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

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 us. The post The Economy of Grace appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 to his aid. The post Catch appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 UMC - PBUMC.

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 when Jesus makes an astonishing claim! The post Anointed appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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 turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. The post Revelation appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

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.

The Bible says very little about the childhood of Jesus but today we spend time with the one and only passage that provides a window into Jesus' boyhood. The post My Father’s House appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we take a step closer to the manger, spending time with Mary, the mother of Jesus.  Our text returns us to the home of Elizabeth and Zechariah where Mary finds refuge in the early days of her pregnancy.  What did it mean for her to find safe space in the midst of that uncertain time?  How did that safe haven impact her capacity to be "Theotokos," or "God-Bearer"—the one who provided the first home and safe space for God incarnate? The post Safe Havens appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.

Last week we spent time with Zechariah's beautiful blessing for his newborn son, John, and this week we meet John, fully grown and in the wilderness, as he calls others to repentance in order to prepare the way for the coming of the Lord.  What does that mean and how does it get expressed in the real lives of listeners of that day and listeners today? Join us this Sunday as we continue our journey in and through Advent and as we light the third Advent candle, the candle of JOY! The post A Home for All appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.