Berean Baptist Church Statement of Inclusion
We, the fellowship of Berean Baptist Church, worship one God who is revealed and accessible to each and every one of us regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social standing or all other abilities. All have been given the gift of accepting full participation in the Kingdom of God because God's grace, love, and mercy are given freely and unconditionally and extend to all people. Therefore, we accept, welcome and affirm all as brothers and sisters united in striving to live holy and acceptable lives in the service of God's Kingdom. May our hearts as well as our church doors remain forever open and welcoming to all of God's creation.
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Late Summer Sermon Series
Ephesians Chapter One - A Wonder-filled Faith, A Wonder-filled Life
July 29 - We are all stardust
Ephesians 1:4-5 (the Message)
Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.
Aug 5 - A God Determined to Bless
Ephesians 1:3 (the Message)
How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him.
Aug 12 - In Christ (Daring to Practice Peace)
Ephesians 1:11 It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for.
Ephesians 2:13-15 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace,
Aug 19 - Lavish Gifts, Wanton Love
Ephesians 4:11 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.
Aug 26 -
Ephesians Chapter One - A Wonder-filled Faith, A Wonder-filled Life
July 29 - We are all stardust
Ephesians 1:4-5 (the Message)
Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.
Aug 5 - A God Determined to Bless
Ephesians 1:3 (the Message)
How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him.
Aug 12 - In Christ (Daring to Practice Peace)
Ephesians 1:11 It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for.
Ephesians 2:13-15 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace,
Aug 19 - Lavish Gifts, Wanton Love
Ephesians 4:11 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.
Aug 26 -
Audio of Recent Sermons
Easter 5 - May 6 - Gifts of Resurrection 5 - What Difference Does Love Make
Jesus will command the disciples to love one another as he has loved them. So we contemplate what it is that Jesus meant when he talked about loving one another. We begin by opening space to talk about the times when love has disappointed us and let us down. Then we look at the greek word agape, which is translated love, but which can also mean make welcome. How can our love make other's welcome?
Jesus will command the disciples to love one another as he has loved them. So we contemplate what it is that Jesus meant when he talked about loving one another. We begin by opening space to talk about the times when love has disappointed us and let us down. Then we look at the greek word agape, which is translated love, but which can also mean make welcome. How can our love make other's welcome?
Easter 4 - April 29, 2018 - The Gifts of Resurrection - Abiding Presence
Jesus instructs his disciples, Remain in me as I also remain in you. He says this a mere matter of hours or even minutes before the soldiers show up to arrest him, Judas will betray him with a kiss, Peter deny knowing him and the rest of the disciples slip into the shadows. They will not remain.
This sermon explores the desire that we all feel for companionship and community. We will look at how Jesus remains an abiding presence with all those who are dismissed and abandoned and consider how to be create community for those seeking a safe place to be.
Jesus instructs his disciples, Remain in me as I also remain in you. He says this a mere matter of hours or even minutes before the soldiers show up to arrest him, Judas will betray him with a kiss, Peter deny knowing him and the rest of the disciples slip into the shadows. They will not remain.
This sermon explores the desire that we all feel for companionship and community. We will look at how Jesus remains an abiding presence with all those who are dismissed and abandoned and consider how to be create community for those seeking a safe place to be.
Easter 4 - April 22, 2018 - the Gifts of Resurrection - A Hand to Hold
Jesus tell us that he is the good shepherd. In this sermon we explore what it means biblical to describe God as a shepherd. Then we watch Jesus go and take the hand of a man dismissed by the religious leaders and bring him along to wholesome community. To be a good shepherd is to go and get the shamed, the shunned, and the abandoned.
Jesus tell us that he is the good shepherd. In this sermon we explore what it means biblical to describe God as a shepherd. Then we watch Jesus go and take the hand of a man dismissed by the religious leaders and bring him along to wholesome community. To be a good shepherd is to go and get the shamed, the shunned, and the abandoned.
Easter 3 - April 15, 2018 - The Gifts of Resurrection - Peace Through Pain
Where shame and fear divides, the wounds of Jesus unite us.
The wonder of how our vulnerabilities can draw us together in closer community
Where shame and fear divides, the wounds of Jesus unite us.
The wonder of how our vulnerabilities can draw us together in closer community
Easter 2 - April 8 - the Gifts of Resurrection - Peace Disturbed, Peace Found
In this sermon Pastor Darin reflects on his trip to Washington DC to attend the ACT Now to End Racism rally on the National Mall on April 4th, the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The resurrection of Jesus disturbs the false peace in our lives and our society that we have made peace with, in order to lead us to true peace, that only he can offer.
In this sermon Pastor Darin reflects on his trip to Washington DC to attend the ACT Now to End Racism rally on the National Mall on April 4th, the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The resurrection of Jesus disturbs the false peace in our lives and our society that we have made peace with, in order to lead us to true peace, that only he can offer.
Easter Sunday 2018
A New Ending to the Story
Easter is God's new ending,Life after death, yes
But more
New life here and now, A new kingdom, A Life Of Justice and Peace
And it Comes to this world
But not through armies or weapons or force
Not through profit or wealth or material goods
Not through status or power or privilege
But through
Love
Love that welcomes all and makes space for any instead of building walls and shutting people out
Love that serves and cares and provides instead of shaming and ignoring and putting people down
Love that prays and forgives instead of fighting and retaliating
Love that lays down security And leaves behind safety
In order to form a family with The despised and rejected
You can listen to audio of the full sermon below
A New Ending to the Story
Easter is God's new ending,Life after death, yes
But more
New life here and now, A new kingdom, A Life Of Justice and Peace
And it Comes to this world
But not through armies or weapons or force
Not through profit or wealth or material goods
Not through status or power or privilege
But through
Love
Love that welcomes all and makes space for any instead of building walls and shutting people out
Love that serves and cares and provides instead of shaming and ignoring and putting people down
Love that prays and forgives instead of fighting and retaliating
Love that lays down security And leaves behind safety
In order to form a family with The despised and rejected
You can listen to audio of the full sermon below
Contact Information
Telephone 401-568-5411
Street address 474 Chapel Street Harrrisville, RI 02830
Postal address P.O.Box 111 Harrisville, RI 02830
e-mail bereanbaptist@verizon.net
10am Worship
Childrens Sunday School During Worship
Teens Sunday School Immediately after Worship
Street address 474 Chapel Street Harrrisville, RI 02830
Postal address P.O.Box 111 Harrisville, RI 02830
e-mail bereanbaptist@verizon.net
10am Worship
Childrens Sunday School During Worship
Teens Sunday School Immediately after Worship