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

In the face of weakened values and faltering structures, ninistry candidate Lea Booth invites us to consider how we can become co-creators in bringing about God's vision and dream for the world.

Chaplain Mark Jones explores how Jesus moves from a question about the afterlife to challenge listeners' perception of who God is and what it means to trust God.

Although we are transitioning into November, we are taking this Sunday to conclude our annual Stewardship series. This final Sunday acknowledges that we often take great pride in doing things ourselves, and perhaps we can do so in how we commit to giving our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness in support of these ministries.

This Sunday's text invites us to dream about possibilities and what can happen when we come together fully and completely in Christian community. None of us are alone on this journey of faith. When we come together as the body of Christ, we can do all things through the power of the One who gives us strength.

In this Sunday's text, Paul focuses on God's generosity as he invites the church in Corinth to be generous. In part, Paul frames it as a response out of gratitude. "Thank God for his gift that words can't describe!" This week, we will hear from PB UMC member Su-Yen as she shares in this Stewardship season.

As Paul is departing Ephesus, he tells the leaders of that faith community that it is more blessed to give than to receive. This week, we will hear from PB UMC member Mavi as she shares how she has been blessed...

This Sunday features Pastor Christopher's leadership after he's spent some time away in care for family and baby Isaiah! Christopher's message brings the familiar message of the story of the Good Samaritan...

This Sunday features Pastor Christopher's leadership after he's spent some time away in care for family and baby Isaiah! Christopher's message brings the familiar message of the story of the Good Samaritan...

As we conclude this journey through the Gospel of Mark, we arrive at both ending and beginning. This selected text includes a brief excerpt from the drama of Jesus' arrest. But this isn't where the story ends. When the world is at its darkest, the sun begins to rise. Just as Jesus has defied social norms throughout his life, he even defies death.

This Sunday's text is likely familiar. Most of us are familiar with the story of Jesus feeding 5000 people. But on a close reading, this one is different—and in fact is the second time in just a few chapters that Jesus feeds thousands!