Maranatha Baptist Church

Once again the Apostle reminds us of those characteristics that evidence the new birth. Why does he remind us so often? Because we need it.

Paul offers thanksgiving to God for the members of the church at Corinth. It is interesting to note what was on this list to thank God for.

How does one avoid conforming to the world and rather being transformed? Is Christianity merely a behavioral modification program? That is the subjet of this message.

What is it to abide in Christ and for Christ to abide in us? And what is "love perfected?" Mike talks about this in this message

How does the sowing of a seed represent the death of Jesus? Why must we die to this life to have life eternal? Why did Jesus experience such inner turmoil before the cross experience?

The Importance of Love.

What is worldliness? What message does the world seek to inbed in the mind of the believer? How can a Christian keep from being "worldly?"

How important is "doctrine" in the life of a believer. The Apostle gives a doctrinal test to determine if a person is believer. What is the test? That is the subject of this message.

This message concerns the assurance of one's salvation.

What is a living sacrifice and what is the altar upon which it is to be placed?

How can one distinguish a "child of God" from the "children of the devil?" How would once classify Cain?

Do you know what the Christian life is? It is "living out the gospel" by dressing up in the doctrines or teachings of God's Word. But to live the truth, you must know the truth.

This sermon talks about the God whom we should know.

Can a Christian sin or can he be delivered from it completely in this life? What is the relationship of a believer to sin?

Is God finished with the Jews or will there be a great mass conversion of Jewish people in the future? Who is the Deliverer of Israel?

How doe a child of God deal with sin? What is sin and what relationship do Christians have with it? Do Christians sin?

How should the believer understand the warnings about being "cut off" from the olive tree? Are we safe in Christ or not? This sermon talks about the "perseverance of the Saints."

What is the "anointing" that Christians talk so much about? Mike explains that term as well as the doctrine of "adoption."

Who are the people of God? What is the significance of the olive tree in Romans 11? What does "all Israel shall be saved" mean? This is discussed in this message

This sermon asks the question, "Does it matter what you believe?" John did not hesitate to label the false teacher as an antichirst.