Sermon Archives

• 7/8/18, Rev. Dr. Catharine Guest ~ First Call
  Did you know that even though God calls us each to different opportunities within our lives, each and every one of us is initially born to live out the ‘first call.’ It is a call that is sorely needed in our world – now like never before. It is a call that was ‘in the beginning’ and continues on today and into the future. What is this first call? How are we […]
• 7/1/18, Rev. Dr. Catharine Guest ~ Call
  People are always talking about being called…..or not called…..to do things. It’s an expression that is tossed around a lot: and just as often misused to express preferences or to avoid unpleasant tasks. “I feel called to go to Hawaii" "I don’t feel called to be part of the community trash pickup." If I can sing, so I must be called to Broadwa […]
• 6/24/18, Pastors Jay and Dan ~ One More Comment We'd Like to Make...
  As Dan and Jay complete their pastoral ministries at Pender Church this Sunday, they have chosen to have a dialogue with each other as the sermon. The scriptural text for the dialogue will be the end of the second chapter of Acts, as well as other scriptures which are a part of the dialogue. The dialogue will be mostly serious, and will be facilitated by our […]
• 6/17/18, Thom Jones ~ Change and Serenity
  Thom Jones preached at the 8:15 service Thom is a Certified Lay Servant and has begun his journey toward full-time ministry at Asbury Theological Seminary. The scripture was Matthew 7:7-14 A written transcript is included and a video of the 9:30 Common Ground service is available on PenderUMC.org
• 6/10/18, Rev. Jay Hanke ~ S-h-i-f-t the Paradigm
  Pastor Jay preached at all 3 services. Often it feels like we live in a crowded world – there are many of us! And yet, each of us is one . . . unique . . . loved as a child of God. Do you ever wonder about your uniqueness, how you stand out, what makes you distinctive? Is it the way you dress, or walk, or say “Y-All,” or chew on an ear of corn? Jesus has def […]
• 6/3/18, Rev. Dan Elmore ~ What Are You Doing Here?
  Pastor Dan preached at the 8:15 and 11:00 services. This month of June is one of endings and beginnings. The school year is ending as pools open and summer finally begins in earnest. For some, their high school or college journey has come to an end, and the next stage of life begins with great hope and expectation! We celebrated these achievements at our 11a […]
• 5/27/18, Rev. Jay Hanke ~ Jesus is In the House! King Jesus Lives!
  Pastor Jay preached at all 3 services. When we talk with each other about taking risks, we often hear phrases like all or nothing or go big or go home or taking a big leap . Yet if we were honest, we would need to admit that sometimes our risking and trusting are very calculated, weighing our options and our potential gain or loss. As the apostle Paul conclu […]
• 5/20/18, Rev. Dan Elmore ~ Jesus is in the House: A More Excellent Way
  Pastor Dan preached at all 3 services. Jesus is in the house! This weekend we will celebrate Pentecost Sunday! It’s the observance of the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles gathered in the upper room after Jesus had told them to wait there in prayer. When the Spirit came, gifts were given to the apostles and believers for the building of the church, th […]
• 5/13/18, Rev. Dan Elmore ~ Jesus is in the House: Or Do You Not Know?
  Pastor Dan preached at all 3 services. Jesus is in the house! It’s Mother’s Day weekend! It’s a time to gather our households to celebrate moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters, daughters, and all those women who have nurtured us in life and especially in faith. It’s a day when typically we try to act like everything is fine. We try to stay on our best behavior. Ye […]
• 5/6/18, Rev. Jay Hanke ~ Jesus is In the House! Foundation: Jesus
  Pastor Jay preached at all 3 services. One of the things we all know about preschool kids is that we rarely have to wonder if they are “in the house” with us. They have many amazing and sometimes alarming ways of letting us know they are present. Our worship theme on “households” has been looking at the impact that Jesus makes when “Jesus Is In the House!” B […]