Tikvat Israel Sermons

What Kind of Student, Soil, and Kitchen Tool are You? | Rabbi David

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 point to the same question: will we simply notice the lesson, or will we bear fruit thirty, sixty, and even one hundred fold?

Check it out in this week’s sermon from Rabbi David on the New Covenant Parsha (Matthew 13): What Kind of Student, Soil, and Kitchen Tool are You?

You Will Find Rest for Your Souls: Matthew 11-12 | Rabbi David

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 out our latest sermon from Rabbi David along with some glimpses of the real-time survey from our community about Shabbat!

Go and Learn (Matthew 9) | Rabbi David

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 teach us what we’ve missed. He calls the outsiders, confronts the insiders, and invites all of us to follow, to unlearn if necessary, and to become teachable again. Because the kingdom of God isn’t built on experts — it’s built on learners. Check out our latest sermon from Rabbi David, “Go and Learn” based on the New Covenant parsha.

 

 

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The Narrow Gate Of Encouragement | Rabbi David

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 Matthew 7:13-29.

Faithful on the Margins: Following Yeshua with Humility, Discernment, and Hesed | Rabbi David | Rabbi David

“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 7:1-12)

Where is Your Treasure? | Rabbi David

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 remarkable testimony, check out our latest sermon from Matthew 6:19-34: “Where is Your Treasure?” By the way, listening to the podcast is great, but if you want the full experience, join us Saturdays at 10AM for our worship service.

Pray Like This | Rabbi David

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 and earth, invites the nations into the kingdom, shapes our hearts, and teaches us to trust God one day at a time.

If you’ve ever wanted to pray but weren’t sure where to begin, this prayer offers a foothold—a simple, relational way to talk with God and be transformed from the inside out.  Check out our latest sermon from Rabbi David, “Pray Like This” from Yeshua’s teaching in Matthew 6:1-18.

How to Plant a Torah Garden | Rabbi David

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 parsha, Matthew 5:27–48.

Torah from the Mountain The Faithfulness of God

Not one yud is wasted.

From hidden menorahs to the words of Yeshua, discover how both the Torah and the Prophets come to fullness—and how God’s faithfulness reaches across generations to make all things right.

Check it out in this past week’s sermon from Rabbi David on the New Covenant portion, Matthew 5:17-26: “Torah from the Mountain: The faithfulness of God across generations.”

Torah from the Mountain: Blessed are the Humble | By Rabbi David

Feeling poor in spirit? Mourning? Hungry for God? Yeshua calls you blessed! The Sermon on the Mount is comfort for the weary and hope for the humble—Torah that transforms us and brings heaven to earth. The Torah from the Mountain calls us to be a different kind of people—humble, merciful, peacemakers, pure in heart. Check it out in this past week’s sermon on the New Covenant Portion, Matthew 5:1-16: Torah from the Mountain: Blessed are the Humble.