1 Samuel 31
In 1 Samuel 31, we encounter the conclusion of King Saul’s story. Join Pastor Marty as he delves into the lessons of humility, the consequences of disobedience, and the hope found in the Lord. Let this message throughout 1 Samuel remind us that even in defeat, God’s purpose prevails and His grace sustains us. I […]
50th Anniversary Celebration
Today we Celebrate 50 years of God’s faithfulness to Burke Community Church! Join us as we remember where we started, where God has taken us, and the incredible work He has done in the lives of so many individuals. Highlights include a moment of honoring our founding pastor, an original song, “Faithful Still” from our […]
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness – 1 Chronicles 16
As we recall God’s faithfulness, it elicits a response from within us. Whether remembering, singing, or telling others, we cannot sit silent when we have encountered the mighty hand of God. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he walks us through 1 Chronicles 16:7-22 and unpacks another story of God’s faithfulness to the Israelites. The Ark […]
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness – Joshua 24
How do we respond to God’s faithfulness? In Joshua 24, we see how God proved faithful to Israel from generation to generation—but this chapter doesn’t just recount history; it calls for action. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he unpacks this passage and challenges us to respond personally to all that God has done. The concept […]
1 Samuel 27
In times of fear and uncertainty, even the strongest believers can make unexpected choices. In 1 Samuel 27, David seeks refuge in enemy territory—what can we learn from his decision? Join Pastor Marty as he unpacks this powerful chapter, revealing how God remains present even when our faith wavers. Discover hope, restoration, and the assurance […]
1 Samuel 3
When you courageously speak up and out for God in a godless time, His Word will not return void. Join Dr. Marty Maker as he takes us through 1 Samuel 3:1-21 in the latest installment of Spiritual Snapshots in 1 Samuel. Nations become dysfunctional and unravel due to a lack of sound, consistent, and moral […]
Ruth 1
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. From the little, seemingly insignificant book of […]
2 Thessalonians Intro
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. John Maxwell’s book Becoming A Person of Influence describes the life of the Apostle Paul well without even mentioning him. Chapter two, titled A Person Of Influence Nurtures Other People, […]
Psalm 145 – Part 2
From the beginning of our study of the Psalter to the end, we can’t miss the this wonderful book calls us to do. It’s one, little, monosyllabic word: praise. The first time it occurs is in Psalm 7 17 I will give thanks to the LORD according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to […]
Psalm 116
Looking back over my Christian walk of the last fifty-four years, I have learned much about how prayer interfaces with problems God, in His sovereignty, sends our way. So far, I can isolate three ways our prayer impacts the trials we encounter. One, our bold prayers of faith sometimes position us to see God save […]
The Incredible Mom
Jesus had an interesting, thought-provoking way of relating spiritual truths to people. He frequently took common, ordinary objects from life and filled them full of spiritual truth. Can you think of some instances? I can: Comparing old wineskins with new ones to talk about the difference between false and true religion (Matt. 9:17) Using how […]
Psalm 95
Several years ago Liz and I had the pleasure of seeing a Cirque du Soleil act in Orlando. I must say, the acrobatic, other-worldly ability of these well-fit people blew me away. No matter what feat they attempted to pull off, one word kept popping up in my mind: balance. Here is a video as a case […]
