Christ Church Jerusalem Podcast
1) Questions and Confusion of the Faithful - Rev. John Arnold
John the Baptist grew up hearing the promises of the Messiah foretold through the prophets. He also would have heard of his own miraculous birth—and that of Jesus. The prophecies regarding John were n...Show More
2) 3rd Sunday in Advent - Rev. David Pileggi
In this sermon, Rev. David Pileggi reflects on the meaning of Advent as a time of preparation and hope, emphasizing God’s faithfulness to His promises. Drawing on the Advent Scriptures, he calls liste...Show More
3) Preparing for the Unpredictable - Rev. David Pileggi
Jesus teaches us to watch and prepare for His return. Yet that teaching is relevant for more than just the Last Days. It prepares us for the unexpected and helps us remain faithful in the face of disa...Show More
4) How to Persevere in Good Times and Bad - Archbishop Foley Beach
Archbishop Foley Beach’s sermon “How to Persevere in Good Times and Bad” encourages believers to stay faithful and grounded in Christ no matter their circumstances. He teaches that perseverance is not...Show More
5) The End is Not the End - Rev. David Pileggi
When reading prophetic passages we often overlook that they have something to teach us today. Paul, when warning the Thessalonians not to be deceived about the Lord’s coming, highlights the need to lo...Show More
6) Out of Context - Rev. David Pileggi
The first chapter of Ephesians is one of the most beautiful passages in the New Testament and has inspired uncountable sermons and commentaries. But if we overlook its Jewish context, we miss the full...Show More
7) A Tale for Our Time - Rev. David Pileggi
The parable of the Tax Collector and the Pharisee may not be as simple and straightforward as it appears. One Jewish theologian has suggested that Jesus set a trap for his listeners in order to expos...Show More
8) Constant Faithfulness and Lost Hope - Rev. John Arnold
Luke 18:1-8 presents a parable, alternately named the parable of the Unjust Judge and the Persistent Widow. Jesus deliberately parodies the reality of God as a faithful judge. While we might doubt ear...Show More
9) Coming Back to the Heart of Worship - Rev. David Pileggi
After Jesus healed the ten lepers only one came back to express his gratitude. This story in Luke’s gospel teaches us that our worship cannot be separated from gratitude for what God has done for us. ...Show More
10) Faith or Faithfulness? | Rev. David Pileggi
When the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, what are they requesting? A related passage in Habbakuk reads, “The just shall live by his faith (Heb.emunah). This word has a cluster of meanin...Show More