Sermons on Maranatha Houston:

Get Your War Face On!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 8, 2015

Are you in flight or are your weaponed up and in the fight?

A picture was posted on Facebook of a knight in armor with these words. I am a Christian, but make no mistake. I will defend the weak. I will defend freedom. I will sacrifice so that others can live free. I will defend my family to the death. I love peace, but I am a fierce enemy. I live by a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Buying Blessings?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 31, 2015

Do you have a Simon the Samaritan spirit??

Acts 8 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Beauty Tip

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 22, 2016

The daughter's of the King should have different standards than the daughters of Adam.

Psalm 45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 1 Peter 3 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Which Kingdom Do You Serve?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 18, 2012

Live your calling as an Ambassador.

Acts 5:34-39 34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; 35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Fight Against God?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2018

If it has been prophesied that the world will get worse and worse until He comes can we fight against God by trying to prevent it?

Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

End The Bondage!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017

Gentile do not become a law keeper or Christ is of no value to you.

Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6, Galatians 2:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Remnant Is Not A Shield

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 19, 2022

Nations do not get too comfortable thinking God is always on your side including you, America.

Ezekiel 14:12 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, 13 Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Muzzle The Dog And Pluck The Chicken

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 6, 2021

Do not insult the Holy Spirit by attributing to Him manifestations that do not match His character or mission.

Isaiah 8:19  And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?  20  To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19, 1 Corinthians 14:23, 1 Corinthians 14:32-33, Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

Flower Quickly Fading

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2020

Your life is a frail flower, not an oak tree. Be fragrant like a blue bonnet, not a stink weed or an irritant like ragweed.

Jas 1:10  But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.  11  For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Missed The Memo

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 2, 2024

Since some believe they can time travel in Jesus they should go back and teach Paul the prosperity gospel as he obviously missed the memo on that.

Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23, Colossians 2:18, Mark 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Beauty Tip

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 22, 2023

Make up and clothing cannot beautify an ugly soul. Only the soul is eternal so seek a beauty that lasts. That is what God calls valuable.

Psalm 45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 1 Peter 3:3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:13, Proverbs 11:22, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Questions Churches Must Ask Themselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2023

Do not be a Sardis. If the glory has departed, close the doors and merge with a church where God is moving.

Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.  I am afraid that there are many churches in this situation. Growing up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperous And Foolish

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 29, 2023

We in the West think we are smart, but we are not wise.

Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23, Colossians 2:18, Mark 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Demonic Division

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2022

The Holy Spirit leads us into unity so where do you think all this division originated?

1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Romans 15:20, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Real Rest

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 25, 2023

We live in an age of insomnia despite all the pills, beds and other devices.

Matt 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Depressed people sleep a lot hoping for physical rest to restore their soul. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Baptist