Colossians 3:12-17
What to wear? There are many great virtues with which we may clothe ourselves, but how do we put them on? Hear from Dr. Marty Baker as he brings the words of the Apostle Paul to life as we continue in Colossians chapter three. I might be old-school, but I thought pajamas were only to […]
Colossians 3:7-11
Time to clean out your closet? All of us carry baggage and the life of a Christian is one of living in the tension of the old self versus the new self. Join Dr. Marty Baker in Colossians 3 as we continue our series on The Connection That Counts. I might be old-school, but I thought pajamas were […]
Colossians 3:5-6
Our relationship with Jesus Christ helps us put to death our old relationship with sin. Take a look with us at verses 3:5-6 and take the next step on this transformative journey through Colossians: The Connection That Counts. Several years ago, I traveled with Pastor Darren, our worship director, and Kevin McCarthy, our other key […]
Colossians 3:1-4
There are many good things this earth have to offer…but they pale in comparison to the heavenly realities of Jesus Christ. Join us in Colossians chapter 3 as the Apostle Paul points us to the greatnes of Christ and encourages us to set our minds on Him. So, you want to go through Army Jump School, or the Basic Airborne Course, to become a parachutist. What will happen to you over the next three weeks? Here is what Google AI tells us: Ground Week Focuses on building basic skills, confidence, and muscle memory through intensive training. Parachute Landing Falls(PLFs): Training on how […]
Colossians 2:16-23
Sometimes people can present themselves as spiritual, but the rules they place on themselves and others miss the key markers of a life centered on Jesus Christ. Join Dr. Marty Baker in Colossians 2:16-23 as he unpacks the words of the Apostle Paul and helps us recognize and stamp out legalism, mysticism, and asceticism. I […]
Colossians 2:9-15
When you consider all that we have been given in Jesus Christ it truly changes everything. Join us in Colossians 2:9-15 as Pastor Marty Baker opens up the Scriptures to show us the person of Jesus Christ and the provisions we find in Him. A wife of one of my father’s U.S. Customs agents became […]
Easter Sunday 2026
Holy Moments are those divine occasions when God intersects human history. This Easter, join us at Burke Community Church as we celebrate one of the most incredible Holy Moments in all of human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Aren’t there some questions about the Bible you’d like answered? Here are a few worth posing […]
Good Friday 2026
Our Good Friday service is a time of somber reflection and intimate worship. Ponder the Holy Moments at the cross as Dr. Marty Baker takes a look at the Roman centurion’s experience at the foot of the cross. Remember Christ’s sacrifice as we take communion together. See amazing visuals as our drama team brings the […]
Palm Sunday 2026
From the cries of “Hosanna” at the gates of Jerusalem, to the road to the cross and Jesus’ final breath, to the empty tomb and the promise of life beyond sin and death—these holy moments have forever changed humanity. Join us this Easter as we celebrate, remember, and step into the Holy Moments still unfolding […]
Colossians 2:8
There are plenty of deceptive ideas in our world, but a focus on Jesus Christ and His work can safeguard us against becoming captive to false philosophies. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at the words of the Apostle Paul in Colossians 2:8 and continue in our series, The Connection That Counts. At my last […]
Colossians 2:1-7
The Apostle Paul wanted a young Colossian church to be encouraged and built up. This role of a shepherd is one Paul took seriously and in Colossians 2:1-7 we see that pastoral heart lived out. If you polled pastors around the country concerning what concerned them about their churches, you’d probably receive answers like the […]
Colossians 1:24-29
God will use your calling, your purpose, and even your suffering to guide you toward His will. Join us in Colossians 1:24-29 as we dive deeper into God’s divine plan for each of us and continue to unpack Colossians in our series The Connection That Counts. One day, a parishioner dropped by my office. He […]