Berea Baptist Church of Durham NC Podcast

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"!

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.