Sermons on maranatha houston: showing 136-150 of 1,970

Paul's Resume

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 9, 2024

If they are rolling in the dough to their church or program do not go.

Paul's resume dispels the whole Prosperity Gospel. When these false apostles and prophets have a resume like Paul's I might want to hear what they have to say as that experience will prove they are wrong. Apostles and prophets that brag about their wealth and live the life of a rock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Proverbs 19:17, 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God puts a really interesting proposition in front of us. He says, “Put me to the test” when it comes to your money. “Try it my way,” God says, “and see if my way works.”

We are doing a yearlong challenge in our church in 2020. We are challenging you to share the story of Christ’s love with friends, co-workers, and family members who don’t know Christ. When you do, we invite you to drop a ping-pong ball into the container, if you will. Our church hopes to see 5,000 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12, Leviticus 27:30-33, Deuteronomy 14:22-29, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Love Of All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

Deut 6

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL (DEUTERONOMY 6:1-9) What is your favorite Bible verse or golden verse? Two verses shaped my life, one led to my conversion and the other to seminary. The first, from Matt 10:32-33, convinced me not to delay accepting Christ: “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Love Of All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Love the Lord

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL (DEUTERONOMY 6:1-9) What is your favorite Bible verse or golden verse? Two verses shaped my life, one led to my conversion and the other to seminary. The first, from Matt 10:32-33, convinced me not to delay accepting Christ: “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon is written to remind us believers and non believers alike of our need not to be carried away by the activities of the Christmas season.

Topic: Preparing for Christmas Text: Math. 2: 1-12. By: Pastor: Dr. ’Sola ONI Houston South Foursquare Church, 8001 South Kirkwood(by Beechnut) Houston, TX 77072 Introduction: Preparations are being made here and there for the Xmas celebration. Our houses are being given a facelift with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 23, 2014

Following Jesus transforms lives. If that is not happening, then people are not following Jesus.

In the day when most traveled by train, there was a physically disabled boy who ran a small newsstand in a railroad station. Each day he sold candy, gum, and newspapers to people who passed through the station. One day two men rushed through the crowded station to catch a train that was to leave ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Dedicated Are You To Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2009

The Church needs some fresh blood. Are you willing to give it?

2 Tim 3:12-13 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. KJV "It must be understod that there are no nominal, halfhearted, lukewarm Christians in Russia or China. The price ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Slander

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 9, 2014

It is hard to be mad at what someone said about you if it is true.

"Everybody is slandered even the good." - Robert E. Lee 1 Peter 3:14-16 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Give Tours Of Heaven And Hell?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 18, 2012

If you see Heaven or Hell there is no return trip.

There have been many that claim to have been to Hell and Heaven and came back or were sent back to tell us about it. Atheists have been to Hell and Heaven. Professing Christians also have been to Heaven or Hell. Are these valid experiences or things to distract people from the real Gospel and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mansion Or Pup Tent?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2013

The house isn Heaven is in good shape, but how is the temple here looking?

John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV I once got into a bit of trouble because I suggested that these mansions are not of the antebellum Tara type, but possibly just a prayer closet where we can be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

Long-Winded Preachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 19, 2017

Can you sing longer than you can listen to a sermon? Are you hoping he cuts the sermon short?

I posted on FaceBook a video by Todd White that is nearly two hours long. It amazes me that people willingly sit to hear him that long. I am always hearing people complaining about long-winded preachers. I had one deacon that felt seventeen minutes was good enough and if you cannot get it done in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

We all live for something. What do you live for?

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Just as Christ had no will of His own, but lived to fulfill the will of the Father we are to have no will or life of our own but to fulfill the will of Christ since we have His mind. Having His mind we should have His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Innocent Blood

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2021

Countries and people who shed innocent blood will not be held guiltless.

Deuteronomy 21:1 If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him: 2 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain: 3 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:1-9, Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where You Were Called

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 26, 2021

Be sure God has not called you to stay where you are before you run off to be used of Him.

Is it not odd that people who believe in the omnipresence of God seek somewhere they feel closer to Him. He not the God of the oceans, the mountains or the fields. He is the God of the universe so wherever you are He is there. If you are not hearing from Him it is not a location problem. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:20

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace Transformation

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020

Unless the caterpillar experiences the struggle leaving the cocoon he can never be beautiful and fly.

Zec 3 1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist