Weekly Christian sermons from Brewster Baptist Church
In his message, “The Master Carpenter and the Apprentice,” Pastor Nate Ryan explores John 1:35–51 and what it truly means to become a disciple of Jesus Christ. Just as an apprentice learns by spending time with a master carpenter, Christian discipleship is more than acquiring biblical knowledge—it’s a lifelong relationship with Jesus that transforms how…
In his message, “Offensive Generosity,” Pastor Doug Scalise explores Jesus’ Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard in Matthew 20:1–16 and the surprising generosity of God’s Kingdom. While we often compare ourselves with others and focus on what seems fair, Jesus reveals a God whose grace and generosity go far beyond what any of us…
In his message, “We Will Tell the Coming Generation,” Pastor Doug Scalise explores Psalm 78:1–7 and God’s call to share our faith with future generations. Building on Brewster Baptist Church’s celebration of 25 years in its expanded facilities, this message challenges us to move beyond simply remembering God’s faithfulness and become intentional about helping others…
In his message, “We Give Thanks and Praise Your Glorious Name”, Pastor Doug Scalise celebrates the 25th anniversary of Brewster Baptist Church’s expanded facilities, reflecting on God’s faithfulness and the vision, generosity, and sacrifice of those who made the expansion possible in 2001. Drawing from King David’s prayer of thanksgiving in 1 Chronicles 29, we…
In his message, “The Loving Father,” Pastor David Pranga concludes the series “Jesus’ Upside-Down Kingdom” by exploring Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:1–2, 11–32. While the younger son demands, “Give me what I want,” and the older son insists, “Give me what I deserve,” their loving father offers something far greater: “I…
In his message, “Offensive Generosity,” Pastor Doug Scalise explores Jesus’ Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard in Matthew 20:1–16 and the surprising generosity of God’s Kingdom. While we often compare ourselves with others and focus on what seems fair, Jesus reveals a God whose grace and generosity go far beyond what any of us…
In his message, “Growing Together in the Kingdom,” Pastor Doug Scalise explores Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat in Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43. Jesus warns us about the danger of prematurely judging others and reminds us that final judgment belongs to God, not us. Rather than devoting our energy to deciding who is good…
In her message, “A Jesus-Centered Life” from Luke 18:9–17, Gwyneth Preu explores what Jesus really means when He calls us to humility through the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector and His welcome of little children. Biblical humility doesn’t mean ignoring our needs, becoming passive, or allowing others to take advantage of us;…
In his message, “How Are You Hearing?”, Pastor Doug Scalise begins the series “Jesus’ Upside-Down Kingdom: Rethinking How Life Is Supposed to Work” with Jesus’ Parable of the Sower in Luke 8:4–18. The four soils reveal different ways we can hear and respond to God’s Word: with hardened hearts, shallow faith, distracted lives, or hearts…