Berea Baptist Church of Durham NC Podcast

Debt Forgiveness

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. 

This Church Rocks

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.

Do You Believe in the Holy Spirit?

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. 

Blessed Assurance: the Father’s Promise

Worship Service 6/18/23

Luke 24:50-53; 2 Kings 2:1-11; Acts 1:1-9

Phillip Mumford encourages us to embrace the necessity of the doctrine of the Ascension as a Blessed Assurance that God is always faithful and may fill us with 'great joy' if we are willing to say 'Yes, Lord, Yes.' Mumford explores the making of the famous hymn written by Fanny Crosby yet inspired by the tune by Phoebe Palmer Knapp. 

Why do we look for the living among the dead?

Worship Service: 6/11/23

Jonah 1:13-14; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Dr. Robert Wortham reminds us of the foundational significance and importance of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead after three days as we continue to explore the vital truths of the Apostles' Creed. 

Hell? Yeah!

Worship Service 6/4/23

1 Peter 3:18-22; Ephesians 4: 4-10

The contemporary usage of the word hell has morphed into a term of emphasis that can assume positive connotations. The Apostles' Creed states that Jesus "descended into hell." Here, Phillip Mumford explores the Old Testament Sheol, the New Testament  Hades, and what Jesus said about hell.

Who Pilots You Through the Turbulence of Life?

Worship Service: 5/21/23

Isaiah 53; John 18:26-19:16

Life is full of turbulent times yet Jesus has suffered for our sins. Simply put, Jesus did not fly above the clouds but willingly descended into the turmoil of the world to suffer for our sake and salvation.

Nothing Will be Impossible with God

Worship Service 5/14/23

Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:35-37

 Unpacking Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary in our Apostles' Creed series (on Mother's Day) Dr. Wortham addresses the need of a sinless savior and how even today--Nothing is impossible with God. 

Both~And, Again: Jesus Christ, the God-Man, Our Lord and Savior!

Worship Service 5/7/23

Acts 2:22-36; 1 John 1:1-8; Hebrews 4:14-16

Phillip Mumford explores "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord" from the Apostles' Creed, emphasizing that Jesus is both God and man, fully human, fully divine. Jesus is both the high priest and the sacrificial lamb, the Alpha and Omega, the author and perfecter of our faith.

Cause and Affection

Worship Service 4/23/23

Phillip Mumford embarks on the Apostles' Creed sermon series by exploring the depth and riches of God the Father Almighty. "I am the Alpha and Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:8 CSB

Genesis 17:1-18

2 Corinthians 6:16-18