Bethesda Baptist Durham

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continued our series in the book of Acts in chapter 15 seeing how we overcome disagreements for the glory of God. We overcome disagreements over individuals for God’s glory. We overcome disagreements over ministry styles for God’s glory. How God use differences for His glory?  God uses different individuals and different ministry styles for His glory. September 22, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts. Salvation is by Grace alone.Three tests that salvation is by grace alone:i. History testii. Spirit’s test iii. Heart test Salvation is not by works.September 1, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through the book of Acts as we examine how young disciples are strengthened. God’s Word strengthens young disciples’ souls. Perseverance strengthens young disciples’ faith. Tribulations strengthen young disciples’ character. Church leadership strengthens young disciples’ commitment. Testimony strengthens young disciples’ worship. August 25, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the teaching through Acts in chapter 14. What are images of an effective witness? We are to display Christ's image of humility, brokenness, and perseverance to be effective. August 18, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues our series in the book of Acts. We see patterns of response in the New Testament believers. First, we see a pattern of witnessing. They had a faithful witness to new regions as well as to the religious and non-religious. They shared that we have a faithful God. Their faithful witness led to many who chose to believe and many chose unbelief. Unbelievers produced a pattern of opposition, division, and attack.August 11, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts. Looking at the end of chapter 13, we see an invitation. August 4, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts. The message of salvation is a personal message. It is also a promised message from God and is a redeeming message.July 28, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continued the series through the book of Acts. History records God fulfilling His promises for a people. History records God fulfilling His promises for a land. History records God fulfilling His promises for a King. History records God fulfilling His promise of a Savior.July 24, 2024

We seek fruitful giving. We will seek acceptable and pleasing giving. We will seek God's provision in giving.July 14, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee takes a closer look at Philippians chapter 4 and the secret to contentment. We find the secret to contentment in God's Provision. We find the secret to Contentment in God and His strength. We find the secret to contentment in God's blessing to others. June 30, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee shares the three steps to a secure mind. We secure our minds through faithful prayers. We secure our minds through faithful thoughts. We secure our minds through faithful lives. June 23, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee addresses the current cultural norm of gambling. We are gambling with the gift of God's design, provision, and people.

Pastor Jonathan Barbee shares from Deuteronomy 8 as we celebrate God's blessing in allowing us to become debt-free. How do we remember the blessings of the Past? We remember God’s Blessing through Testing. How do we prepare for Future Blessings? We prepare for God’s blessing by resisting complacency and pride. June 9, 2024

Associate Pastor Devin Warfield shares from Philippians 3 on characteristics of mature Christians. Mature Christians press on and they have confidence in Christ. June 2, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee shares about 3 types of temptation: material, personal, and sensual. Temptation can come anytime - when we are successful, alone, and persistently. We resist temptation by discerning its damage - damage to our relationships with others and God. We resist by running from it. May 26, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee hosts a forum with local agencies supporting human life. Pregnancy Support Services as well as Christian Adoption Services share how we can each be involved in supporting life at conception, as well as, birth parents and adoption at all ages and stages. May 19, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continued the series through the book of Acts in chapter 13 looking at the reason why the mission is abandoned. The mission is abandoned due to it being a difficult path, or the disapproval of leadership, or loss of love for the unreached. May 12, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues the series through the book of Acts. We resist satanic opposition by proclaiming the Gospel, by identifying the opposition, and by exposing Satan’s intentions. May 5, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues our series through the book of Acts. How to become a church that surrenders to God’s mission? We must be a church that surrenders to the Holy Spirit, His call, and those whom He calls. April 28, 2024

Pastor Jonathan Barbee continues teaching through the book of Acts. We recognize God's sovereignty by seeing His sovereign plan, protection, and punishment. We submit ourselves to God's sovereignty through prayer, obedience, and faith. April 21, 2024