to give you instructions concerning the lights and what to do in case there is a loss of cabin pressure. And one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The Prodigal

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

The fifteenth chapter of Luke gives us a wealth of information about a certain Jewish family.

For example, we know from this scripture: • “A certain man had two sons.” (v. 11) • The younger son seemed to be a problem child. Look at verse 12. We read, “And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me...” • -The younger son was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Best Builder For Nations Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2020

This is the first of the 10 words from the Jewish perspective. ALL things come from and by God.

1. In The Finishing Touch, Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to get the attention of passersby by tying strings to ring that fit loosely ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity: The Christ Model Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Jesus models unity with the God the Father and requires it of his disciples (cp. John 17).

May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all. Then we’ll be a choir—not our voices only, but our very lives singing in harmony in stunning anthem to the God and Father of our Master Jesus! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

"God Of The Oppressed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2002

Christ has the power to meet our most desperate, hopeless needs.

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 “God of the Oppressed” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Gospel lesson for this morning we see a beautiful picture of our God. We see Jesus Christ--God with us-- in the midst of the oppression of sin, the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Honoring The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 17, 2009

WHAT A PRIVILEGE, WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO.

CBC HONORING THE HEAVENLY FATHER 6/21/09 TEXT: JOHN 1:12 INTRODUCTION: WHAT A PRIVILEGE WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO. 1. IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE MY FATHER’S ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The C's Of Evangelism

Contributed by Tim Hohm on Oct 17, 2003

The Great Commission is blind to differences -- God sent His Son for ALL and no color, caste, or culture should deter the urgency of the message of the cross.

The ¡§C¡¦s¡¨ of Evangelism Central Assembly, El Sobrante, CA September 5, 2003 Tim Hohm, tim@revtim.com Acts 10:34-35 (NIV) Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism [35] but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal