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.
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Episodes
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "On the Oh No and the Learning More," drawing from several sources: Jeremiah 13: 31-34, John 4: 16-19, and the children's book Oh No, George as part of our summer worship series, "Wild Things and Catching Stars." The service also includes Communion, special music for this Independence Day, and prayer.
To view the full service and hear all the musical pieces, please visit fbcbeverly.org/sermons.
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Listen to a remarkable service honoring Music Minister Emeritus Robert Littlefield. Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "Listening Ears," drawn from Proverbs 18 and James I: 19. Music includes Allegro from Fantaisie for Organ and Piano performed by Robert Littlefield and his son, Mark Littlefield; a selection on organ from Brian Harlow, a former student of Robert; and the Postlude, Toccata (Symphony V).
To watch the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "Running Wild" as he considers parallels between Maurice Sendak's classic Wild Thing and the familiar story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:1 15-24. This begins our summer worship series " Wild Things and Catching Stars" as we highlight the wisdom found in children's literature.
Music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service of worship, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Dr. Daniel Johnson closes out the sermon theme of our program year by revisiting a sermon preached by Rev. Julie Flowers to see what we have learned over the course of this sermon series. The sermon draws from Luke 4: 14-22. Prayer and music round out the service.
To watch the full service (and to hear the final hymn, in which each verse is sung to a different tune!), please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.
Next week begins our summer worship series, "Wild Things & Catching Stars," which will draw on the wisdom of children's literature. Join us throughout the summer!
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Join Rev. Julie Flowers as she preaches "(re)Visiting a Little Housecleaning," the first sermon of a two-part series where Julie and Dr. Daniel Johnson will revisit a sermon preached by the other from earlier in our program year. What have we learned together this year from our annual theme (re)Creation? Daniel preached the original treatment of this topic in October 2022, and the sermons draw on John 2:12-22. This is also a Communion Sunday.
To view the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Join a service to celebrate Pentecost as Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "The Rushing Wind," drawing from Genesis 1: 1-5 and Acts 2: 1-6. Music and prayer round out the service.
To view the full service, including the children's procession with red ribbons, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Join the FBC Vocal and Bell Choirs, the Worship Ensemble band and special Music Sunday Orchestra to praise God through joyful music. Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "When Familiar Breaks the Norm." The signature vocal piece of the service is Te Deum from Mark Hayes.
To view the full service, please visit fbcbeverly.org/sermons.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Come share the joy of worship as it is lead by the children and youth of the church. Two high school seniors share their wisdom in the pulpit about community, belonging, and stepping out in faith. Music, Scripture and prayer round out the service. We are truly the church together!
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "Faithfulness Tomorrow," considering the role of service along with faith in our lives. The sermon grows from James 2:14-17 and Joel 2:28-29. Music, prayer and Communion round out the service.
To watch the full service, please visit www.fbcbeverly.org/sermons.
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "A Hand to the Plow" drawing from Luke 9:51-10:1. What can we accomplish together with a full commitment to mission? Music, prayer and scripture round out the service.
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.