Eitz Chaim Messianic Congregation

John McKee exposes the various inadequacies of arguments against the gospel and both the Messiahship and nature of Yeshua. John shows that in scripture itself, and various extra-biblical texts, we see that Yeshua is indeed the Messiah, and Yeshua IS God.

Geoffrey Cohen reminds every believer that they are called to bring life from the dead. He points to the son of the promise, Isaac, being the foreshadowing of the True Son of Promise, Yeshua, showing that God’s plan has always been salvation to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

In Part 22 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the command to be filled with the Spirit, and how this will result in you speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music from your heart to the LORD.

In Part 21 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the command to live as children of light, by walking in obedience, wisdom, and joy.

Rabbi Schiller gives a special drash this week on the Jewish and Rabbinic roots of the Messianic Faith, tracing pictures of the Cross of Y’Shua throughout the 5 Books of the Torah.

While dealing with a power outage, Rusty showcases the lowlights of Elijah’s life, and how they point to issues that we thought were modern era problems. Although we live in a “sophisticated age,” we still have a lot to learn from the men and women of old.

Rusty draws the comparison between Elijah’s ministry and Yeshua’s, and extrapolates lessons from Elijah’s walk, remembering that he is a man with a nature like ours.

For Yom Kippur Day 2026, Rabbi Schiller looks at Y’Shua’s command for us to be kind and compassionate to one another, not out of a morally restrained heart, but out of a supernaturally changed heart.

For Erev Yom Kippur 2026, Rabbi Schiller looks at Hebrews 12, God’s unshakable Kingdom, and how we can live an unshakable life.

For Shabbat T’Shuvah (Sabbath of Repentance), Rabbi Schiller looks at the Parable of the Wicked Tenants and how we, as mere tenants in God’s vineyard, must repent of trying to act like owners and control our own life, instead of tending God’s vineyard by His Word and for His profit.  

For Rosh Hashana Day 2026, Rabbi Schiller looks at John 12 and the theme of our need for a Judgment Day; how we can’t survive Judgment Day; and how in Messiah we’ve already had our Judgment Day.

For Erev Rosh Hashana 2026, Rabbi Schiller looks at the famous story of Y’Shua Cleansing the Temple, how He is the Final Temple – the place of sacrifice and meeting God – and how we are to cleanse our own house / our own soul as we welcome the Coming King!

An exposition on the encounter of Jacob with Yeshua and the comparison to Israel in the last days.

In Part 20 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at Eph 4:29 – Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth – and discusses the power of our tongue, for good or ill, how our words reveal our heart, and how Yeshua warns that we’ll be judged for every idle word.

In Part 19 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at how to put off bitterness and forgive one another, letting go of wanting to hold them liable for their sin, and refusing to replay the tapes of their offense in your mind. Bottom line – a forgiven person is a forgiving person.

In Part 18 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at Eph 4 and the Ministry of Mercy – meeting human needs through deeds, demonstrating our faith by our works.

In Part 17 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at biblical strategies for controlling your anger, including don’t clam up or blow up, but channeling it in godly ways and forgiving others, and explores ways in which we give the devil a foothold.

In Part 16 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of putting off the old self and putting on the new self, which must entail change from the inside out, with new motives, a new identity, a new way of thinking, and being totally captivated by Y’Shua!

Evan begins with Israel’s role in the world today, and counters Antisemitism. This is a natural segue into the HaTikva Project, which he and his wife Lisa have founded.

Rami showcases Independence throughout the history of mankind and the foundations of its celebration, and then switches the perspective to Independence in God’s eyes, and what that means for us in Yeshua.

In Part 15 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at how we grow in maturity and the absolute necessity of speaking the truth in love to one another in forming a vibrant, life-giving Messianic community.

In Part 14 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at Ephesians 3 and the pursuant of intimacy with Y’Shua. All Believers have the love and presence of Y’Shua on one level, but for most, it hasn’t broken through into their inner being, where it becomes a real experience and a controlling reality.

In Part 13 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the theme of suffering in chapter 3 and how no suffering is for nothing; no suffering can really hurt you; and all your suffering will be for glory.

Rusty calls attention to a critical issue in all congregations, and in every heart. What “reasonable” grudges are you holding onto? Have you truly sought reconcile, or just sought to be right? A hard lesson, but a necessary one.

In Part 12 of his series on Ephesians, Rabbi Schiller looks at the Power of the Spirit and the importance of sustained prayer, obedience, and meditation on how wide and high and long and deep is Messiah’s love for you.