Maranatha Lilburn

The 2nd study of The Lord's Prayer In this study, we discuss what it means to "hallow" God's name. Find us: maranathalilburn.org Follow us: facebook.com/maranathalilburn instagram.com/maranathalilburn

The 8th sermon in a series on Exodus 1-18 called Exodus: Redemption The LORD's war on Egypt's gods continue. He shows that he is the only true God by laying low Egypt's water supply and land resources, all of which destroys their economy and culture. And throughout these two cycles of plagues, we watch as Pharaoh continues to harden his heart against God and the Hebrews, until the LORD finally res...

The 1st study of The Lord's Prayer In this series, we explore the meaning of The Lord's Prayer. In this study, we discuss who God is as the Father and what it means that he's in heaven. Find us: maranathalilburn.org Follow us: facebook.com/maranathalilburn instagram.com/maranathalilburn

The 7th sermon in a series on Exodus 1-18 called Exodus: Redemption The great confrontation between the LORD and Pharaoh get underway. God begins his assault on Pharaoh's regime with "signs" and "wonders" that the Hebrew text indicates are "blows" against the nation. But every strike on Egypt cannot crack the rocky heart of Pharaoh, which should give us a both great pause in considering our own he...

The 6th sermon in a series on Exodus 1-18 called Exodus: Redemption After a humiliating rejection from Pharaoh, Moses sheepishly reconvenes with God. We are surprised to find the LORD exceedingly gracious towards him, Aaron, and the entirety of Israel. And in the middle of this interaction, we are given a genealogy to remind us not primarily of Moses' parentage, but of the LORD's faithfulness to h...

The 5th sermon in a series on Exodus 1-18 called Exodus: Redemption Moses and Aaron, flying high from their success with the Israelites, go before unprepared. Instead of delivering the LORD's message, they put their own spin on it. Their arrogance costs the Israelites, who are forced into even worse slave labor. Pharaoh's mocking question of "Who is the LORD?" causes both Moses and us to reassess...

The 4th sermon in a series on Exodus 1-18 called Exodus: Redemption As the LORD summons Moses to lead his people from slavery, Moses offers question after question; excuse after excuse. But in his doubt and disbelieve, we see more of the gracious and wise character of the LORD on display, proving the trustworthiness of his own name. Find us: maranathalilburn.org Follow us: facebook.com/maranathali...

The 3rd sermon in a series on Exodus 1-18 called Exodus: Redemption Just when Moses thought he would waste away in the obscurity in the wilderness, the LORD appears to him in a burning bush. But not only does he recruit him to lead the Israelites to freedom, just as crucially, the LORD reveals his own name, and therefore, his character to Moses. For the Christian, understanding God's character goe...

The 2nd sermon in a series on Exodus 1-18 called Exodus: Redemption In just a few short verses, we see three episodes of Moses' life from baby boy to elderly man. All three stories have one theme in common: asking, "who is this person? what is his identity?" And while Moses can't seem to find a place in this life, we find that God has been making one for him all along. Find us: maranathalilburn.or...

The 1st sermon in a series on Exodus 1-18 called Exodus: Redemption At the beginning of the second book of the Bible, we find the people of Israel still in the land of Egypt, only now, they have been enslaved by a Pharaoh who did not remember Joseph. Out of paranoia and jealousy, the king conspires to crush the Hebrews. But two brave midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, act on Israel's behalf. And while t...

A standalone Christmas sermon about the Light of Creation and Christ.

The 4th sermon in a series of 4 from the book of Ruth for Advent. The story of Ruth is an Advent story; a story of love in the midst of death. Boaz talks to the only other potential redeemer, who passes on the offer to buy Naomi's land when he realizes Ruth comes with it. But Boaz then publicly redeems Naomi and takes Ruth as his wife. The town celebrates these women who were once scorned, and the...

The 3rd sermon in a series of 4 from the book of Ruth for Advent. The story of Ruth is an Advent story; a story of joy in the midst of sorrow. Naomi hatches a plot for Ruth to win Boaz' favor: she will sneak onto his threshing floor at night and present herself as his humble servant. And what could have gone wildly wrong, turns into a joyful commitment to cherish and honor. Boaz promises Ruth he w...

