Second Baptist Church - Calais, Maine
by Rev. Matthew Burden
Join us for weekly sermons from Second Baptist Church in Calais, Maine, a multi-generational congregation committed to growing in Christ through God’s Word, worship, and fellowship. Each message encourages your faith and draws you closer to Jesus.
Episodes
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Walking in the Truth
In the sermon, Pastor Matt looks at 2 John and the importance of walking in the truth. He emphasizes the connection between truth and love, explaining that genuine faith is demonstrated through obedience to God's commands and love for one another. He also warns against false teaching and the…
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Living as Children of God - Part 2
In the sermon “Living as Children of God, Part 2,” Pastor Matt Burden concludes the study of 1 John by looking at three assurances for living the Christian life: Jesus protects us from sin, Satan, and the world; He gives us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and He gives us…
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Living as Children of God
In the sermon Living as Children of God, Pastor Matt teaches that we can have confidence in our faith because of who God is and what He has done for us in Christ Jesus. He explains that we can approach God in prayer with confidence, trusting that He hears us and works according to His will. He...
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This is Our Testimony
In the sermon This Is Our Testimony, Pastor Matt shares how faith in Jesus Christ, love for God and others, and obedience to God are marks of those who have been born of God. Through God's testimony concerning His Son, we know that eternal life is found in Jesus Christ.
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The Love of God
Pastor Matt Burden continues through 1 John 4:13–21, looking at the confirming signs of God’s love in the believer’s life: the presence of the Holy Spirit and the confession of true faith in Jesus Christ. He examines how God’s love transforms us, giving confidence rather than fear and making us...
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Love One Another
In 1 John 4:7–12, we look at the call to love one another as God has loved us. This message considers the origin and definition of biblical love, seen most clearly in God sending His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. We explore how this love is active, sacrificial, and seeks the highest...
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Testifying to the Truth
Continuing in 1 John 4:1–6, Pastor Matt looks at the call to test the spirits and discern truth from falsehood. He explains how Christians can recognize false teaching by holding firmly to the truth about Jesus Christ, relying on the Holy Spirit, the Scriptures, the church, and the apostolic...
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This is How We Know What Love Is
In today's sermon "This is How We KNow What Love Is" John gives us signposts that show we belong to the truth: the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, faith in Jesus Christ, and loving one another. We are called to believe in the name of Jesus Christ, to love not just with words or speech but...
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Doing What is Right
In 1 John 3:4–10, Pastor Matt looks at the gravity of sin and the call to do what is right. While Christians still struggle with sin, we are called to repent, turn our hearts back to God, and keep coming back to Christ. Jesus appeared to take away our sins and to destroy the works of the devil,...
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Children of God
In 1 John 3:1–3, Pastor Matt reflects on the great love God has lavished on us in calling us His children. Our identity in Christ is not defined by our past, but by what God says about us and who He is making us to be. As we look toward Christ and the hope of seeing Him as He is, we are drawn...
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The Anointing of Truth
In The Anointing of Truth, Pastor Matt teaches from 1 John 2:18–29 about remaining faithful to Christ in an age of false teaching. John reminds believers that they have received an anointing from the Holy Spirit and know the truth: Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior, the Messiah and the Son of God....
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Rooted Enough to Resist
How can we stand firm when the temptations of the world pull at us? In 1 John 2:12–17, John reminds believers to begin with who we are in Christ: forgiven, known by God, strengthened by His Word, and able to overcome. Rather than relying on our own willpower, we are called to root ourselves in…
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Knowing Jesus
What does it truly mean to know Jesus? In 1 John 2:1–11, we see three marks of a life connected to Christ: forgiveness, obedience, and love. Our salvation rests not on our feelings, experiences, or performance, but on Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice for our sins. As we grow in our...
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Living Sacrifice
Join us as Pastor Matt leads us through Romans 12:1–12 and explores what it truly means to be a living sacrifice. Discover how God calls us to wholehearted worship, transformed lives, and genuine love. As members of one body, we are not meant to walk the Christian journey alone. God has uniquely...
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Are You Saved?
In this message from 1 John, Dana Lindsey challenges every listener to honestly examine whether they have truly been saved. While salvation is by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ, genuine faith produces visible evidence in a believer's life. John points to several marks of authentic...
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Let Us
Because of Jesus' sacrifice, believers can confidently draw near to God, hold firmly to the hope found in Christ, and encourage one another in the faith. Hebrews 10:19–25 reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. God has given us the church to help us persevere, grow…
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The Secret of Being Content
Learning the Secret of Being Content concludes our study through the book of Philippians by exploring Paul's testimony of finding contentment in every circumstance. In Philippians 4:10–23, Paul reminds believers that true contentment is not found in wealth, comfort, or favorable circumstances…
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Citizens of Heaven
In this message from Philippians 3:15-21, Citizens of Heaven, we discover what it means to live with our primary identity in the kingdom of God. Paul calls believers to pursue spiritual maturity, follow godly examples, resist living according to earthly desires, and fix their eyes on Christ. As...
