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

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 depth of his faith. The post Faces of Our Faith: The Ethiopian Eunuch, Overhearing Another’s Prayer appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 post Faces of Our Faith: Adam & Eve appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 trying to understand and be thankful for it all.  The post Phun with Physics Philosophy and Phaith appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 spirit break out of our expectations and become "too hot to handle," even today? The post Too Hot to Handle appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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

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 - PBUMC.

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

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 works supporting widows and the poor. The post Get Up appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.