Simeon’s Holy Moment
Simeon held onto the promise that he would live to see the birth of the promised Messiah. What was it like for him to hold onto that hope? How did it feel when he finally saw that hope materialize? Join us as we take a look at another promise fulfilled in the coming of Jesus […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hope In God
Ever felt like God is silent or distant when you need Him most? The longing for answers can sometimes feel overwhelming, and waiting for God to move can test your faith in ways you never expected… but you don’t have to do it alone. Join Pastor Matt Sims as he guides us through the powerful […]
1 Samuel 23
Even in our darkest moments, God’s light is still shining. Join Dr. Marty Baker in 1 Samuel 23 as he unpacks God’s sovereignty over David’s conflict with the Philistines and King Saul. The Scripture is clear that God is absolutely sovereign over all the events of your life: 7 The One forming light and creating […]
Easter Sunday 2025
Celebrate Jesus Christ and the hope that He brings! Welcome to the 2025 Easter Sunday service at Burke Community Church… At Easter, followers of Jesus Christ love to say, He is Risen. A refrain always follows: He is risen, indeed. Both statements are made emphatically, not emotionally, because biblical, logical, and extra-biblical data clearly show […]
Hope is Here – Palm Sunday 2025
Come celebrate the hope of Easter with us at Burke Community Church. Whether Palm Sunday, Good Friday, or Easter Sunday, Holy Week is more than just a date on the calendar…it is a time to remember the greatest work in human history and celebrate the victory Jesus Christ has won over sin and the grave. […]
Go Tell It On The Mountain
When John Wesley Work Jr. took the African American spiritual Go Tell It and transformed it into the Christmas song we know today as Go Tell It On The Mountain, he propagated a powerful message, that the good news of Jesus Christ is something we can’t keep to ourselves. Join Dr. Marty Baker in Luke […]
1 Samuel 1
“It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until he has hurt him deeply.” A.W. Tozer Join Dr. Marty Baker in 1 Samuel 1 as he looks at the ways that God uses unanswered prayer and even hurt to accomplish His greater purpose. In the mid-1800s, Henry Beecher, an American Congregationalist clergyman and […]
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 […]
Easter Sunday 2024
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.
A Righteous Restorer
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 […]
