Sermons on Maranatha Houston:

Hanging In There Through Anger Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

Anger is a God-given emotion. And all anger is not sin. But we need to control our anger so as not to destroy us from being the people God want us to be.

We are following the theme: Hanging in There. Tonight I want us to look at the subject, “Hanging in There Through Anger.” Thomas Jefferson once wrote some rules for living. “When angry count to ten before you speak, if very angry, count to a hundred.” Seventy-five years later, Mark Twain, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 1)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2007

Paul was ready for his final goodbye. How can we get ready?

Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 1) Acts 20:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2007 *The rest of Acts 20 is an extremely important portion of Scripture. In these verses Paul reflects on the past and tries to prepare the church leaders of Ephesus for life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Gift

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 1, 2008

This sermon looks at the gifts of Christmas and also the importance of giving.

Title: “The ultimate Gift” Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Date: 12/28/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Wednesday night, while visiting with my family in Calvert City we watched a movie starring James Garner entitled, “The Ultimate Gift.” In the movie Garner plays the part of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Calling

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 26, 2008

God’s call is always a call to change and commitment

1. PARTICULAR CALL A. God’s Call is Selective “and saw” 1. To Study and Comprehend 2. To Understand how a thing works 3. See beyond the surface B. God’s Call is Specific “named Levi” 1. “Whosoever will” may come – after they are called 2. It is God who desires to save you 3. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The Sun? Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009

Under the sun we feel the heat of stress and pressure. Getting above it changes our vantage point and our perspective of life

• A lot of what we do in life is directly related to how we see ourselves, and to how we see what we do. • If you see yourself as worth little you will hardly ever engage in something that you feel is of great value – almost as if you don’t see it as your place. • If you place little value in what ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like There Is No Tomorrow! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

How can we live like there is no tomorrow? Today the apostle Peter is going to answer that question by reminding us to keep doing four things to be sure that we won’t be ashamed when the end does come.

Live like there is no tomorrow! Am October 19th 2008 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Securing Our Future Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

We have the challenge to step out on faith and secure our future, by building on our legacy, by fulfilling our commitment, so that we may preserve our sacred space.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 “Securing Our Future” Hebrews 11: 6 – 10 As we are embarking on a multi-year campaign to “Preserve Our Sacred Space” it is important that every member share in this journey by committing to giving sacrificially. Every era, every generation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Clarity Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

The Beauty of Clarity Matthew 5:8 Show some pictures and ask people what they see; multiple options w/in each picture. What do you see? You see what your heart is attuned to; what your heart values. Turn to Matthew 5:8 as we continue this series on the Beatitudes. In these Beatitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

Convenience and compromise can devastate the Church, disqualifying us from the work Christ has for us.

Parishioners at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston are singing the Lord's praises right along with the world-famous McDonald's slogan, "We love to see you smile." The church is the first in the nation to have a McDonald's hamburger franchise on its grounds. The franchise is located inside the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Other

The Epiphany Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 8, 2018

Allowing oneself to be invaded and rearranged by objective value is what makes life worth living.

The Epiphany of the Lord is when Christ was made known to the magi, who represent all the nations. Today, when we say that someone has had an epiphany, we mean that the person has had a moment in which they have achieved a realization, an awareness or a knowledge of something. An AHA! MOMENT, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Take Notice And Care!

Contributed by Stephanie M. Stark on Sep 24, 2022

We’ve all been there…lean times…maybe some leaner than others, but we all know what it’s like to get creative with what you’ve got. However, I don’t think any of us have ever been forced to beg on the side of a street, and that is where this morning’s lesson begins.

Grace and peace to you from God, our creator, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Growing up I never knew how poor we actually were. When my mom made macaroni and cheese with ranch style beans, I thought it was because she was trying to be creative, and not because that was all there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Strength And Contribution Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Faith attempting to complete the Great Commission. You can learn from successful leaders.

1. Faith to plant 100,000 new churches. Suliasi Kurulo, Fiji. Suliasi was a government engineer who began knocking on every door on his island in Fiji, then planted a church to finish the task. Next, he planned to knock on every door of every island in Fiji and build over 300 churches to complete ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

¡§righteousness And Justification¡¨ Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said: "Matthew through John gives us the ¡§Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ¡¨ The Acts of the Apostles give us the ¡§Gospel of the Holy Spirit¡¨ But it is in Romans that we are given the ¡§Gospel of God¡¨

Sermon Series ¡§The Gospel of God ¡V A Study of Romans¡¨ Week #3 ¡§Righteousness and Justification¡¨ Study of Text: Romans 3:21-5:21 Opening Reading: Romans 3:21-26 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We enter now our third week of our study of Romans „X Week #1 we discussed Paul¡¦s letter to the Roman ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C.e.o. Of The Top Floor

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

God’s Sovernity

Intro: If I went to Trump towers and at the door, the doorman told me, I am the man in charge of this operation, even though he has a nice suit on, a name tag, and looks important, he isn’t in charge. Neither are the people working the front desk, or the cooks, or the bell hops or the people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God