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Ephesians 2:8-10 makes it clear that we are not saved by our good works, but were saved that we may do good works. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he preaches his first Labor Day sermon and paints a beautiful picture of how we are Saved to Serve.
God is often working behind the scenes to bring about redemption and renewal. Join us for the final chapter in our Ruth series as Dr. Marty Baker concludes A Story of Loyal Love.
Who am I? This age old question not only frames the way we understand our identity, but lays the foundation for how we live. Join Pastor Alec Zacaroli as he takes us to the book of Genesis and unpacks who God created us to be.
Who am I? This age old question not only frames the way we understand our identity, but lays the foundation for how we live. Join Pastor Alec Zacaroli as he takes us to the book of Genesis and unpacks who God created us to be.
Despite the difficulties and challenges that will assuredly arise before us as we walk with the Lord, we know He is faithful and His love is never-ending! Just WAIT on Him!
God not moving as fast as you would like? Sometimes waiting on the Lord tests our patience and challenges us in stretching ways. Join Pastor Matt Sims as he walks us through Psalm 130 and expands our perspective on what it means to wait on God and trust in His timing.
What is our role when the ones we love wander away from the faith? Join Dr. Michael Coffey as he shares wisdom on Loving The Prodigal In Your Life.
Providence brings people together, time reveals the work that God is doing through his providential hand. Join Dr. Marty Baker in Ruth 2 and take the next step as we unpack A Story of Loyal Love.
Does God truly work all things for the good of those who love Him, even when things look bleak? Join us as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through the book of Ruth and turns our eyes to a loyal love that is greater than any trial or circumstance.
How do you respond when things don't go your way? Jonah was the recipient of God's grace, but when it came time for Jonah to extend it to others he had some serious hangups. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we dive into Jonah chapter 4 and see there is room for everyone at the foot of the cross.
What does it mean to walk in a manner worthy of the call you have received? Take a walk though Ephesians 4:1-3 with Pastor Matt Rampey and see more clearly how who you are in Christ impacts how you live in Christ.
Whether we have excellent fathers or less than stellar ones, the story of King Hezekiah shows us that the family we were born into is not the end of our story. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we celebrate Father's Day and see the redemption that can come from one man who follows hard after God.
Congratulations to the class of 2024! For Senior Sunday this year we were blessed by our student worship team, a testimony video from Jenna Launey, and a message from our High School Director, Jeremy Wittig from 1 Corinthians 4:8-17 on The Secret to Sanctification.
God can use one person to change an entire city, one person in His hands to transform a culture, and as we see in Jonah, extend His grace to all who would turn to Him. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we venture into Jonah 3 and the great lengths that God will go to reach people far from Him.
Jesus was a friend to sinners, but so many people see the church as the last place they would go to find hope. What's the disconnect? Join us as Pastor Greg Triplett takes a look at Mark 2:13-17 and walks us through transformative insights from Jesus' words and engagement with others.
When we run from God, He has gracious and sometimes dramatic ways of drawing us back to Him and His will. It is in these moments, that God does some of the greatest work in our hearts and minds. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we continue our journey through Jonah chapter 2.
Moms play a special role forming and informing who we are today. As we celebrate Mother's Day, we take a look at the impact of a mother and join Pastor Marty Baker as he recounts some personal memories from his childhood.
Often times when God calls us we ignore His call or even run the other way. Fortunately, God is good at getting our attention and pointing us in the right direction. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he take us through the first chapter of our series Jonah: A Man on a Mission.
Jonah is a timeless story enjoyed by adults and children alike, but peeling back the layers we find a deeper complexity of tension, historical context, and redemptive narrative. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he starts on a 5-week journey to discover Jonah: A Man on a Mission.
Jesus' purposes are often much bigger than our felt needs. In fact, Jesus often meets our needs so that we can go fulfill his purposes. Join Pastor Jim Powell in Mark 2:1-12 as we walk through the story of Jesus forgiving and healing a paralyzed man.
How do we celebrate and remember God's victories? In the final installment of our series in Esther, Pastor Marty Baker shows us how the Jewish people celebrated the deliverance God brought them and challenges us to tell the story of God's great work.
How does God protect his people and deal with his enemies? Join us in Esther chapter 9 (one of the toughest chapters in the Old Testament) as we continue to see reversal of outcomes, and God's hand on Esther, Mordecai, and their people.
What difference does the resurrection of Jesus Christ make in our life? After 15 years of looking at the proofs of the resurrection on Easter Sunday, Pastor Marty Baker invites us to examine the difference that the resurrected Savior makes and the Holiness, Hope, Help, and History that He brings.
