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Sermons, lectures and teachings from Christ Church Jerusalem, founded 1849 as a center of prayer for all nations with worship reflecting the Jewish context of the gospel.

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Jerusalem, Israel

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Sermons, lectures and teachings from Christ Church Jerusalem, founded 1849 as a center of prayer for all nations with worship reflecting the Jewish context of the gospel.

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English


Episodes

Promise, Person, and Practice | Mike Niebur

3/18/2024
In Jeremiah 31, God promises to establish a covenant with the people of Israel AND Judah, reconciling them both to each other as much as to Himself. This promise would find itself fulfilled in the person of Yeshua, the Messiah of Israel and High Priest after the Order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5). And not only would His saving work reconcile His fellow Israelites, it would include God-fearing Greeks (John 12) who sought to practice the way of life He taught. In this Lenten season, may our practices be rooted in the promise of God, modeled after the person of Yeshua. READINGS: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:1-10; John 12:20-36

Duration:00:43:08

Even In The Midst Of Serpents | Rev. Steve Engstrom

3/14/2024
Paul's letter to the Ephesians bears a number of striking resemblances to John's Gospel: stark contrasts of light and dark, life and death, children whose works reveal which family they belong to. Themes like these help us understand the gospel message for all its severity: we were not merely sick, but dead in our transgressions–and likewise now made alive in Christ. How did we come to this new standing? By looking upon Him, lifted up, like the bronze snake in the wilderness. And not only lifted up in His crucifixion, but also in His glory, where we too will be raised to dwell with him forever.

Duration:00:34:08

AND HE ASSEMBLED | 2 Kings 12:1-17 with Philip Morrow

3/13/2024
Why is money so difficult to talk about in churches? With no shortage of financial scandals in the Church, plus a history of global inflation, the modern world feels split between loud charlatans who raise too much and timid ministers who raise too little. Add to this our instinct to give toward a vision–sometimes rather than toward a need–and it's no wonder that articulating a "theology of money" feels like navigating a minefield. But we have biblical precedents–both good and bad examples–to help us better learn to relate to money in more healthy and charitable ways.

Duration:00:33:34

A Zeal for His House | Rev. David Pileggi

3/8/2024
When Jesus cleanses the Temple, he utters a confusing prophecy: "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in 3 days" (John 2:19). This saying made little sense to his hearers at the time; but after his death, burial and resurrection, his disciples remembered it in light of his body. What lessons can we learn today from this prophetic act? The early Church would go on to see itself as embodying a Temple for the Lord (Eph 2:21–22), but have we perhaps taken that honor too lightly? If Jesus cleansed his Father's house for the sake of its holiness, how much more must He make us a fitting space for God to dwell? This Lenten season, may we seek holiness through remembrance of our Messiah's passion–both for his Father's house, and for his Body.

Duration:00:44:15

WHEN YOU TAKE A CENSUS | 1 Kings 18:1–39 with David Pileggi

3/7/2024
Elijah, Moses, and Jesus all bear a striking resemblance to one another in several ways. They also differ drastically in others. From similar mountaintop experiences–including a shared one at Jesus's transfiguration–we see the role of the biblical prophet hitting key milestones in each of their stories. And we find, at these milestones, divine confirmation of their unique roles in God's plan of redemption.

Duration:01:00:32

YOU SHALL INSTRUCT | Ezekiel 43:10-27 with Aaron Eime

2/29/2024
YOU SHALL INSTRUCT | Ezekiel 43:10-27 with Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:00:45:42

Choose Life and Take Up Your Cross | Rev. John Arnold

2/27/2024
During the season of Lent, we often choose to forego something that gives earthly pleasure to serve God. Many, however, do not have a choice in persecution and famine–or they have one choice–to follow God or deny Him. David, in Psalm 22, summarizes a question that will likely come up at least once in our lives, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning." Jesus Himself quoted David while on the cross. And yet, He chose to go to the cross. In going to the cross Jesus saved many! Jesus' reward in His obedience to God is to rejoice when we turn to God and intercede for us when we are persecuted or troubled. We too, in taking up our cross and following in His example, have a reward–and what a reward it is! _______ Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:23-31 Mark 8:31-38

