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Maranatha Canadian Reformed Podcast

Maranatha Canadian Reformed Podcast

by Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church

Non-Profit Christianity

Only Believe: Faith Tested and Triumphant (Luke 8:40-56) | June 7, 2026 Morning Service

Only Believe: Faith Tested and Triumphant (Luke 8:40-56) | June 7, 2026 Morning Service In this message from Luke 8:40-56, Pastor Taylor Brednehoff explores the account of Jairus and his dying daughter, and the woman healed after 12 years of suffering. Both come to Jesus with tentative, imperfect faith — and both discover that it is not the strength of our faith that saves, but the strength of the One in whom we place it. Key themes: • Jesus welcomes even small, fearful faith • How trials and testing strengthen (not break) our trust in God • Facing death with hope through Christ's power over the grave • "Only believe" — Jesus' call to trust Him fully, even in desperate circumstances 📖 Scripture: Luke 8:40-56 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Taylor Brednehoff

Delivered from the Legion — Luke 8:26-39 | Sunday Sermon

Delivered from the Legion — Luke 8:26-39 | Sunday Sermon Description: In this sermon from Luke 8:26-39, we explore the account of Jesus delivering a man possessed by a legion of demons. Why Christianity? Why Jesus Christ? Because it works — not for the good, but for the worst. This message walks through how Jesus dominates the powers of darkness, delivers the broken and enslaved, and deploys the redeemed as witnesses of His grace. In this message: 0:00 – Scripture Reading: Luke 8:26-39 The man dominated by an army of demons Jesus casts the demons into the pigs The man is found clothed, in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus Sermon: Why Christianity? — Dominated, Delivered, Deployed How sin and Satan dominate and dehumanize How Jesus delivers the powerless and the shameful How Jesus deploys the redeemed to declare what God has done Key Scripture References: Luke 8:26-39, 1 John 1:8-9, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:15, Philippians 1:23-24

Sermon: Where Is Your Faith? — Jesus Calms the Storm (Luke 8:22-25)

Sermon: Where Is Your Faith? — Jesus Calms the Storm (Luke 8:22-25) Creation is broken, and storms — whether on the sea or in our lives — remind us of the curse humanity brought upon the world. In this message, we trace the theme of God's covenant with creation from Adam's fall to Noah's flood, and see how Jesus Christ, both fully God and fully man, brings ultimate healing to a groaning creation by commanding the wind and waves to be still. Drawing on Romans 8:18-25 and Luke 8:22-25, this sermon explores the brokenness of a fallen world, the true identity of Jesus as the new Adam and New Covenant mediator, and the godly, faith-filled serenity we're called to have even in the face of life's fiercest storms. Scripture Readings: Romans 8:18-25 Luke 8:22-25

Kingdom of God Proclaimed and Served | Scripture: Luke 8:1-3 | Preached by Pastor Taylor Bredenhof

Where do you place your citizenship? In this sermon from Luke 8:1-3, Pastor Taylor Bredenhof explores how Jesus establishes the Kingdom of God — not through earthly power, but through proclamation, deliverance, and the faithful service of His people. Drawing on the story of Jesus traveling through cities and villages with His twelve disciples and a group of women who supported His ministry, Pastor Bredenhof shows that the Kingdom of God is already here — planted like a seed at Christ's incarnation — yet still growing toward its full glory at His return. Just as Jesus preached to all people in every village, the Church is called to the same restless mission until every person on earth has heard the gospel. The sermon also highlights the remarkable women who followed Jesus — including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna — who had been delivered from evil spirits and infirmities and responded by generously supporting Christ's ministry out of their own means. Their example reminds us that our service flows from what we have first received: deliverance, salvation, and citizenship in God's eternal kingdom.

