Second Baptist Church - Calais, Maine

In the sermon “Living as Children of God, Part 2,” Pastor Matt Burden concludes the study of 1 John by looking at three assurances for living the Christian life: Jesus protects us from sin, Satan, and the world; He gives us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and He gives us Himself. Christians are called to live differently, turning away from sin and toward holiness as they listen...

In the sermon Living as Children of God, Pastor Matt teaches that we can have confidence in our faith because of who God is and what He has done for us in Christ Jesus. He explains that we can approach God in prayer with confidence, trusting that He hears us and works according to His will. He emphasizes the importance of praying for spiritual healing and growth in our brothers and sisters in Chri...

In the sermon This Is Our Testimony, Pastor Matt shares how faith in Jesus Christ, love for God and others, and obedience to God are marks of those who have been born of God. Through God's testimony concerning His Son, we know that eternal life is found in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Matt Burden continues through 1 John 4:13–21, looking at the confirming signs of God’s love in the believer’s life: the presence of the Holy Spirit and the confession of true faith in Jesus Christ. He examines how God’s love transforms us, giving confidence rather than fear and making us more like Jesus. Because God first loved us, we are called to love our brothers and sisters with the sam...

In 1 John 4:7–12, we look at the call to love one another as God has loved us. This message considers the origin and definition of biblical love, seen most clearly in God sending His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. We explore how this love is active, sacrificial, and seeks the highest good of others, and how Christians are called to display God’s love through their lives, both within the...

Continuing in 1 John 4:1–6, Pastor Matt looks at the call to test the spirits and discern truth from falsehood. He explains how Christians can recognize false teaching by holding firmly to the truth about Jesus Christ, relying on the Holy Spirit, the Scriptures, the church, and the apostolic witness. He also encourages believers to stand confidently in the gospel that has been handed down from the...

In today's sermon "This is How We KNow What Love Is" John gives us signposts that show we belong to the truth: the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, faith in Jesus Christ, and loving one another. We are called to believe in the name of Jesus Christ, to love not just with words or speech but with actions and in truth, and to set our hearts at rest in His presence.

In 1 John 3:4–10, Pastor Matt looks at the gravity of sin and the call to do what is right. While Christians still struggle with sin, we are called to repent, turn our hearts back to God, and keep coming back to Christ. Jesus appeared to take away our sins and to destroy the works of the devil, freeing us from the dominion of sin as we trust in His grace.

In 1 John 3:1–3, Pastor Matt reflects on the great love God has lavished on us in calling us His children. Our identity in Christ is not defined by our past, but by what God says about us and who He is making us to be. As we look toward Christ and the hope of seeing Him as He is, we are drawn toward holiness, becoming who God has called us to be.

In The Anointing of Truth, Pastor Matt teaches from 1 John 2:18–29 about remaining faithful to Christ in an age of false teaching. John reminds believers that they have received an anointing from the Holy Spirit and know the truth: Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior, the Messiah and the Son of God. Christians are called to remain in Christ, stay connected to a faithful church that proclaims the gospe...

How can we stand firm when the temptations of the world pull at us? In 1 John 2:12–17, John reminds believers to begin with who we are in Christ: forgiven, known by God, strengthened by His Word, and able to overcome. Rather than relying on our own willpower, we are called to root ourselves in God and His Word. From that foundation, we can resist the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and th...

What does it truly mean to know Jesus? In 1 John 2:1–11, we see three marks of a life connected to Christ: forgiveness, obedience, and love. Our salvation rests not on our feelings, experiences, or performance, but on Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice for our sins. As we grow in our relationship with Him, that faith begins to bear fruit as we learn to walk in obedience and love one another.

Join us as Pastor Matt leads us through Romans 12:1–12 and explores what it truly means to be a living sacrifice. Discover how God calls us to wholehearted worship, transformed lives, and genuine love. As members of one body, we are not meant to walk the Christian journey alone. God has uniquely gifted each of us to serve and encourage others, and as we faithfully follow Him within the life of the...

