Maranatha Baptist Church

Mike continues a study in the Epistle of First John.

The story of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, was overshadowed by the story of Mary, the mother of our Lord. However Elizabeth was a great and godly mother as well. This sermon tells her story.

What is a Christian? John explains what a Christian is in his first epistle.

Is the way God deals with truth selective? Why does he reveal truth to some and hide it from others? And how does He hide it? That is the subject of this message.

From the time of the reformation, a distinction has been made between law and grace. How are they different? That difference is discussed in this message

In what sense is Christ the end of the law? This sermon discusses the issues surrounding this question.

We turn to Isaiah 53 for the truth of atonement, but what about the resurrection? It is there, too. Isaiah really does tell the Easter story.

How can a holy God countenance a sinful being? How is it possible for a just God to justify an unjust human being? The answer is the cross and is the subject of this message.

The Book of Ruth is not only a great illustration of God's providence, but of redemption as well. Ruth, the Moabitess, was an anscestor of Jesus Christ.

How are we to understand the essence of the Gospel? Joel's defines this matter clearly in this message.

What are we to uderstand about the Old Testament Kinsman-Redeemer? Mike talks about this in Ruth chapter 3.

How could a widow from Moab survive in the nation of Israel? How would she secure a living? Who is this man Boaz that is introduced in this chapter and why was he interested in this Moabitess?

There are two kinds of righteousness discussed in Romans 10:3. Which kind saves?

Naomi recognized that God's hand was involved in all she experienced in Moab. How pervasive is the Providence of God in our lives? Mike Weiss discusses this truth in this message.

Who are the people of God today? Do the Jews still have a claim upon God above any other nation or people on earth? This is discussed in this message.

Who are the true people of God today? God has but one people and they are comprised of believing Jews and believing Gentiles. Paul explains this truth in the verses of this message.

Does God have the right to do with His creation as He pleases? What does sovereignty mean? These issues are the subject of this message.

How far should a Christian go to win the unsaved? Paul declared that being free, he became a slave to others for the opportunity of giving them the gospel. How do we think about that?

Who hardened Pharaoh's heart? God or Pharoah or both? This controversial matter is the subject of this sermon.

Is God fair in choosing to save some and pass others by? Are his actions justified? Paul asks this question and answers it. Listen to his explanation.