Pender United Methodist Church Sermons

For he First Sunday of Lent Pastor Bruce Johnson began our Lenten journey with a message titled: “The Beginning of Happiness” (Psalm 32).

Pastor Bruce Johnson shared a meditation titled “Lent Begins with a Warning,” inviting us to honestly examine our hearts and return to God’s grace and mercy.

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Pender United Methodist Church celebrated Transfiguration Sunday, the radiant culmination of the season of Epiphany, just before we entered the reflective journey of Lent. Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “The...

On Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pastor Bruce Johnson shared a message titled “The Spirit of Spirituality,” based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20.

In this timely message, we reflected on how God calls us together—even when we are physically apart—and how faith, grace, and love weave us into one community in Christ. Scripture reminds us that unity is not about sameness, but about being bound...

At the beginning of a new year, we are invited to move beyond short-lived resolutions and instead renew the deeper promises that shape our lives of faith. Through the witness of Scripture and shared worship, we will reflect on God’s grace that...

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Pender celebrated Epiphany, marking the revelation of Christ as light for all people. Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “Good News for the Nations”.

Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “The Pioneer of Our Salvation” — a message of hope, guidance, and God’s enduring presence with us.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Second Sunday of Advent. Pastor Bruce Johnson preached a message titled “Faith with Attitude,” focusing on Romans 15:4–5—a powerful reminder of the hope and encouragement found in Scripture.

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, the First Sunday in Advent, we began the season of anticipation and hope. Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “A Bright Future,” drawing from Isaiah 2:1–5, Romans 13:11–14, and Matthew 24:36–44—three powerful texts that call...

Celebrate Christ the King Sunday with us on November 23, 2025 at 10 am, as we reflected on the power and presence of Jesus, our risen King.

On Sunday, November 16, 2025, Pastor Bruce Johnson shared a message titled “Future Faith, Present Grace.”

Sunday, November 9, 2025, the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Bruce Johnson preached a message titled “Is the Lord in the House?” based on Haggai 1:15b–2:9 and Luke 20:27–38.

Pastor Bruce Johnson shared a message titled “The Holy Spirit Our Connection”, based on Romans 8:28–39 and the Good News from the Gospel: Luke 18:9–14.

On Sunday, October 19, 2025—the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Bruce Johnson shared a message titled “The Spirit Our Helper/ of Connection/Prayer.”

Sunday, October 12, 2025—the 18th Sunday after Pentecost— Pastor Bruce Johnson shared a message titled “The Spirit of Hope” based on Romans 8:18-25 and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

Sunday, October 5, 2025—the 17th Sunday after Pentecost—we celebrated World Communion Sunday, a day of unity and shared faith across the global Church.

Grounded in Romans 8:1-11, John 14:15-21 and John 14:25-26, this message invited us to discover the freedom, guidance, and comfort the Holy Spirit brings into our daily lives.

Sunday, September 7, 2025—the 13th Sunday after Pentecost—Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “Finishing Well,” drawing from Acts 3:17-26, Luke 14:25-33, and Genesis 25:7-11 exploring how we follow God with purpose through every season of life.

Sunday, August 31, 2025—the 12th Sunday after Pentecost—Pastor Bruce Johnson shared a message titled “Future Faith.”