Maranatha Baptist Church

Seven phrases are used in verses 2b–4 to undergird the claims of the uniqueness of Jesus, a challenge in those days and a stumbling block in our easy, tolerant age.

Hebrews tells clearly and convincingly that Jesus Christ is superior to and preeminent over everyone and everything.

God did three things at the cross: He expressed His righteousness; exalted His grace and explained his purposes in saving the Jew and Gentile.

Under the hand of God a believer finds power to live, protection from enemies and provision for every need.

Malachi prophesies of the coming Christ and his forerunner, John the Baptist.

God is to be praised for his sovereignty, creativity and steadfast love.

Bethlehem is a city rich in biblical history and drama. It greatest claim is that Jesus was born there.

A study of relationships between slaves and masters, complicated by the fact that both are believers in Christ.

Philemon is a personal letter from Paul to Philemon. With it he sends and runaway slave back home as a changed man - a believer.

Jesus came to restore all that was lost in the Garden of Eden - the way, the truth and the life.

We are in "all things" to give thanks. Is that possible?

A review of Colossians

Jesus would not be deterred from His course by Herod's threats. He weeps over Jerusalem

In view of the difficulty doctrine preached by Jesus (radical change of mind, bearing a cross, dying to self) a disciple concluded only a few would be saved.

In giving his farewell to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul mention some saints than may be unfamiliar to you.

This message describes the three places in life where believers are tempted to "lose heart." A prescription is given to avert such discouragement.

Christians are called upon to be gracious to outsiders both in their conversation and their conduct.

The miracles of Jesus in healing of the woman with a disabling spirit revealed the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders who was more benevolent to their animals than people.

The man born blind was healed by Jesus. It is an ample illustration of how God brings life and light to believing sinners.

Prayer is the most important expression of the new life. Prayer is a weapon against the assaults of Satan.