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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If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of The Boat
September 11, 2016 23:20 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBBy Mike Balzer
United in Purpose
June 20, 2016 00:11 - 42 minutes - 9.67 MBIn this sermon guest speaker Greg Martin, from Portsmouth, talks about the importance of being united in purpose, and the encouragement we can get from supporting one another through trials.
Hunger & Thirst Together
June 05, 2016 23:55 - 36 minutes - 8.25 MBThis sermon kicks off our sermon series on unity, and looks at scriptures in the Old and New Testament about fasting together. By Mike Balzer.
The Hope We Have in Christ
May 23, 2016 01:18 - 28 minutes - 6.61 MBThis sermon talks about the hope we have in Christ, and the hope we bring to others through our love for him. There are three points: Love, Service and Generosity. The main scripture is John 13, by Ken Lowey.
Who Shall Throw The First Stone?
May 16, 2016 01:18 - 28 minutes - 6.5 MBThis sermon focuses on aiming to be righteous, above being right. It's centered on the woman caught in adultery, how the pharisees tried to use her to make themselves look right, and how Jesus was righteous. The main scripture is John 8. By Mike Balzer.
Defining Moments
May 15, 2016 01:20 - 38 minutes - 8.76 MBThis is the Women's Day sermon; it highlights the fullness of life found in a life with God and also the importance of having him as your number one. The main scripture is John 4. By Laura Fix.
How Moms Can Be Like God
May 09, 2016 01:21 - 35 minutes - 8.23 MBThis sermon celebrates Mothers' Day and highlights the similarities between the love of a mother and the love of God. The main points are: Moms Believe in Their Kids, Moms Can Get You To Obey & Moms Love When We Deserve It the Least. The main scripture is Luke 1:26-35. By Mike Balzer.
The Greatest In The Kingdom
May 02, 2016 01:21 - 22 minutes - 5.05 MBThis sermon focuses on servitude being highly valued in God's kingdom and in order to be great, one must be a servant. The main scripture used is Matthew 20:20-28. By Mike Balzer.
A New Motivation for Mission
April 25, 2016 01:21 - 36 minutes - 8.46 MBThis sermon focuses on the heart of a true christian with a mission field mindset, and also highlights that the christian life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. The main scripture used is Acts 17:16-21. By Jake Ostrowski.
Humilify
April 18, 2016 01:21 - 33 minutes - 7.58 MBThe motto of this sermon is 'Humilify, the cure for prideful-itus'. The sermon focuses on drawing near to God and the freedom humility brings. The main scripture is Luke 18:9-14, and the points are: Danger of Pride & Power of Humility. By Mike Balzer.
Redefined Standards
April 11, 2016 01:21 - 41 minutes - 9.43 MBThis sermon focuses on the standard of our moral compass, and highlights that changing the words we say does not necessarily show change in our hearts. The main scripture used is Matthew 5:21-32. By Peter Leap.
Value Assessment
April 04, 2016 01:22 - 29 minutes - 6.84 MBThis sermon talks about knowing and measuring our self-worth according to God's standards and no one else's. The main point is "Know your net worth", and focuses on 1 Peter 1:17-21. By Mike Balzer
Squirrels, Fools & Fabulous Prizes
March 28, 2016 01:21 - 31 minutes - 7.25 MBIt's Easter Sunday, and this sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, his life and the attitude of the disciples. The main scripture used is 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, the points are: 'Dead squirrel walking' & 'I'm no fool, are you?'. By Mike Balzer
Choose Life
March 21, 2016 01:22 - 27 minutes - 6.34 MBThis sermon is titled Choose Life. It focuses on Deuteronomy 30, and emphasizes God's will for us to choose life and prosperity over death and destruction. By Ken Ostrowski
Reliance On God
February 29, 2016 02:22 - 25 minutes - 5.89 MBThis sermon is centered on Gideon and his rise to faith in God, and focuses on Judges 6. The main point was: God's View of Gideon vs. Gideon's View of Himself. By David Leitzke
A Lot Like The Christian Walk
February 22, 2016 02:22 - 30 minutes - 7 MBIn this sermon, the hike of the John Muir Trail is used to paint a picture of the christian walk. Main focus was pushing through difficulties to get to the prize, and the joys of completing the journey. By Pat Slater.
Cry Out For Light
February 15, 2016 02:25 - 37 minutes - 8.7 MBThis sermon is about running towards the light, and not sitting in darkness; it focuses on Psalm 107 & 2 Corinthians 7:8-11. Points: Some Sat In Darkness; Walk In The Light, Run From Darkness. By Mike Balzer
The Greatest Team Ever
February 08, 2016 02:25 - 38 minutes - 8.83 MBThis sermon was preached by Carl Christensen, an elder from New Hampshire. He used a variety of passages to teach us how to support one another as the "greatest team ever." Points: T-Together; E-Enthusiastic; A-All In; M-Maturity."
