Come, Let Us Worship

A Hagar Story: When Hoping Seems Hopeless

Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "A Hagar Story: When Hoping Seems Hopeless," drawing from Genesis 21:8-20. The service of Communion is celebrated, prayers and music round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

An Abram Story: Moving On

Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "An Abram Story," drawing from Genesis 12:1-3 and Hebrews 11: 8-14. Abram (later Abraham) becomes the ultimate host, having received gracious hospitality as an immigrant. Do we have the courage and the hope to practice Godly hospitality ourselves? Music from the Celebration Ringers and the vocal choir and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

A Noah Story: Watching for Good

Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "A Noah Story: Watching for Good," drawing from Genesis 8 and 9 (excerpted). Priscilla Deck and Esther Chang play a stunning violin and piano duet, and the Worship Ensemble provides hymns.
To view the full service, including the welcoming of new members, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Yoked to the Cross

Founder of the international organization Foundation 4 Orphans, Rev. Wayne Lavender preaches Yoked to the Cross, drawing from Mark 9:30-37. He explains their highly effective empowerment model for developing life skills rather than just housing the orphans, and invites us all to join them in their important work. To view the intriguing interactive part of his sermon, visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons. Music and prayer round out the service.

A Noah Story: Not Quite Everything That Has Breath

Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "A Noah Story" with a different twist.  What risk does God take in loving creation, and can we take that risk, too? He draws from Genesis 6:11-22.  Communion is celebrated, and music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

My Heart Be Brave

Welcome to Rally Day, the kickoff of the program year at First Baptist Church in Beverly! Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "My Heart Be Brave," introducing the annual theme "My Heart Be Brave: Fearless Hope in Uncertain Times." She draws from three Scripture readings: Isaiah 12:2-6; 2 Corinthians 5:6-7; and Hebrews 11:1-3. Music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Be There!

Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "Be There!" as we close out our summer worship series about being present to our community, our family and our God. He draws from 2 Peter 1:16-19 and its Be There message. Special music from Karen Popadic and Cindy Shupp and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

...and Repeat

Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "...and Repeat," drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. What does the Wisdom Literature teach us about the most mundane of tasks? Music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.

Making It

In this summer's outdoor worship service by a tidal river, Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "Making It," a thoughtful consideration of how making one's bed can be a practice that brings heaven just a bit closer to our world. She draws inspiration from Isaiah 43:16-19 and 2 Corinthians 5:17-18. Music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.
 

Fit to Tie

Dr. Daniel Johnson considers the necktie..specifically, how every move is so ingrained and requires no thought. What if we were that practiced in doing what God would have us do? How can we practice those God things so that our responses are as natural as tying a tie? He draws from Philippians 4:9. The Lord's Supper is celebrated; music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org.