On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem. It was the start of Holy Week, a week that would leave him to the cross and to the grave. For us, like the crowd that day, it's a day of decision. Will you respond with belief or unbelief? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through Luke 19:28-44 and the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ.
God is a God of righteous reversals and no matter the person or the circumstance, God can turn things around for His purposes and plans. Join Dr. Marty Baker in chapter 8 as we continue in the story of Esther.
Are you fearful or fierce? God has placed us where we are for a reason. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through Esther chapter 7 and challenges us to stand up and be used by God for His purposes.
Sometimes, when everything seems stacked against us, God flips the script and shows us the bigger picture of his redemptive plan. Join Dr. Marty Baker this week in Esther chapter 6 as we continue to see how you and I were "Made for this Moment".
How do you prepare for the moment God has called you to? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he walks us through chapter 5 and unpacks Esther's process as she gets ready to present her request to the king.
Worry and anxiety are an all to common part of day-to-day life. What does it look like for God to meet us in the midst of our anxiety, or even better yet, give us peace? Join Pastor Matt Sims as he walks us through Matthew 6:25-34 and shares with us some practical ways that God helps us with our anxieties.
You are at a crossroads...it's time to be brave...which road will you choose? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he unpacks the story of Esther in Chapter 4 and challenges us to consider, that we too, may have been made, "For such a time as this."
Can God take your mess and use it for his plan and purposes? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he walks us through Esther 3 and helps us see God's hand in uncertain circumstances.
Where have we been and where are we going? Join Pastor Marty Baker as he discusses the direction of the church in 2024 and invites us all to, "Ride the wave."
Often, the story that God is writing features flawed, fallible, and compromised main characters. The characters we meet in Chapter 2 are no exception. Join us on our journey through Esther as we start to see the greater work that God can do through imperfect people.
We often see the conflict and tension in our world. What we don't always see if how God is setting the stage for a greater story...and maybe even calling us to be a part in it. Join us as Dr. Marty Baker dives into Esther chapter 1 and starts to unpack our new sermon series: Esther - Made For This Moment
All of us face hard situations. Sometimes, the right decisions is not the easy decision. This week we begin our series in the book of Esther and start to unpack a story of God at work...through imperfect individuals...in unique circumstances...who are being used for greater purposes.
What does unity look like in times of division and hostility? Join Pastor Alec Zacaroli as he takes us through John 17 and shows us how unity is found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jesus came as a baby, but the prophecies of Zechariah 6:9-15 said that the Messiah would be both a religious leader and a political leader. What does that entail? When will it be fulfilled? What does it mean for us this Christmas? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he wraps up our two-year Christmas series The Promised King.
The prophecies told of a king who was to come. Today we are reminded that the first coming of Jesus gives us hope for His second coming and the truth that He will bring with Him righteousness and restoration. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes a look at Ezekiel 37:15-28 and shares with us the hope of Christmas.
Blessing for God's people. Restoration for their brokenness. All this and more was prophetically foretold to come through The Promised King. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through Amos 9:11-15 and helps us see more clearly the Messiah born on Christmas day.
Crime. Wars. Poverty. Injustice. Our world is broken, but while the kingdoms of this world rise and fall, there is One whose Kingdom is above every other. One whose Kingdom will not end, and a King who will one day bring peace and redeem all. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes a look at 2 Samuel 7:8-17 and kicks off our 2023 Christmas series.
How does God take ordinary people and transform them in extraordinary ways? Join Josh Harper as he takes a look at Romans 12 and unpacks how God forms and empowers us to love others.
As he wraps up his letters to the Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul wants to warn them against idleness and remind them there is work to do. What does this mean for us? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he walks us through 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 and wrapps up our series in 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
As we close out our series in 2 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul is going to leave us with some closing counsel. Counsel, that if taken to heart, makes a world of difference in our lives and in the world around us. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 and encourages us with what it means to be people of prayer and progress.
How Should We Live For Christ In Tough Times? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 2 Thessalonians 2:14-17 to understand more of what God has called us to do and who He calls us to be.
What does it mean to understand your position in Christ? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he walks us through 2 Thessalonians 2:13 and helps us see the hope we have in belonging to Jesus.
With war raging in the Middle East and so many other tensions going on in our world, where do we find hope and courage? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he walks us through 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12 and helps us understand the end times and the ultimate victory and peace that is found in Jesus Christ.
How can we be encouraged and courageous even when it seems like the world has the upper hand? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 and continues in our series, Hope Beyond Hardness.
How can we be prepared for the prophesied tough times of the end-times? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he unpacks the second coming of Jesus Christ in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-5.
Do you find yourself trying to be good enough for God? Do you struggle to believe that God loves you despite your shortcomings? Join Dr. Michael Coffey as he opens up the Word of God to show us the perfect love that God showers on us.
The early ministry of Jesus Christ tells us much about who He is and what He came to do. Join Pastor Greg Triplett in Mark 1:21-45 as he takes a look at The Person of Jesus, The Power of Jesus, and the Passion of Jesus and helps us see how these form our understanding of The Purpose of Discipleship.
What would happen if the gap between how God sees you and how you see yourself was narrowed? What if we started to see our life less along the lines of our plans and purposes, and more along the lines of God's great plans for us? Join Pastor Jim Powell as he opens up Mark 1:16-20 and takes us through the second part of our Discover Discipleship series: The Plan For Discipleship.
Join us as we kick off our 3-week series in Mark chapter 1, "Discover Discipleship". This first week Pastor Greg Triplett takes a look at “The Prep” for discipleship, and addresses the things that get in the way of us following Jesus and understand more clearly what discipleship is. We’ll also be sharing a little vision for where Burke Community Church is going in the years to come.
Where do we see the world around us fighting against God's goodness, power, and love? What do we do when we face opposition fro out culture? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he walks us through 1 Thessalonians 1:4-12 to see that whatever we face, Diving Justice Will Prevail.
What should I ask God for? What does it mean to pray, "In Jesus' name?" Why aren't my prayers answered? Join pastor Michael Coffey as he takes a look at what God's Word says about Keys to Answered Prayer.
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Dive into 2 Thessalonians with us as we explore the shepherd's heart of the Apostle Paul and continue in our Thessalonians series, Hope Beyond Hardship.
As Dr. Marty Baker wraps up our time in 1 Thessalonians, he takes us to Paul's words of encouragement and challenge regarding faith, prayer, love and more! Join us today for 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 and then join us next week as we kick off 2 Thessalonians.
In a world where so many things are fighting for our time and attention, how do we hold onto that which is truly good? Join Dr. Marty Baker for our latest installment of "Hope Beyond Hardship" as we look at 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22.
Do not quench the Spirit! Join us this week as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through 1 Thessalonians 5:19 as we discuss one of the ways you can prepare yourself for His revelation is you make sure you are obedient to Him and His word.
Can we really maintain an attitude of prayer and thankfulness in the midsts of life's ups and downs? Join us this week as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 and helps us understand how we can always keep our hearts and minds centered on Jesus.
What does it mean to rejoice always? How can we put it into practice? This week, Dr. Marty Baker takes us through those two words in 1 Thessalonians 5:16 and helps us understand how we can have joy in the midst of our varying circumstances.
How does being a follower of Jesus Christ impact our interactions with others? How do we work towards the greater good? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 and unpack Paul's instructions to warn, encourage, and help others with patience.
What is greatness and how does it apply to us? Join Pastor Jim Powell as he walks us through Mark 10:32-44 and unpacks Jesus' Model of Greatness.
Happy Father's Day! Join Dr. Marty Baker as he honors our D.A.D.S. who bless the world around them by being Doers, Admirers, Deliverers, and Supporters.
What does it look like to lean wholly on the grace of God as we take next steps in life? Join Jeremy Wittig, our High School Director, as he honors our graduating seniors and takes us to the book of Galatians to unpack the game changing grace of God.
Are you ready for the revelation? The return of Jesus Christ puts everything else in this world into perspective and brings hope to those who have put their trust in Jesus Christ. Discover this hope as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.
Join us as Dr. Marty Baker examines prophecies of Christ as the leader above all leaders in Genesis 49.
When was the seed of the Christmas story first planted? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we walks us though Genesis 3:1-15 and shows us the Bible's first glimmer of The Promised King.
Join us as we wrap up our 1, 2, 3 John series with Dr. Marty Baker's sermon from 3 John.
What parting words will the Apostle John leave us with? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we wrap up our 1 John series.
What are sins that lead to death? What are sins that don't lead to death? 1 John 5:16-17 is one of the most challenging (and even confusing) passages in the Bible. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he helps us understand this passage, and more importantly, apply it to our own lives.
How much confidence do you have in approaching God? Can you share your needs, worries, wants, fears, hopes, etc. with boldness and honesty? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 5:14-15 and understand what Jesus Christ has done for our confidence in approaching God.
Where do we find rest in our fast paced world? How do we find rejuvenation for our souls? Join Pastor Bob Thornton as he takes us though Matthew 11:28-30 in pursuit of finding the best rest of our lives.
