Sermons by Christopher Carter
Maundy Thursday
For our Maundy Thursday setting, imagine four clergy sitting around a table trying to dialogue thoughtfully on the realities of social distancing, a sacred meal, and service to one another. Now imagine you get to observe the conversation…
Breaking Some Rules
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…
We Believe: The Forgiveness of Sins
Many churches focus on sin and forgiveness. What do you think is important about sin and forgiveness? Have you experienced these?
Reading Paul’s Letters
This fifth Sunday in our series on reading the Bible, we continue through the New Testament with the letters attributed to Paul. Pastor Christopher brings our message this Sunday, focusing on an understanding of the historical Paul and his experience of God’s call to bring the message of Jesus to the Gentiles.
Searching
As we conclude one year and prepare for the next, we consider a story of searching.
Mary, Full of Grace
This final Sunday before Christmas Eve, we look not just through Mary’s eyes, but at Mary herself and how she responded to life-changing news…
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?
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!
Build Up
This Sunday, Pastor Christopher leads Worship with an exploration of connection as love through the lens of Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus.