Burlington Church of Christ - Weekly Sermons
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -We are a diverse, nondenominational Christian church in Burlington, Vermont committed to loving God and loving one another.
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Dare To Seek Him
July 15, 2019 04:43 - 47 minutes - 10.8 MBMike Balzer preaches about daring to lay it all on the line to seek God.
Unsurpassed
July 01, 2019 04:32 - 35 minutes - 8.03 MBMike Balzer preaches about God's unsurpassed love for us.
Transformed
June 09, 2019 15:31 - 29 minutes - 6.64 MBPeter Leap preaches out of Romans 12 to talk about how God can transform us if we will give up our will, and take on his, and not be conformed to the pattern of this world.
God's Affirmation
June 02, 2019 07:26 - 40 minutes - 9.25 MBMike Balzer comes out of Philippians 4 to discuss how both the Bible and secular data reinforce that taking every thought captive and affirming the good leads to spiritual health.
Bad News and Big Decisions
May 12, 2019 07:31 - 37 minutes - 8.72 MBMike Balzer comes out of the book of Nehemiah to discuss how Nehemiah dealt with difficult situations spiritually to find perspective, direction, and purpose.
From Tragedy To Triumph-Easter Sermon
April 22, 2019 04:58 - 36 minutes - 8.31 MBMike Balzer preaches about how God used what at first appearance seemed to be a tragedy, to be the greatest triumph the world has ever seen.
Easter Communion
April 21, 2019 05:07 - 12 minutes - 2.76 MBRalph Beerhorst discusses how the resurrection has changed our worldview and how we live our lives.
In God We Trust
April 14, 2019 05:41 - 29 minutes - 6.83 MBPeter Leap preaches about the challenge of trusting God in all things, even when it's difficult to see God at work.
God And Science Lecture- Dr. Howard Loree
April 13, 2019 20:21 - 51 minutes - 11.9 MBAcclaimed biomedical engineer and disciple of Christ, Dr. Howard Loree, discusses how Science and God are compatible. For his slideshow and reading list, click here: http://bit.ly/DrLoreeGodScience
The Joy Of Christ
April 08, 2019 02:20 - 33 minutes - 7.67 MBMike Balzer preaches that to have a well rounded perspective of Jesus as a person, we must remember His joy.
The Church Of Christ Part 4
March 31, 2019 21:59 - 46 minutes - 10.7 MBMike Balzer preaches about one of the 4 key components to the early church Koinonia--devotion to prayer.
Come Follow Me
March 24, 2019 22:22 - 34 minutes - 7.94 MBPeter Leap looks at the words of Jesus that encourage every would be disciple to follow Him and be connected with Him.
Agape Love
March 17, 2019 16:07 - 50 minutes - 11.7 MBMike Balzer and guests (Jesse Farmer and Kendra Bishop) share about God's wonderful love that delights in us and endures.
Devoted To Hospitality
March 10, 2019 16:10 - 50 minutes - 11.7 MBMike Balzer preaches about true Christian hospitality as exemplified by the early disciples in Acts 2.
The Church Of Christ Part 3
February 24, 2019 20:21 - 41 minutes - 9.5 MBMike Balzer preaches from Acts 2 about what true fellowship (koinonia) is.
The Church Of Christ Part 2
February 18, 2019 04:18 - 43 minutes - 9.86 MBMike Balzer preaches from Acts 2 about how the church was made up of disciples who were devoted learners.
The Church Of Christ Part 1
February 04, 2019 04:30 - 41 minutes - 9.55 MBMike Balzer preaches from Acts 2 about how the first church was faithfully devoted to one another.
Blind Spots
January 27, 2019 23:25 - 36 minutes - 8.28 MBPeter Leap preaches about how we can identify and go after spiritual blind spots in our lives.
Connected In Christ
January 13, 2019 06:18 - 47 minutes - 11 MBMike Balzer rolls out the Burlington Church theme for the year: Connected In Christ. His three points are: Connected Through Christ, Connected By Christ and Connected For Christ.
We Make It Our Goal To Please Him
December 30, 2018 09:02 - 21 minutes - 4.85 MBPeter Leap preaches that the best goal for the New Year is to make it our aim to please Jesus.
Loving The Lord's Priorities
December 03, 2018 04:36 - 40 minutes - 9.36 MBMike Balzer walks us through how the Lord's prayer embodies the two greatest commandments (loving God and loving others), and how it is meant to be prayed daily, if not verbatim, then as a model for how to structure our prayers.
Encouraged In Heart
November 26, 2018 05:32 - 27 minutes - 6.2 MBPeter Leap preaches about how God wants us to be encouraged in heart and united in love.
Love Your Story
November 19, 2018 05:45 - 41 minutes - 9.41 MBMike Balzer preaches about some of the different facets of the gospel narrative- Humility, Generosity, Faith, Hope and Love.
