Distractions II: Position

We can be distracted by so many things in life – the conditions of our hearts, minds, and bodies can often distract us from following the Rabbi wholeheartedly. In part 2 of Distractions, Pastor Ben teaches on how the positions that we hold & our responsibilities can sometimes lead us to take our eyes off […]

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Distractions I: Condition

There are a lot of wonderful things in life and the truth is that sometimes that means distractions abound! Relationships, dreams, schedules, hobbies, current events in the world can all be distracting. But often, our greatest distraction as we follow Jesus is our own condition. In this message, Pastor Ben contrasts the difference between the man […]

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Fire and Fear

Whether serious or playful, there are things we experience in life that are mutually exclusive. You either believe in God or you don’t. You’re a fan of one sports team or another. You drink Coke or Pepsi. Not all that we deal with is a question of one or the other. Some of what we […]

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Go Fish

Fishing is a pastime that’s not widespread these days, but in the time that Jesus was on the Earth, it was a viable profession and an analogy for the way the Lord wanted to reach people. Teaching from Luke 5, Pastor Ben teaches on how important it is to fight our insecurity, so we can […]

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Homecoming 2018

Homecoming is a tradition in many Southern churches. Past and present members of the faith community come together to worship, hear God’s Word, and fellowship around wonderful food. It’s a time to renew familiar relationships and make new acquaintances. This year Maranatha celebrated its 41st Homecoming celebration and guest speaker, Pastor Tom Brackett, shared the […]

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What Are You Thinking

In life, there’s good, bad, and ugly and we get to choose what we meditate on. What we think determines what we believe, and what we believe determines how we live & function in the world. Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he challenges us to think continually on whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, […]

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Bold

Bold colors, bold designs, bold drinks. Bold is a word we use to describe a variety of things we want people to engage in life. We also hear about boldness in the Word, in some cases it refers to what we say and how we say it. In a time when sharing the Gospel is a […]

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Members Only

When we join a club or group, membership often comes with rights, responsibilities, and perks that are reserved exclusively for members. Exclusivity, in & of ;itself, can feel like a perk. Before Jesus came to Earth as a man, relationship with God was exclusive to His chosen people. Even being in the presence of God […]

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Church Picnic 2018

Prayer can be a hard habit to stick with. It can feel all the more difficult when you consider all of the personal and global challenges to tackle in prayer. In this short devotion at this year’s church picnic, Pastor Ben exhorts the church to recognize the power of prayer & the value of intercession […]

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Lay Witness 2018

Testimony is a powerful tool. First-hand accounts of God’s faithfulness, power, and presence bring Him glory and edify His church. On Lay Witness Sunday, members of our community are given the opportunity to share their stories with the church family to testify to the Lord’s goodness, make known what He has done, and encourage the […]

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