The AUTHORITY of the WORD of GOD

2012-01-11T09:48:00.000-08:00

We live in a culture that has been, for a couple generations, openly rejecting and rebelling against proper authority. The latest manifestation of this trend is the “occupy” demonstrations. More accurate would be to refer to them as the “occupy” squatters. These spoiled vagrants throw their violent temper-tantrums in an illogical protest of … uh, what? Well, that depends on who you ask.

Independent But Not Isolated

2011-05-06T13:35:00.000-07:00

The Case for Churches Working TogetherI am an INDEPENDENT Baptist. That is what I have always been and what I always will be.I am an INDEPENDENT Baptist not only by my heritage but also by personal conviction. I am thankful for the godly men who lead a great surge of the independent movement in the 1940s and 50s. These inspiring leaders include men like: Lee Roberson, Harold Sightler, Bob Jones,

Love Your Neighbor Week

2011-03-25T08:44:00.000-07:00

March 27 – April 2Jesus said, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” This is our emphasis and assignment for the week – not only by our words only, but by our actions. Today we are challenging, instructing and equipping every member of our church to be part of a a united concentrated effort to demonstrate

2011 Theme: WORKERS TOGETHER FOR CHRIST

2011-01-12T10:24:00.000-08:00

Everyone a servant; every servant trained.WORK – it’s a four letter word! Some people work hard at avoiding work. But the children of God who appreciate what the good Lord has done for them are ready and eager to work. Our general thrust in 2011 will be: work and workers, servants and service, labor and laborers. The

40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Revival

2010-10-07T12:47:00.000-07:00

It has begun! Maranatha Baptist Church has entered into 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Revival. This could be the most important thing we have ever done as a church family. From Tuesday, Oct 5 to Sunday, November 14, (40 days) we are

Tips For Home Improvement

2010-09-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

Here are 15 tips drawn from Biblical principles to improve your home. Your home and the Lord Joshua 24:14-15 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in

Why We Must Do MORE at Maranatha Baptist Church

2010-09-02T07:44:00.000-07:00

As the Lord has directed and lead I have been challenging our church to do more in recent months. We can praise the Lord for many things that have been accomplished through the ministries, labor, sacrifice and prayer of our church. But, I firmly believe that we must do more. Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not

"God is good to me"

2010-07-09T08:43:00.000-07:00

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Individually we must all say, “God is good to me.” As a church, we have many wonderful blessings from the Lord. Half way through 2010 I am thankful for many things. I am thankful for people who have been saved through the ministriesof our church this year. I am thankful for those who have followed the Lord in believer’sbaptism this year. I am thankful

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