Maranatha Canadian Reformed Podcast

In this sermon from Luke 7:36–50, we explore the powerful encounter between Jesus and a sinful woman who crashes a dinner party at a Pharisee's house. Despite her shame and her past, she boldly approaches Jesus — weeping, anointing His feet with perfume worth a year's wages, and wiping them with her hair. What does Jesus say to her? Three things that change everything: ✅ "Your sins are forgiven."...

In this sermon, we explore one of the most profound questions a believer can ask: Is it okay to question God? Through the account of John the Baptist sending his disciples to ask Jesus, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" — we see that even the greatest of the Old Testament prophets wrestled with doubt and uncertainty. Key Points: Jesus answers our questions about who H...

In this sermon, we encounter Jesus on the road to Nain, where two crowds collide — one following the Lord of life, the other following death. At the center stands a grieving widow about to bury her only son. From this powerful passage in Luke 7, we see two reasons why we can trust Jesus Christ: Jesus is full of compassion — He sees our grief, and His heart is moved toward us just as He moved towar...

In this sermon, we explore one of the most remarkable moments in Jesus' ministry — an encounter with a Roman centurion whose faith astonished even the Son of God. Drawing from Luke 7:1–10 and the parallel account of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 32, we uncover three marks of a faith that Jesus marvels at: Knowing what is needed — A true faith begins with an honest diagnosis: we are sinners in need of...

ove Your Enemies: A Sermon on Luke 6:27-36 Join us for this powerful message on Jesus' radical call to love our enemies and show divine mercy, even to those who persecute us. Scripture Text: Luke 6:27-36 Key Points: • Jesus calls us to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us, and pray for those who mistreat us • True Christian love goes beyond natural human affection - it's supernatural and...

"Have You Seen Your Optometrist?" | Luke 6:37-42 Join us for this powerful sermon exploring Jesus' teaching on judgment, hypocrisy, and spiritual blindness from Luke 6:37-42. 🎯 Key Topics: • Understanding "Judge not, and you will not be judged" • The danger of hypocrisy and spiritual blindness • Jesus as our true Judge and Optometrist • The log and the speck: proportionality in judgment • Walking...

What Is Happening at the Lord's Supper? | Lord's Day 29 Join us for this afternoon sermon exploring the profound mystery of the Lord's Supper. What does it mean to participate in Christ's body and blood? Is communion merely a memorial, or is something deeper happening? Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 Key Topics Covered: • The danger of "memorialialism" - reducing communion to mere remembr...

God Calls Us to True Faith in Christ | Lord's Day 7 - Heidelberg Catechism In this afternoon service, we explore what it means to have true faith in Jesus Christ in a world filled with doubts and fears. Drawing from Matthew 14:22-36 and Lord's Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we examine Peter's remarkable walk on water and what it teaches us about faith, doubt, and God's faithfulness. Key Points...

The Fruit Reveals the Root: Building Your Life on the Rock | Luke 6:43-49 Join us for this powerful sermon on Jesus' teaching about true discipleship from Luke 6:43-49. In this message, we explore two profound parables that Jesus uses to conclude His Sermon on the Plain: the tree and its fruit, and the wise and foolish builders. Key Points: • The fruit reveals the root - our lives demonstrate the...

Join us for this powerful sermon exploring the biblical understanding of communion hospitality and who may come to the Lord's Table. Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Key Topics: • True communion hospitality vs. cheap hospitality • The cost of Christ's sacrifice for our welcome at His table • Biblical boundaries and conditions for communion • Self-examination before the Lord's Supper (Heid...

Scripture Reading: Acts 8: 1-3; Acts 9: 26-31 Confessional Reading: Lord’s Day 20 Sermon: The Holy Spirit has been given me, to: 1. Make me share in Christ 2. Comfort me 3. Remain with me forever

Text: Psalm 40 Sermon: Lifted From The Pit Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10: 1-10

Sermon: The Incarnation Promised to King David Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 7: 1-17 Confessional Reading: Lord’s Day 14

Sermon: I will make you fishers of men 1. The Call 2. The Confession 3. The Commission Scripture Reading: Luke 5: 1-11

Sermon: Is Jesus Christ True and Eternal God? Confessional Reading: Lord’s Day 13

Sermon: Jesus is on Mission to Bring the Kingdom of God 1. As Priest 2. As King 3. As Prophet Scripture Reading: Luke 4: 38-44

Sermon: Why are you called a Christian? Confessional Reading: Lord’s Day 12 Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2: 1-14

Sermon: The Power of Jesus’ Words Scripture Reading: Acts 19: 11-20 Text: Luke 4: 31-37

Because of resurrection hope, we do not lose heart: 1. Resurrection life starts now 2. It continues when we die 3. It is perfected in Christ's Kingdom Confessional Reading: Lord’s Day 22 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10

God gives new life to his people 1. The valley of death 2. The vistas of grace 3. The voyage of faith Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Text: Ephesians 2: 1-10

Jesus’ Resurrection was Foretold 1. The reason 2. The result

The Lamb of God is 1. Condemned 2. Killed 3. Buried

Job in God's Providence 1. Was righteous 2. Suffered what he did not understand 3. Trusted God

The Lord reveals that his servant Jesus Christ will be 1. Despised by his own 2. Destroyed for his own

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