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Celebrate Messiah representatives offer a variety of presentations for your church. Please contact our Church Ministries department for more information or to book a speaker. Email
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or call +61 3 9563 5544.
Messiah in the Passover
During the Passover/Easter season, representatives of Chosen People Ministries are available to speak to your group or church. The "Messiah in the Passover" demonstration is ideal for any Sunday, but a demonstration that includes your communion service is especially meaningful. Passover banquets are appropriate all year, but are very popular during the Passover/Easter season. Many churches find that a banquet works well on a Friday or Saturday.
The Gospel in the Feasts of Israel
This can be presented in one or a series of messages that explain how the Messiah is related to the following Jewish feasts:
- Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets), which celebrates the beginning of the Jewish Civil year.
- Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), which is considered the holiest day of the Jewish year.
- Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles/Booths), which recalls 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, living in tents (booths) and worshiping in a portable tabernacle.
The Credentials of the Messiah
This is a sermon outlining the major prophecies in the Old Testament, which predicted the coming of Messiah. It is a faith-building message that explores the plan of salvation in the Old Testament and helps Christians to better understand their Jewish neighbors.
Israel, the Everlasting Nation
God's plan for the Jewish people is presented through the exposition of various Old and New Testament texts. We also preach a message on the future of Gentiles and their role in the redemption of Israel. A combination of these messages makes a wonderful series that is well suited for either a Sunday morning or evening service.
Paul's Passion for His People
This sermon is rooted and grounded in Romans chapters 9 through 11, and examines the relationship that exists between Israel and the Church. More importantly, this message will help believers see the need for Jewish evangelism and encourage them to share the Gospel with their Jewish friends.
Jewish Evangelism Seminar
This presentation is best for an evening or weekend service, or even an adult Sunday school. The topics covered by the seminar include Jewish sensitivities to the Gospel, basic "how-to's" on sharing the Gospel with Jewish people, and how to answer Jewish objections to the Gospel. There is time for questions and answers as well.
Personal Testimony
Most of our missionary staff are Jewish believers and each has a vibrant testimony, which will encourage your church.
Chapel Services
In addition to ministering in the local church, Celebrate Messiah also partners with schools and seminaries. Many on our missionary staff are available to come bring various presentations. You can schedule a speaker for a chapel service, a class or perhaps be part of your missions' emphasis fair and conference. This would be a great opportunity for the students to learn more about Jewish missions and how they can participate in short-term ministry in Israel, New York City, south Florida, Los Angeles, and more.
| Our Messages & Presentations are from a Messianic Jewish Perspective “It has been our experience that Christian congregations are deeply moved and appreciative of our ministry to the church. Many believers feel encouraged, inspired and edified by a deeper understanding of the Jewish roots of the Christian faith.”
All our presentations are also excellent evangelistic opportunities to invite your Jewish friends to church.
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30 min
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"Paul's Passion for his People"
"I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel…My Heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved…Did God reject his people? By no means!”Romans 9:3; 10:1; 11:1 This message examines the relationship between the church and the Jewish people through the eyes of Paul (Romans 9 –11), and highlights God's faithfulness evident today. This message is delivered in a clear sermonic style which is both comprehensive and captivating.
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45 min
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'Messiah in the Passover' Presentation
This is a sermonic/visual demonstration of the Passover Feast which Jesus attended, also known as the Last Supper (Matthew chapter 26). The explanation of this Jewish Feast, known to Jewish people as “Passover”, is astounding as it gives insight into the connection between the story of the Exodus out of Egypt (Bondage) and the fulfillment found in Jesus - the Passover Lamb. This presentation also highlights the Jewish background of the Christian Communion celebration. A wonderful evangelistic message to invite your Jewish friends to church. This presentation is also a fantastic Easter service message! (Please book our missionaries way in advance to avoid disappointment if booking for an Easter service)
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2.5 hours
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'Messiah in the Passover' Banquet
The purpose of the Messiah in the Passover Banquet is to enhance the Christian understanding of the New Testament by showing the Jewish background of Communion, since the Last Supper was a Passover Feast. A table is set with the traditional Jewish Passover items, including symbolic foods which are explained throughout the banquet. Participants sit down to a 3 course meal which includes tasting the symbolic foods and actively participating in the typical Passover Feast just like Jewish homes do every year. A wonderful evangelistic opportunity to invite your Jewish friends. This presentation is an event which is better suited for an evening service or a home fellowship (cell) group. If you have never attended a Passover banquet, this is a definate “must” experience ! Celebrate Messiah hosts a 200 people banquet every year, and some of our missionaries are booked out years in advance to perform this presentation at various churches throughout Australia , especially during the Easter period.
