Burlington Baptist Church Podcast

What would you guess the most common command in Scripture is? Most would say something about love, purity, pride...but how many would say something about fear? The single command most given in Scripture is "Fear Not". In face, "Fear Not" appears in the Bible 366 times (that is one for everyday, including leap year!) Today's message is about finding Hope for the fearful. (Matthew 14:22-33)Support the show

Welcome back to the Two By Two Podcast!! This week Pastor Harold and Danny will be discussing a few questions viewers had about Sundays sermon on marriage. If you have any questions about the sermon or a question for someone else on staff, please contact us via email by visiting our website at www.burlingtonbaptist.org. You never know, your question may be one covered on the next podcast.Support the show

Many today are happily married, been married for a long time and have a blessed marriage. But, in todays culture, marriage is clearly under attack. For instance, consider the American divorce rate... 41% of first marriages, 60% of 2nd marriages and 73% of third marriages end in divorce. But God has other plans for our marriages... (Matthew 19:4-6)Support the show

Join BBC for their first ever podcast!! This week Pastor Harold and Danny will be discussing a few questions viewers had about Sundays sermon. If you have any questions about the sermon of a question for someone else on staff, please contact us via email by visiting our website at www.burlingtonbaptist.org. You never know, your question may be one covered on the next podcast.Support the show

These are some difficult days for so many people - young people, Seniors in high school, shut-ins who can't have visitors, and the list goes on. Today, we want to offer some hope for the depressed. This morning we will look at a Biblical example of the struggles and triumphs of Elijah and how God graciously deals with him when he gets depressed. (Psalm 42:5 & 1 Kings chapters 16-19)Support the show

Christ Is Risen!!! He is risen indeed!!! The Resurrection of Jesus Christ changed everything! It is our hope, peace,joy and salvation...everything. (Mark 15)Support the show

This is the most important day for Christians - the day our sin debt was paid - paid in full by our Lord who came to save sinners. Scriptures tell us that after the last supper, they sang & went to the Mount of Olives (in the Garden of Gethsemane), where Jesus prayed with great fervency about what was to come, all while at the same time Judas was leading a group to Jesus where he would then betray Him. (Matthew 27)Support the show

For Christians - this should be the most special week of the yea - we know life is a little crazy right now but, you are encouraged to take some time & reflect upon the events of this week. This is the week in which Jesus makes His triumphal entry into Jerusalem...by Friday He would be hung on a Cross. (Mark 11:1-10)Support the show

Paul gives a great summary of the glorious truths of salvation - not saved by our good deeds, but notice the attribures God has directed toward us: goodness, loving kindness. His mercy, His washing of regeneration, His renewing by the Holy Spirit. His Son Jesus Christ & His grace. (Titus 3:4-7)Support the show

Join us as we start a new sermon series, Abounding In Hope. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy & peace in believing, so that by the poor of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." (Romans 15:13)Support the show

Contrary to popular belief, worrying is not a gift of the spirit, not a virtue; You may hear people say "I'm just a worrier" almost like its a badge of honor....well, do you hear people saying "I'm just a liar" or "I'm just and adulterer, just coveter, just a gossip" - NO...worrying is a sin. (Matthew 6:25-34)Support the show

By this time, most of the gaps in the wall around Jerusalem have been filled in. But, just when the work seemed finished....the opposition tries a few last ditch efforts to stop the work....just as we have an enemy who continually tries to come against us in the church. (Nehemiah 6:1-16)Support the show

As we continue our study of Nehemiah, we come to chapter 5...at this time the Jewish people have been able to rebuild the wall up to the halfway point - they faced discouragement from the threats of their enemies, they have changed course a little (some rebuild & some are standing guar with swords.) but back to the task...we notice that Nehemiah has to deal with some internal affairs....some issues within the group itself. (Nehemiah 5:1-19)Support the show

Things have changed a lot in the church. There were the days when the church could just open their doors and people were going to come...not anymore. In the past we did not have to defend our faith but as Christians we have to now. Students are going to schools/ colleges where teachers/professors are regularly questioning faith, ridiculing their religious convictions... We have to be more intentional... we don't change the message -the Word is unchanging and Perfect - but our methodologies must change. Sometimes circumstances change and a new strategy is required. Important thing is that we keep with the task God has set before us.Support the show

We live in difficult times. Many people are discouraged, depressed and just plain exhausted. And in those times, the most spiritual thing we can do is rest...just as Elijah did in 1 Kings 19, and with his rest we can see improvements.When it comes to discouragement - two negatives never make a positive and we know that we must work together for good (Romans 8:28)So look for the good that is going to come out of your circumstances...Is God preparing you to help someone else?Is this going to make you a better pastor, friend, teacher, spouse, parent?Is God equipping you for greater responsibility?What are you learning thru this process?How can God use it for good? (Nehemiah 4:1-9)Support the show

Sometimes we get so caught up in all the work that has to be done, so busy trying to overcome all the obstacles, that we forget to stop and celebrate our successes that we have already had along the way. We are always quick to hear the nay-sayers without noticing the good work that God is doing in the midst of everything. (Nehemiah 2:9-20)Support the show

In today's world so many are looking for the next best thing, the best thing they can get right now in the easiest way possible with the least amount of effort. But if we look into the Bible we can see that God wants us to be the total opposite of this...He wants us to show   patience...scriptures are full of exhortations about patience (Isaiah 40:31) ,He wants us to pray...pray without ceasing, walk in communication with God, He encourages planning... (Proverbs 16:3) as prayer and planning go hand in hand. If we all learn that we need to put our trust and faith in God and things happen in his timing, because that is always at the perfect time, then we know that God will show u in a big way and often provides in ways beyond what we ask Him. When we pray if God's will, right motives and wait on Him to answer, we find that what God does is so perfect and so much more.Support the show

God heard Nehemiah's prayers and He used Nehemiah to accomplish His purposes...rebuilding walls and revival in Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 1:1-11)  The book of Nehemiah ia one of the twelve "History Books" in the Old Testament. This book tells how God used man to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and how Nehemiah looked to God and God blessed him with amazing leadership. As we go through this study, we will notice his leadership characteristics as we go.Support the show

Most people have heard of a Couch Potato...have you ever heard of a Pew-Potato?  For many, Christianity is a spectator sport...it's not supposed to be but many of us just sit here week after week soaking things in and never go out and do, never go out and serve or share the word with others. Let us live by the words in Philippians 4:13...I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me... We must learn to serve and use our gifts, by God's strength and most importantly for God's glory.Support the show

1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)Support the show