Sermons on Maranatha Houston:

Recess Is Over

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 11, 2021

We have played church for too long. It is time to work as one.

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Backyard

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 28, 2021

There is little hope of revival or a large harvest of souls until we clean up our own backyard.

I believe there are too many dictators among the cessationists and too many false prophets and con artists in the Charismatic movement because people do not read the Word in context. Their hermeneutic is experience, not sound doctrine. In the Cessationist groups if you question a pastor you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Acts 4:29-31, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 2:1-13, Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 16:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fear God Not Karma

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 9, 2019

Karma is as unbiblical as luck. Stop using that term. Instant Karma's not going to get you.

John Lennon sang about “Instant Karma’s gonna get you” and even Christians will talk about Karma. Karma means deed or action and it is part of many beliefs in India as well as Taoism/Buddhism. Do you need to really worry about Karma? Karma is part of the belief that what we do here determines ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:7, Psalm 73:1-5, Romans 2:4, Hebrews 9:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ungodly Division

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 13, 2023

If there are not doctrinal issues, 99% of divisions are ungodly.

Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:20, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024

Remember that privates get medals even the Medal of Honor like Jacob Parrott and Sergeants are the backbone of the Army. Not everyone is called to be a General in the Lord's army.

2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Leviticus 26:7-9, Acts 13:1-3, Mark 9:33-35, Luke 16:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Wait For His Return Hebrews 9:28 (Nlt) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2025

We live in a world filled with anticipation—waiting for news, waiting for breakthroughs, waiting for change. But as believers, our greatest anticipation is not for something, it’s for someone. We wait for Jesus.

Go! And Wait for His Return Hebrews 9:28 (NLT) Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): “So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.” Introduction: The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:28, Isaiah 53:6, John 1:29, Acts 1:11, Titus 2:13, Philippians 3:20, 2 Peter 3:12, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

If God Revealed Himself, I’d Believe

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 3, 2025

He has revealed Himself many times, but you refused to see, but the time is coming when you will have no choice to see.

IF God Revealed Himself, I’d Believe I do not know how many times I have heard people say something along the line, “If God would reveal Himself, I’d believe. Sadly, the history of the human race proves otherwise. Gen 3:8  And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:8-9, Deuteronomy 4:34, John 4:8, Acts 4:30-31, Revelation 6:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Strife, Seditions, Heresies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2024

Common sins that are almost expected and accepted.

Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:20, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Pipeline Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2007

The "health and wealth" doctrine is a heresy. But it uses many sound Biblical truths in its false teaching. Do you know what one basic truth they’ve left out?

OPEN: Ray Stedman shared the true story of a man who lived in Houston that received a letter from a large international radio broadcast seeking support from Christians for their broadcasting. They sent out a letter - the kind that is double-spaced, every sentence is a paragraph, and they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Heavenly Voices Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 13, 2005

God speaks four words of comfort, instead of judgment, to his wounded children, and releases them, and us, from those things that hold us captive. And these are voices we all need to hear.

Back in August, many people were glued to their televisions as the tragic events of hurricane Katrina’s onslaught unfolded in New Orleans. With mandatory evacuations ordered, over a million people left the area successfully, traveling to Houston, Dallas, and other cities. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

Often we reject our role as disciples because the thought of leading others to Jesus scares us. We don’t think we know enough about the Bible, or understand enough about theology, or believe we’re good enough. And we’re right.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) As disciples we are all Christian leaders. That’s a concept we may not all be comfortable with. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What’s It All About?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2012

What is life meant to be and how was it meant to be lived?

This past week we heard about the death of Whitney Houston, one of the most talented and most beautiful women who has ever lived. I thought she was a wonderful person in many ways. She absolutely had it all: talent, beauty, wealth and the adoration of the world. We still don’t know about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

From Prodigal To Pilgrim

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2022

A message that emphasizes what happened when a man repents.

From Prodigal to Pilgrim Luke 15: 11-24 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Worthy?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 5

WHO IS WORTHY? (REVELATION 5) I seldom spend money to buy a movie ticket, but one that was fully worth my money was The Avengers: Endgames, which I saw with a group young adults. Which character fascinated you most in the story? Iron Man? Captain America? Spiderman? For me it was Thanos and his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sola Scriptura Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2022

The Value of the Scripture in the 21st century.

Series: Five Transcendent Truths Sola Scriptura Hebrews 4:12-13 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist