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

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 Blessings appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 we take them to heart and what difference do they make in our own lives that are so often touched by anxiety and fear? The post Despite Fear appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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.

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 - PBUMC.

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 - PBUMC.

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 - PBUMC.

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.

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 UMC - PBUMC.

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 - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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, like us and very different? The post Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.