Sermons (Page 4)

Motown Mission Reflections

In place of a traditional sermon, please watch these reflections offered by members of PPUMC who went to Motown Mission in Detroit, MI this past summer.

When Speaking of Other Religions

In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we continue in our “Trifecta” Series as we dive into the book of Hebrews. We will welcome Pastor Eric as he speaks on the topic “When Speaking of Other Religions”. We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 11:4-14 (NIV) 4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he…

Listen: Wisdom Speaks

In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we continue in our “Trifecta” Series as we will take the time to learn about the attributes of the Holy Spirit. We learn how the Holy Spirit is the wisdom of God. We will celebrate and honor Dr. Marcus and his family as they prepare to enter into a new leg of the journey. We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and…

Do You Love Me?

In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we continue in our “Trifecta” Series as we look at the questions Jesus asked. We will explore John 21 and wrestle with the question “Do You Love Me?”. We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: John 21:15-17 (CEB) 15 When they finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me…

Why Are You Afraid?

In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we continue in our “Trifecta” Series as we look at the questions Jesus asked. We will explore Matthew 8 and wrestle with the question “Why Are You Afraid?”. We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Matthew 8:23-27 (CEB) 23 When Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. 24 A huge storm arose on…

What Are You Looking For?

In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we continue in our “Trifecta” Series as we look at the questions Jesus asked. We will explore John 1 and wrestle with the question “What Are You Looking For? We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: John 1:35-42 (NRSV) 35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as…

Mask Off

When you move into a community, the majority of people take the time to know who their neighbors are. When it comes to being a neighbor, how do we expand that from outside the community we live in? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we continue in our “Trifecta” Series. We will explore the questions Jesus asked as we dive into the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. We will keep the gift…

Who Am I?

In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we continue in our “Trifecta” Series as we look at the questions Jesus asked. We will explore Matthew 16 and wrestle with the question “Who do you say that I am?” We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Matthew 16:13-20 (NLT) 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,…

Heal the Land

In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we continue in our “Trifecta” Series about our Triune God. We will explore God as “Jehovah Rapha”, our healer. We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 (NRSV) 12 Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him, “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for…

I Know You

In Exodus 3, Moses asked God what is the name he should give to the people. God responded saying “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14). How do we see God as the “I AM” What does it mean for God to be Elohim? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we will dive into Psalms and experience God as “Elohim”. We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and…