Sermons

This week in worship, Greg Scalise will be sharing from 2 Timothy about the call for Christians not to be ashamed. “Christian Shamelessness” is the quality that allows Christians to do what is right, even when the world thinks we’re wrong. In Paul’s letter, he encourages Timothy not to be ashamed of Paul, the Lord,…

This week in worship, Pastor Doug completes the series on his “Sabbatical Reflections.” He will share what it has meant for his spiritual journey and what it means for ours by “Being Open to the Spirit.” The Holy Spirit acts as our advocate, guide and help as long as we are prepared to be open…

It’s a truth in life that you become like who you spend time with, and you become like who or what you praise. For those of us who consider ourselves Christians, we’re called to become more like Jesus whom we not only admire, but whom we worship and seek to serve out of love and…

This Sunday and for the following two Sundays, Pastor Doug is going to share some of what he learned and discerned during his sabbatical. He’ll share stories of how he spent his time, what he did, where they went, who they were with, and how God spoke to him during these last few months beginning…

This week in worship we welcome Rev. Dr. Vic Scalise who will be sharing about the life of David from 1 Samuel 16 about “Meeting Life’s Challenges.” In May, Vic celebrated his 91st birthday. He is the second in four generations of American Baptist preachers, Victor F. Scalise, Victor F. Scalise, Jr., Douglas V. Scalise,…

This Sunday, we return for another look at the Parable of the Tenants, this time through the lens of the Gospel according to Matthew. What was Jesus trying to communicate to his original hearers, in what ways does Matthew’s account of Jesus’ words differ from Mark’s, and what does Jesus want today’s church to know…

Brewster Baptist Church is delighted to host Rev. Dr. C. Jeff Woods to the pulpit. For the past several years, Dr. Woods has served faithfully as the General Secretary of the American Baptist Churches USA, and brings with him a wealth of experience, perspective, and energy for church leadership, revitalization, equipping, and renewal. He will…

This week as we prepare to celebrate the 247th birthday of our nation, we welcome Rev. Tim Ensworth, sharing from Mark 12 how Jesus responded to the Pharisees, the Sadducees and us about how we should relate to each other and God. That when we love God, above everything else, our world grows bigger, full…