Burlington Baptist Church Podcast

What is the role for women in ministry / What does the bible say about suicide

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Blood Sweat & Tears

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Is Homosexuality a sin?/Why do bad things happen to good people?

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Genesis Prayer

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Praying With Heart

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The Genealogy of Prayer

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Desparate Measures

Desparate Measures

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Follow me to Comfort

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Follow Me to Comfort

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Follow Me to Authenticity

One of the greatest struggles that we, as Christ-followers, face every day is the tension between seeking the approval of God and seeking the approval of other people. At our core, we are people pleasers. We want to be liked, even admired. We want to be seen as the hero. Often, we make decisions that are based solely on avoiding conflict and keeping someone happy. Sadly, sometimes those decisions may compromise our faith as well as our integrity. Sometimes, inside the spectrum of the ch...

Follow Me to Authenticity

One of the greatest struggles that we, as Christ-followers, face every day is the tension between seeking the approval of God and seeking the approval of other people. At our core, we are people pleasers. We want to be liked, even admired. We want to be seen as the hero. Often, we make decisions that are based solely on avoiding conflict and keeping someone happy. Sadly, sometimes those decisions may compromise our faith as well as our integrity. Sometimes, inside the spectrum of the ch...

Follow Me to New Hope

Follow Me to New Hope

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Follow Me to Victory

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Follow Me to Victory

Follow Me to Perfect Peace

In Philippians chapter 4, we are commanded not once, but twice to rejoice in the Lord always. The word always would suggest that it is possible to rejoice, celebrate and love in perfect peace constantly. Would you believe that it is possible to never worry again. I mean, NEVER? Could you really have that kind of contentment and assurance? Philippians 4 says that the believer can and should live like that, anxious for nothing, confident in prayer and following Jesus with a sure faith. I ...

Follow Me to Perfect Peace

In Philippians chapter 4, we are commanded not once, but twice to rejoice in the Lord always. The word always would suggest that it is possible to rejoice, celebrate and love in perfect peace constantly. Would you believe that it is possible to never worry again. I mean, NEVER? Could you really have that kind of contentment and assurance? Philippians 4 says that the believer can and should live like that, anxious for nothing, confident in prayer and following Jesus with a sure faith. I ...

Follow Me to 2nd Place

We spend a lot of time talking about how much we love God. We measure our faith and devotion by how deep our love for Him is. We highly regard others who seem to really love God. It is a measuring rod and a point of pride. But, actually what really amazes me is not that we love God. Instead, it's that He loves us. He chooses to love us. He relishes loving us. He loves us completely, unconditionally and with abandon. He loves us when we are obedient and when we are rebellious. He lov...

Follow Me to 2nd Place

We spend a lot of time talking about how much we love God. We measure our faith and devotion by how deep our love for Him is. We highly regard others who seem to really love God. It is a measuring rod and a point of pride. But, actually what really amazes me is not that we love God. Instead, it's that He loves us. He chooses to love us. He relishes loving us. He loves us completely, unconditionally and with abandon. He loves us when we are obedient and when we are rebellious. He lov...

Follow Me to Freedom

Being a Christ-follower offers an excellent benefit package. The path is often a difficult one but the rewards are amazing. On that path, you will find unconditional love, forgiveness & freedom. You can't begin to imagine how valuable you are to God and how much you are loved. On this weekend when we celebrate our nation's birthday and the freedom that is ours as Americans, it is important to remember that ultimate freedom rests in Jesus Christ and that in Him, we have been set free eter...

Follow Me to Freedom

Being a Christ-follower offers an excellent benefit package. The path is often a difficult one but the rewards are amazing. On that path, you will find unconditional love, forgiveness & freedom. You can't begin to imagine how valuable you are to God and how much you are loved. On this weekend when we celebrate our nation's birthday and the freedom that is ours as Americans, it is important to remember that ultimate freedom rests in Jesus Christ and that in Him, we have been set free eter...

Follow Me to 100x Living

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Follow Me To Salvation

Our Summer series begins this Sunday. It is entitled, "Follow Me". The series is taken from the Gospels and the foundational thought is that following Jesus leads to some amazing places. Over the course of the next couple of months, we will talk about things like abundant living, salvation, forgiveness, hope and comfort. If you start to consider all the benefits of following Jesus, you will soon discern that the list is bountiful and endless. Each week, we will realize the extent of God'...