Luke 8:4-21 – Sower, Seed, and Hearing Faithfully | Pastor Taylor Bredenhoff

In this sermon, Pastor Taylor Bredenhoff opens Luke 8:4–21, where Jesus tells the parable of the sower, the parable of the lamp, and speaks about who truly belongs to His family. Drawing from Isaiah 6, this message asks the piercing question: Did you hear Me? Jesus is not merely asking whether His words reached your ears — He's asking whether they took root in your heart, changed you, and moved you to obey. Pastor Bredenhoff walks through the three soils that represent failed hearing (the hardened path, the rocky ground, and the thorny heart), and then calls us to the encouragement of bearing fruit: a hundredfold return on obedience, more grace given to those who bear fruit, and the stunning promise that those who hear and do the Word of God are counted as Christ's own family. Key themes: Jesus as the divine Sower of the Word The dangers of shallow, distracted, or fruitless hearing The call to sow the Word of God in our daily lives The blessing and multiplication that comes from faithful obedience Scripture readings: Isaiah 6 | Luke 8:4–21

"There Is More Mercy in Christ Than Sin in Us" | Luke 7:36–50 | Morning Service

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." ✅ "Your faith has saved you." ✅ "Go in peace." Through this passage, we see the contrast between the woman's extravagant love and faith, and Simon the Pharisee's cold indifference — and we discover what true faith looks like, why forgiveness produces love, and how the gospel brings lasting peace to a guilty conscience. As the Puritan Richard Sibbes wrote: "There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us." 📖 Text: Luke 7:36–50 🗓️ Date: March 22, 2026 (Resurrection Sunday)

Is It Okay to Question God? Luke 7-18-35

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 He is by pointing to His wondrous works and word (Luke 7:18–24) Jesus reveals that John the Baptist is the promised messenger preparing the way — and that this tells us who Jesus truly is (Luke 7:24–28) The required response to Jesus: do not be offended by Him, but trust in Him (Luke 7:29–35) Scripture Readings: Malachi 3:1–7, 16–18 Luke 7:18–35 "Blessed is the one who is not offended by me." — Luke 7:23

Mar 8, 2026 — "A Tale of Two Crowds" | Luke 7:11–17

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 toward the widow in her sorrow. Jesus has life-giving power — With a single command, He raises the dead. No ritual, no prayer to another — just the authority of the Son of God. This account points us forward to the cross and resurrection, where Jesus enters death itself and defeats it once and for all — turning funeral processions into family reunions, and mourning into joy. Scripture reading: Luke 7:11–17 | 10 Commandments: Exodus 20

Feb 15, 2026 Morning Service — Luke 7:1–10: Faith That Marvels Jesus

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 deliverance from sin and death, not merely a little encouragement. Knowing who is worthy — The centurion, despite his wealth and reputation, declared himself utterly unworthy. It is Christ alone who is worthy, and it is His grace — not our merit — that saves. Knowing where authority is — The centurion understood that Jesus had divine authority to command even death itself. Just say the word, Lord. Like the centurion — and like us — who never saw Jesus face to face, we are called to a faith built not on sight, but on hearing. And in that faith, Jesus delights. Scripture readings: Luke 7:1–10 | Genesis 32:1–12

Love Your Enemies: A Sermon on Luke 6:27-36 (Pastor Taylor Bredenhof)

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 divine • The story of Corrie ten Boom forgiving her Nazi prison guard illustrates the transformative power of Christ's love • We can only love like this by resting in the unchanging love Christ showed us on the cross Sermon Outline: Introduction: The Challenge of Loving Enemies (0:00) Jesus' Command: Love, Bless, Pray (24:35) Superlative Examples of Divine Love (28:32) The Golden Rule Applied to Enemies (34:43) Christ's Example: Perfect Love for His Enemies (38:19) Corrie ten Boom's Story of Forgiveness (42:40) Conclusion: Finding Strength in Christ's Love (44:28) Service Elements: Call to Worship from Psalm 50 Reading of God's Law (Exodus 20) Prayer Sermon Benediction

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