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Messages from Brewster Baptist
The Mountain of Exaltation
In The Mountain of Exaltation, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on the ascension of Jesus in Acts 1:6–12 as a pivotal moment when one chapter ends, and a new mission begins. Rather than restoring a political kingdom, Jesus sends His followers into the world as Spirit-empowered witnesses to all nations. The ascension is not Christ’s absence…
The Mountain of Resurrection
In The Mountain of Resurrection, Pastor Doug Scalise proclaims the hope of Easter through Matthew 28:16–20, where the risen Jesus meets His disciples and commissions them for a new mission. After a season of fear and loss, the resurrection reveals that hope is restored, and Jesus’ authority brings power, purpose, and promise to His followers. Even in the…
The Mountain of Obedience, Again
In The Mountain of Obedience (Again), Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Good Friday through Matthew 27:45–54, where Jesus’ obedience leads Him all the way to the cross. Connecting the story of Abraham and Isaac with the crucifixion, this sermon reveals that while Isaac was spared, Jesus became the Lamb who was not. Through suffering, darkness, and sacrifice, Jesus…
The Mountain of Surrender
In The Mountain of Surrender, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36–46), where surrender becomes the pathway to peace, obedience, and salvation. While surrender often feels like defeat, Jesus reveals it as a courageous act of trust—choosing God’s will over our personal desire in the most difficult moment imaginable. This message…
The Mountain of Illumination
In The Mountain of Illumination, Pastor Doug Scalise explores the Transfiguration of Jesus in Matthew 17:1–9 and its connection to Palm Sunday’s question: “Who is this?” On the mountain, God reveals Jesus as His beloved Son and calls us to listen to Him, illuminating Christ’s true identity beyond the crowd’s limited understanding. This message reminds…
The Mountain of Peace
In The Mountain of Peace, Pastor Doug Scalise explores Jesus’ teaching on anger in Matthew 5:21–26 and its impact on our relationships, faith, and witness. Jesus reveals that peace in God’s kingdom begins not with outward behavior, but with confronting anger and contempt in our hearts. Rather than avoiding conflict, we are called to pursue…