Messages from Brewster Baptist

In The Grace of God Has Appeared in Christ, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Luke 2:1–14 and invites us to see Christmas as a journey to Bethlehem where God’s grace breaks into ordinary, messy, and unexpected circumstances. The birth of Jesus reveals that God enters the world not through control or perfection, but through humility,…

In Faithful Love, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Matthew 1:18–25 and the often-overlooked faithfulness of Joseph in the Christmas story. Faced with unexpected disappointment, Joseph responds not with fear or control, but with mercy, obedience, and trusting love when God reveals a greater plan. This sermon reminds us that God is present even when life…

For this third week of our Advent Series, “Preparing for Christmas,” we welcome ABCUSA President, Rev. Nikita McCalister, to share with us about “The Sound of Joy from Luke 1:46b-55. In addition, Rev. McCalister serves as the Transitional Ministries consultant for the American Baptist Churches of Michigan and Transition Pastor of Westhaven Baptist Church in…

For this second week of our Advent Series, “Preparing for Christmas,” we welcome back Dr. Bill and Ann Clemmer, International Ministries Global Servants to the Democratic Republic of Congo.  They will be sharing with us updates about their work and ministries since their last visit, and what it means to them to have the “Genuine…

In Essential Hope, Pastor Doug Scalise opens Advent with Isaiah 2:1–5, reminding us that Christian hope is not sentimental or decorative—it is necessary for facing a fearful and anxious world. This sermon highlights Isaiah’s bold vision of nations streaming toward God, weapons transformed into tools for life, and people walking in the light of the…