In this message from 1 John, Dana Lindsey challenges every listener to honestly examine whether they have truly been saved. While salvation is by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ, genuine faith produces visible evidence in a believer's life. John points to several marks of authentic salvation, including faith in Christ, obedience to His Word, following Jesus' example, a growing passion fo...

Because of Jesus' sacrifice, believers can confidently draw near to God, hold firmly to the hope found in Christ, and encourage one another in the faith. Hebrews 10:19–25 reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. God has given us the church to help us persevere, grow in love and good works, and remain faithful as we anticipate Christ's return. Since He who promised is f...

Learning the Secret of Being Content concludes our study through the book of Philippians by exploring Paul's testimony of finding contentment in every circumstance. In Philippians 4:10–23, Paul reminds believers that true contentment is not found in wealth, comfort, or favorable circumstances, but in the strength and sufficiency of Christ. This message examines what Paul meant when he declared, "I...

In this message from Philippians 3:15-21, Citizens of Heaven, we discover what it means to live with our primary identity in the kingdom of God. Paul calls believers to pursue spiritual maturity, follow godly examples, resist living according to earthly desires, and fix their eyes on Christ. As citizens of heaven, we are called to reflect the values of God's kingdom today while eagerly awaiting th...

In this message from Philippians 3:1-14, Pressing On Toward the Goal, we explore Paul's call to pursue Christ with unwavering devotion. Rather than placing confidence in past accomplishments or personal righteousness, believers are challenged to rejoice in the Lord, remain watchful against false teaching, leave the past behind, and press on toward the ultimate prize of knowing Christ. Through His...

As part of our sermon series through the book of Philippians, Fellow Soldiers of the Lord examines Philippians 2:19–30, where Paul points to Timothy and Epaphroditus as faithful examples of Christian service. Their genuine concern for others, steadfast commitment to the gospel, and willingness to sacrifice for Christ demonstrate what it means to serve as fellow soldiers in the Lord’s work. This pa...

Drawing from Philippians 2:12–18, this message explores what it means to live as children of God in response to Christ’s example of humble obedience. Paul challenges believers to work out the reality of their salvation through faithful living, holding fast to the gospel, shining as lights in the world, and finding joy in a life of self-sacrificial service to Christ.

For this message in our Philippians series, Pastor Matt explores Philippians 2:5–11, one of the book’s central passages. As Paul points the church to Jesus, we see both His eternal glory and His remarkable humility. Through Christ’s example of self-emptying service and His ultimate exaltation, we are challenged to follow His pattern of humble obedience, trusting that every knee will one day bow an...

This message from Philippians explores Paul’s call to live a life worthy of the gospel. Looking at the end of chapter 1 and beginning of chapter 2, the sermon examines how the Christian life is grounded in Christ, centered in the body of Christ, and expressed through love. Through themes of courageous witness, perseverance through suffering, unity in the church, and humility toward others, this me...

Continuing in Philippians chapter 1, this message looks at Paul’s response to suffering while imprisoned in Rome and asks what really matters in the life of a believer. Through Paul’s chains, his concern remains the advance of the gospel, the supremacy of Christ, and seeking the good of others. This sermon explores how God can work even through difficult circumstances and challenges us to consider...

In The Completion of God’s Good Work In You, Reverend Matthew Burden introduces the book of Philippians and its context as a letter from Paul, written while in prison, to a church that had supported him in love and partnership. Focusing on Philippians 1:1–11, the message centers on the promise that God, who began a good work in believers through His grace, will faithfully bring it to completion. T...

In Walking Worthy of the Calling, Reverend Dana Lindsey teaches from Ephesians 4:1–3, urging believers to live in a way that reflects their calling in Christ. Building on the foundation of salvation by grace, this message emphasizes the practical outworking of faith through a life marked by humility, gentleness, patience, and love. True transformation begins within through the power of the Holy Sp...