Burke Community Church

All of us can suffer from hard headedness...often to our peril. However, God has a way of breaking through our stubborn will and bringing us to merciful living. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 1 Samuel 26 and the continued saga in the relationship between David and Saul.

Ever felt like God is silent or distant when you need Him most? The longing for answers can sometimes feel overwhelming, and waiting for God to move can test your faith in ways you never expected... but you don't have to do it alone. Join Pastor Matt Sims as he guides us through the powerful words of Psalm 42, reminding us that even in the wilderness of waiting, our hope in God is never misplaced....

Join us with Matt Rampey as he dives into the parable of the sower. He shares how important it is for us to sow seeds of faith in the lives of others so that the Lord can nurture and water them. Matt offers real-life examples and practical ways we can embrace our role in God’s mission. This sermon is a great reminder of how we can live out this Biblical teaching every day.

Advice is often as good as the person it comes from, but even when we follow bad advice, God gives us opportunities to course correct. Join Dr. Marty Baker in 1 Samuel 25 as he looks at the foolishness of Nabal and the discernment of his wife Abigail.

Showing mercy to the unmerciful is not just generous, it's divine. Saul was our to kill David, David had the chance to kill Saul, join Dr. Marty Baker as he unpacks the rest of the story from 1 Samuel 24 as we continue in our sermon series Spiritual Snapshots in 1 Samuel.

Even in our darkest moments, God's light is still shining. Join Dr. Marty Baker in 1 Samuel 23 as he unpacks God's sovereignty over David's conflict with the Philistines and King Saul. 

Are you feeling lost or broken, much like David did while hiding in the cave of Adullam? It’s easy to question our purpose when life gets tough, but remember, God can still use you powerfully in these broken places. Just as David found refuge and strength in his dark times, we too can discover that our struggles are not in vain. Join Pastor Marty Baker as he explores the depths of 1 Samuel 22, rem...

Life is full of hindrances and sins that trip us up...but through the power of Jesus Christ we can experience freedom from all that entangles us. Join Dr. Michael Coffey as he preaches from Hebrews 12 on Resisting The Sin Which So Easily Entangles.

As dads our identity is often wrapped up in our jobs, our hobbies, our personality, our strengths, and also our failures...but who does our Heavenly Father say that we are? Join Dr. Alec Zacaroli this Father's Day as he walks us through  The Foundation of Fatherhood  and unpacks our identity as a Child of God.

When we operate out of fear we often make bad decisions. However, God can meet us in the midst of our fear and give us great faith. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 1 Samuel 21 and unpacks the redemptive work of God in the life of David.

Today we're excited to celebrate the ordination of Pastor Jeremy Wittig. After growing up at Burke Community Church and leading the High School Ministry for the past five years, he officially takes on the role of Pastor and with his first pastoral sermon from Proverbs 3:5-6, challenges all of us to Trust in God .

All of us can face tension in relationships, but God is often working in the midst of the tension to achieve His greater purposes and provide us with friends that will stand by our side. Join Pastor Marty Baker as he walks us through the relationship of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20 and encourages us with the work God can and will do through the relationships around us.

God protects his people in all sorts of circumstances and positions them to be used for a greater work. Are you facing hardship today? Join Pastor Marty Baker as he looks as Saul's jealousy of David in 1 Samuel 19 and unpacks God's provision in the midst of persecution.

Happy Mother's Day! Today we celebrate all of you moms who give so generously and love so immensely. Enjoy the celebration, the child dedications, and the message from Pastor Marty Baker sharing his three prayers for moms on this day.

Have you faced a relationship where someone had it out for you? In 1 Samuel 18 we see the success of David, the jealousy of King Saul, and the tension that results...but amidst the tension, God was working out a greater plan. Join us as we continue our Spiritual Snapshots in Samuel series with Dr. Marty Baker. 

As Jesus and his followers upon a Sabbath morn Were walking by a wheat field they plucked the ears of corn. They plucked it, they rubbed it, they blew the husks away, Which grieved the pious pharisees upon the Sabbath day. And Jesus said, "A riddle…answer if you can, Was man made for the Sabbath or Sabbath made for man?" Robert Graves | The Boy Out of Church (1918)

Celebrate Jesus Christ and the hope that He brings! Welcome to the 2025 Easter Sunday service at Burke Community Church.

Join Pastor Alec Zacaroli at Burke Lake for our Easter Sunrday Sunrise Service. 

Come celebrate the hope of Easter with us at Burke Community Church. Whether Palm Sunday, Good Friday, or Easter Sunday, Holy Week is more than just a date on the calendar...it is a time to remember the greatest work in human history and celebrate the victory Jesus Christ has won over sin and the grave. Hope is Here!!!

David and Goliath...it's a classic Bible story which captures a timeless truth of how God empowers his people and brings about victory. Join Pastor Marty for our next installment of Snapshots in First Samuel as we unpack this story from 1 Samuel 17.

Life is full of uncertainty. We experience it one way or another in our day to day lives. But in the midst of our uncertainty, Jesus speaks to our fears. Join Pastor Jim Powell as he walks us through Acts 1:1-11 and helps us understand the confidence that can come from Christ. 

What does it look like to trust God in the midst of transitions? Join us we take a look at the transition from the leadership of Saul to David and gain a greater understanding of God's working in and through His people. 

Obstinance and obedience. Two different paths...two different results. The obstinance of King Saul led Israel on a downward path. Will his sins be reconciled? Will Israel find itself back on a path towards repentance? Join us in chapter 15 as we continue our journey through the book of First Samuel and the continued story of Israel's request for a king. 

What type of leader are you? In many ways Saul embodied the characteristics of a lousy leader, but there is hope that someone better might sit on the throne in Israel. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we continue in 1 Samuel 14 and glean from the Spiritual Snapshots in this book. 

When God promises victory we can step forward to courageously conquer the mountains in front of us. Join Dr. Marty Baker in 1 Samuel 13:15-14:15 as we continue in our sermon series Spiritual Snapshots in Samuel.