Joy in Suffering
November 12, 2018 02:03 - 29 minutes - 7.1 MBThis powerful lesson was the keynote speech at our annual women's day event. Our guest speaker, Lori Christiansen, shared about lessons she's learned through a variety of trials. Her points were: 1. Suffering Produces Perseverance 2. Suffering Gives Us a Heavenly Perspective 3. Suffering Draws Us Closer to Others 4. Suffering Draws Us Closer to God
Elevate Worship Workshop
October 29, 2018 04:49 - 27 minutes - 6.22 MBRalph Beerhorst leads a worship workshop about how the Psalms should shape our attitude towards the importance of worship.
A Willing Spirit
October 22, 2018 04:57 - 26 minutes - 6.02 MBPeter Leap preaches from Psalm 51 about the importance of asking God to grant us a willing spirit.
Making The Most Of Your Life
October 14, 2018 05:04 - 40 minutes - 9.29 MBMike Fix preaches about making the most of our lives by living a life of love and sacrifice.
Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart
September 23, 2018 17:37 - 32 minutes - 7.53 MBPeter Leap preaches about how God wants us to keep love and faithfulness in our hearts from Proverbs 3:1-6
Loving with Grace and Truth
September 17, 2018 01:53 - 44 minutes - 10.1 MBThis sermon from our Women's Service on 9/16 looked at how Jesus perfectly balanced grace and truth as he loved those around him, focusing specifically on the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. You can find the slideshow and video content here: http://bit.ly/lovinggracetruth
Come Fill My Cup
September 09, 2018 17:45 - 27 minutes - 6.34 MBMike Balzer preaches about how God wants to give us a lifetime supply of love
Midweek-Teaching On Worship
September 05, 2018 17:48 - 43 minutes - 9.96 MBRalph Beerhorst teaches about connection to God and one another in worship
Stand Firm--Teen Sharing
August 26, 2018 20:44 - 34 minutes - 7.91 MBThe teens share convictions from teen camp, and Mike Balzer wraps up with a lesson from Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God, which enables us to stand firm.
You Are Not Alone
August 19, 2018 21:19 - 32 minutes - 7.43 MBPeter Leap talks about how God has given His Spirit to us so that we can be in step with Him and have the word, through Him, dwell richly in us.
Look Up And Look Forward
July 16, 2018 04:24 - 23 minutes - 5.49 MBMike Balzer preaches about setting our hearts and minds on things of God
Standing In God's Grace
July 09, 2018 03:43 - 30 minutes - 6.89 MBPeter Leap preaches about how God's grace means security and confidence for us, and that it is sufficient and empowers us.
There are many rooms....
June 18, 2018 03:35 - 31 minutes - 7.31 MBRalph Beerhorst discusses in a father's day message, how God is extravagantly generous to us, lavishing us with love and grace
God's Love
June 11, 2018 03:32 - 23 minutes - 5.3 MBDavid Leitzke discusses how God's love helps us love others, changes lives and changes perspectives
Love Always Protects Pt.2
May 21, 2018 03:24 - 39 minutes - 8.95 MBRalph Beerhorst discusses how God's very nature is to protect and to bear all things
Love Always Protects Pt.1
May 14, 2018 03:19 - 34 minutes - 7.81 MBMike Balzer discusses how God's protection is fierce, fortified, long term and gentle
Love Always Trusts
May 06, 2018 05:34 - 32 minutes - 7.46 MBPeter Leap takes us through two Old Testament stories to demonstrate how we can trust that God can change things in a single day, and that He believes that we can believe.
The Motive To Change
April 29, 2018 06:12 - 29 minutes - 6.76 MBMike Balzer talks about how it can be easy to get focused on doing the right things, and lose sight of Jesus.
God Is A Giver
April 23, 2018 03:00 - 53 minutes - 12.4 MBGreg Martin does an exegetical message from Ephesians 4:11-16 and talks about how much God gives to the church and how that reflects how much He loves and values us.
God The Loving Father
April 08, 2018 05:45 - 34 minutes - 7.91 MBPeter Leap takes us through Jesus' parables in Luke 15 and how they demonstrate God's fatherly love for us.
Love Never Fails
April 01, 2018 05:39 - 33 minutes - 7.65 MBMike Balzer talks about how God's love transforms us and has conquered all, as exemplified by the empty tomb in this Easter message.
Love Is The Greatest
March 25, 2018 06:00 - 39 minutes - 8.99 MBRalph Beerhorst discusses two components of God's love in 1 Cor. 13, how He is not easily angered and keeps no record of wrongs
Thriving Through Humility
March 18, 2018 06:15 - 32 minutes - 7.5 MBMike Van Auken discusses how Jesus' example of humility provides the template with which we can spiritually thrive.
The Place To Get Well
March 11, 2018 07:08 - 20 minutes - 4.73 MBMike Balzer discusses how there is always help and hope with Jesus
Love Is Not Rude
March 05, 2018 04:34 - 34 minutes - 7.79 MBMike Balzer talks about how God's love honors and lifts us up and is considerate
Love Is Kind
February 26, 2018 04:07 - 41 minutes - 9.54 MBRob Meader talks about how God's kindness is displayed in the parable of the good Samaritan--how He longs to bind our wounds
God's Love Is Patient And Full Of Hope
February 11, 2018 09:13 - 37 minutes - 8.51 MBMike Balzer takes us through a study of God's consistent nature between the Old and New Testaments--That He has always been a patient and loving God