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Pressing On Toward The Goal
In this message from Philippians 3:1-14, Pressing On Toward the Goal, we explore Paul's call to pursue Christ with unwavering devotion. Rather than placing confidence in past accomplishments or personal righteousness, believers are challenged to rejoice in the Lord, remain watchful against false...
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Fellow Soldiers of the Lord
As part of our sermon series through the book of Philippians, Fellow Soldiers of the Lord examines Philippians 2:19–30, where Paul points to Timothy and Epaphroditus as faithful examples of Christian service. Their genuine concern for others, steadfast commitment to the gospel, and willingness to...
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Living as Children of God
Drawing from Philippians 2:12–18, this message explores what it means to live as children of God in response to Christ’s example of humble obedience. Paul challenges believers to work out the reality of their salvation through faithful living, holding fast to the gospel, shining as lights in the...
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Every Knee Shall Bow
For this message in our Philippians series, Pastor Matt explores Philippians 2:5–11, one of the book’s central passages. As Paul points the church to Jesus, we see both His eternal glory and His remarkable humility. Through Christ’s example of self-emptying service and His ultimate exaltation, we...
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Living a Life Worthy of the Calling
This message from Philippians explores Paul’s call to live a life worthy of the gospel. Looking at the end of chapter 1 and beginning of chapter 2, the sermon examines how the Christian life is grounded in Christ, centered in the body of Christ, and expressed through love. Through themes of...
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The Things that Really Matter
Continuing in Philippians chapter 1, this message looks at Paul’s response to suffering while imprisoned in Rome and asks what really matters in the life of a believer. Through Paul’s chains, his concern remains the advance of the gospel, the supremacy of Christ, and seeking the good of others....
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The Completion of God's Good Work in You
In The Completion of God’s Good Work In You, Reverend Matthew Burden introduces the book of Philippians and its context as a letter from Paul, written while in prison, to a church that had supported him in love and partnership. Focusing on Philippians 1:1–11, the message centers on the promise…
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Walking Worthy of the Calling
In Walking Worthy of the Calling, Reverend Dana Lindsey teaches from Ephesians 4:1–3, urging believers to live in a way that reflects their calling in Christ. Building on the foundation of salvation by grace, this message emphasizes the practical outworking of faith through a life marked by...
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There Is More
In Epistle to the Ephesians 3:14–19, Paul the Apostle records a prayer that reminds us there is more to the Christian life than simply having our sins forgiven and going to heaven. In this message from Rev. Dana Lindsey, we look at what happens in the “time in the middle,” where many believers…
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There Is More
In Epistle to the Ephesians 3:14–19, Paul the Apostle records a prayer that reminds us there is more to the Christian life than simply having our sins forgiven and going to heaven. In this message from Rev. Dana Lindsey, we look at what happens in the “time in the middle,” where many believers…
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Encountering Jesus
This message from John chapter 20 explores the resurrection appearances of Jesus, focusing on Mary Magdalene and Thomas to reveal the deeply personal yet varied nature of a relationship with Christ. Through these encounters, we see that faith does not look the same for every believer—some...
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Encountering Jesus
This message from John chapter 20 explores the resurrection appearances of Jesus, focusing on Mary Magdalene and Thomas to reveal the deeply personal yet varied nature of a relationship with Christ. Through these encounters, we see that faith does not look the same for every believer—some...
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Saved Through His LIfe
This Easter message from the book of Romans explores the true meaning and impact of Jesus’ resurrection. Far more than a historical event, the resurrection is God’s declaration that we are already justified through faith in Christ. Instead of striving to earn God’s favor, we are invited to…
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Saved Through His LIfe
This Easter message from the book of Romans explores the true meaning and impact of Jesus’ resurrection. Far more than a historical event, the resurrection is God’s declaration that we are already justified through faith in Christ. Instead of striving to earn God’s favor, we are invited to…
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The One They Have Pierced
With the sermon “The One They Have Pierced,” Pastor Matt takes us into the book of Zechariah. As we look at chapters 9, 11, and 12, we see the prophecy of the coming Messiah clearly unfolding—from the arrival of the humble King riding on a donkey to a spirit of grace and supplication being poured...
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The One They Have Pierced
With the sermon “The One They Have Pierced,” Pastor Matt takes us into the book of Zechariah. As we look at chapters 9, 11, and 12, we see the prophecy of the coming Messiah clearly unfolding—from the arrival of the humble King riding on a donkey to a spirit of grace and supplication being poured...
