Maranatha Baptist Church

October 31, 2021 | Phil Roy | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service The Bible shows us churches that were not fully devoted to Christ, but it also tells us of churches that were the real deal. In this message, we strive to see how together, we can be a church that is truly focused on what Jesus Christ want us to be.

October 31, 2021 | Phil Roy | 8:45 AM Sunday Morning Service Are we truly willing to step out in faith towards Jesus, or are we more confident in our comfort zone than we are in Him? This message looks into Jesus calling Peter out to walk on the water, while the rest of the disciples stayed in the boat. Search in yourself and recognize what has been the boat you've stayed in, what are your fears, and if you are willing to leave it all behind to experience a life of real faith in Jesus.

October 24, 2021 | Phil Roy | 8:45 AM Sunday Morning Service As we look into the account of Jesus healing ten lepers, with only one returning, we can easily look down on the nine that were unthankful. Yet we must ask ourselves, are we thankful for the world of miracles that we live in, or do we overlook and get used to God's blessing? While watching this message, think through the miracles of Jesus in your own life, and come to Him with a heart of thankfulness.

August 8, 2021 | Pastor Gene Noel | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service

What amazes you? Is it sports, movies, or technology? In Mark chapter 6 Jesus returns to his own country and teaches in the synagogue, but the people did not believe in him. Their unbelief was rooted in their prior knowledge of Jesus and how he grew up. This unbelief marveled Jesus, and In this sermon we look at why. July 25, 2021 | Deacon Dave Roy | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service

In this message Jesus is speaking to the Jewish people. The Jews were very angry with Jesus because he claimed to have authority over the sabbath. Jesus reminds them of John the Baptist who announced the coming of Jesus but also says there is even greater evidence of who Jesus is. Jesus' life was the evidence that he was the Messiah, but the Jews did not believe. To the Jews the scripture was important, but Jesus was not. Many Christians today are just like the Jews. They emphasize learning the Scriptures, but do not learn about Jesus. They want to learn truth that is beyond Jesus. We must understand that the scriptures are a witness of Jesus. To Reject Jesus means that you are Rejecting God's word. #FollowJesus➡️ { Follow | Sermon 40 } June 20, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service

In the message we continue our study through the book of Galatians. We will be studying verses 11 - 14. Living by and Faith and living by the Law are two different things. Many times Christians feel that they have to live by a set of rules in order for them to grow spiritually, but this lifestyle is a lifestyle of living by the law. We must live by faith, and rely on our relationship with Christ to determine our spirituality. Don't depend on mans laws. Rely on God's grace. { Galatians | Sermon 12 } June 3, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 7PM Wednesday Evening Service

In this message Jesus explains explains an important truth to the Jews. Jesus only does as he sees the Father do. Christ's words are there that people will hear it and the people will believe. Jesus then explains another truth to the Jewish people that continues to anger them, and persuade some to believe. When we believe in Jesus and decide to #FollowJesus➡️ we follow the way that Christ followed God. Jesus only did what the father told him to do, and he did not do anything different until the Father told Him to do so. Is this the way we follow Christ? If not, we should. { Follow | Sermon 39 } June 13, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service

In this message the sick man that Jesus healed goes to the Jewish people and tells them that Jesus healed him. This made the Jews very upset and they wanted to kill him because Jesus healed the man on the sabbath. After approaching Jesus about this Jesus replied by saying that God is his father and he is equal with God. This made the Jews want to kill Jesus even more. Jesus also teaches the Jews that he does nothing but by the father. When we believe in Jesus and decide to #FollowJesus➡️ we must understand that focusing on Jesus is focusing on God. We must keep Christ the priority because Christ and God are one. Any person that does not value Jesus does not value God. Any spiritual leader that does not value Jesus does not value God. Any religion that does not value Jesus does not value God. { Follow | Sermon 38 } June 13, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Evening Service

In this message Jesus approaches a very sick man at the pool of Bethesda. This man has been sick for over 30 years. Jesus knew this man and the pain that he was going through for so many years. Jesus then heals the man and changes his life. Christ knows every individual person which is a crazy thought to think about. He know what you're going through, how long you have been going through it, and he also knows what you need to overcome. Even though all of these points are true Christ will not force Himself on anyone. We must accept his gift, and the healing that he provides. Will you accept Christ? #FollowJesus➡️ { Follow | Sermon 36 } June 6, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service

In this message Jesus approaches a very sick man at the pool of Bethesda. This man has been sick for over 30 years. Jesus knew this man and the pain that he was going through for so many years. Jesus then heals the man and changes his life. Christ knows every individual person which is a crazy thought to think about. He know what you're going through, how long you have been going through it, and he also knows what you need to overcome. Even though all of these points are true Christ will not force Himself on anyone. We must accept his gift, and the healing that he provides. Will you accept Christ? #FollowJesus➡️ { Follow | Sermon 36 } June 6, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service

{ Follow | Sermon 36 } May 30, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service

{ Follow | Sermon 35 } May 30, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service In this message Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him. Matthew obeys Jesus, and then has a dinner centered on Jesus where he invites many publicans and sinners. The Religious leaders challenge Jesus for eating with publicans and sinners and the dinner. Jesus then rebukes the religious leaders for their remarks. There are times when we can easily compare ourselves to others spiritually and morally. We must remember that we are all sinners in God's eyes and Jesus came that ALL men might be saved. When you truly decide to #FollowJesus➡️ you understand that the gospel can save anyone.