The 2nd sermon in a series of 4 from the book of Ruth for Advent. The story of Ruth is an Advent story; a story of peace in the midst of striving. After Ruth and Naomi settle back into Bethlehem, Ruth goes gleaning to support them. Little does she know she is about to "happen" upon the man who will change her life. Boaz, the lord of the field, discovers Ruth character, and although she is a strang...

The 1st sermon in a series of 4 from the book of Ruth for Advent. The story of Ruth is an Advent story; a story of waiting in the dark for light and life. In this sermon, we meet Naomi, who has lost her husband and children in a faraway land, but who, surprisingly, gains a foreign, yet faithful daughter-in-law, Ruth. Although life seems bleak and bitter, hopeless and helpless, God is moving to not...

The 10th sermon in a series on Colossians: Christ the King Paul closes his letter to the Colossian congregation by showing how much of his ministry is dependent upon others. In naming many other lesser known saints, Paul illustrates to us how the Christian life can only be experienced with and for one another to the glory of Jesus Christ! Find us: maranathalilburn.org Follow us: facebook.com/maran...

The 9th study in Amos: The Shepherd Prophet In our final part of a 9-week study, Amos reveals the fifth and final vision of judgment from the LORD. This vision is about God's utter destruction of Israel's false temple in Bethel and about a sweeping annihilation of Israel's people. The LORD also reveals how Israel is arrogant to think his love is only meant for them and not all the nations and peop...

The 8th study in Amos: The Shepherd Prophet In our 8th part of a 9-week study, Amos reveals the fourth out of five visions he receives from the LORD. This vision, which mirrors the third, depicts Israel as summer fruit, ripe for judgment and on the cusp of rot. The LORD then reminds them the reason why they are facing his justice: for economic oppression and physical violence on the poor and needy...

The 7th study in Amos: The Shepherd Prophet In our 7th part of a 9-week study, Amos begins to experience terrifying visions from the LORD. We cover the first three: locusts, fire, and a plumb line. And while Amos is able to successfully intervene in the case of the first two, God will not be deterred in the third. Amos also receives pushback from the corrupt high priest of Bethel, Amaziah. Find us...

The 9th sermon in a series on Colossians: Christ the King Paul reminds us that Christian freedom looks like a life of service, which begins in the home. Paul gives wisdom about the relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and masters and servants. All of this is only possible through a life of prayer. Find us: maranathalilburn.org Follow us: facebook.com/maranathalilburn ins...

The 8th sermon in a series on Colossians: Christ the King Paul builds a positive vision of what the Christian life looks like, and how the Church can live for the LORD and be for the world: through compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love. This kind of life brings peace and wisdom; gratitude and worship, all to the glory of Jesus Christ. Find us: maran...

The 6th study in Amos: The Shepherd Prophet In our 6th part of a 9-week study, Amos again laments Israel's sin, this time as he watches the rich and powerful party at a funeral banquet. Their inability to grieve or mourn reveals the hardness of the their hearts. The LORD warns them again that neither their comfort in their leisure, nor their pride in their military can save them from his coming ju...

The 7th sermon in a series on Colossians: Christ the King Now that Paul has denounced the Colossian Heresy (that we are saved by legalism or paganism), he reflects on how Christians are to live out their day-to-day lives, specifically by calling Christians to turn from sins of sex and speech (their old humanity), and instead be united in Christ's resurrection and love for one another (their new hu...

The 5th study in Amos: The Shepherd Prophet In our 5th part of a 9-week study, Amos begins to weep and lament for Israel, comparing her to a young girl struck down in her prime. The LORD announce through him that they only hope for Israel to escape judgment from the imminent Day of the LORD is if they turn from their sin, seek God, and may live. Find us: maranathalilburn.org Follow us: facebook.co...

The 6th sermon in a series on Colossians: Christ the King Paul continues to expose "the Colossian Heresy" as he reveals that even good former religious rituals are merely a shadow cast by the greater reality: the person and work of Jesus Christ. He encourages Christians to not let Judaizers pressure them into keeping kosher or certain festivals or for pagans to pressure them into asceticism or mys...