Duration:00:32:57

Terumah With John Arnold

2/24/2024
Terumah With John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:01:01:09

Bootcamp | Rev. David Pileggi

2/20/2024
Mark provides us a unique lens through which to see the mission and trials of Jesus: one of war. For He has come not only to teach us a new way to live, but to wholly and decisively destroy the works of the Evil One. In preparation for this, Jesus is tested in the wilderness by the devil, an endeavor not too dissimilar from the tests that other biblical heroes undergo. Abraham, Moses, David, Elijah, even the nation of Israel itself, all find themselves tested in the wilderness. As we willingly subject ourselves to the disciplines of Lent in this difficult season of many kinds of battles, we pray to our Father that He will not lead us into unbearably hard-testing, but that He would deliver us from the Evil One.

Duration:00:46:13

THESE ARE THE RULES | Isaiah 66:1-24 with Phil Morrow

2/14/2024
THESE ARE THE RULES | Isaiah 66:1-24 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:00:45:54

JETHRO | Isaiah 6:1-13 with Phil Morrow

2/14/2024
JETHRO | Isaiah 6:1-13 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:00:43:50

The View From the Mountain | Rev. David Pileggi

2/13/2024
The event on the Mt. of Transfiguration is understood more fully when we consider Moses’ encounter with God on Mt. Sinai. With the glory of God upon him, Moses reminds the people that they saw His mighty works of deliverance in Egypt, are in covenant/reciprocal agreement with Him, and now must listen to Him. When the disciples go up the mountain with Jesus and they see Him glorified, they also are commanded to listen to Him. It when we behold God’s glory and obey Him that we too can be transformed (from glory to glory) into the people that He wants us to be.

Duration:00:52:40

Hope with Me in the Coming of the King | Rev. Yoel Ben David

2/13/2024
Hope with Me in the Coming of the King | Rev. Yoel Ben David by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:00:42:38

WHEN HE LET THEM GO | Judges 4:1-5:31 with Krystal White

1/31/2024
WHEN HE LET THEM GO | Judges 4:1-5:31 with Krystal White by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:00:58:04

COME TO PHARAOH! | Jeremiah 46:13-28 with Aaron Eime

1/31/2024
COME TO PHARAOH! | Jeremiah 46:13-28 with Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:00:37:57

AND I APPEARED | Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 with David Pileggi

1/31/2024
AND I APPEARED | Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 with David Pileggi by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:00:52:49

Knowing God: A Call to Reflect and Imitate | Rev. John Arnold

1/31/2024
Have you ever wondered about the purpose of studying the Bible? This sermon delves into the importance of understanding who God is and avoiding the pitfalls of creating Him in our own image. Psalm 111-112 uses rich Hebraic poetry to reveal the enduring greatness of God's works. By crafting such beautiful liturgical prayers, not only does the author worship God, but they also delve into, and reveal, their theological belief–exploring the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom. Understanding the majestic glory and grace of God, they must challenge believers to imitate God's attributes. Through these ancient and beautiful Psalms, discover the timeless relevance of imitating God's actions, reflecting His character, and ensuring that our righteousness will endure forever.

Duration:00:43:52

Join Me in Repentance! | Rev. Aaron Eime

1/23/2024
The stories of Jonah and John both invite us to communal repentance–a central act for followers of the Messiah. If we find in ourselves an aversion to repentance–or to giving others the chance to repent–may Almighty God remove that from within us and invite us to His table of forgiveness.

Duration:00:36:46

Come and See! | Jon Davidsen

1/13/2024
Nathaniel’s first encounter with the Messiah is arguably one of the most important passages in the Gospel of John. It is an invitation to “come and see” who it is that calls us into fellowship with Him. He is not only the Rabbi who calls us to follow him; He is the one who comes down from heaven and gives us permanent access to God and his divine nature.

Duration:00:34:56

NAMES | Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 with John Arnold

1/11/2024
NAMES | Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 with John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem

Duration:01:00:36