{ Follow | Sermon 34 } May 23, 2021 | Pastor Seth Wilson | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 33 } May 23, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 32 } May 16, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 31 } May 16, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 8:45 AM Sunday Morning Service While we often get frustrated about the symptoms of sin that come up in our lives, Jesus wants to take care of the root of the problem. As you seek to #FollowJesus➡️ ask Him to reveal what the root is behind the issues you have, and allow Him to set you free from it.

{ Follow | Sermon 30 } May 9, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service Even evil spirits see Jesus clearly and surrender to His authority. So why do we refuse to see Him and refuse to surrender? What we learn from this message, is that when you #FollowJesus➡️ and allow Him to live in your surrendered life, the truth of who He is will be spread through you.

{ Follow | Sermon 29 } May 9, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service Even though he had already seen Jesus do many incredible things, Peter was about to see Him in a whole new way. You may think you know Jesus, but when you see Him for who He truly is, it changes everything. Let this message lead you to the moment where you, like Peter, officially decide to leave everything behind and #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 28 } May 2, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service When you just want Jesus to give you what you want, you'll never experience what you need. Even worse than that, when Jesus doesn't give you what you want, you'll hate Him for it. The religious people of Nazareth first viewed Jesus as gracious. They were assuming that he was talking about everyone but them, and that He was going to do miracles for them. Jesus responds by showing them that they are the broken ones that need Him, and suddenly they want to kill Him. Let this message be an eye opener for you. Are you desiring Jesus so He can fulfill your wants, or will you #FollowJesus➡️ and allow Him to define what you need?

{ Follow | Sermon 27 } April 25, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 26 } April 18, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 25 } April 18, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 24 } April 14, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 7 PM Wednesday Evening Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 23 } April 11, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 22 } April 11, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 21 } March 28, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 20 } March 28, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 8:45 AM Sunday Morning Service

{ Follow | Sermon 19 } March 21, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service In this message, we see Nicodemus struggling with his religion and traditions. He recognizes that there is something different about Jesus, but is trying to fit Christ into the life he's always known. Jesus makes it clear, you must be born new and from above. Is this something you're struggling with as you seek to #FollowJesus➡️ for yourself? Clinging to your traditions instead of Jesus will reveal you don't have a real relationship with Him. It's when you leave everything else and completely turn to Christ that you experience what new life from above truly is.

{ Follow | Sermon 18 } March 21, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 8:45 AM Sunday Morning Service As Jesus begins doing miracles for all to see, many believe on Him. Yet right after this, we're told that Jesus does not reveal more of Himself to them, and He doesn't need any man to testify about Him. Why would this be the case? It's because He knows man, and He knows what is in man. Is there something in you that is keeping Jesus from revealing more about Himself to you today? Maybe what Jesus has already revealed to you is exactly what He knows you need for this moment and the moments to come. When you choose to #FollowJesus➡️ you can know for sure that He will show you what you need. So seek Him personally, get everything else out of the way, and allow Jesus to reveal Himself to you.

{ Follow | Sermon 17 } March 14, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service

{ Follow | Sermon 16 } March 14, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service

{ Follow | Sermon 15 } March 7, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service When you entrust Jesus with everything about your life, get ready for something bigger and greater than you've ever seen before. Nathanael surrenders his entire life to Jesus after a short interaction, and Jesus' response is that what he has seen in Christ is nothing compared to what happens next. As you make the decision to truly #FollowJesus➡️ your faith will grow. Not because of anything you do, but because of what Jesus continues to do in you as you entrust Him with all that you are. Your eyes will open, you'll see Him work in ways you never thought possible, and it all starts with full surrender to Him.

{ Follow | Sermon 14 } March 7, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service As a follower of Jesus, you can't stay in a comfort zone. As a follower of Jesus, you are constantly moving forward. As a follower of Jesus, you die to yourself and everything about your life is exclusively Jesus Christ. This message shows us the process Nathanael went through in deciding to #FollowJesus➡️ How could he go from being hesitant to abandoning everything for Christ so quickly? It's all about seeing Jesus for who He truly is, and the same decision he faced is now yours to make.

{ Follow | Sermon 13 } February 21, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service Christianity is NOT the same as following Christ. While most in Christianity look for what is comfortable or familiar, we miss that this is a completely selfish mindset. When we choose to #FollowJesus➡️ it is all about Him. If this is the case in our lives, we don't need someone to force us or guilt us into letting others know about Jesus. As we truly and wholeheartedly long for Him, we'll naturally long for others to follow Him too.

