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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Love Is Patient
February 05, 2018 03:51 - 32 minutes - 7.45 MBPeter Leap talks about how God's patience can prompt us to change, lead us to respond with patience, and prompt us to wait patiently for Him
What Is Love?
January 29, 2018 02:11 - 35 minutes - 8.02 MBMike Balzer sets the stage for the year's theme: What Is Love? Point 1: Love is the Most Excellent Way, Point 2: Love is Divine.
An Unchanging God In An Ever Changing World Pt 2
January 21, 2018 21:46 - 33 minutes - 7.77 MBRalph Beerhorst preaches a reminder that God is a rock and our refuge, and doesn't change based on our own perspectives and emotions.
An Unchanging God In An Ever Changing World
January 14, 2018 07:04 - 38 minutes - 8.8 MBMike Balzer discusses how God is our ever present anchor in the constantly changing sea of life.
He Makes All Things New
January 07, 2018 07:10 - 41 minutes - 9.54 MBWe are a diverse, nondenominational Christian church in Burlington, Vermont committed to loving God and loving one another.
Hope Today, Hope Tomorrow
December 31, 2017 06:58 - 30 minutes - 6.99 MBPeter Leap discusses how hope drives us to do a variety of things that makes life spiritually rich.
Christian Charity
December 10, 2017 06:52 - 40 minutes - 9.17 MBMike Balzer discusses how a charitable heart and spirit is a defining characteristic of Jesus
Who Is This Man?
December 03, 2017 06:46 - 34 minutes - 8 MBGlenn Travis dives into the impact of Jesus on our world today.
Keeping Christ In Christmas
November 26, 2017 06:41 - 26 minutes - 6.1 MBPeter Leap talks about how to keep the power and spirit of Christ in Christmas, and how to give the gift of Jesus to one another.
A Song Of Thanks
November 19, 2017 06:35 - 29 minutes - 6.7 MBMike Balzer talks about giving thanks and knowing that the Lord is good, coming out of Psalm 100.
Jesus' Generosity Of Spirit
November 05, 2017 05:25 - 36 minutes - 8.45 MBRalph Beerhorst talks about Jesus' overflowing compassion, forgiveness and selflessness.
The Narrow Focus Of Jesus
October 29, 2017 05:06 - 37 minutes - 8.55 MBMike Balzer talks about how Jesus' focused life produced beautiful results
Jesus' Conviction About Unity
October 22, 2017 14:16 - 36 minutes - 8.34 MBMike Balzer discusses how Jesus demonstrated unity with His Father, the power and purpose of unity, and how we demonstrate unity as a body of believers
The Mercy Of Jesus
September 24, 2017 14:13 - 50 minutes - 11.5 MBMike Balzer focuses on Jesus' merciful character, particularly as He demonstrated it on the cross
The Candor Of Jesus
September 17, 2017 14:08 - 27 minutes - 6.33 MBMike Balzer walks us through some examples of Jesus' candid interactions with those he loved, and encourages us to have the same candor in our relationships with one another, based on love.
The Character Of Jesus
September 10, 2017 13:59 - 33 minutes - 7.66 MBMike Balzer comes out of John 1:29-50 and focuses on presenting the character of Christ to the world, through the body of believers
Our Modern Family--The Parable Of The Prodigal Son
August 20, 2017 08:50 - 38 minutes - 8.72 MBMike Balzer examines the heart of God for us through the dynamics of the Father and the two sons in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
The Parable Of The Generous Landowner
July 16, 2017 23:57 - 37 minutes - 8.66 MBMike Balzer explores Jesus' parable of the generous landowner and focuses on how God is looking for us as well as looking to give to us.
Growth Is Only Natural
July 03, 2017 00:04 - 30 minutes - 6.99 MBMike Balzer looks at how God designed His Kingdom to grow in the Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
Simon and the Sinful Woman
June 19, 2017 00:09 - 37 minutes - 8.56 MBMike Balzer preaches on the parable Jesus tells after he is anointed by the sinful woman at Bethany. Its message helps us evaluate if we are eager to extend mercy, the way Jesus was eager to extend mercy to the sinful woman
In Search Of A Sinner
June 12, 2017 02:49 - 25 minutes - 5.87 MBMike Balzer looks at the heart of God for us, the sinners, in the "searching" parables of Luke 15.
Outdoor Service-Memorial Day Weekend
May 28, 2017 02:59 - 25 minutes - 5.82 MBMike Balzer reminds us to look back at the faithful disciples of the past who gave their lives to spread the gospel.
Graciously Grateful
May 22, 2017 02:57 - 33 minutes - 7.72 MBLearning to imitate God's attitude of grace towards us, and modeling grace and gratitude for one another in our fellowship.
Stitches, Kisses and Wishes
May 14, 2017 05:03 - 35 minutes - 8.08 MBA Mother's Day message on how God displays compassion
Stranger Things
April 30, 2017 05:00 - 39 minutes - 9.04 MBWe are called to be set apart/holy--to live as strangers in the world
Imitation In Discipleship-Josh Lutz
April 23, 2017 15:43 - 44 minutes - 10.1 MBJosh Lutz talks about the Biblical case for imitation in discipling relationships
Now They See Him - Easter Message
April 16, 2017 15:47 - 33 minutes - 7.55 MBThis sermon focuses on the different emotional reactions Mary, Peter, and Thomas had to Jesus's resurrection, and what we can learn from them.
