Tikvat Israel Sermons

What do two goats, two brothers, and two men named Yeshua have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, we explore one of the Bible's most fascinating patterns, tracing a thread from Genesis to Matthew that reveals God's plan of redemption—and what it means to trust the path He has chosen for us. Listen now to "Choose Your Goat Adventure!"

Burial, betrayal, and brokenness. Join us as we listen to Eitan Shishkoff's sermon on Mark 14. May you be blessed and encouraged through the hearing of God's Word as we reflect on Yeshua's faithfulness and His journey to the cross.

May got bless you as you listen to this sermon by Elder Scott Moore on the problem with sin. 

What’s in your pockets? A phone? Wallet? Keys? What else are you carrying? Fear? Worry? Unrealized dreams? This week: open hands, Abraham, and the surprising power of surrender.

What do a bald man, Pepe the Prawn, and childbirth have in common? 🤔 Turns out…a lot more than you might think. This week, we dive into clean vs. unclean—not as “good vs. bad,” but as a deeper story about life, loss, and how Yeshua moves us from death and decay into cleansing life.

It’s time for everyone’s favorite quiz show: "The Road to Eternal Life!" First Question: What does it really take to get eternal life? A) Keep the commandments. B) Surrender everything. C) You can’t, humanly, get it at all.   In this week’s message from Gospel of Matthew 19, Rabbi David walks us through a surprising, upside-down answer. Come play along and listen for the final answer.

Breaking News! the “Best Person” award has been announced. The winner may shock you! Check it out here in this week’s sermon from Rabbi David based on Matthew 18

What if the greatest barrier to the gospel of the Kingdom isn’t in others’ hearts, but in our own?   We were blessed this week by Pastor Randy Martinez from MAPS Global, who shared a message from Matthew 9 that was both challenging and encouraging—inviting us to seek God’s face and let Him reshape our priorities.  

“Try Again, Please (Passover Sermon) ” is a powerful reminder that God is the God of second chances. From the story of Dov Gruner to the biblical pattern of second Passover, we see that failure is never the end of the story. Time and again, God invites His people to start fresh—rewriting the tablets, restoring worship, and calling us back to Him. As it says in 2 Corinthians 5:17, in Messiah we are...

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran Pastor, gave up his life to resist the Nazis.   Otto Koning, a missionary in Papua New Guinea, gave up his pineapples. Yeshua gave up everything. “What good will it do someone if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life?” Join us as we discover why the surrendered life is the way to live.   Check out our latest sermon from Matthew 16--and more from Rabb...

“So Who Do You Say I Am?” A bold question that demands a personal answer—beyond opinions, beyond the crowd. In Gospel of Matthew 16:1–20, the Messiah isn’t just revealed… He’s encountered. Check out this sermon from Lloyd Brown   

Healthy cells have something important: a good membrane. They don’t let everything in. Maybe that’s a lesson for us, too. In this week’s message from Matthew 15, we explore how Yeshua held boundaries, showed compassion, and responded to people’s expectations with wisdom. Because sometimes the most spiritual prayer might be: “Lord, help me to be selectively permeable.” Check out our latest sermon f...

Check out what Rabbi Aaron Allsbrook from Ohev Yisrael has to share about Listening and Responding to Hashem. 

Why would an Arab Israeli grandfather learn Yiddish—the language of European Jews—and teach it to his grandson? This surprising story comes from this week’s guest speaker, Ruby Bishai, an Arab Israeli Christian. Ruby shared powerful stories from his family, his work in a Messianic Jewish ministry serving Arab and Jewish youth, and his passion to bridge and restore. To learn more about his inspirin...

Sponge, Funnel, Strainer, or Sieve? Which kitchen tool will help you live? God is faithful, a patient planter, and loyal Are you rocky, thorny, or fruitful soil? In Matthew 13, Yeshua invites us into the classroom of the Kingdom—where learning isn’t passive, and growth takes intention, patience, and discernment. This week at Tikvat Israel, we’ll explore how parables, kitchen tools, and soil all po...

What if Shabbat isn’t just “not working”?  What if it’s about healing and wholeness?  Learning to stop striving, because you’re not a solo ox--there’s a stronger ox connected to you! In Matthew 11–12, Yeshua doesn’t just teach about rest--he is that rest, and challenges how the religious leaders understood it. “Come to me, all who are weary and broken, and you will find rest for your souls.” Check...

A king sends his humble son to teach the people the heart behind the law — love, forgiveness, restoration, and compassion. Some welcome him. Others think they already understand everything. In Matthew 9, Yeshua calls a tax collector, eats with sinners, and challenges the religious: “Go and learn what this means — I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Messiah comes not to affirm what we know, but to teac...

The narrow gate isn’t easy—and it’s not meant to be walked alone. At the close of the Sermon on the Mount, Yeshua sets before us two paths. Through the story of Paul and the one man who believed in him—Barnabas—we discover how encouragement and integrity help form lives built on the rock. Join us as we explore “The Narrow Gate of Encouragement,” our most recent sermon from Rabbi David based on Mat...

“I wouldn’t want to be part of any club that would have me as a member.” — Groucho Marx What if faith sometimes feels like that too? This week we talk about belonging, rejection, and how Yeshua teaches us to live with lovingkindness on the margins. Check it out in our most recent sermon from Rabbi David. Faithful on the Margins: Following Yeshua with Humility, Discernment, and Hesed (Matthew 7:1-1...

When George Müller was ten years old, his father caught him stealing coins from his desk and punished him swiftly and harshly. But instead of learning not to steal, young George learned a different lesson: don’t get caught. By the end of his life, George turned into a man who trusted God for every meal, every step, and thousands of orphaned children. For the rest of the story of George’s remarkabl...

What if the most famous prayer in history wasn’t meant to be memorized—but practiced? When Yeshua teaches his disciples to pray, he simply says: “Pray like this.” This past Shabbat, we explored the Lord’s Prayer as a deeply Jewish prayer—conntected to the Siddur, echoed in the Talmud, and alive in the hopes of Israel. From Our Father to Daily Bread, we’ll discover how this prayer connects heaven a...

How do you grow a Torah garden—and keep out those pesky gophers?  In the Sermon on the Mount, Yeshua teaches us how to build a fence around the Torah, guard our roots, and protect what’s sacred before it’s trampled by entitlement, lust, greed, and unforgiveness. For faith that bears fruit, check out our most recent sermon from Rabbi David: “How to Grow a Torah Garden” based on our new covenant par...