Who Do You Trust?
December 07, 2019
What does it mean in Proverbs 3:5 to trust the Lord with "all" your heart? What does it mean to "acknowledge" Him in all your ways? What positive result can happen when someone betrays your trust? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching from Parashah Vayetze Genesis 28:10 - 32:2 given on December 7, 2019, the 10th of Kislev, 5780.
Why Give Thanks?
November 30, 2019
What should you do after you have prayed for something and are waiting for G-d to answer your prayer? How is giving thanks a weapon to be used in spiritual warfare? What does "the wound is where the light gets in" mean? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 30, 2019, 3rd day of Kislev, 5780.
Guard Your Heart
November 16, 2019
Why does the Bible tell us to guard our hearts? What does it mean by heart? What do our hearts need to be guarded from? What is the value of guarding your heart? Hector Rodriguez answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 16, 2019, 18 Cheshvan, 5780.
Freedom In Messiah In Diverse Places
November 09, 2019
Does God have a ministry plan for you? Do you know how to find out what His plan is? When going into diverse places, how should you describe what you are doing? What are some of the issues you may encounter when ministering in diverse places? How is success measured when ministering? What are you responsible for in your ministry? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 9, 2019, 11 Cheshvan, 5780.
Live On Purpose
November 02, 2019
What did Yeshua mean by saying He would make His disciples "fishers for men"? How are congregations like fishing boats? Why should congregations not be like cruise ships? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 2, 2019, the 4th of Cheshvon, 5780.
The Mystery of the Lulav and Etrog
October 19, 2019
What significance is there in the four species we are told to wave on Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles)? What is the promise the four species speak to us? What are the conditions for receiving that promise? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on the Shabbat on sixth day of Sukkot, the 20th day of Tishrei, 5780, October 19, 2019.
The Torah on Relationships
October 08, 2019
What does the Torah teach about maintaining healthy relationships? What does it teach about restoring broken relationships? Why is Yom Kippor an appointed time for restoring broken relationships? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Erev Yom Kippor, October, 8, 2019, the 10th of Tishrei, 5780.
Restoring the Old Paths
September 30, 2019
Do you know that G-d has a path for us to be on? Do you know that when our souls are not at rest, it may be because we are off of G-d's path? Do you understand some of the things that can cause us to go off of G-d's path? Do you know how to get back on G-d's path so you can again have rest for your soul? Pastor Tom answers these questions and much more in this teaching given on Rosh Hashanah, 5780, September 30, 2019
When Was the Beginning
September 29, 2019
How long ago was the beginning of the universe, the big bang? Scientists have concluded that it was about 14 Billion years ago. The Biblical creation account seems to say something very different. Is there a way to understand the Biblical creation account that agrees with the scientific conclusion? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and much more in this teaching given on Erev Rosh Hashanah, 5780, September 29, 2019.
Writing the Torah Like the Kings
September 28, 2019
Why did G-d require the kings of Israel to write down all the words of the Torah? What happened when they didn't? What happened when they did? What do we learn from their example? Joseph Greenberg answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 28, 2019.
Beneath Your Skin
October 05, 2019
What does the Bible mean when it says G-d created the universe through Yeshua? What does it mean when it says Yeshua holds everything together by His powerful Word? What is the human spirit and do you have one? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Shabbat T'shuvah, October 5, 2019, the 6th of Tishrei, 5780.
T'shuvah Repentance
September 09, 2019
Is there a danger in thinking that we no longer have to take responsibility for our sins and transgressions of God’s Commandments? Can believers be cursed? Could there be a Law of Sin that affects all human beings? How does T’Shuvah, repentance and turning back to God, restore our health, destiny and relationship to God and to one another? Judith Benhamou answers these questions and more on Yom Kippor, October 9, 2019, 10th of Tishrei, 5780.
The Work of the King in the Field
August 31, 2019
Why does Jewish tradition teach that Adonai, the King, is in the field during this month of Elul? According to Yeshua (Jesus) what does King Messiah do in the field during Elul, and during all the other months? What harmful spiritual roots are especially difficult to reveal and remove? How can the 30 days of Elul plus the 10 Days of Awe help reveal those roots? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 31, 2019, the 30th of Av, 5779.
The Amazing Story of Rabbi Brian and Sue Samuel
August 24, 2019
Can fear cause illness? Is there healing in the knowledge that G-d loves you as a godly father would love you? Can dealing with spiritual roots bring healing of multiple sclerosis? Guest speakers Rabbi Brian and Sue Samuel answer these questions as they share the story of Sue's healing on August 24, 2019.
Celebrating and Honoring the Temple
August 10, 2019
How should a Messianic Jewish congregation commemorate Tisha B'Av, the 9th of Av, a day of mourning and fasting for non-Messianic Jewish people? What was G-d's purpose in establishing the Temple and Priesthood? Where can G-d be found today? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 10, 2019.
Being Led By The Ruakh
August 03, 2019
What can cause you to be susceptible to a curse? What did Yeshua do to redeem us from curses? What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? What do the scriptures teach about how to be led by the Spirit? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 3, 2019.
Kamal Saleem Part 2
July 27, 2019
What are G-d's plans for the descendants of Ishmael? Does the Bible say Ishmael's descendants blessed Isaac's descendants? How will Ishmael's descendants bless Isaac's descendants in the future? Kamal Saleem answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 27, 2019.
Kamal Saleem's Story
July 27, 2019
What was it like for Kamal to grow up in Beirut, Lebanon in a Muslim family? What was it like to be trained to be a jihadist at the age of seven? How was Kamal's life radically changed by a loving American family? Kamal Saleem tells his story and more in this message given on July 27, 2019.
Go To All Cultures
July 13, 2019
How has American culture changed in the past few decades? How have these changes effected Bible believers? How have we become a persecuted minority? What challenges do we face with this changed status? How can we overcome these challenges? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 13, 2019.
Dedicating the Sanctuary
June 22, 2019
How were the Tabernacle in the dessert and the Temple in Jerusalem dedicated? How was the Temple re-dedicated by the Maccabees? What do we learn from the Biblical accounts of these dedications about dedicating our congregation's sanctuary and our hearts? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 22, 2019.
Choice Consequences and Healing
June 08, 2019
What do one third of American women and men have in common? What does G-d's Torah say about life in the womb? What is the history of abortion law in America? What is Post-Abortion Syndrome? Do you know the symptoms of Post-Abortion Syndrome? Do you know how to get help if you are suffering from Post Abortion Syndrome? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 8, 2019.
The Kingdom Of
May 25, 2019
What is the connection and what is the significance of the connection between the giving of the Ten Words or Commandments on Mt. Sinai and the giving of the Ruakh Ha Kodesh, the Holy Spirit to Yeshua's disciples? What is the connection between the Israelite's response to hearing God speak the Ten Commandments and Yeshua's disciples' experience on the Shavuot following His resurrection? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 25, 2019.
Thinking Biblically
May 04, 2019
How does Hebraic thinking differ from Greek thinking? How should believers in the Bible be thinking? Why should a Bible believer have a problem with Greek thinking? Guest speaker Bill Siegler from Chosen People Ministries answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 4, 2019.
God Who Is
April 20, 2019
Do you understand the significance of God's Name, "I AM"? Do you know how we know that we can trust God? Do you know why the universe and everyone in it is constantly changing? Have you done what you need to do to allow I AM to free you from sin and self-condemnation? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 20, 2019.
How the Resurrection Fulfilled Exodus and Firstfruits
April 21, 2019
What is the connection between the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and the resurrection of Yeshua? What does the Ruakh want to teach us from this connection? What are your Firstfruits? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 21, 2019.