Bethesda Baptist Durham

December 28, 2025

Decmber 21, 2025

God Prepares Through Dark Times (Luke 3:1-2)  Jonah 1:1-2 II. God Prepares Through His Word (Luke 3:2)  Romans 10:17 III. God Prepares Through Repentance (Luke 3:3)  Jonah 3:6-10 IV. God Prepares Through Fulfilled Promises (Luke 3:4-6)  John 14:3 Acts 1:11

November 30, 2025

All Glory to God (Psalm 66) I. The Earth Glorifies God (Psalm 66:1-7)  II. The Church Glorifies God in Testing (Psalm 66:8-12) Deut. 8:1-62 Cor. 1:8-9 III. The Individual Glorifies God in Righteousness (Psalm 66:13-20)2 Cor. 5:10 Phil 2:9-10

November 16, 2025

November 9, 2025

A Series on the Psalms: November 2, 2025

October 26, 2025

October 19, 2025

October 5, 2025

October 12, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues our series through the book of Acts. In Acts 21:17–26, we see a powerful example of how to handle concerns and potential conflict within the body of Christ. When Paul arrived in Jerusalem, there were misunderstandings and tensions among believers about his ministry. Rather than reacting defensively, Paul responded with sensitivity, recognizing the importance of oth...

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts, looking at how the Holy Spirit must lead us. The Holy Spirit leads in unity and leads us individually. Likewise, we should submit to the Holy Spirit's leading us in unity and also individually. July 6, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts as we look at the charge to pastors. They are warned to be faithful in worship and preaching. They are to be attentive for the sacred calling and for fierce attacks. They are to be a giver freely giving grace and care to others. June 29, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts by looking at what a pastor must surrender. They first must surrender to the Holy Spirit by faith and surrender to the finish.  June 22, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues his series on Acts, focusing on the calling of a pastor. Pastors are called to exemplify, serve, and preach. June 15, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee encourages our graduates with lessons for the future that God has a promised plan and has gone before them. We each have a choice to make: we can follow the voice of man or the voice of God. June 8, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues our series through the book of Acts looking at faithful leadership. Faithful Leaders gather for worship. They lead in worship and teaching. They comfort others with compassion. May 25, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues our series in the book of Acts looking at faithful leadership. Faithful leaders encourage the discouraged, encourage other believer's faith, and encourage fellow workers. May 18, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee looks at Jesus' mother, Mary, as we celebrate Mother's Day.  Mary had a song recorded in Luke 1, and it is filled with praise. She praises the Lord for His salvation. She praises the Lord for His grace. She Praises the Lord for His faithfulness. May 11, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee shares about God and the sinner. What does the sinner seek? The sinner seeks the worship of self or success. The sinner seeks to hide his sin. But what does God seek? God seeks the sinner. May 4, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee looks at how to we produce fruit by abiding in Christ. There are two aspects of abiding in Christ: knowing Christ and depending on Christ. We also produce fruit by abiding in prayer and abiding in love. The blessing of abiding in Christ is that God receives glory. You receive love. You receive joy. April 27, 2025

Pastor Jonathan Barbee looks at our shared suffering. Jesus suffered innocently both physically and emotionally. We follow Christ's example and also join in His suffering. The purpose of suffering is found in 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. We suffer for Christ, for others, and for God's comfort. April 20, 2025