Follow Me To Salvation

Our Summer series begins this Sunday. It is entitled, "Follow Me". The series is taken from the Gospels and the foundational thought is that following Jesus leads to some amazing places. Over the course of the next couple of months, we will talk about things like abundant living, salvation, forgiveness, hope and comfort. If you start to consider all the benefits of following Jesus, you will soon discern that the list is bountiful and endless. Each week, we will realize the extent of God'...

Those Critical People

Sunday, as we conclude "Those People", we will be looking at those who are critical and hurtful. Those folks who nit-pick, who are very negative, and find constant fault with anything that we do. We find those people everywhere we go; at home, at work, in the shopping mall and even at church. Often, we empower them to rob us of our confidence, our self-esteem and our happiness. Nothing that we do pleases them and they are not shy in expressing their opinion. We all have "those people" in...

Those Critical People

Sunday, as we conclude "Those People", we will be looking at those who are critical and hurtful. Those folks who nit-pick, who are very negative, and find constant fault with anything that we do. We find those people everywhere we go; at home, at work, in the shopping mall and even at church. Often, we empower them to rob us of our confidence, our self-esteem and our happiness. Nothing that we do pleases them and they are not shy in expressing their opinion. We all have "those people" in our ...

Those Hypocritical People

A hypocrite is easy to spot. They aren't genuine, always pretending to be something they aren't. They behave differently when they are with different crowds. They are one person today and somebody completely different tomorrow. They seem to serve both God and man. No one is really sure who they really are. I hate hypocrites! It is my sworn duty to call them out and set them straight. I am going to confront every one of them I can (in Christian love, of course). I can't wait to purif...

Those Christians - Church Picnic

Hypocrisy is ripe in the church, It's time to go back to our roots - Love God. Love People. Support the Show.

Those Hypocritical People

A hypocrite is easy to spot. They aren't genuine, always pretending to be something they aren't. They behave differently when they are with different crowds. They are one person today and somebody completely different tomorrow. They seem to serve both God and man. No one is really sure who they really are. I hate hypocrites! It is my sworn duty to call them out and set them straight. I am going to confront every one of them I can (in Christian love, of course). I can't wait to purif...

Those Manipulative People

All of us have known people who have done their best to control, manipulate and force their will upon us. Even those of you who aren't married know exactly what I'm talking about. "Those People" continues this week and we focus on manipulators. The scripture indicates that this has been a problem since the beginning of time, commencing in the Garden of Eden and is still common practice now. We will teach you this weekend how to recognize when you are being manipulated and how to break the...

Those Overly Needy People

This weekend, we begin a series about "Those People". You know who I am talking about. We all know "those people". Matter of fact, at some point in our lives, we have all been "those people". All of us have been needy, critical, manipulative or hypocritical. We have simply been difficult to get along with, difficult to live with. We will focus this week on "those people" who are overly-needy. People who are chronically and consistently in need. People who will sap the life out of you...

Those Overly Needy People

This weekend, we begin a series about "Those People". You know who I am talking about. We all know "those people". Matter of fact, at some point in our lives, we have all been "those people". All of us have been needy, critical, manipulative or hypocritical. We have simply been difficult to get along with, difficult to live with. We will focus this week on "those people" who are overly-needy. People who are chronically and consistently in need. People who will sap the life out of you...

I Decided to Go

I believe that every one of us will have a moment in our story where in order to find success, we have to step out in faith & leave behind our comfort zone. It may be a job opportunity or a new relationship or even trying something that requires "God-like" courage. It would be easier to remain in the safe place, but God says "Go". If we say no, or if we are hesitant, we could miss out on an extravagant blessing. So, where is God telling you to go? Support the Show.

I Decided to Go

I believe that every one of us will have a moment in our story where in order to find success, we have to step out in faith & leave behind our comfort zone. It may be a job opportunity or a new relationship or even trying something that requires "God-like" courage. It would be easier to remain in the safe place, but God says "Go". If we say no, or if we are hesitant, we could miss out on an extravagant blessing. So, where is God telling you to go?

I Decided to Stay

We continue to write new chapters of our story as we move through this transformational series, "My Story". This weekend we are going to focus on a beautiful love story which features Ruth and Boaz. If you recall the story, you realize that many good things happened because Ruth made a decision to STAY when leaving would have been an easier choice. All of us have faced that same decision at critical moments in our life. Should I stay or should I go? Often, it's prudent to just go, to get...

I Decided to Stay

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I Decided to Stop

Everyone has a story to tell. Parts of that story we are proud to tell, other parts we would rather not mention. We determined that allowing God to help write our story makes it a story worth telling. In order for us to have a great story out there in the future, we have to make wise decisions today. Thus, there are things in all of our lives that we have to give up. Things we have to simply stop doing. I'm sure that for all of us it is something different. It could be an addiction, a ...