{ Follow | Sermon 12 } February 21, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service "What seek ye?" The question Jesus asked His first two followers digs deep into our own motives. Do we seek Jesus because we want something from Him, or think it will be in our best interest? Selfish intentions, no matter how spiritual they sound, are always about us instead of Jesus. In this message, we see that the only reason anyone will truly #FollowJesus➡️ is because they want Jesus and nothing else. With Christ's one question, we are all called to make a choice. Examine your own motives and decide whether you will be a true follower or not.

{ Follow | Sermon 11 } February 14, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service In this message, Jesus is introduced as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world. This is a powerful declaration, but what does it mean for you personally? As you seek to #FollowJesus➡️ take time to recognize what Christ being the Lamb means for you, as the ultimate sacrifice for your sin.

{ Follow | Sermon 10 } February 14, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service Temptations in life come, and often we don't even recognize it's happening. So how do we overcome what so easily can trip us up? In this message, Jesus gets to the heart of temptations and gives us the key to victory through His example. Choose to #FollowJesus➡️ as you face temptations and you will overcome them!

{ Follow | Sermon 9 } February 7, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service Is fasting part of your relationship with God? Taking a certain amount of time or days to depend on God, instead of food, was something that Christ not only taught, but practiced Himself. If Jesus needed this, why would it be something we neglect? As we continue to seek what it means to #FollowJesus➡️ it's time we take a deep look at the purpose of fasting, and understand when we need it in our own lives.

{ Follow | Sermon 8 } February 7, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 8:45 AM Sunday Morning Service With intensity, Jesus is calling you to partner with Him to bring glory to His name. In this message we see the importance of allowing Jesus to serve us so we can serve Him, and we also see the importance He placed on baptism. Many made the decision to #FollowJesus➡️ and His example by being baptized in the evening service! Listen as Jesus calls you to follow Him, and at the end see those that immediately made the decision to follow His leading in their life.

{ Follow | Sermon 7 } January 31, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service At 12 years old we see Jesus' first words that are recorded in the Bible, and they are incredibly powerful. Watch this message from last Sunday as we learn about gaining understanding and analyzing our true motives in seeking Christ. We also find that to #FollowJesus➡️ everything about us and what we do needs to be within the fixed position of who Jesus is.

{ Follow | Sermon 6 } January 31, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 8:45 AM Sunday Morning Service When God speaks into your life, what is it that leads you away from following Him? Without realizing it, we can quickly allow fear to convince us into following ourselves. This message reminds us of God's goodness and love towards us, and that the decision to #FollowJesus➡️ casts out all fear.

{ Follow | Sermon 5 } January 24, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service In our journey to #FollowJesus➡️ we see the details of His life are off to a bumpy start. Joseph is told in a dream to immediately evacuate their family, with no full explanation or timetable of a return to their normal life. To say this would be a difficult situation would be an understatement, yet we see that every detail was part of God's plan all along. This is exactly what He wants to do through your struggles now! What we often view as our greatest difficulties, are actually the exact things that are bringing about God's perfect plan for our lives.

{ Follow | Sermon 4 } January 17, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service While King Herod sat in his comfort zone, wanting to hold on to what he had always known, the wise men were lead forward as they chose to #FollowJesus➡️ The question is, what will you choose? In this message we take a look at the incredible influence of Christ's life, even at the age of two.

{ Follow | Sermon 3 } January 10, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service

{ Follow | Sermon 2 } January 10, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service Just hours removed from His birth, Jesus was already changing lives. This message shows us the desire of shepherds to see Christ, and calls us to each have the same desire to #FollowJesus➡️

{ Follow | Sermon 1 } January 3, 2021 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service In the message Jesus is Born, we see that the circumstances surrounding this incredible event were far from ideal. As we all face difficult times heading into 2021, we're called to #FollowJesus➡️ through the darkness and recognize that God will always work through our struggles to bring about His plan.

{ Worship Redefined | Sermon 38 } December 27, 2020 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 11 AM Sunday Morning Service

{ Worship Redefined | Sermon 37 } December 13, 2020 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service Continuing from his last message, Pastor Lopez takes us deeper into God's Word to show us the difference in actions between those that worship Christ and those that are troubled. As you watch, you will be challenged to live a life of true worship this Christmas season.

{ Worship Redefined | Sermon 36 } December 13, 2020 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 8:45 AM Sunday Morning Service In this Christmas message, we see those that worshipped, and those that were troubled when they heard the news of Jesus being born. The question is, which one are you this Christmas season?

• 2021 Vision Sunday | Part 2 • December 6, 2020 | Pastor Peter Lopez | 6 PM Sunday Evening Service In this message, we see how Maranatha will be making our emphasis of Follow practical in 2021. We are challenged to be all in for Christ, and allow Him to completely lead us through next year. Church will never be the same again when we truly Follow Jesus.