Come, Let Us Worship
The weekly podcast of worship services at First Baptist Church in Beverly, MA. We are a community of believers committed to serving a loving God, seeking social justice, and creating a sanctuary in the world. Join us each week as we explore the joys and challenges of the faithful life.
Episodes

14 hours ago
14 hours ago
Drawing from both this week's featured street mural and Matthew 3:1-17, student minister Jenny Lane preaches about community and Ubuntu as she examines the story of Jesus's baptism. Music Director Esther Chang and pianist Karen Popadic collaborate with piano and bell tree (where Esther rings many many bells) on a beautiful piece of special music. Prayer and vocal music round out the service.
To view the full service, pleaser visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Drawing from the name of a street mural "Colorin Colorado," Rev. Julie Flowers preaches the story of 12-year old Jesus in the temple, oblivious to his parents' concern about his whereabouts. Listen to learn how the mural and the story of Jesus as a youth come together..and the translation of the title! Prayer and music round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "An Amos Story: Know Your Place," drawn from Amos 7:8-17, and calls us to be modern-day prophets, using our voices to cry out for justice and peace. The service of Communion is celebrated, and music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Student Minister Kelsey Belis preaches about Mordecai and is skill at convincing Esther to speak to the king about saving her people. How can we use our own influence to make the world a better and safer place? She drew her sermon from Esther 2:19-23; 8:1-8.
Music and prayer complete the service. To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "An Esther Story: When the Time Is Now," drawing from the scripture Esther 4:1-17, read by our Music Director Esther Chang. How can we find the courage to do the right thing, even when it might have negative consequences for us?
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Daniel Johnson preaches "A Nathan Story," drawing from 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, explaining the best way to speak truth to power. It may not be what you think! He also chronicles the time he met Mohammad Ali. With choirs held at home due to snow, Music Director Esther Chang plays an assortment of piano pieces.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
How can we clear the air to hear God's voice with all the clamor in the world today? Do we need to apologize for asking for mercy and love for all? What is the role of Love in today's world? Rev. Julie Flowers considers these questions in the light of Samuel's story as she draws from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and Psalm 103:1-5. Communion Sunday is also celebrated.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "A Miriam Story," considering how important her brave actions were to save the baby Moses. She set the stage for all that Moses did. Who has set the stage for human rights --can we be one of them? Special music includes a four-hand piano piece.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.com/sermons.

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
As we continue our series about those with brave hearts and hope in fearless times, Rev. Julie Flowers preaches about three people who sought to avoid God's call. And what about you? Rev. Flowers draws from the story of Moses: Exodus 3:1-14 and 4:13-17. Music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org.

Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
We had some early technical difficulty this Sunday, so the service starts with e Prayer of Invocation. But be sure that you are very welcomed to this service; we are glad you are here!
Student Minister Jenny Lane preaches this Sunday on Mary Magdalene as the ultimate strong woman, and proposes a set of goals that she might suggest if she were visiting this century. She draws inspiration from John 20:11-16 and Luke 24:10-12.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Come, Let Us Worship
The weekly podcast of the First Baptist Church in Beverly, MA.
A curated version of the worship service, the podcast contains a thought-provoking sermon, Scripture, prayer and music. Ministers Rev. Julie Flowers and Dr. Daniel Johnson offer lively and thoughtful sermons on living this life of faith as well as deeply spiritual prayer. Music Director Dr. Esther Chang brings a wide variety of music to undergird the services.
FBC Beverly is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, the Alliance of Baptists, and the National Council of Churches.