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30 min
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'Credentials of the Messiah'
This message gives insight into some of the most important messianic prophesies in the Bible. It expounds on how they point to Jesus as the promised Jewish Messiah and Saviour of the whole world.
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30 min
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'Gospel in the Feasts of Israel'
All biblical holy days have a prophetic as well as an historical meaning. This presentation looks at the three biblical festivals with an emphasis on how Jesus the Messiah fulfilled them. Looking at Lev 23:23-43: Rosh Hashanah - Feast of Trumpets (teaches us about the need for repentance in our lives)- ; Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement (shows us that there is redemption and forgiveness of sin through faith in Messiah); Feast of Tabernacles (speaks about our rejoicing in God’s forgiveness and the presence of God with us through the Messiah). These are insightful prophetic biblical teachings which leave most congregations in awe of what a mighty, detailed and wonderful God we have. Celebrate Messiah has many books on this subject. Please call in to our office or visit our online store
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30 min
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'Hanukkah'
While Hanukkah is not mentioned in the Old Testament, John's Gospel includes it in the New. The festival, which Jesus kept, is also called the Feast of Dedication, the celebration of the rededication of the Temple . But more than that, you will discover how God has preserved the Jewish people in order to set the stage for the entrance of the Messiah. A great message for the months of November/December.
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30 min
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Message from the Word and/or Personal Testimonies
Our missionaries are all Jewish believers in Jesus who are unique and well trained in sharing from the Word of God. Their messages and personal testimonies are moving and inspiring. All our missionaries are living proof of the awesome faithfulness of our Lord.
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30 min
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Bringing the Message to the Original Messengers: How to Witness to your Jewish Friend.
Many people ask how they can witness to a Jewish person. This 30 minute, PowerPoint presentation is designed to equip the believer with the Biblical principles needed and practical guidance in sharing the Gospel with a Jewish friend. The believer will not only learn about witnessing to Jewish people, but the principles learnt will help equip them to share the Gospel even with the person next door. This is an excellent tool for teaching on evangelism, not just for witnessing to Jewish people.
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30 min
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"One New Man"
The One New Man explores the unique relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the body of Messiah as described by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:11-22. It is a message that highlights the redeeming work of Jesus in making Jews and Gentiles one in Him with the dividing wall of hostility broken down. This is a message about the peace God has brought us through faith in Jesus the Messiah.
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30 min
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"The Everlasting Nation"
The Everlasting Nation explores the foundational truths of God's covenant with Israel . It looks at the calling of Abraham, the choosing of the Land and God's plan of salvation for the world involving the nations and Israel . The title of the message comes from Jeremiah 31:35-37. This message will help Christians have a Biblical perspective on Israel and the Middle East and help them interpret current events.
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30 min
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"Exploring the Jewish Roots of Christianity"
This is a clear and informative exposition of the Apostle Paul's teaching on the Jewish roots of the Christian faith touching on Romans chapters 9, 10 and 11. This is a very important message for the Church today as Paul strongly admonishes the church to remember that "you do not support the root, but the root supports you" (Rom 11:18)
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30 min
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"The Hem of His Garment"
Why did the woman who had a long term illness push through the crowds to touch the hem of Jesus' garment? What is so significant of the hem or tassles of a Jewish man's garment? This informative message delves into the biblical background of the meaning of the tassles (tzitzitot) of the garments worn by Jewish men and challenges the believer to a deeper walk of faith and realisation of the power of God in our lives.
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