West Bridgewater Community Church

Pastor Brian Watson teaches a Bible study on how to read the wisdom literature of the Bible, including Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.  

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on 1 John 3:19-24. How do we know we "of the truth"? How can we have confidence that we are God's people and that God will hear our prayers? What if the desires and motivations of our hearts condemn us? What then? Listen to find out what John says about our hearts and about the God who is greater than our hearts.

In this Bible Study, Pastor Brian Watson teaches a lesson on how to read poetry in the Bible. 

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on 1 John 3:4-18. John makes a distinction between Christians and non-Christians. He tells us that there are two types of children (of either God or the devil), two practices (love or hate), and two paths (to eternal life or death).

In this Bible study, Pastor Brian Watson teaches how to read the historical narratives of the Bible, such as, for example, Joshua, 1 Kings, or the book of Acts.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on 1 John 2:28-3:3. Those who are united to Jesus will strive to live righteous lives because Jesus is righteous. But we won't be the people we ought to be until we see Jesus face to face. The great promise for Christians is that we will be like Jesus because we will see him. 

In this Bible study, Brian Watson presents a number of tips on how to read the Bible.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on 1 John 2:18-27. This passage talks about those who are against the real Jesus (antichrists), what real Christians have (the anointing of the Holy Spirit), and the importance of following (abiding in) Jesus.

In a recent Bible study, Pastor Brian Watson taught about what the Bible is and what the Bible does. If we understand what kind of book the Bible is (and what kind of book it isn’t) and if we understand what the Bible does to us when we read it, we’ll read the Bible better. ... Read more

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on 1 John 2:12-17. What does it mean for Christians not to love the world? It means not loving God's gifts more (or as much) as we love the Giver. The problem with the world isn't the things in the world as much as it is our desires. Also, find out what John says about God's children, those who abide in Christ.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a sermon on 1 John 2:7-11. John tells us that one mark of a Christian is obeying the old and new commandment to love. The commandment is old because it has always been, since God is love. The commandment is new because it has been demonstrated by Jesus' love for us and is empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on 1 John 2:1-6. Christians should obey Jesus because they love him and want to follow his example. But if we do sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, who offered himself up as a sacrifice to pay for our sins.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on 1 John 1:5-10. God is light and John urges his readers to walk in the light. That means being honest, letting God expose our sins for what they are, and walking in a way that is pleasing to God. We also have the great promise that those who turn to Jesus in faith will be cleansed from all their sin.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on the beginning of 1 John. John claims to be an eyewitness to the "word of life," Jesus. John makes a big claim in this letter, that to have eternal life, one must know who Jesus truly is and have a relationship with him. John says one must agree with his account of Jesus. How do we know the New Testament is true? Why is Christianity, and not other religions, true? Listen to find out.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches an Easter message on Job 42:7-17, which foreshadows God's restoration of the world. The new creation is possible because of Jesus' resurrection. That event gives us certainty that one day God will make the world into a paradise. Listen to learn more about what's wrong with the world, why we need Jesus, and the great hope that Jesus gives us.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on the resurrection Jesus from Luke 24. This message was presented on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016.

This message is from the March 25, 2016 Good Friday service at West Bridgewater Community Church. Pastor Brian Watson recalls the story of the Last Supper, Jesus' arrest and trial, and his crucifixion and burial. The message is an exposition of Luke 22-23.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on a key portion of the book of Job. What happens when God speaks to Job? Listen to learn about the greatness, wisdom, authority, and grace of God. This is the true God, not a "god" of our imagination or desires.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on Elihu's speeches in Job 32-37. These speeches show the importance of humility when doing theology. We need to admit what we don't know and be sure of what we do. We need to know what God has and hasn't revealed to us.

Pastor Brian Watson preaches a message on chapters 29-31 in the book of Job. Job recalls his old life, describes his current miseries, and swears that he is innocent. Do our lives match up with Job's? Can we say that we have lived a good life? What last words would we say about ourselves? What last words would others say about us? What last words would we say before the judgment seat of God? How can we be right in God's eyes? These questions are explored.