Berea Baptist Church of Durham NC Podcast

All One Alone

Worship Service 10/22/23

Psalm 25:16 "Turn to me and be gracious to, for I am alone and afflicted."

Loneliness is a difficult location; sometimes self-induced, sometimes caused by circumstances beyond our control. Regardless, loneliness is real and raw for many in a connected world. 

Overcoming Fear and Discouragement

10/15/23 Worship Service

Psalm 27:1-5,13-14; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 16-18

In our new sermon series Slaying the Giants in Your Life Robert Wortham begins with a look at Fear and Discouragement. We all become discouraged and face fears. Yet, we have assurance the God will always be with us even in our darkest valleys.

A Breath of Fresh Air

Worship Service 10/08/23 

Genesis 2:7; Psalm 31:1-5; Luke 23:44-49

Concluding the series on the prayers of Jesus, Phillip Mumford explores the final prayer and final breath of Jesus, entrusting his spirit to the Father. Jesus, the ultimate offering of sacrifice, demonstrates obedience till his final breath, which ultimately breathes eternal life into al believers. 

God Can Transform Suffering into Praise!

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.

Jesus Loves Us and Prays for Us

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.

Homecoming 2023

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.

The Gift of Now

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.

Timing Is Everything

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.

The Power of Prayer!

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. 

Death Does Not Have to Be the End!

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"!