Sermons Archive - Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC

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• 02.04.2024

  Seeking

  Our scripture reading from Mark invites us to reflect on the notion of "seeking." When and how does "seeking" impede the movement of the Spirit and when and how does it lead us deeper into relationship, light and life? The...

  
• 08.27.2023

  How We Measure (Up)

  Today we explore ways we can get "off course" from the true intention of Sabbath and reorient ourselves...away from "measuring up" and toward "measuring" that which is truly valuable from the perspective of Sabbath rest. The post How We Measure...

  
• 01.01.2023

  These Are the Days We Are Given

  Guest speaker Karen Scanlon leads us in reflection on how we will spend the time we have been given. The post These Are the Days We Are Given appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC -...

  
• 12.18.2022

  Blessings

  On this 4th Sunday of Advent, we spend time with Mary and Elizabeth, two expectant mothers who encounter one another with love, care and blessing. How do we understand blessings and in what contexts do we experience them? The post...

  
• 12.05.2022

  Despite Fear

  The angel's words, "Do not be afraid," are words that are repeated over and over again throughout scripture. What did Mary make of those words? What do they mean to us as we move through this Advent season? How do...

  
• 11.27.2022

  From Generation to Generation

  In this time of waiting, watching, hoping, praying how can we stay attentive to the movement of God's Spirit? The post From Generation to Generation appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

  
• 11.13.2022

  Hope Comes

  Join Pastor Lesley as we explore the question; what does it mean when we ask God to "Save us from the time of trial.”? The post Hope Comes appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC -...

  
• 11.09.2022

  We Remember Them

  Has a loved one in your life passed this year? Join us as we light candles and remember the saints of our lives. The post We Remember Them appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC -...

  
• 10.30.2022

  You Don’t Always Get What You Want

  Can prayer work as a shopping list? Does God give you all the things you ask for in prayer? The post You Don’t Always Get What You Want appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC -...

  
• 10.23.2022

  Supersize

  How much is "enough" and what does God want from us when it comes to managing our resources? The post Supersize appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

  
• 10.17.2022

  To God Alone the Glory

  Did you know that our church has been around for 75 years? Come join in the 75th Anniversary Celebration with some familiar faces! The post To God Alone the Glory appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB...

  
• 10.10.2022

  Seeking the Face of Jesus

  Together with Tim we explore our human attempt to create a portrait of Jesus throughout Western art history, and the different forms it takes on. The post Seeking the Face of Jesus appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church...

  
• 10.02.2022

  Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

  Is Jesus still in the habit of inviting himself over for dinner? How might we respond to such an invitation? And how would our response shape our ability and desire to gather at Christ's table with siblings near and far,...

  
• 09.25.2022

  Holding Fast to Life

  We continue in the Gospel of Luke, a gospel that focuses our attention again and again on our use of resources and our treatment of those in society who are most vulnerable. The post Holding Fast to Life appeared first...

  
• 09.18.2022

  Shrewd in Spirit

  Today we spend time with possibly Jesus' most perplexing parable! Why on earth does Jesus seem to commend the dishonest manager and what is Jesus, along with the gospel writer, Luke, trying to tell us about money, resources and fullness...

  
• 09.11.2022

  Lost

  Today marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11. We lost so many and so much on that day, yet we have a God who searches wholeheartedly for each one. The post Lost appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church -...

  
• 09.05.2022

  Labor of Love

  Join us for our Labor of Love Celebration with special guest Pastor Bob Rhodes! The post Labor of Love appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

  
• 08.28.2022

  Table Talk

  Jesus attended a dinner at the home of one of the religious leaders.  Jesus offered advice about more than just table manners...he was talking about Kingdom manners. The post Table Talk appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church -...

  
• 08.21.2022

  Set Free

  Join us on Sunday to hear more about the "bent over woman" and explore what it might mean for us and our world today as we continue to seek freedom from that which binds or diminishes us. The post Set...

  
• 08.14.2022

  Faces of Our Faith: Eutychus

  Who on earth is Eutychus? Join us as we ponder Eutychus' story, his experience in that upper room and how he might encourage us in relation to those who have "fallen" in life or "fallen away" from the life of...

  
• 08.07.2022

  Faces of Our Faith: Judas Iscariot

  Through the story of Judas we are reminded that we grow in faith in many different ways. The post Faces of Our Faith: Judas Iscariot appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

  
• 07.31.2022

  Faces of Our Faith: Mary Magdalene

  This week we are exploring the story of Mary Magdalene with guest speaker and Sunday School Director, Dart Rhoades. The post Faces of Our Faith: Mary Magdalene appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

  
• 07.24.2022

  Faces of Our Faith: Anna

  This Sunday we will return to the story of Jesus' birth and infancy, focusing on a woman and prophet named Anna. The post Faces of Our Faith: Anna appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC -...

  
• 07.17.2022

  Faces of Our Faith: The Ethiopian Eunuch, Overhearing Another’s Prayer

  This Sunday we are delighted to welcome the Rev. Lesley Brogan as our preacher.  She will help us explore the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch, inviting us into the realities of his difficult life, the hurdles he faced, and the...

  
• 07.10.2022

  Faces of Our Faith: Adam & Eve

  Today we begin at the beginning...with Adam and Eve, focusing on the second creation story (yes, there are two of them!). This story looks less at the creation of the cosmos and more at God's intention for human community. The...

  
• 06.26.2022

  First Things First

  Today's passage gives us the opportunity to reflect on what it means for us to "follow Jesus," and how that takes shape in unique ways in each of our lives. The post First Things First appeared first on Pacific Beach...