With Faith, We Will Finish
January 31, 2016 18:46 - 35 minutes - 8.12 MBThis sermon wraps up our Heroes of Faith Series, focusing on Hebrews 12:1-3. Points: They Finished, and We Will Too; Stop Handicapping Yourself; and Fix Your Eyes on Jesus. By Mike Balzer.
Moses
January 24, 2016 22:38 - 39 minutes - 9.15 MBThis sermon by Mike Balzer looks at the life of Moses--his faith and his flaws, and how God was able to work through him. Part of our Heroes of Faith series.
Daniel: Faithful in All Times
January 17, 2016 17:08 - 40 minutes - 9.22 MBMike Balzer preaches about the character and faith of Daniel. Points: Faithfulness Requires Training, and Dedication Defies Distraction.
Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego
January 10, 2016 19:26 - 41 minutes - 9.6 MBThis powerful sermon looks at how heroes of faith Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego represented and served God to the point of risking their lives. Points: The Peoples' Representative, and The Servants of God Prevail. By Mike Balzer.
Elijah
December 14, 2015 02:26 - 42 minutes - 9.77 MBMike Balzer preaches on the prophet Elijah, encouraging us to be bold in prayer and enduring in spirit. Continuation of our Heroes of Faith series.
God is Good and People are Crazy
December 06, 2015 17:29 - 50 minutes - 11.6 MBVisiting elder Carl Christensen preaches out of Numbers 13, encouraging us to have confidence in God and not see ourselves as small in our own eyes like the Israelites did.
David: Have Faith Like a King
November 30, 2015 02:26 - 40 minutes - 9.33 MBIn this sermon, Mike Balzer preaches about what we can learn from David about having faith like a king, encouraging us to have the character of a king and to go with God's strength, not our own.
Give Thanks
November 16, 2015 02:26 - 25 minutes - 5.82 MBIn this sermon for our Bring Your Neighbor Day Service, Mike Balzer helps us get in the mindset for Thanksgiving by reminding us to keep a positive, grateful perspective.
Testimony - Ryan Robbins
November 16, 2015 00:49 - 10 minutes - 2.31 MBUVM Grad Ryan Robbins shares his testimony at our "Give Thanks" service for Thanksgiving.
Testimony - Christal Brown
November 16, 2015 00:30 - 9 minutes - 2.25 MBChristal Brown, dance professor at Middlebury College, shares about how God has worked in her life to bring her to Him.
Abraham, Part 2
November 09, 2015 02:26 - 45 minutes - 10.3 MBThis sermon continues our look at one of the central characters of the hall of faith, Abraham, focusing on he and God's partnership of faith and trust. By Mike Balzer.
Jacob
November 05, 2015 02:26 - 42 minutes - 9.77 MBPat Slater walks us through the life of another member of the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 - Jacob, whose story can be found in the book of Genesis.
Gideon
November 02, 2015 02:26 - 43 minutes - 9.84 MBRob Meader speaks on lessons we can learn from Gideon, another "hero of faith," reminding the audience to keep listening for God, that the Lord is with us, and we can't do it on our own.
Abraham, Part 1
October 12, 2015 01:27 - 41 minutes - 9.6 MBThis sermon by Mike Balzer, the second of our Heroes of Faith series, focuses on the patriarch Abraham and what we can learn from him about waiting on the promises of God.
The Fruits of Faithfulness (Orchard Service)
October 05, 2015 01:27 - 25 minutes - 5.74 MBApple Orchard outdoor service sermunion by Mike Balzer on the fruit of God's faithfulness.
Do You Understand?
September 28, 2015 01:27 - 1 hour - 20.6 MBThis sermon by Mike Balzer focuses on the interaction between Philip and the Ethiopian in Acts 8. Point 1: Do you understand that this is the greatest news you'll ever hear? Point 2: Do you understand the message that you get to share with people?
The Hall of Faith - Intro
September 21, 2015 01:27 - 36 minutes - 8.46 MBThis sermon by Mike Balzer, goes through Hebrews 11 and the beginning of Hebrews 12 and introduces our Heroes of Faith series.
The Kingdom
September 14, 2015 01:27 - 37 minutes - 8.65 MBGuest speaker and youth and family ministry expert Phil Arsenault preaches a sermon out of Hebrews 12 about the unshakable Kingdom of God.
Raising Godly Kids
September 13, 2015 20:13 - 45 minutes - 10.4 MBMike and Scarlette Van Auken, who have two sons and have been working with families for over twenty five years, give pointers for raising younger children up to be godly adults.
7 Keys to a Teenager's Heart
September 12, 2015 20:08 - 56 minutes - 13 MBTeen ministry veteran and parent of two, Phil Arsenault, gives "7 Keys to a Teenager's Heart" based on his twenty five years of experience working with teens.
Living Holy Lives Wholly
September 07, 2015 01:27 - 40 minutes - 9.36 MBIn this sermon guest speaker and elder Mike Fix talks about holiness and wholehearted devotion, looking at Jesus' example in the arenas of preaching, teaching, and healing.