Issachar Community Messages (mp3)

Our world is being rocked by economic turmoil, threats of war and terrorism, and pandemics...hmmm, almost like an End Time scenario? Regardless of where you believe we're at on the apocalyptic timeline, we all could learn to trust God. Join Pastor Jay as he looks at Israel's first steps of faith following their Exodus from Egypt and see crucial lessons that will carry us through difficult times...even the most difficult ones!

In this last episode, Pastor Jay examines this wonderful gift of showing mercy. This gift displays God's face and heart in a truly remarkable way!

In the US today, we see a lack of true, godly leadership. Even in the Church there is a call for true leaders to step up and lead the charge. Where are they? All over the Body of Christ! The motivational/community gift of leadership is a divine ability to orchestrate the individual parts of Yeshua's "orchestra" to produce beautiful music. Are you one of His called and equipped leaders?

Think ministries live on air? Guess again. The Lord's ministry on earth needs to be resourced in all manner of ways to see the Gospel go forward and the Lord exalted in the face of an ever-darkening world. The motivational gift of giving is Yeshua's remarkable gift to His Body to help all of us do what God has called us to do. May He continue to pour out even greater resources in days to come!

Who doesn't like a lift when you're feeling down? Let me introduce to you the Church Cheerleader! Yes, the motivational/community gift of exhortation is Yeshua's gift to cheer on and motivate His people. Take some time to listen and learn about this fun spiritual gift!

Is proper Biblical teaching important to Christians and non-Christians? Absolutely! Without proper teaching, how can one establish their faith in Yeshua and learn to walk a life that's pleasing to the Lord? Find out why the motivational/community gift of teaching is foundational for the Messiah's community of believers!

The Motivational/Community Gift of Serving is vital for the Body. How do we know? Because Yeshua has given many servants to serve the needs in the local congregation and in the world. Even though these precious people function in the back ground, their effect on those around them is great!

The New Covenant scriptures describe a prophetic manifestation (1 Corinthians 12) and the leadership function of a Prophet. But did you know that there are those within Messiah Yeshua's community of believers who have a prophetic gifting, a prophetic function? Take some time to listen to see if you're one of these very interesting individuals!

Just as every body has many parts that fulfill a variety of functions for bodily health and grow, so the Body of Christ (His community of born-again disciples) have spiritual gifts and a variety of functions for community health and maturity. Pastor Jay begins a new series on the Romans 12 gifts with an introduction showing us why this was such an important issue for the Roman disciples.

For many, yesterday's (June 26, 2015) ruling by the Supreme Court was cause for rejoicing. In light of scripture it is most certainly a cause for Supreme concern. The U.S. Supreme Court has now set the United States on a sure course for judgment unless the people of this land repent. Listen to Pastor Jay explain why this ruling will have such a profound and possibly historical effect on this nation. And...pray!

Many Christians are familiar with the practice of baptism as a profession of faith. But not many Christians know where it comes from or that it is deeply embedded in Judaism...SURPRISE! Join Pastor Jay as he shares the roots of baptism and get a new understanding of this profound experience in the Lord.

Pastor Jay completes our series with the "Knowing" Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Yeshua/Jesus made a rather spectacular entry into Jerusalem. Many people see this as His proclamation that He was Israel's Messiah. But could something more be taking place at the time, something that can only be seen through the lens of a Jewish Roots context? This is a ground-shaking message that applies not only to Israel past, present, and future, but also to those who profess to follow Yeshua!

These manifestations of the Holy Spirit include Faith, Healings, and Miracles. Join Pastor Jay for a fascinating look at these powerful gifts!

Well, let's hit the controversial ones first, okay? This message deals with Speaking in an unknown language, Interpreting an unknown language, and Prophecy. Pastor Jay teaches and then includes demonstration with the congregation to remove the "weirdness" of the gift. Our hope is that this will encourage you to step out in faith and ask the Holy Spirit to begin to speak through you!

The gifts Pastor Jay is teaching on are the manifestations of the Holy Spirit as described in 1 Corinthians 12. They will presented in a 4 part series beginning with this overview and followed by the speaking, doing, and knowing gifts. Its our prayer that the Holy Spirit activates these gifts in you, disciple!

AND...we reach the one everybody is so excited about! Self-control, the very thing many of us DON'T want to exercise. Pastor Jay shares with us interesting insights about what self-control means, how Yeshua/Jesus was also faced with exercising self-control and how it's something that is extremely important for every Christian to have.

When we hear about the character trait of gentleness, we usually think of a soft-spoken, tender type of person. This teaching will surprise you! Gentleness includes that, but so much more. Curious?

Our congregation is often asked what we're all about - Are we a Messianic Jewish synagogue? Are we Jewish Roots or Hebrew Roots? Are we Christian?n The answer is we are a Hebraic Roots Christian congregation, a Body of Christians who are exploring our Jewish Roots and learning God's Word and ways from a 1st century Jewish context. Pastor Jay explains our three main emphases: 1. Bible-focused, 2. Spirit-filled, 3. Hebrew-lite. Enjoy!

Pastor Jay continues in our study of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. These important character traits are being worked into every Christian as they walk with Yeshua. What exactly is faithfulness? What does it mean to be faithful? These are the fundamental question Pastor Jay addresses.