Bethesda Baptist Durham

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series in the Gospel of Mark with chapter 13. Jesus is warning about the signs of the tribulation.October 10, 2021

We continue the series through the Gospel of Mark in chapter 13. This passage must be seen from the original context. The Scribes, Pharisees and Sadducees all come to reject Jesus. Jesus shares how judgement would be falling over the children of Israel.September 26, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the Gospel of Mark in chapter 13. Jesus is warning his disciples of the coming destruction and persecution - but these prophecies are clocked with a promise - that the Holy Spirit will be with them and speak for them. If they remain firm in their faith, they will be saved.

Pastor Jonathan Barbee teaches from 2 Chronicles 24 where King Joash challenges the children of Israel with rebuilding the temple. They united together to restore God's house and held one another accountable with this challenge. Just as Joash challenged Israel, Pastor Jonathan challenged the people of Bethesda to give sacrificially to restore the original sanctuary building so it can be used for ministry.September 19, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee teaches through the Lord's Supper from Luke 22 where Jesus sat down with the disciples for the final meal. Sept. 12, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series on baptism from Acts 1. He covers the necessity of baptism as well as the process for it. Baptism does not save - it is the outward sign of an inward work of the believer. Also, a special testimony from Brandi Barbee.September 5, 2021.

Pastor Jonathan Barbee begins a new series on baptism from Acts 8:26-40.August 29, 2020

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through Mark with a warning to beware of hypocritical religious leaders. In chapter 12, the religious leaders were proud of their appearance, desired recognition, position and honor. But they abused their position using piety to mistreat others. Jesus commends the opposite in a poor widow who gave sacrificially and by faith.August 22, 2021

Missionary David Powley shares the Three Benefits of Death for a believer. August 15, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through Mark chapter 12 as Jesus challenges the Pharisees with what do they believe. The question is also for us - are we truly committed to who Jesus is? Is our faith sincere?August 8, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through the Gospel of Mark. Chapter 12 exposes the Great Commandment - love God and love others.August 1, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the Gospel of Mark in chapter 12. This passage encompasses Jesus' correction of the Sadducees view on marriage. Jesus exposes their lack of knowledge of Scripture - but more importantly the power of God. God's power in resurrection transcends marriage. The Sadducees were "Eternally Mistaken" with their view of marriage.July 25, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Mark in chapter 12. The Pharisees try to entrap Jesus through flattery. Jesus instead reveals their own hypocrisy and points His submission to the Father.July 18, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through the book of Mark chapter 12 where Jesus exposes the Pharisees. The flaws of religion reveal the rejection of God's servants and His Son while God's truths are exposed/ God is merciful, just and redemptive.July 11, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through Mark 11. The Pharisees challenged Christ's authority - they didn't like His words and they didn't like His actions. But Jesus challenged the authority of the Pharisees by His very existence and actions. July 4, 2021

Associate Pastor David Dargel taught from Isaiah 55 on "The Satisfaction of a True Promise".June 27, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through Mark 11. The Pharisees were religious hypocrites as they missed the real fruit of a "keeper of the law". The fruit Jesus desires us to have is forgiveness, faith and prayer.June 20, 2021.

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through Mark in chapter 11 with "Religious Hypocrisy".June 6, 2021.

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series of Mark in chapter 11 - with the Return Of The King. May 30, 2021

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through the book of Mark in chapter 10 with Blind Faith. A blind faith is not an ignorant one - but rather a faith in God's promises, His mercy and an obedience to His call. Through blind faith our faith is made sight.MAy 23, 2021