What does it look like for the Christian to remain steadfast in the truth? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we dive into 2 Timothy 4:1-5, take a look at the role of a pastor, and unpack what it means for all of us to hold onto sound doctrine.
Awed. Humbled. Transformed. There are so many ways to describe the impact that the Gospel of Jesus Christ has on us, and even more amazing is how far God would go to make a difference is us right where we are. Join Pastor Alec Zacaroli as we dive into The Deliberate Gospel.
Who do we trust? How we answer this question makes a world of difference. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we look at 1 John 5:6-13 and unpack how faith in Jesus Christ makes all the difference in our life.
What does it look like to have victory in Jesus Christ? It can often seem like we're fighting an uphill battle in this world. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we unpack 1 John 5:1-5 and understand that in Jesus, we have overcome the world.
Love. All of us hunger for it. Its power changes everything. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we look at 1 John 4:7-21 and learn how the power of a bold faith empowers us to love radically.
What is truth? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 1 John 4:1-6 and helps us understand how bold belief constantly searches to get at the heart of what is true.
Jesus sacrificially gave his life for us...what does it look like for us to sacrificially give our life for others? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 3:16-24 and unpack the ways that bold belief impacts the way we love the people around us.
Tired of living life on your own strength and power? Struggling to see victory in your Christian life? Join Dr. Michael Coffey as he unpacks the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives and what it means to rely on Him for power and victory.
“Who am I?” How we answer this question changes everything, but where does our true identity come from? Join Pastor Greg Triplett as he unpacks Matthew 16:13-25 for our latest installment of the Simon Peter series: Unstoppable Identity.
What difference does it make when we show others the love of Jesus? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 3:10-15 and the principles behind bold belief and brotherly love.
How does being a child of God transform our understanding of who we are and how we live? How do righteousness and sin fit into the picture? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 3:4-9 and discover what Christ has done to set us free from sin.
Serving Like Jesus...what does that mean? What does that look like? How does it make a difference in my life and in the life of others? Join Pastor Matt Sims as he preaches through Mark 10:32-45 and looks at the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
What if we were to live in light of who Christ is and who He says we really are? What difference would it make? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 2:29-3:3 and continue to unpack what it means to have bold belief in tough times.
What does it look like to remain in Jesus, even when things get hard? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 2:28 and discover together what it means to have bold belief in tough times.
What is good enough for God? Impressive generosity? Deep knowledge and understanding? Amazing efforts to get it right? Pastor Alec Zacaroli takes us into the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector and challenges us on our humility towards God and others.
We live in the tension of maintaining a close intimate walk with Jesus and getting sidetracked by all of the other things in life. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 2:24-27 and what it means to abide in Christ.
Deception can pop up in our world, including in the church. How do we deal with deceivers? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 2:19-24.
What does it mean to live in the last hour? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 2:18.
High School Director Jeremy Wittig takes us through Joshua 23 as he honors our High School Seniors and challenges all of us to praise God in all seasons.
Is love for the world getting in the way of your love for God? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we explore together all of the gracious gifts God has given us that we might enjoy live giving fellowship with Him.
Knowing Jesus changes us. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes a look at 1 John 2:3-11 and explores the difference a relationship with Jesus makes.
Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at all Christ has done so that we may walk closely with him and experience freedom from sin.
Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes a look at 2 Timothy, the impact Timothy's mother and grandmother had on his life, and the ways that moms are a gift to us all.
Pastor Derek Murray takes us to Philippians chapter 1 and shows us the compelling reasons that, "Prayer Matters."
Celebrate Easter and the difference the resurrected Jesus makes in our lives! Discover the Resurrection Road as Dr. Marty Baker takes us down the Road to Emmaus and recounts the experience of those who encountered the resurrected Christ.
Join us for Palm Sunday as we enjoy a reflective acoustic worship set and learn more about the Messiah foretold in Isaiah 53.
We kick off our Easter season as Dr. Baker takes us to Isaiah 53 and unpacks the promise of a suffering servant who would bear the weight of our sins.
Join Dr. Baker as we take a look at walking in the light, the perils of sin, and the importance of our fellowship with God.
Join Dr. Marty Baker as we dive into the first four verses of First John and explore how the truth of Jesus impacts our human and divine relationships.
The music of Christmas inspires us. Feelings of joy and peace touch lives in every corner of the globe at the sounds of familiar Christmas songs.
Is it possible that the child who inspired it all could inspire you, too?
This Christmas, join us at Burke Community Church as we take a fresh look at Christ in the Carols.
Join Middle School Director Josh Harper as he honors our students and take a look at Hebrews 12:1-3.