Sermons
Sermons are listed below with the most recent sermons first. See the Sermons menu at the top of the page to browse by date, books of the Bible, speaker, and more. Check back often for updates.
By Who & How You Serve
As we conclude our stewardship series, we shift the focus from measurements of power and influence to measurements of service to others.
By How & What You Give
Continuing our Stewardship series, we explore Jesus’ parable of the talents (the valuable coins). This parable reminds us that we are given gifts that must be nurtured to grow.
By Who & How You Love
As we continue our Stewardship series, we explore Jesus’ parable on sowing seeds in different kinds of soil. This parable reminds us that we must be prepared to receive the seeds of God’s love offered to us. But how do we know we’re ready?
Why Stewardship?
The month of October is traditionally the season where we focus on Stewardship. We begin with an important exploration about why stewardship is important as a kick-off to an exploration of Clayton Christensen’s book, “How Will You Measure Your Life?”
Questions of Faith
Continuing this Sunday, pastors and leaders respond to questions submitted by congregation members. Pastor Bob and Pastor Christopher are joined by our own Adam Marshall-Lopez in exploring Questions of Faith.
Questions of Faith
For the next two weeks, pastors and leaders will respond to questions submitted by congregation members. Pastor Bob and Pastor Christopher take the lead today. What questions do you have about faith and/or your church?
Laboring in Love
Pastor Bob brings a message encouraging us to examine how our community sees us. Are we a presence of the body of Christ?
Reconciling Ministry
This Sunday we continue our (short) series called Generation to Generation. This week, Pastor Christopher brings a message celebrating the diversity of PB UMC!
Projecting Grace
This Sunday we begin a new (short) series called Generation to Generation. During this first week, we recall our history of serving others in varying ways and how this lays the foundation for future service to our community and beyond.
Move …In Love
This Sunday, Pastor Bob wrestles with a difficult text that has brought comfort to some and been used as a tool for oppression by others. How might we understand this text today?