Sermons on Jewish Law:

Clean & Unclean (Leviticus 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2024

Do clean and unclean laws still apply to Christians? Let's look at Leviticus 11.

What was the purpose of clean and unclean laws, including edible and inedible foods? Was it purely ceremonial or were there possible health considerations? Are they still relevant to Christians? Let’s look at Leviticus 11. Which creatures could they eat and which were forbidden? Do cattle, sheep, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

So That You May Prosper And Live Long

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2025

God promises rich blessings for those who obey Him.

“You shall be careful therefore to do as the Lord your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. You shall walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:32-33, Deuteronomy 6:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 13, 2018

Justification by Faith Alone as seen through the 1) Positive OT proof (Ga. 3:6-9) 2) Negative OT proof (Gal. 3:10-12) & 3) Positive Hope in Jesus Christ (Gal. 3:13-14)

The three great monotheistic religions of the world—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—all trace their start to God’s promise of blessing to Abraham. More than half the world’s population, over three billion people, have a vested interest in this issue. God tells us that anyone can share in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Other

Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2022

The book of Nehemiah opens in the Persian city of Susa in the year 444 BC. Later that year, Nehemiah traveled to Israel, leading the third of three returns by the Jewish people following their seventy years of exile in Babylon.

Nehemiah Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. He was governor of Persian Judea under Artaxerxes I of Persia. Born: 473 BC, Babylon Nationality: Israeli Parents: Hachaliah Most scholars believe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Great I Am

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2017

Jesus actually claimed to be God and He did so repeatedly. In fact that is why the Jewish religious leaders were so angry with Jesus. He wouldn’t stop making the claim. He had every right to make the claim and the Jews had a right to be angry

Jesus the Great I Am Exodus 3:14 John 4:21-26 John 18:1-8 Philippians 2:6-11 Revelation 1:8 Today I want to show you how you can prove that Jesus claimed to be God by using His own words from the Gospel of John. Using a highlighter you can become a witness for the Lord. This is the easiest ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26, John 3:14, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Peter 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2009

1) Boaz’s preparation for court action, (2) the transcript of the court proceedings, & (3) Boaz’s response to the outcome of the court proceedings.

This week saw the conviction of Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb receiving sentences of seven and six years in jail, respectively, by an Ontario Superior Court judge for their orchestrating a massive accounting fraud at theatre company Livent Inc. This has been a drama playing out for the past ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

Pharisees Question Commandments Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 24, 2018

Here is a discourse that Christ had with a Pharisee-lawyer, about the great commandment found in the Law (that is, the laws given by God to His people Israel). In this passage, our Lord gives us what is known as “The Great Commandment."

-Tuesday- Jerusalem Pharisees Question Commandments Matthew 22:34-40 (focal passage), Mark 12:28-34 Matthew 22:34-40 34 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 25: Preach On A Hebrew Word Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 31, 2018

Expound a Hebrew word

Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to preach a sermon expounding a single Hebrew word. Lesson Intro The Hebrew Scriptures contain two great divisions, the law and the prophets (Matthew 22:40). Christianity was originally a Jewish religion. It only separated from its Hebrew roots when Christians and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Embarassing Stepchild--Messianic Judaism

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 26, 2019

Although Messianic Judaism is how it all began with the Jewish Messiah and Jewish Apostles, it has been treated as an unwanted stepchild by Judaism and much of the Church

THE STEPCHILD Some Provocative Food for Thought. There is a much-needed conversation… so let’s talk. Traditional Judaism and traditional Christianity have often treated Messianic Judaism as an embarrassing and problem stepchild. It is an ecclesial anathema. They don’t know what to do with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Other

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

Jesus The Great I Am

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Many people have claimed that Jesus never claimed to be God. Those people are dead wrong. Jesus actually claimed to be God and He did so repeatedly. In fact that is why the Jewish religious leaders were so angry with Jesus. He wouldn’t stop doing it.

Jesus the Great I Am Exodus 3:14 John 18:1-8 Philippians 2:6-11 Revelation 1:8 Today I want to show you how you can prove that Jesus claimed to be God by using His own words from the Gospel of John. Using a highlighter you can become a witness for the Lord. This is the easiest witnessing you ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Is Christmas Pagan?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017

Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: For All Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2015

Paul has expressed astonishment that churches of Galatia have turned from faith alone to faith plus law. He says what they have really done is moved from the true gospel to no gospel at all.

Is the Gospel really for everybody? You have probably heard someone tell the humorous one liner; you can’t get there from here. That is what the Judaizers were telling the churches in Galatia about coming to Christ only they weren’t trying to be funny. There were a group of people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Promises And Payback: The Christian Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2013

Jesus' Sermon on the Mount speaks about the extended requirements of the law upon Kingdom Kids, those who have been given new hearts that are opposite of the World's value system.

The Christian Righteousness: Promises and Payback Matt. 5:33-48 So far in Matthew we have seen that Jesus reveals the inadequacy of human behavior and religion to qualify to be a citizen of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist