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Dive into 2 Thessalonians with us as we explore the shepherd's heart of the Apostle Paul and continue in our Thessalonians series, Hope Beyond Hardship. 

As Dr. Marty Baker wraps up our time in 1 Thessalonians, he takes us to Paul's words of encouragement and challenge regarding faith, prayer, love and more! Join us today for 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 and then join us next week as we kick off 2 Thessalonians.

In a world where so many things are fighting for our time and attention, how do we hold onto that which is truly good? Join Dr. Marty Baker for our latest installment of "Hope Beyond Hardship" as we look at 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22.

Do not quench the Spirit! Join us this week as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through 1 Thessalonians 5:19 as we discuss one of the ways you can prepare yourself for His revelation is you make sure you are obedient to Him and His word.

Can we really maintain an attitude of prayer and thankfulness in the midsts of life's ups and downs? Join us this week as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 and helps us understand how we can always keep our hearts and minds centered on Jesus.

What does it mean to rejoice always? How can we put it into practice? This week, Dr. Marty Baker takes us through those two words in 1 Thessalonians 5:16 and helps us understand how we can have joy in the midst of our varying circumstances. 

How does being a follower of Jesus Christ impact our interactions with others? How do we work towards the greater good? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 and unpack Paul's instructions to warn, encourage, and help others with patience.

What is greatness and how does it apply to us? Join Pastor Jim Powell as he walks us through Mark 10:32-44 and unpacks Jesus' Model of Greatness.

Happy Father's Day! Join Dr. Marty Baker as he honors our D.A.D.S. who bless the world around them by being Doers, Admirers, Deliverers, and Supporters.

What does it look like to lean wholly on the grace of God as we take next steps in life? Join Jeremy Wittig, our High School Director, as he honors our graduating seniors and takes us to the book of Galatians to unpack the game changing grace of God.

What should our relationship to our church leaders look like? Dr. Marty Baker takes us to 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 and helps us unpack Paul's instruction to the church about interacting with elders.

Are you ready for the revelation? The return of Jesus Christ puts everything else in this world into perspective and brings hope to those who have put their trust in Jesus Christ. Discover this hope as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.

Forgiveness leads to freedom, but we often misunderstand what forgiveness truly is and where it comes from. Join Pastor Alec Zacaroli as he takes us through Jesus' parable on forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35 and helps us understand the difference forgiveness makes.

Do you ever feel that during the storms of life, Jesus might not be listening or that he doesn't care? Join Pastor Matt Sims as he walks us through Mark 4:35-41 and helps us see the bigger work God is doing through the hardships we face.

What is the role of rewards in the Christian life? How does what we do here on earth play out in eternity? Join Dr. Marty Baker for his 4th and final sermon in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 as he teaches us on Rewards for Righteousness.

The rapture happens...then what? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes a look at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and helps us understand what lies ahead for those who have faith in Jesus Christ. 

There is great hope in the return of Jesus Christ. Are you ready? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 a dive into the doctrine and the implications of the second coming of Christ. 

Jesus is risen and today we celebrate What He's Done! Join the celebration as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through John 21 and the disciples' encounter with Jesus after His resurrection. 

Join us as we look to the cross and remember What He's Done for us on Calvary.

Why did Jesus enter through the Eastern Gate on his way into Jerusalem? A seemingly insignificant question shows us so much about who Christ is and What He's Done. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through the book of Ezekiel and unpacks Jesus' triumphal entry on Palm Sunday. 

What is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming? How does the Rapture impact our life now? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he continues in our 1 Thessalonians series, Hope Beyond Hardship.

How do the things we say and do make an impact on our love for others? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 and continues to lay out the Map to Maturity.

What does it mean to be transformed? Can God take the hurts and hangups in my life and make me a new person? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 and lays out God's road map to move us to a Hope Beyond Hardship.

How do you remember God's love for you in everyday life? Join Pastor Michael Coffey as he reminds us of the security we have in the love of Christ.

What makes a good leader in the church? Join Pastor Marty as he continues his series in 1 Thessalonians.

