In this first message of the Leave Something Beautiful Behind series, Pastor Doug Scalise invites us to rediscover the power of Sabbath rest in a fast-paced world. Drawing from Psalm 46 and the reminder to “Be still and know that I am God,” the sermon explores the value of slowing down, reflecting, and reconnecting with…

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This will be a special Sunday at BBC as we welcome the leader of our ABCUSA denomination, General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain, to our church. She will be our preacher, sharing with us from Paul’s Letter to the Romans. We will also take a look back at our baptisms in the bay last Sunday…

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This week is the final one in our Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner series about meals Jesus shared with tax collectors, friends, Pharisees, and followers. On Sunday, we’ll hear about the climactic meal Jesus shared with the apostles and their companions. It’s not the Last Supper, which is familiar to many of us. Rather, it’s…

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Have you ever invited yourself to the home of someone you just met? Most of us haven’t. Can you imagine inviting yourself to the home of someone who had a bad reputation in the community and was unpopular and even despised? This week’s message is about a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector who…

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In “The Guest No One Invited”, Pastor Nate Ryan explores Luke 14 and Jesus’ radical teaching on humility, hospitality, and who deserves a seat at the table. Challenging both the pride of the Pharisees and our own social comfort zones, this sermon calls us to open our lives to the poor, the marginalized, and the…

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If someone asked you what’s the most important part of your faith, spirituality, or religion, how might you respond? If we’re not careful, it’s possible for us to end up focusing on things that aren’t ultimately that significant while neglecting something that’s very important. This Sunday we’ll listen to what Jesus has to say when…

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In this sermon, Doug Scalise explores the biblical story of Martha and Mary from Luke 10:38-42, emphasizing the balance between service and contemplation. Jesus teaches that both hospitality and learning are vital aspects of discipleship, yet it’s easy to be distracted by life’s demands, as Martha was. Jesus invites us to find a focus on…

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In A Table of Contrasts, Pastor Doug Scalise explores the powerful encounter between Jesus, a Pharisee named Simon, and a woman known for her sinfulness. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts—are we self-righteous and blind to our need for grace, or do we come to Jesus with humility, love, and faith? Through…

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In this message from Matthew 9:9–13, Pastor David Pranga explores the radical mercy of Jesus at the table of a tax collector. Starting off our Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? series, this sermon reveals how Jesus extends grace and belonging to outcasts, sinners, and those society overlooks. Discover how Christ’s invitation — “Follow Me” —…

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“What Will You Do with the Freedom God Gave You?” explores the biblical meaning of Christian freedom through Galatians 5 and Romans 14. Pastor Doug Scalise teaches that while freedom is a gift from God through Christ, it comes with the responsibility to love and serve others—not indulge the self. This message challenges us to…

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