Burke Community Church

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.