CITC/BA Insights

Pastor Michael Walker draws from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 to address modern loneliness and isolation… contrasting artificial connections like AI companions with the biblical call for genuine human relationships rooted in God's design. Humans are created for relationship and community, not solitude; embracing authentic connections centered on faith enables resilience, purpose, and fulfillment to help us...

Pastor Simon Obert teaches that the Holy Spirit fulfills rather than replaces the law, enabling believers to live out God's decrees through abiding in Christ. As vessels of the Spirit, we are called to receive ongoing empowerment to fulfill our kingdom purpose, living overcome by God's presence rather than life's circumstances.

Pastor Michael Walker teaches us that Shavuot demonstrates God's perfect timing and faithfulness… calling Jew and Gentile alike to dwell in His presence, receive the Spirit's power, and walk in unified obedience as one people—bearing fruit for the kingdom until the full harvest is gathered.

Pastor Simon Obert teaches that true sharing alleviates poverty, builds community, and spreads the good news. Sharing originates from God's heart and is essential for followers of Christ; believers are called to go "all in," pouring out our lives freely to reflect His glory, meet needs, and proclaim the gospel.

Pastor Michael Walker encourages us to trust God's timing, enjoy His gifts, revere Him above all, rely on His justice, and live prepared for eternity. Desires unmet in this world point us to our true home… leading to a life of sanity, balance, and unshakable confidence in Yeshua.

In an insightful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Simon Obert encourages that God never leaves or forsakes His children… and often champions women as powerful image-bearers who nurture through His grace. Whether through biological or spiritual motherhood, the call is to pour out blessings, seek mentorship, and draw near to the Lord for healing, strength, and multiplication in a broken world.

Pastor Michael Walker teaches us that a meaningful life is found not in accumulating possessions or accomplishments, but in glorifying God through every action. By sending ahead what cannot be taken—through faith, generosity, and service—believers experience true joy and eternal impact, as everything done for God's glory holds lasting value while all else remains vanity.

Pastor Simon Obert equips us to embrace our supernatural identities as light carriers, transforming our personal walk and witness. Reflection reveals that true education in faith means abiding in the Spirit for radiant living… leading to freedom, miracles, and glory to God in every sphere.

Tsehaye Araia draws from Leviticus 23:3 and the Genesis creation account, emphasizing Shabbat as God's ordained time for holy assembly and fellowship, established from creation and enduring eternally. Tsehaye explores rest not as idleness but as communion with God, redemption through covenants, and freedom from legalism.

Tamika Simmons challenges us to adopt a Christ like mindset... valuing others above ourselves and honoring relationships through humility with love for others… not for gain, but for the sake of the Father’s heart. As God finishes what He has started, we should roll up our sleeves, serve our neighbors, and live the gospel — all to His glory.

Pastor Simon Obert exhorts us to live as free sons and daughters, to receive Jesus' service, root ourselves in Scripture, bear Kingdom fruit, reject bondage mindsets, and embrace "Godfidence."

Tom Cooper teaches that Christians must reject the false doctrines of supersessionism and dispensationalism, and instead embrace a biblical understanding of God's relationship with the Jewish people and His eternal promises to them. Believers must be vigilant against the spirit of pride and the deception that is driving anti-Semitism, and they must be willing to confront and expose these lies with...

Pastor Simon Obert calls us to be imitators of God, walking in the way of love as Christ loved us. Through a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus… where we learn to think, process, and live like Him… we will become empowered to go and make disciples of all nations.

Many in the Church, including Messianic Congregations, have trouble reconciling the Old Covenant with the New. They seem like two different Gods. Today we solve this riddle.

Pastor Simon Obert emphasizes the significance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection… and the invitation for people to enter into a transformative relationship with Him.

Pastor Michael Walker emphasizes the deep Jewish roots of the Christian faith, particularly as it relates to the resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Michael urges us to embrace the reality of the resurrection, not just as a historical event, but as a transformative reality that should shape how we live. The resurrection is presented as the fulfillment of God's appointed times and feasts, the guarantee o...

Pastor Gavenski Seide discussed the celebration of Palm Sunday as a reminder of the importance of the Old Testament, and its connection to the New Testament. We cannot reject the Old Testament and still fully understand the New Testament. Pastor Gavenski encourages us that as a community of believers, we should be actively inviting our friends, neighbors, and family members to come and experience...

Pastor Michael Walker teaches that Palm Sunday is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and prophecy, and is not just a Christian celebration. Yeshua's entry into Jerusalem as the Messianic King and Passover Lamb fulfills Old Testament promises. Yeshua’s triumphal entry on a donkey symbolizes the fusion of the old and new covenants, His dominion over the material world, and the reconnection of heaven...

Pastor Jordan Clark encourages us, reminding us that Jesus has prepared the way for us to live in the fullness of His love and to be used by Him to bring that love to others. We are called to respond to this by: 1. Κnowing our identity in Christ as sons and daughters, ambassadors, and more than conquerors. 2. Surrendering our lives fully to Christ, no longer living for ourselves but for Him. 3. St...

Pastor Michael Walker reminds us that Yeshua is not looking for fans or casual followers, but for those who are willing to be all-in, fully committed disciples. This requires counting the cost, surrendering everything, and living a life that reflects true devotion to Yeshua, not just words or outward appearances. The decision is whether we are willing to be true followers, or if we will remain as...

Pastor Simon Obert teaches us that the parable of the ten virgins is a call to be spiritually prepared and vigilant for the return of Jesus, the Bridegroom. We must examine our own hearts and relationship with God, ensuring that we have the oil of the Holy Spirit in our lives, not just an outward appearance of faith. Pastor Simon encourages us to recognize this is a season of preparation where we...

Tamika Simmons expresses to us the importance of remembering our identity as children of God, and ambassadors of the message of reconciliation. By recognizing the grace and mercy that has been shown to us, we can extend that same grace to others and share the good news of the Messiah's coming. This requires us to be prepared, like John the Baptist, to proclaim the way of the Lord and help others f...

Pastor Simon Obert impresses upon us that the second coming of Jesus Christ is a significant and imminent event that believers must prepare for, requiring of us a sober-hearted turn away from sin and a wholehearted turning towards God. Pastor Simon reminds us that we must decrease so that Christ may increase, putting Him at the center of our lives and ministries. While we wait for His return, this...

Pastor Michael Walker reminds us that God desires to reveal His Glory in our lives, but we must be willing to go through the necessary preparation and refinement process. By allowing God to remove the obstacles and barriers in our lives, we can experience the fullness of His presence and the transformative power of His Spirit. Pastor Michael encourages us to surrender to God's work in our lives, t...

Pastor Simon Obert makes a powerful call to believers to engage in a season of spiritual preparation, repentance, and readiness for the Lord's return. By drawing insights from the life of John the Baptist, Pastor Simon challenges us to choose life over death, to consume both the bitter and the sweet, and to align our lives with the rhythms and seasons of God's kingdom. This message serves as a tim...