There is hope even when we face the fiercest trials and opposition. Joins Dr. Marty Baker as he unpacks 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 and how the Apostle Paul spoke hope and encouragement to a church that faced all kinds of hardship.

Today we celebrate the grand opening of Dallas Theological Seminary's D. C. campus, which is housed on site at Burke Community Church! Dr. Rodney Orr, Dean of DTS-DC, shares a message from Psalm 27 to commemorate the seminary campus opening.

The Relational Run. The Practical Pass. The Cultural Counter. Do you know the plays coming out of the Holy Huddle? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through our annual State of the Church address, calls some plays, and prepares us for all God has in store for Burke Community Church in 2023.

What does the hope of Jesus Christ look like in the face of suffering and opposition? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes our Hope Beyond Hardship series into 1 Thessalonians chapter 2.

Do you encourage and motivate others with your words or do you find it easier to point out the flaws in others? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 and continues to unpack what it means to Be a Builder, Not a Blaster.

Do you make the effort to build others up? Are you encouraged by the kind words of others? Join us as Dr. Marty Baker takes a look at the opening words of Paul to the Thessalonian Church.

Do you have hope amidst all that you face? In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul reminds them of a hope in Jesus Christ that is bigger than their circumstances. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he kicks off our new series in 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Hope Beyond Hardship.

Do you ever find yourself getting in the way? You start out with the best intentions but end up disappointing yourself and others? Join Pastor Greg Triplett as we take a look at Matthew 26:31-75 and discover what we can learn about ourselves and about Jesus from Peter's denial of Christ and the events leading up to it. 

Join us as we celebrate The Promised King, Jesus Christ, born to us on Christmas morning!

A royal lineage. A King to come. But this is no ordinary ruler. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we look at 2 Samuel 7:8-18 and the prophecies foretelling Jesus Christ, The Promised King.

The Star of Jacob. Promised long ago and pointing us to the coming child. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at Numbers 24:15-25 and unpack the prophecies of The Promised King.

Join us as Dr. Marty Baker examines prophecies of Christ as the leader above all leaders in Genesis 49.

When was the seed of the Christmas story first planted? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we walks us though Genesis 3:1-15 and shows us the Bible's first glimmer of The Promised King.

Join us as we wrap up our 1, 2, 3 John series with Dr. Marty Baker's sermon from 3 John.

Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through the book of 2 John. 

What parting words will the Apostle John leave us with? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we wrap up our 1 John series.

What are sins that lead to death? What are sins that don't lead to death? 1 John 5:16-17 is one of the most challenging (and even confusing) passages in the Bible. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he helps us understand this passage, and more importantly, apply it to our own lives. 

How much confidence do you have in approaching God? Can you share your needs, worries, wants, fears, hopes, etc. with boldness and honesty? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at 1 John 5:14-15 and understand what Jesus Christ has done for our confidence in approaching God. 

Where do we find rest in our fast paced world? How do we find rejuvenation for our souls? Join Pastor Bob Thornton as he takes us though Matthew 11:28-30 in pursuit of finding the best rest of our lives. 

What does it look like for the Christian to remain steadfast in the truth? Join Dr. Marty Baker as we dive into 2 Timothy 4:1-5, take a look at the role of a pastor, and unpack what it means for all of us to hold onto sound doctrine. 

Awed. Humbled. Transformed. There are so many ways to describe the impact that the Gospel of Jesus Christ has on us, and even more amazing is how far God would go to make a difference is us right where we are. Join Pastor Alec Zacaroli as we dive into The Deliberate Gospel. 

Who do we trust? How we answer this question makes a world of difference. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we look at 1 John 5:6-13 and unpack how faith in Jesus Christ makes all the difference in our life.

What does it look like to have victory in Jesus Christ? It can often seem like we're fighting an uphill battle in this world. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we unpack 1 John 5:1-5 and understand that in Jesus, we have overcome the world.

Love. All of us hunger for it. Its power changes everything. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we look at 1 John 4:7-21 and learn how the power of a bold faith empowers us to love radically.

What is truth? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 1 John 4:1-6 and helps us understand how bold belief constantly searches to get at the heart of what is true.