Weekly sermons from Maranatha's awesome Worship. We are a local church in San Ramon, California committed to knowing Christ and making Him known here and throughout the world.
Instead of grandeur, God sends his son in the humblest of ways because he identifies with the outcast and marginalized.
The long wait for the messiah will end and jubilation will follow.
Christmas introduces the world to the only one who can save from judgment for sin. The fully God, fully man, Jesus of Nazareth.
Submission is demonstrated in worship in a remarkable way.
We have every reason to give thanks because of who God is proven to be.
Our freedom in Christ is best used for his glory.
God’s provision of a way of escape empowers his people to flee idolatry.
Warnings from Israel’s history to help us avoid temptation.
A spiritually disciplined life leads to freedom.
The greatest reward in serving Jesus is to give up my rights for the gospel.
Christian liberty is freedom in Christ exercised with our brothers and sisters in mind.
Nathan’s presentation about Fukuoka Bible Church.
Testimony from Doug and Nissy Cannon.
The biblical view of marriage is more than just romance and companionship.
An example from two difficult to change circumstances reinforces the command to stay in less than ideal marriages as a witness to the grace of God.
Oneness with Christ translates to oneness with our spouses.
Our identity in Christ should be paramount in how we choose to behave.
Let Godly wisdom of the righteous be used to judge matters between church members rather than the worldly wisdom of the unrighteous.
Paul as dad allows him to confront the outrage of the church that will not stand up for the righteousness of Jesus.
Paul calls out the arrogant and reminds the Corinthians of their special relationship.
The tough position of servant and what servanthood looks like.
Godly wisdom is not measured by competence and productivity but by dependence on the Lord.
The Lord will reward the builder who wisely chooses imperishable materials for building God’s temple.
Our “normal” behavior is revealed by the Spirit to be immaturity.
Spiritual wisdom is contrasted to worldly, or “real” wisdom.
Factions and divisions develop in church and in life because we rely on our own wisdom rather than God’s.
Faithfulness to God is shown not only in our behavior, but also in our attitude - the tone of voice in our hearts.
Are we receiving all of God’s blessings or are we lacking because we rob him?
The messenger is coming who not only announces judgment, but gives it. Who is this messenger?
The faithfulness God wants looks like marriage. Just as breaking a marriage bond leaves its scars, so faithlessness to God will leave its scars too.
The greatest failure of the of leaders is not in their behavior but in how they failed to honor God’s name by teaching error.
The resurrection removes every barrier between God and us. “What prevents me?” is an enduring question/declaration of our freedom in Christ.
Jesus enters Jerusalem and begins the fulfillment of God’s great plan for all the earth.
Our personal lives are lived best when we make the greatness of our God the sole focus.
Malachi declares God’s argument with Israel over his unfailing love.
There’s a fight coming and requires every Christian to prepare with armor.
The armor of God is meant for spiritual battles against supernatural forces in the real, everyday world of family, neighbors, school and work.
Slaves and masters. An uncomfortable subject unless we see Christ as master.
Just as husbands and wives reveal glory of God in Jesus and his church, parents and children likewise reveal his glory.
Husbands and wives model Jesus and the church to a watching world. So marriage is more than just love, companionship and kids.
Pastor Rob teaches us how to be children of the light.
Modifying behavior towards righteousness is best done by pointing out our beloved status with the Lord.
Our internal struggles with rage, anger, malice and truth telling will either produce clamor or encouragement as God grants the victory in our forgiveness.
Holiness and righteousness comes from a transformed mind. Without that transformation, turning from wickedness is a futile effort.
Pastor Brian Chan preaches about leadership.
What did the shepherds see? Why were the angels celebrating? What did God do in Christ?