James, Brother Of Jesus
April 10, 2017 04:41 - 34 minutes - 7.86 MBJames, Jesus' brother, goes from mocker to believer
Jesus And Peter
April 02, 2017 05:59 - 34 minutes - 7.81 MBJesus and Peter's interaction in Matt 16
Jesus Is Amazing
March 26, 2017 21:02 - 42 minutes - 9.73 MBWe are a diverse, nondenominational Christian church in Burlington, Vermont committed to loving God and loving one another.
Lifelong Friendships
March 19, 2017 12:38 - 42 minutes - 9.63 MBThe sermon by Peter Leap looks at some of Jesus's close friendships and talks about what we can learn from them.
Go and Do Likewise
March 12, 2017 12:47 - 27 minutes - 6.38 MBThis sermon, for adults and for kids at our Cabin Fever Festival, looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan and what we can learn about how to treat others.
Time Travel Starts Now
March 05, 2017 13:41 - 27 minutes - 6.36 MBIn this sermon, guest speaker David Leitzke calls us to think about who we are right now--what would you tell your younger self, if you could? What would your younger self think of you if they could see you now?
HeavenOnEarth MBalzer 2.26.17
February 26, 2017 06:15 - 34 minutes - 7.95 MBWe are a diverse, nondenominational Christian church in Burlington, Vermont committed to loving God and loving one another.
ATaleOfTwoSinners Lk18v9-19v10 MBalzer 2.19.17
February 20, 2017 05:47 - 36 minutes - 8.26 MBWe are a diverse, nondenominational Christian church in Burlington, Vermont committed to loving God and loving one another.
WhatIsLove 1Cor13vv1-7 MBalzer 2.12.17
February 12, 2017 06:31 - 36 minutes - 8.34 MBWe are a diverse, nondenominational Christian church in Burlington, Vermont committed to loving God and loving one another.
TheNewKingdomPatriots 2Cor5vv13-21 MBalzer 2.5.17
February 05, 2017 06:26 - 36 minutes - 8.38 MBWe are a diverse, nondenominational Christian church in Burlington, Vermont committed to loving God and loving one another.
SightForTheBlind Jn9vv1-34 MBalzer 1.29.17
January 29, 2017 06:21 - 38 minutes - 8.81 MBWe are a diverse, nondenominational Christian church in Burlington, Vermont committed to loving God and loving one another.
Great Expectations
January 22, 2017 13:46 - 30 minutes - 7.09 MBIn this sermon Mike Balzer exposits on Ephesians 3:10-21, looking at how God can do more we can ask or imagine.
Refreshed
January 16, 2017 00:42 - 29 minutes - 6.76 MBThis sermon is about getting refreshed by going to Jesus, not the things of the world. Point 1: Filled Up, Point 2: Overflowing John 7:
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
January 09, 2017 01:22 - 34 minutes - 7.8 MBThis teaching-focused sermon looks at many of the main scriptures in the New Testament about the Holy Spirit and discusses how it affects our lives as disciples of Jesus.
A New Year, a Renewed Focus
January 02, 2017 02:31 - 34 minutes - 7.88 MBThe New Year's sermon is about making sure our mission is focused on the same things as Jesus--preaching, teaching, helping, and healing.
The Son of God and King of Kings
December 19, 2016 02:57 - 31 minutes - 7.23 MBThis Christmas sermon takes a deeper look at Luke 2, contrasting the type of ruler that Caesar Augustus was compared to the type that Jesus was, and illuminating how fantastic his birth really was.
The Patient Prevail
November 27, 2016 20:03 - 32 minutes - 7.38 MBThis sermon takes a deeper look at our theme passage where Peter walks on water, and contrasts the ways Jesus works with immediacy and other times he makes the disciples wait, and why. The disciples learned a lesson in humility and got to see the power of God in ways they wouldn't have if they hadn't endured the storm.
Calm in the Storm
November 13, 2016 19:49 - 38 minutes - 8.74 MBThis sermon discusses how to support one another and stay focused on the right things in the aftermath of the election. By Mike Balzer.
Hope Floats, Part 1
October 30, 2016 23:14 - 36 minutes - 8.44 MBContinuing in our series based on the book, "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat." This sermon looks at the faith of the young King David leading up to his altercation with Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. Point 1: Hope in the Lord, Point 2: Hope Inspires Hope.
God's Impact is Obvious
October 23, 2016 20:46 - 45 minutes - 10.5 MBGuest Speaker and elder in NH, Greg Martin, preaches on how God's impact can and should be obvious in our lives. Point 1: An Audience of One. Point 2: His Gospel Produces Change.
Taking a Step of Faith
October 09, 2016 21:27 - 32 minutes - 7.41 MBMike Balzer continues our series based on John Ortberg's book, "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat." This sermon talks about how to grow your faith by focusing on Jesus and expanding your spiritual comfot zone. Point 1: It's About Who You Know, Point 2:Take a Step.
Family of Faith vs. Family of Fear
September 25, 2016 21:30 - 35 minutes - 8.03 MBMike Balzer continues our series based on John Ortberg's book, "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat." This sermon discusses how we can encourage or hinder one another's faith, and encourages listeners to be part of the family of faith, not the family of fear.
To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before
September 18, 2016 21:59 - 32 minutes - 7.42 MBLife is full of new situations, experiences, and milestones. Peter Leap preaches on Jesus's example in going ahead of us, and using the Greatest Command as a guideline to boldly love God and others.