Manuscripts Archive
Bob Mendelsohn likes to teach through books of the Bible, but look to the end of this list and you will also find individual or thematic sermons.
Exodus Series:
Joseph’s Legacy Exodus 1
Moses: Born to Deliver Exodus 2
Excuses (Part 1) Exodus 3
Excuses (Part 2) Exodus 4
When it goes from bad to worse Exodus 5
God will remember Exodus 6
Hard heartedness Exodus 7
Plagues.... they keep on coming Exodus 8
Compromise Exodus 9
Passover Exodus 12
Look what_s ahead Exodus 13
Red Sea Crossing Exodus 14
Some lessons on Freedom Exodus 15
Manna in the Wilderness Exodus 16
What comes out may surprise you Exodus 17
Always we can improve Exodus 18
Protection of the innocent Exodus 21
Thou shalt not steal Exodus 22
Working out daily justice Exodus 23
Mediator of a covenant Exodus 24
Of altars and lamps Exodus 27
The clothes make the priest Exodus 28
Ordained and Food Exodus 29
Of altars and taxes and lavers Exodus 30
Chosen Artists and Days Exodus 31
The Golden Calf Exodus 32
Let’s Build Together Exodus 36
Does the Furniture Make a Home : Tabernacle Furniture explained Exodus 37
An altar to alter your life Exodus 38
As the Lord commanded Moses: A study in obedience Exodus 39
Completion: A job well done Exodus 40
Gospel of Matthew Teaching Series
The birth (and infancy) of the King Outline Matthew 2
The preparing for the King: The Jewish Baptist Matthew 3
The Galileean Ministry of the King: Part I Outline Matthew 4
The Principles of the Kingdom Matthew 5
The Principles of the Kingdom II: Who is Watching Matthew 6
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway Matthew 7
The King in Action Matthew 8
The King and the Tax Collector: Grace Abounds Matthew 9
What defiles a man Matthew 15
Who is this Jesus Matthew 16
The Prophet/King Matthew 17
You are the weakest link Matthew 18
When should I surrender Matthew 19
Tall poppies Matthew 20
Who is the boss Matthew 21a
Many are called Matthew 21b
Passing the test Matthew 22
Look out! Matthew 23
It’s all coming to an end Matthew 24a
Be on the alert Matthew 24b-25
Death Pangs Matthew 26a
Trials and tribulations Matthew 26b
Crucified Lamb, Buried King Matthew 27
He is risen Matthew 28
Bob’s teaching series on Discipleship
A 19 part series; each modular, but combined to help a new believer sort out the new things of faith and community and such:
Genesis Series
In the beginning Genesis 1b
Created for Pleasure Genesis 2
Suffering in Temptation Genesis 3a
Temptation: How to overcome it Genesis 3b
Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord Genesis 6
Noah-- Part 2 (It’s a zoo out there) Genesis 7
Waiting for ....something Genesis 8
Covenants and Rainbows Genesis 9
Hunters and Towers Genesis 10-11
Blessed to Bless Genesis 12
Separated to Be a Blessing Genesis 13
Battles and Money: And Abram tithed to Melchizedek Genesis 14
Faith: Up close and personal Genesis 15
Whatever you say, dear Genesis 16
99 and Counting Genesis 17
Guess who’s coming to dinner Genesis 18
The slippery slope Genesis 19
She is my sister Genesis 20
Promises, Promises Genesis 21
The Binding of Isaac Genesis 22
Aging and the Burial of Sarah Genesis 23
A wife for Isaac Genesis 24
Death and Births Genesis 25
Play it again, Sam Genesis 26
Birthrights and blessings Genesis 27
Anticipation of Better Things Genesis 29
But wait, there’s more Genesis 30
Making home in the wrong place Genesis 34
Brotherly Love: Speaking peaceably with your brother Genesis 37
Joseph: Guarded passion or Not Sex in the City Genesis 39
The joy of reunion Genesis 43
Arguing the Case Genesis 44
Reunion and Reconciliation Genesis 45
Travels with Jacob and Company Genesis 46
Aliens in a foreign land Genesis 47
Shepherd at the Right Hand Genesis 48
Meant for good Genesis 50
Believing Right (Lessons 1–12)
Lesson 1: Faith and the Word
Lesson 2: Creation
Lesson 3: Who is Yeshua
Lesson 4: The Birth of Yeshua
Lesson 5: The Death of Yeshua
Lesson 6: The Resurrection of Yeshua
Lesson 7: The 2nd coming of Yeshua
Lesson 8: The Holy Spirit
Lesson 9: Israel
Lesson 10: The Church
Lesson 11: Forgiveness
Lesson 12: Resurrection for us!
