Maranatha Assembly's Sermon Podcast

In this sermon titled "Welcome To The Rock," Pastor Cameron Ward explores the transformative power of grace and how it empowers believers to live at peace, even amidst trials and persecution. Drawing from Peter's letters to the early Christians, Pastor Cam delves into themes of suffering, submission, and salvation, illustrating how Peter himself was transformed from a man pursuing his interests in...

In this compelling sermon, Pastor Cameron Ward delves into the heart of authenticity and faith as he navigates through Luke 23:26-24:12. With a focus on Jesus’ profound and polarizing claims, Pastor Ward challenges us to examine our own beliefs: Is Jesus a liar, a lunatic, a legend, or truly the Lord? Through vivid storytelling and poignant insights, explore the transformative power of recognizing...

In this powerful message, we're challenged to confront the 'power of darkness' in our lives. Drawing from Luke 22 and 23, we see how darkness can lead us to deny, disbelieve, mock, and belittle Jesus. The story of Jesus' arrest and trial becomes a mirror, reflecting our own struggles with faith. We're reminded that sin often thrives in darkness, snowballing from one bad decision to another. But th...

In this powerful message, we're reminded that following Jesus isn't always about comfort and ease. The central theme revolves around Luke 22, where Jesus prepares His disciples for the challenges ahead. We see a stark contrast between the disciples' earlier experiences of provision and the impending hardships. This serves as a profound lesson for us: our faith journey may include seasons of abunda...

Explore how our actions reflect our faith in "Betrayal Comes In Many Forms" with Pastor Cameron Ward. Discover insights from Luke 22:14-34 and learn what it truly means to live as a follower of Jesus!

Join Pastor Cameron Ward for an insightful sermon titled "My God Is My Authority," where he explores the concept of trust and control through the lens of Luke 22:1-13. Reflecting on personal anecdotes and biblical narratives, Pastor Cameron delves into how our desire for control often reveals where our true trust lies. By contrasting the actions of Judas with those of Peter and John, he challenges...

Join Pastor Cameron Ward as we conclude our series with "True Love Lifeline: Love That Overflows," exploring Christ-centered humility as the true essence of love. Discover how to transform your relationships, marriage, and life by embracing the selfless love described in 1 Corinthians 13. Learn to move beyond self-centered illusions and fairytale endings to experience love that truly protects, tru...

As a continuation of our relationship panel from last week, this time around we took the discussion to the congregation. Members answered questions and gave testimonies based on their thoughts and experiences surrounding relationships. Then, as always, we went to the scriptures to see what The Word of God has to say about the topics.

Join Pastor Cameron Ward and a special panel featuring his wife, Katie, and seasoned church members Don and Kari Stinespring, as they dive into the depths of relationships in this compelling Q&A style message. Discover insights into marriage, parenting, divorce, and singleness, while exploring these challenging topics through conversation and scripture. With over 30 years of marriage experience, D...

At Maranatha we are Kingdom Builders! Which means we fund, send, and raise up missionaries to go across the street and across the world. We're excited to have Jordan Anderson, one of our newest missionaries come and share with us before he and his family head to their mission field full time! Jordan and Katie Anderson are a model of Godly parenting with their 3 young children and we're blessed to...

In "Real Friends" Pastor Cameron Ward explores the nature of true friendship through the lens of biblical wisdom and the example set by Jesus. Drawing from Proverbs 27 and John 15, he contrasts shallow relationships with deep, life-giving friendships that mirror the selfless love of Christ. Pastor Cam emphasizes that real friends celebrate one another, are honest, give heartfelt advice, show up in...

Discover how relationships can be a divine lifeline! This sermon explores how God gifts us with relationships to make us more like Jesus and to lead others to Him. Explore biblical wisdom on cultivating life-giving relationships and overcoming the obstacles posed by life-threatening ones. Discover how community, honesty, and humility in relationships refine us and align us with God’s mission. Join...

In today's message Pastor Cameron Ward explores the transformative power of living and loving like Jesus. This message delves into the true essence of obedience—not as obligation, but as an overflowing act of love. Discover how embracing Godly values by sharing His abundant love, requires humility, surrender, and a heart for others. Pastor Cam challenges us to live a life that transcends personal...

Dive into an inspiring message where Pastor Cam explores the profound difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him. Through the lens of Psalm 119, discover how aligning our lives with His Word invites righteousness, renewal, refinement, and revival. Join us to learn how being deeply connected with God's Word transforms our lives and brings us closer to Him. Don't miss this opportunit...

This message highlights the importance of evaluating what "overflows" from our lives—our values, especially in moments of adversity. Using personal anecdotes about family dynamics and lessons from the Bible, particularly from the prophet Isaiah, Pastor Cam emphasizes that what we value will shape what others, including our children, see in us. This message encourages leaders, parents, and follower...

This Christmas, break free from the limitations of your expectations and experience the greatness of Jesus. Just as we often feel let down by unmet expectations, Jesus challenges us to surrender our own and discover a King greater than we ever imagined. He is not just the Savior we expect, but the Savior we need—one who exceeds all our hopes, surpassing even the promises of old. Like Mary, Joseph,...