  
• 06.19.2022

  Mobbed

  Our Gospel reading is the account of "Legion," a man occupied by many demons.  We explore this fascinating text, digging in a little deeper to find ways that this passage intersects with our lives.. The post Mobbed appeared first on...

  
• 06.12.2022

  Phun with Physics Philosophy and Phaith

  Come and enjoy the "Phun" as Pat Walker journeys with us through the various mysteries in Physics, Philosophy and "Phaith." With a pinch of humor, a shake of meaning, and a cup of faith, Pat walks with us as someone...

  
• 06.05.2022

  Too Hot to Handle

  Pentecost is the fiftieth and last day of the Easter Season, the day the church received the gift of the Holy Spirit. It’s considered the “birthday of the church” as the gathered assembly received the Holy Spirit. How does the...

  
• 05.29.2022

  Uvalde vigil: remembrance, grief, faith and hope

  Today we remember the victims of the Uvalde shooting, share our grief and tears and reaffirm our faith, holding fast to the hope we receive from God through Christ Jesus our Lord. The post Uvalde vigil: remembrance, grief, faith and...

  
• 05.23.2022

  Be Thou My Vision

  Join us on Sunday as we explore these passages that remind us of the divine vision that guides, encourages and inspires us. The post Be Thou My Vision appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC -...

  
• 05.15.2022

  In and Out of God’s Way

  Peter's world was turned upside down when he realized the Holy Spirit was pushing and expanding the boundaries of their faith community in order to include those who had previously been adversaries. The post In and Out of God’s Way...

  
• 05.08.2022

  Get Up

  This week we spend time with the only woman in the Bible who is named as a disciple...Tabitha.  (Also known as Dorcas.)  (Which can be translated gazelle!)  Tabitha was well known in the community for her charitable spirit and good...

  
• 05.01.2022

  Instrument

  Paul went from being early Christianity's biggest threat to being its biggest proponent, following an unexpected and life-changing encounter with the risen Christ.  We may not match the high drama of Paul's story, but what can we learn about how...

  
• 04.24.2022

  Believe

  It's Jesus' first post-resurrection appearance.  The disciples, understandably afraid, were holed up, locked inside, unsure and uncertain about what would happen next.  Jesus came to them, showed them his wounds and breathed the Holy Spirit upon them. Bring your hope,...

  
• 04.17.2022

  Living Into Resurrection

  We have been intentional this Lent in our exploration of what it means to be "filled to the brim" and to lean into the abundant and expansive life to which God calls us.  There is no day that "overflows" with...

  
• 04.16.2022

  Good Friday: Were You There?

  Good Friday marks the day when hate and fear did their worst...the day of Jesus' crucifixion.  On this day of grief and sorrow, we will gather with one another, in God's care, to remember Jesus' death on a cross. The...

  
• 04.03.2022

  Brazen

  Mary anointed Jesus's feet with expensive perfume. What bold, brazen acts of faith, beauty and love might we be called to as we approach Holy Week this year? The post Brazen appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB...

  
• 03.27.2022

  Lost and Found

  Bailey Brawner leads us through a reflection on the Parable of the Prodigal Son as we work to be open to God's perspective and really allow ourselves to be known by God. The post Lost and Found appeared first on Pacific...

  
• 03.20.2022

  Worthy

  Adam will be leads us through a reflection on the Parable of the Fig Tree as we contemplate God's care and nurture in this holy season. The post Worthy appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC -...

  
• 03.14.2022

  Gathered In

  Our scripture passage for this second Sunday in Lent has us contemplating the nature of God.  Jesus describes himself in a somewhat surprising way...like a mother hen who wants to gather in all of her baby chicks. The post Gathered...

  
• 03.06.2022

  The Power of Empty

  Today we introduce our Lenten theme, "Full to the Brim."  We will contemplate what we need to "do" or "undo" in order to lean into the abundant life God offers. The post The Power of Empty appeared first on Pacific...

  
• 02.27.2022

  Chosen

  This Sunday will mark the end of the season of Epiphany, a season when the identity and mission of Jesus are revealed in small and large ways.  Our text for this week is Luke's account of the Transfiguration, arguably the...

  
• 02.20.2022

  The Economy of Grace

  We continue this week in Jesus' sermon on the plain.  Last week we contemplated what Jesus' "blessings and woes" told us about God.  This week we dive into what that might look like, in practical terms, for each one of...

  
• 02.13.2022

  A Level Place

  Come with us as we challenge our mainstream understanding of the word "blessed" and expand our thinking, seeing and understanding beyond "me" to embrace a divine sense of "we." The post A Level Place appeared first on Pacific Beach United...

  
• 02.07.2022

  Catch

  After a demoralizing night of attempted fishing, Jesus instructs Simon to go back out into the deep waters and drop his nets for a catch. Miraculously, Simon pulls in such an abundance of fish that other boats and fisherfolks come...

  
• 01.30.2022

  Purpose

  Today, Jesse Hodge, will be reflecting on the calling of the young prophet, Jeremiah, encouraging all of us to consider our own calling in this precious life. The post Purpose appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB...

  
• 01.23.2022

  Anointed

  Today we look at the beginning of Jesus' ministry from Luke's perspective. In Luke, Jesus' ministry starts in the middle of a worship service. Jesus stands in the synagogue, reading scripture in his faith community. But the ordinary turns extraordinary...

  
• 01.16.2022

  Revelation

  Today we spend time in the Gospel of John with the first of seven "signs" that Jesus performs or offers, each one giving us a glimpse into his true identity and mission. This first sign is the account of Jesus...

  
• 01.09.2022

  New Year, New Love

  This is the perfect season to be intentional about new beginnings!  Imagine what LOVE looks like in this new year. The post New Year, New Love appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.