Berea Baptist Church of Durham NC Podcast

Worship Service 10/01/23

As we continue our study of the prayers of Jesus, Robert Wortham explored what is known as the Cry of Dereliction when Jesus quoted Psalm 22, emphasizing that God will never forsake us yet transforms us into His image.

9/17/23 Worship Service 

John 17: 20-26

Focusing on the final section of the High Priestly prayer in John's gospel, Robert Wortham reminds us that Jesus loves us and prays for us, concluding with the comforting words of Paul that NOTHING can separate us from the love of God found in Christ.

9/10/23 worship service shared by Robert Wortham and Phillip Mumford based on John 17:6-19. Simply put, we are sinners saved by grace called to be set apart from the world yet sharing the good news in and with the world.

Worship Service 9/3/23

John 17:1-5

The prayer known as the high priestly prayer found in John's gospel highlights the mission of Jesus: to glorify the Father and offer eternal life to all who believe in Jesus Christ. Phillip Mumford encourages us to accept the gift now.

Worship Service 8/20/23

Ecclesiastes 3:1-10; John 11:38-44

Phillip Mumford investigates the crucial factor of timing, and how it unfolds in the story of Lazarus returning to life after being in the tomb four days. Even though there may be times we feel isolated, neglected, or we simply do not understand why we experience life the ways we do, God is always on time.

Worship Service 7/30/23

2 Chronicles 7:12-16; James 5:13-16

Today, Berea embarks upon a new sermon series based on prayers of Jesus. Here, Robert Wortham guides us through an introduction of prayer, and leads the congregation in prayer for our children and and families as we begin our 100 Days of Prayer Journey. 

Worship Service 7/23/23

Joshua 23:14-16; John 14:1-4

The final sermon in the series on the Apostles' Creed reminds us of God's faithful promise of resurrection and life everlasting. Robert Wortham looks at how Joshua reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and some parting words of Jesus prior to his earthly departure: "Let not your hearts be troubled"!

Worship Service 7/16/23 (recording begins @26sec)

Leviticus 4:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35

This week we look closely at the ''why factor" of the Apostles' Creed: the forgiveness of sins. Phillip Mumford explores the essence of forgiveness by examining, contemporary thought, the Levitical law, and the hope found in Jesus who paid our debt in full. 

Worship Service 7/9/23

Matthew 16:13-19; 1 Corinthians 3:11

Continuing in the exploration of the Apostles' Creed, Phillip Mumford investigates what it means to Be a part of the holy catholic Church that is only built upon the foundation that has already been laid: Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord.

7/2/23 Worship Service

Isaiah 55:6-11; John 15:26-27; John 16:7-11

Robbie Wortham reminds his hearers of the role and function the Holy Spirit throughout the history of the church, and how revival often relies upon the presence of the Spirit. In fact, we seem ineffective at best without the movement, power, and presence off the third person of the Holy Trinity.