Tikvat Israel Sermons

What are You Building? | Scott Moore

What are you building?  There is only one foundation on which we build, namely Yeshua the Messiah.  Every work will be tested in the Day of Judgment, and every work that endures will produce a reward.  As co-laborers with Messiah, we put to death the deeds of our own flesh, walking in the Ruach Elohim, and we build the dwelling place of HaShem with living stones.  Keep listening to his voice, as confirmed by all the Scriptures, from Genesis to Revelation.

Be a Desert (Parashat Eikev) | Rabbi David

Rabbi David’s Pizza is open for business—where the motto is: “Man does not live on bread alone… but also sauce and some cheese.” 

From manna in the wilderness to pizza in the promised land, this week’s message reframes the desert: not as the kvetching years, but as the training ground for trust.

Join us as we discover why bread isn’t enough—and how God turns the desert into an oasis of His presence.  Listen to “Be a Desert” here….

Do You Love Me? (Parashat Vaetchanan) | Rabbi David

Four words. One question: Do you love Me?
Tevye asked it to Golde in Fiddler on the Roof. It was asked on a Galilean beach after the resurrection. How will you respond?

Authenticity, Motive, and Power | Rabbi Dan Juster

This week we had one of the fathers of the messianic Jewish movement, Rabbi Dan Juster, share with us some beautiful encouragements.  Tune in for reminders about the reality of the Ruach, the remaining distinction between Jews and Gentiles, and the identity of Yeshua as One with the God of Israel.

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? | Rabbi David

This Shabbat, journey with us through Parashat Mattot-Massei as we explore the questions: Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going? In a portion that at first glance seems like just a list of ancient place names, we uncover something: each stop along Israel’s wilderness journey tells a story—of struggle, lessons learned, deliverance, and divine love. Like the Israelites, our lives are marked not just by locations, but by transformation. We remember our past, recognize our identity as beloved of God, and fix our eyes on the Kingdom of Heaven—the Land of Promise where there is fullness of healing, shalom, and the presence of God.

In the House of the Father | Pastor Ossimar Martins

This week, Pastor Ossimar shares a compassionate and timely word of comfort: there is security in the house of the Father, through Yeshua.

Decisions Decisions | Lloyd Brown

This weeks sermon focuses in our decision making. We can make our own Decisions, reliant on our own wisdom without God and suffer the consequences or as a believer we can carry our heavy burdens for years before yielding our suffering to Yeshua. Whatever you decide, the decision is yours.

Turn The Ship Around (Parshat Korach) | Rabbi David

What does it mean to go against the current—to stand for truth when lies are popular, to choose humility when culture celebrates pride, and to pass down blessing even when we’ve inherited brokenness?
Listen to Psalm 49—written by the sons of Korach, the very ones who refused to repeat their father’s mistakes. It’s never too late to turn the ship around. Come be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that in Messiah Yeshua, there’s always opportunity for new direction.

Having a Work Life Balance | Elder Eric Friedman

This week our elder Eric Friedman shares on faith, family, fellowship, finances, and fun!

How are you Feeling, Moses? (Parshat Beha'alotcha) | Rabbi David

It’s time for everyone’s favorite game: How Are You Feeling? The game show where our congregants are our contestants, and Empathy is Our Specialty. Our first subject for our contestants is our old friend, Moses. Let’s see if we can see what he might be feeling in this week’s parsha.