Starting Right (Lessons 13–19)
Lesson 13: Baptism
Lesson 14: Prayer
Lesson 15: Assurance of salvation
Lesson 16: Fruitfulness
Lesson 17: Obedience
Lesson 18: Giving
Lesson 19: Witnessing
Teaching Right:
Lessons 1–7 for Jewish inquirers: (Practice teaching others)
Lesson One: Nicodemus
Lesson Two: Samaritan woman
Lesson Three: Adultery
Lesson Four: Blind man
Lesson Five: Yeshua in Torah
Lesson Six: Yeshua in Prophets
Lesson Seven: Yeshua in Writings
2 Peter Series
Are you sure (a call to spiritual growth) 2 Peter 1
Avoid evil: False leaders cause trouble 2 Peter 2-3
1 Peter Series
Salvation belongs to our God 1 Peter 1b
Built together into a holy temple 1 Peter 1c
Suffering with the Saviour 1 Peter 2
Suffering with the Saviour: Part II 1 Peter 3
Attitude Check 1 Peter 4a
Oy... it’s so hot! 1 Peter 4 b
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord 1 Peter 5
The Book of Judges: Rhythms
Revelation series
"Write it down"-- Revelation 1 ( PDF 87k).
"What is God saying to you "-- Revelation 2 ( PDF 149k)
"What's in a name"-- Revelation 3 ( PDF 197k).
"There's no place like home"-- Revelation 4 ( PDF 189k)
"Kingdom and Priests"-- Revelation 5 ( PDF 131k).
"Tyranny and Judgment"-- Revelation 6 ( PDF 770k).
"Who are the 144,000 "-- Revelation 7 ( PDF 140k).
"Praise or complaints "-- Revelation 8 ( PDF 204k).
"Out of the pit"-- Revelation 9 ( PDF 204k).
Individual Sermons & Talks
The following are individual sermons Bob gave when asked to speak from a particular passage or on a particular theme.
“Light of the World?” A sermon given at Wesley International Church, 1 December 2019.
"Prayers of repentance and God’s answers". A study in Daniel 9. (Given by Bob Mendelsohn, Father’s Day: 3 September 2017, LCM Churches, Lane Cove, NSW)
Yeshua: Chosen and Rejected. A sermon given at St Johns Anglican, Dee Why. 31 January 2016.
Fire and rain...Turbulence in Sweet '16. The 613th blog on Australia Jews for Jesus blogspot? (#JFJAustralia).
A priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. (A sermon given at Congregation Beth Messiah, Houston Texas, 28 March 2015)
"Jesus and the Sabbath" (a sermon given at Beit El Echad, KC, May 2014).
"When it’s broken... who you gonna call?", based on Deuteronomy 31-32-33 Given at Rosh Hashanah service Waverley, NSW 4 September 2013.
Yom Kippur Fables 2013 (Given at our Kol Nidre service in Sydney 5774)
"The Jews according to St. Paul", a study in Romans 11, given in Singapore July 2013.
The God who Ever-Is, a study in the activities of the Almighty with hints of Passover themes.
Law and Grace, a study in freedom Given at Carlton-Kogarah Baptist Church, September 2013
How many times?, a sermon given at Yom Kippur 2011 in Sydney
New wine in old wineskins given at The Mustard Seed in Lawrence, Kansas, January 2011. It is also available on audio.
Christ in the Feast of Pentecost. A sermon given at St Matthews Anglican, Merrylands.
Starting Over, studies in the life of Samson, a Rosh Hashanah message 5771 Starting Over given in Sydney, Australia
One new man: An end of racism (Ephesians 2) Ephesians 2 given at Lane Cove Anglican parish in September 2010
Imitating Christ, given at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Mowbray, NSW 2004.
Proportional Giving: Tithing, the Hows and Whys
You are the Weakest Link. Yeshua, stealing and Zaccheus. Thou shalt not steal given at messianic Congregation Beit El Echad, January 2011.
Trumpets-- What is that all about? Trumpets a Rosh Hashanah sermon
Psalm 9, What’s in a name? Psalm 9 given at St Matthews Anglican Church, West Pennant Hills in January 2010
God of the Second Chance given at Or Haolam Messianic Congregation with thoughts of Purim, 6 March 2010
Thanksgiving in Thessaloniki Thanksgiving in February, 2008
Jesus in the Older Testament messianic prophecy
God the Father, God the Father
The Hollywood Director The book of Esther given at Newport Anglican Church, NSW in January 2011
Responding to the Proclamation Acts 17
Family values, a sermon from Mark 10 given at Central Baptist Church, Sydney
A view from the Top, A study in five biblical mountains
A sermon given Pentecost 2007 The Spirit and the Word gives life
Grace to the undeserving Grace given at Chatswood Church of Christ, Sydney
Israel and the Nations A biblical theology of Mission
The Parable of the Sower Luke 8
You broke covenant: The Lord is wearied. A sermon taken from Malachi 2:10-3:5.
Finishing well: Jesus Brings a Good Ending. Given at LCM Churches, 31 August 2014.