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The Messenger of the Lord
The Messenger of the Lord takes us into the book of Malachi as Pastor Matt continues in the Glimpses of Grace series. From the promise of a forerunner in the spirit of Elijah, fulfilled in John the Baptist, to the coming of Jesus as the Messenger of the Covenant, this message traces the…
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The Messenger of the Lord
The Messenger of the Lord takes us into the book of Malachi as Pastor Matt continues in the Glimpses of Grace series. From the promise of a forerunner in the spirit of Elijah, fulfilled in John the Baptist, to the coming of Jesus as the Messenger of the Covenant, this message traces the…
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The Reign of the Priest-King
The Reign of the Priest-King takes us into the book of Zechariah as we continue our Glimpses of Grace series. We look at the promise: the High Priest who is to come; the person: the Messiah, our King and Priest; the presence: God with His people; and we the people: our call to be part of the...
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The Reign of the Priest-King
The Reign of the Priest-King takes us into the book of Zechariah as we continue our Glimpses of Grace series. We look at the promise: the High Priest who is to come; the person: the Messiah, our King and Priest; the presence: God with His people; and we the people: our call to be part of the...
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He Will Be Their Peace
Join us as we continue in our Glimpses of Grace series with the sermon " He Will Be Their Peace. We will explore the book of Micah and how it points us to Jesus. We will learn in this message that faithfulness matters more than prominence does in the kingdom of God.
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He Will Be Their Peace
Join us as we continue in our Glimpses of Grace series with the sermon " He Will Be Their Peace. We will explore the book of Micah and how it points us to Jesus. We will learn in this message that faithfulness matters more than prominence does in the kingdom of God.
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The Sign of Jonah
In this message from Jonah, part of our Glimpses of Grace series, Pastor Matt highlights two connected themes: God’s mercy toward the nations and the foreshadowing of Christ’s death and resurrection. The real shock of Jonah isn’t the fish, but God’s desire to save Nineveh. As Jesus later…
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The Sign of Jonah
In this message from Jonah, part of our Glimpses of Grace series, Pastor Matt highlights two connected themes: God’s mercy toward the nations and the foreshadowing of Christ’s death and resurrection. The real shock of Jonah isn’t the fish, but God’s desire to save Nineveh. As Jesus later…
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There Will Be Deliverance
In Sunday’s message, “There Will Be Deliverance,” from our Glimpses of Grace series, we explore Joel 2 and its powerful promise of restoration. Through the call to repentance—“Even now… return to me with all your heart”—we see how God’s mercy leads to renewed life, overflowing blessing, and...
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There Will Be Deliverance
In Sunday’s message, “There Will Be Deliverance,” from our Glimpses of Grace series, we explore Joel 2 and its powerful promise of restoration. Through the call to repentance—“Even now… return to me with all your heart”—we see how God’s mercy leads to renewed life, overflowing blessing, and...
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The Great Restoration
In this message from the Glimpses of Grace series, we turn to the book of Hosea to see how God weaves powerful foreshadowings of Jesus into Israel’s story. Through images of love, exile, restoration, and resurrection, Hosea points both backward and forward—revealing hints of the Messiah in…
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The Great Restoration
In this message from the Glimpses of Grace series, we turn to the book of Hosea to see how God weaves powerful foreshadowings of Jesus into Israel’s story. Through images of love, exile, restoration, and resurrection, Hosea points both backward and forward—revealing hints of the Messiah in…
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Predictions of the Coming Christ
Daniel 9:20–27 reveals one of the clearest prophetic timelines pointing to the coming of the Messiah. In this message from the Glimpses of Grace series, we explore how the “seventy weeks” prophecy—written centuries before Christ—unfolds with remarkable precision and leads directly to Jesus.…
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Predictions of the Coming Christ
Daniel 9:20–27 reveals one of the clearest prophetic timelines pointing to the coming of the Messiah. In this message from the Glimpses of Grace series, we explore how the “seventy weeks” prophecy—written centuries before Christ—unfolds with remarkable precision and leads directly to Jesus.…
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The Everlasting Dominion of the Son of Man
Daniel 7 reveals a powerful vision of earthly kingdoms that rise and fall, contrasted with the eternal reign of the Son of Man. As part of our Glimpses of Grace series, this message points to Jesus—the promised King—who receives everlasting authority from God and establishes a kingdom that will...
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The Everlasting Dominion of the Son of Man
Daniel 7 reveals a powerful vision of earthly kingdoms that rise and fall, contrasted with the eternal reign of the Son of Man. As part of our Glimpses of Grace series, this message points to Jesus—the promised King—who receives everlasting authority from God and establishes a kingdom that will...
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Join us for weekly sermons from Second Baptist Church in Calais, Maine, a multi-generational congregation committed to growing in Christ through God’s Word, worship, and fellowship. Each message encourages your faith and draws you closer to Jesus.
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