Beth Emanuel Messianic Synagogue

"It sounds counter intuitive because we are used to hearing about successful people and people that succeed. These are the people that are the real difference makers in the world. Ultimately, that is true, but the fact is success comes through failure. The reason why it might sound unusual to us is because if it is true then everyone can make a major difference in the world,. Who among us has not failed? We all fail and it is our attitude toward failure that will be the determining factor in our ability to change the world or not. It’s not because we fail but it is what do we do after we fail that is important."

Difficulties arise. We face hardship and obstacles to our faith and to G-d’s call on our lives. What do we do when this is the case? It is easy to throw in the towel saying this is not worth it. However, Adonai would encourage us that we need to be committed to making a difference even in the midst of difficult circumstances. This means we must rise above the hindrances and struggles so that the people around us will be impacted with the presence of Adonai that they too may experience His transforming power.

We should understand that when Adonai introduced the New covenant through the death burial and resurrection of Mashiach. He did it with the expectation that believers would be carriers and couriers of the Good news message in and through their current lives. Only let each person live the life the Lord has assigned him and live it in the condition he was in when G-d called him. This is the rule I lay down in all the congregation. (1Cor 7:17) This scripture does not prohibit improving your position in life but it does suggest that we are to be faithful and fruitful in the life that we are currently living. For the few who are called to full time ministry they are to do that, for those that find themselves in a particular vocation they should operate as faithful ministers of G-d within their sphere of life. That can be as a hospital worker, a stay at home mom, social work, a business owner and any other area that you might find yourself in. So people working in the medical field, moms raising kids and entrepre

We have been born anew, our spirits have been made alive and we have connected to G-d in a real and living way. Too often after we have had this wonderful transformative experience we are buffeted and restricted by our old nature. We find it hard to soar with the Ruach because we are shackled down by the earthly, and confined to living moment by moment by our feelings and senses. Today I want to challenge and inspire you to be transformed in how you live out your life. Instead of being restricted by your five fleshly senses I challenge you to be liberated and inspired by how a life lived by faith can transform the way you see things and open up new possibilities. Faith is the mechanism by which we access Kingdom promises and enter into kingdom living. Making a shift in how we live our life is really critical in living a fruitful and successful life in G-d.

One of the greatest battles you will ever face is with your thoughts. Your life will be totally changed when you learn to transform your mind.

Part One of our Series - Metamorphosis: Transforming Your Life. True transformation begins at Yeshua's feet. We must be born anew. The next step is to surrender our will to His.

Chanukah is a time of celebration of Adonai's deliverance of our Jewish people once again. Through the many themes associated with this holiday, we are able to learn and apply spiritual disciplines. Part one of this series encourages us to walk in dedication.

When we are struggling with problems and life seems difficult, it is hard to be thankful. The journey of life can often weigh us down with its challenges. It is easy to respond with kkvetching and complaining. Yet, it is in cultivating an attitude of gratitude through our journey - the good and the bad - that we achieve true happiness and contentment.

Second sermon in our series, Gratitude: Pathway to a Happier Life. By looking at the ingratitude of Israel in the wilderness we learn lessons to help us make better choices that will lead to cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Being thankful is one of the keys to a happy life.