Maranatha Baptist Church

Bruce Short

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Jun 7

Mission Sunday

Maranatha Baptist Church

40 min
May 17

The Persecution Intensifies: Seven Chosen to Serve

The biblical qualifications for deacons as outlined in 1 Timothy 3, emphasizing that deacons must be spiritually mature, morally upright, and deeply grounded in the gospel—particularly the transformative, sovereign work of God in regeneration.

58 min
May 10

Womanhood Mother's Day Message

The sermon delivers a prophetic call to reclaim the biblical mandate of womanhood, rooted in God's created order and centered on the roles of motherhood, marriage, and spiritual stewardship. It argues that the erosion of these roles—driven by pride, feminism, and cultural rebellion—has led to societal collapse, evidenced by rising divorce, incarceration, and moral decay, all of which stem from abandoning the divine design of male and female as complementary, God-ordained roles. Central to this restoration is spiritual regeneration, which alone enables a person to embrace Scripture's truth about womanhood, including the sanctity of marriage, the sacredness of motherhood, and the necessity of submitting to God's authority over identity and purpose. The preacher urges believers, especially men, to prioritize family by making financial and lifestyle sacrifices to bring mothers home, rejecting worldly values that devalue domestic life, and instead investing in raising godly offspring who will carry the gospel forward.

1h 8m
May 3

Spirit-led Leadership

The sermon centers on Acts 6:1–7, highlighting how the early church addressed a growing problem—neglected Hellenist widows—through wise, Spirit-led leadership, demonstrating that genuine care for the vulnerable and the prioritization of preaching God's Word are essential to church health. It emphasizes that effective church leadership requires shared responsibility, the appointment of qualified individuals (not necessarily teachers, but those who understand salvation), and a balance between congregational involvement and apostolic oversight, as seen in the selection and ordination of seven deacons. The result was not only the resolution of conflict but a powerful spiritual revival: the Word of God increased, disciples multiplied, and even religious leaders—those most opposed to Christ—were converted, underscoring the universal reach and transformative power of the gospel. The passage serves as a model for healthy church governance, where complaints are taken seriously, leadership is plural and Spirit-empowered, and the focus remains on prayer and proclamation, leading to exponential growth and spiritual breakthrough.

47 min
Apr 19

Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension

The sermon emphasizes that the Gospel's unstoppable momentum stems from its divine origin—Christ's resurrection and ascension—and calls believers to embrace suffering as a privilege, to persevere in proclamation, and to trust that God's purposes are advancing despite all earthly resistance. This message is both a warning and a comfort: opposition is inevitable when Christ is proclaimed, but the church, built on the foundation of Christ's victory, will endure and grow.

38 min
Mar 29

Why did Jesus weep

Jesus wept as He approached Jerusalem not merely out of sorrow for the city's impending destruction, but as a profound expression of divine love and grief over humanity's persistent rejection of salvation. Though hailed as King in triumphal procession, His tears revealed the heart of God—broken over the blindness of His people who failed to recognize the day of their visitation, mistaking earthly deliverance for spiritual redemption. He mourned the fact that the very people He came to save had rejected Him, not because of ignorance, but because they sought political liberation rather than the peace found only in His sacrifice. His weeping also foreshadowed the coming judgment on Jerusalem in A.D. 70, as well as the eternal consequences for those who continue to miss His offer of grace. Ultimately, the sermon calls all listeners to repent and believe the gospel, recognizing that the time of salvation is now, and that every soul must respond before the moment of visitation passes.

51 min
Mar 22

The Need to Protect Our Hearts

Este mensaje, basado en Hechos 5, enfatiza la seriedad del pecado y la necesidad de proteger el corazón cristiano contra la influencia de Satanás, quien busca engañar mediante mentiras y ambiciones perversas. A través del caso de Ananías y Safira, se enseña que todo pecado, incluso el más oculto, es una ofensa directa contra Dios, ya que el Espíritu Santo habita en los creyentes y no puede ser engañado. La predicación llama a una vida de integridad, con conciencia sensible al Espíritu, devoción diaria a Dios, participación activa en la iglesia y vigilancia espiritual, pues el diablo acecha como león rugiente. Se advierte que el pecado no es privado, sino que afecta profundamente las relaciones humanas y el destino eterno, por lo que se exhorta a guardar el corazón con diligencia, priorizar la relación con Dios sobre todo lo demás y vivir en obediencia a su Palabra, recordando que cada decisión tiene consecuencias eternas.

53 min
Mar 22

The Need to Protect our Hearts

This sermon, drawn from Acts 5:1–11, confronts the gravity of sin by examining Ananias and Sapphira's deception, emphasizing that every sin—no matter how seemingly minor—is ultimately an offense against God, not merely against people or institutions. It underscores the reality of spiritual warfare, affirming that Satan actively seeks to corrupt believers' hearts, yet warns against blaming the devil for personal choices, instead calling for personal responsibility and vigilance. The passage highlights the necessity of guarding one's heart through a daily, intimate relationship with Christ, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and active church involvement, as the only true defense against spiritual compromise. The sermon also affirms the biblical principle of private ownership while rejecting any misapplication of this story to justify socialism or social justice agendas, instead pointing to the early church's voluntary generosity as a model of faith, not coercion. Ultimately, it calls believers to live with a reverent fear of God, recognizing that their choices shape their eternal destiny and impact their families, communities, and the Church.

51 min

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Creator

Bruce Short
Years Active

2018 - 2026
Episodes

101
Rating

Clean
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