I Decided to Stop

Everyone has a story to tell. Parts of that story we are proud to tell, other parts we would rather not mention. We determined that allowing God to help write our story makes it a story worth telling. In order for us to have a great story out there in the future, we have to make wise decisions today. Thus, there are things in all of our lives that we have to give up. Things we have to simply stop doing. I'm sure that for all of us it is something different. It could be an addiction, a ...

I Decided to Start

All of us have a story. The story of who we are, where we have been and how we got to be where we are. It is amazing to think about how seemingly insignificant decisions we make along the journey have deeply affected our story. The decisions we make today will determine the stories we tell tomorrow. Our choices really matter. We must determine today what we need to start; what we need to stop; if we need to go or, if we need to stay. Join us over the next month as we write the story of ...

I Decided to Start

All of us have a story. The story of who we are, where we have been and how we got to be where we are. It is amazing to think about how seemingly insignificant decisions we make along the journey have deeply affected our story. The decisions we make today will determine the stories we tell tomorrow. Our choices really matter. We must determine today what we need to start; what we need to stop; if we need to go or, if we need to stay. Join us over the next month as we write the story of ...

I am The Ressurection and The Life

What a great Resurrection weekend we have to look forward to. We will focus on the heart of the gospel, the foundation of our faith...the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. It is a distinct proclamation and is what makes Christianity unique among religions. We serve a risen Lord! If Jesus can defeat death, He can do anything! So, be here this weekend and expect anything to happen. After all, it's Easter, it's Resurrection Day, it's the weekend where God likes to show off....

I am The Ressurection & The Life

What a great Resurrection weekend we have to look forward to. We will focus on the heart of the gospel, the foundation of our faith...the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. It is a distinct proclamation and is what makes Christianity unique among religions. We serve a risen Lord! If Jesus can defeat death, He can do anything! So, be here this weekend and expect anything to happen. After all, it's Easter, it's Resurrection Day, it's the weekend where God likes to show off....

I am The Light of The World

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." He was asserting that His presence on the earth made everything brighter and better and that He was a direct revelation of God, Himself. Light illuminates, light diminishes the darkness, light eradicates evil, light draws attention to that which is high and holy. Jesus did all of that and more. Would you allow Jesus to be your light? Perhaps to shine His light into the dark places of your soul? Would you become a shining reflection of His light...

I am The Light of The World

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." He was asserting that His presence on the earth made everything brighter and better and that He was a direct revelation of God, Himself. Light illuminates, light diminishes the darkness, light eradicates evil, light draws attention to that which is high and holy. Jesus did all of that and more. Would you allow Jesus to be your light? Perhaps to shine His light into the dark places of your soul? Would you become a shining reflection of His light...

I am The Good Shepherd

Jesus often compared Himself and His Father to shepherds. He used this imagery when He wanted to describe how God cares for His children. He made it clear that God deals with us with compassion, concern, and care as a shepherd would to his sheep. The tougher comparison is that of you and I, as Christ-followers, being compared to sheep. Sheep have a lot of unsavory characteristics. They are stubborn, stupid, vulnerable, filthy, and easily influenced, just to name a few. Does that sound li...

I am The Good Shepherd

Jesus often compared Himself and His Father to shepherds. He used this imagery when He wanted to describe how God cares for His children. He made it clear that God deals with us with compassion, concern, and care as a shepherd would to his sheep. The tougher comparison is that of you and I, as Christ-followers, being compared to sheep. Sheep have a lot of unsavory characteristics. They are stubborn, stupid, vulnerable, filthy, and easily influenced, just to name a few. Does that sound li...

I am The True Vine

We begin a very important series this weekend, "The Big Day" weekend, entitled I AM JESUS. The series is based on Jesus' I Am statements in the gospel of John and offer us profound insight to who Jesus really was and what His hope for us is. In John 15, Jesus tells us that He is the Vine, that His power comes from His connection to God and that if we are connected, we will know the truth and we will be filled with His power. Spiritual fruit comes from that connection, it could even be said...

Just Leaves

We conclude "Losing My Religion" by considering the lesson of the figless fig tree. It appeared to be a perfectly healthy fig tree, green and lots of leaves, but it had no fruit. This tree was a great irritant to Jesus and He used it as an example of the futility of religion. Religion has a perfectly fine outward appearance, but the reality is that often it has very little meaningful substance. It might look like it is "of God", but truth is it's man-made. Thus, sometimes we need to "los...