Discover the “Gardens of God” at Brewster Baptist Church. Journey through biblical gardens from Eden to Revelation, exploring creation, love, betrayal, and redemption.
In this message, The Garden of God (Revelation 22:1-5), Pastor Doug Scalise shares the powerful hope of the Bible’s ending: a glorious garden where God’s presence brings healing, joy, and eternal life. From the river of life to the tree of life, we discover how God’s promises of restoration and renewal shape our faith today….
The Garden of God – Revelation 22:1-5 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Connecting Share a word, phrase, or image that reflects what you think heaven will be like. Revelation 22:1-5 (NRSV) Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the…
In this Easter message from our Gardens of God series, we explore the garden tomb where Mary Magdalene encounters the risen Jesus and hears Him call her by name. Just as the story of humanity began in a garden, the resurrection invites us into a new beginning—moving from the tomb of despair to the garden…
On Good Friday, we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice through the lens of a garden — a place of growth, grief, and hope. This message explores the roles of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph of Arimathea at the cross and in the tomb, and what they reveal about our own faith journey.
The Garden of Resurrection – John 20:1-18 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Connecting Are there any Easter traditions that you look forward to each year? If so, what are they, and what makes them fun or special? John 20:1-18 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it…
Maundy Thursday Service, April 17, 2025, 7:00 p.m. In this Maundy Thursday message, Pastor Doug Scalise explores the Garden of Gethsemane as the second major garden of betrayal in the Bible—where Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and abandoned by His disciples. Drawing parallels with Eden, the sermon highlights how Jesus chooses obedience and submission…
In this message, we reflect on the contrast between Eden and Gethsemane—two gardens, two choices. While Adam and Eve chose self-will, Jesus chose surrender. Through Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, we learn the power of obedience, the importance of prayer in trials, and the path to redemption through trusting God’s will.
The Garden of Prayer – Matthew 26:36-46 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Connecting Where do you pray most frequently, and why (for example: in a chair, at a table, in your car, on a walk)? Introduction Jesus’ sorrowful time of prayer, and subsequent betrayal and arrest in Gethsemane, is…
As part of our Gardens of God series, this sermon explores the beauty, intimacy, and sacredness of love as depicted in Song of Songs 4:12–5:1. Using the rich imagery of a flourishing garden, we uncover biblical wisdom on love, faithfulness, and nurturing relationships—whether in marriage, friendships, or the church. Discover how God designed love to…