Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Parshat Tzav:  A Sweet Savor  -  English only.  The Torah repeatedly speaks about fragrant offerings to God.  Is the aroma really for the priests or does God actually take pleasure in sweet scents?  Recorded March 19, 2022. 

Purim  Part 6:   For Such A Time As This  -  English only.  Esther was raised up for a specific reason at a specific time.  And we were also raised up for such a time as well!  Recorded March 17, 2022.  

Purim  Part 5:  The Fast of Esther  -  English and Spanish.  Today, we observe the Fast of Esther.  Explore its history, and its significance...and its power!  Recorded March 16, 2022. 

Purim Parte 5: El ayuno de Ester - Inglés y Español.  Hoy observamos el ayuno de Ester.  Explora su historia, su significado... ¡y su poder!  Grabado el 16 de marzo de 2022. 

Lessons From The Book of Joshua:  Part 5  Victimless Crimes  -  English only.  Why have a law that really doesn't hurt anybody?  Do we really need to obey 'victimless laws'?  Achan's example sheds light on this subject!  Recorded February 24, 2022.  

Purim  Part 4:  A Festival For Everyone Who Loves God  -  English only.  Purim is a joyous festival for Jewish people.  But what about people who were not born Jewish and attend a Messianic Jewish congregation? Is the Festival of Purim for them as well? The scripture has a very clear answer for that question!  Recorded March 13, 2022. 

Purim   Part 3:  The King and His Queen  -  English and Spanish.  We can learn many lessons from the Book of Esther. Join us as we explore the king's relationship with his queen to better understand our relationship with God.  Recorded 03/12/2022.

Parshat Vayikra:  And God Saw the Light That it Was Good  -  English and Spanish.  What can we learn from the laws of the sacrifices?  Studying and doing hard things, not easy things, can be good.  Recorded 03/12/2022. 

Purim  Part 2:  Awaken From Sleep  -  English only.   The Book of Esther contains an exciting and detailed story of intrigue.  The future of the Children of Israel appears to hang in the balance, but a dramatic turn of events takes place, giving birth to the joyous holiday of Purim.  This transformation begins with the seemingly insignificant comment about the King having trouble sleeping. Yet this verse is a key to understanding how the Almighty works in our daily lives!  This is a rebroadcast of a March 3, 2001 sermon from our archives.

Lessons From The Book of Joshua:  Part 4 Losing Courage  -  English only.  What can make even the most courageous of men lose courage?  The Book of Joshua describes a painful reality!   Recorded February 24, 2022.

Lessons From The Book of Joshua:  Part 3  And Achan Coveted  -  English only.  Achan's decision endangered not only his own life, but also his family.  In fact, he jeopardized the whole nation!  What made him do such a reckless act?  The story is a warning for everyone!  Recorded February 24, 2022.