Bethesda Baptist Durham

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues our series Righteous Rewards by looking at what Jesus has commanded us regarding storing treasure. Jesus commands believers not to store treasures on earth but rather in heaven. Why do believers need to store treasure properly? Our treasure indicates our love, our direction, and our service. January 26, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series on righteous rewards by considering fasting. He reviews what fasting is, when we should fast, and how to fast. We should fast over our sins in times of mourning, and in times of preparation and decision. We should not fast for the praise of men. We should fast out of hunger for God and for His rewards. January 19, 2025

Associate Pastor Devin Warfield continues our series "Righteous Rewards” encompassing almsgiving, prayer, fasting, and giving to the church. Genuine Christians pray to God not to receive the praise of men but out of love and devotion for our Father. Scripture provides us with examples of how to pray and how not to pray. January 12, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee begins a new series to review our mission to GLORIFY. GROW. GIVE. GO. Jesus gives Three Righteous Acts: Almsgiving or Giving to the Poor Praying FastingJesus’ teaching on the Righteous Act of Giving to the Poor for the right reward vs the wrong reward. January 5, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee concludes our series on the Messianic Gifts as we looks at the gift of Jesus' sacrifice. The problem with Old Testament Sacrifices was that sacrifices were temporary solutions and institutions. Sacrifices never met the demands of sins. Sacrifices were not willing sacrifices.The Gift of Jesus' Sacrifice was a permanent solution. The Gift of Jesus Sacrifice satisfied the demands of sin. The Gift of Jesus Sacrifice was a willing sacrifice. December 29, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series Messianic Gifts: the gift of joy. Joy is found in the gift of Jesus. Jesus brings joy through freedom, victory, and His divine character. December 22, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues our series on the Messianic Gifts. There are two Promises of God's gift of Light: The Gift of God's Light Would Come and The Gift of God's Light Would Come to Those in Darkness. December 15, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series Messianic Gifts as we reflect on the gift of God's presence. For those who trust in God's presence, we see that God's presence saves, comforts, and ensues. For those who reject God's presence, we see God's presence judges, separates, and His punishment endures. December 8, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee begins our series for Advent - Messianic Gifts. In this season of advent, we have anticipation and excitement as we get closer and closer each day to the greatest gift we have ever known: Jesus the Christ. He came as Messiah – a Prophet, Priest, and King, born as a baby in obscurity, surrounded by unlikely nobodies.In this series, we celebrate the glory that invaded our world in the moment the Son of Man came to earth, while we look forward to Him coming again to rule and reign. December 1, 2024

Worship and Student director Tanner Dobson shares from Psalm 138. Why do we praise and thank this exalted King? He is above all things.  He is above all kings. He cares for all. November 24, 2024

Associate Pastor Devin Warfield shares from Psalm 27. This Psalm of lament contains multiple elements: Lament, Petition, Confidence, and a Vow. In our lament we can trust the Lord is our salvation and The Lord’s Presence is our Stronghold. November 17, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts. What must one do to be saved? They must admit their sin. Believe what Jesus on the cross and resurrected again. Confess.November 10, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues through the book of Acts. How can we respond Biblically to suffering? We respond biblically with prayer. We respond biblically with praise to God. We respond biblically with compassion. We respond biblically with witnessing.  November 3, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues through the book of Acts in chapter 16 as he compares the intentions for men between Jesus and the enemy. The Enemy's Intentions seek to bind, abuse, deceive, and destroy. Jesus' intention is to deliver mankind from sin. October 27, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through Acts. The Lord opens doors for the Gospel. The Lord opens hearts for the Gospel. Our Response to the Lord's work is we must faithfully seek opportunities to share the Gospel. We must faithfully respond to His calling to Gospel. October 20, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues our series through the book of Acts. How do we follow God in our lives? We follow the Holy Spirit with our speech. We follow Jesus with our direction. We follow God with our life. October 13, 2024

Guest speaker, Billy Edwards shares from Acts about Paul's second missionary journey with Silas. Paul gave us an example in both evangelism and discipleship. We as believers are called to a role in obedience of the Great Commission. October 6, 2024

Dr. Sherrill shared the value of Kingdom education at BCA Sunday. September 29, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continued our series in the book of Acts in chapter 15 seeing how we overcome disagreements for the glory of God. We overcome disagreements over individuals for God’s glory. We overcome disagreements over ministry styles for God’s glory. How God use differences for His glory?  God uses different individuals and different ministry styles for His glory. September 22, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts. Salvation is by Grace alone.Three tests that salvation is by grace alone:i. History testii. Spirit’s test iii. Heart test Salvation is not by works.September 1, 2024