Sundays at PBCOB

This past Sunday we looked at  Matthew 5:8  as we explored the second half to our faith tradition, that of Radical Pietism. I referenced Pia Desideria a lot, which you can find out more about  right here . We also have a copy in our library. -Sermon from 7/30/2023

This past Sunday we talked specifically about our own denomination, as well as hearing about how the recent Annual Conference went for myself and Brian McMillen. -Sermon from 7/23/2023

This past Sunday we continued with our Anabaptism series, looking at Luke 18:18-30 and exploring the themes of simplicity and justice. - Sermon from 7/16/2023

This past Sunday we continued our series on Anabaptism by looking at  Matthew 16:13-20  and exploring a framework for what a local church can look like. -Sermon from 7/2/2023

This past Sunday we continued our series on Anabaptism by looking at  Matthew 25:31-46  and exploring the idea of being good news to the powerless. -Sermon from 6/25/2023

This past Sunday we continued our series on Anabaptism by looking at  Matthew 5:13-16  and exploring the idea of living in a post-Christendom society. Let's be the salt and light that Jesus calls all his disciples to be. - Sermon from 6/18/2023

This past Sunday we continued our series on being Anabaptist by looking at  John 1:1-18  and the idea of having a Christ centered Bible. - Sermon from 6/11/2023

This past Sunday we started our series exploring the backstory to our faith tradition, by beginning to take a deep dive into "What does it mean to be Anabaptist?" Our text was from  Mark 8:31-9:1  and we dove into the idea of importance of worshiping and also following Jesus. - Sermon from 6/4/2023

This past Sunday I shared highlights of my own story and faith journey with you all, centered on the theme of  Psalm 66:16-20.  Sharing our story is such an important thing and let us never grow weary in talking about the good ways God has been real to us in our past as well as our present. - Sermon from 5/21/2023

This past Sunday, we took part in the Church of the Brethren's National Youth Sunday, which explored the theme of "Stand Up, Even If You Stand Out". The text was from  Romans 12:1-2  and we highlighted the importance of our young people here in our church as well as encouraging them to be bold in living out their faith. -Sermon from 5/14/2023

This past Sunday, we finished our look at the prophet Nahum, looking at  chapter 3 . With his fierce words, this ancient message stands as a warning to people of all ages in resisting the temptation of power and control (especially with tying the church and state together). - Sermon from 5/7/2023

This past Sunday, we continued our look at the prophet Nahum, with looking at  chapter 2 . Nahum continued on with a harsh message against Nineveh, which we contrasted against the words of Christ in  Matthew 28 . - Sermon from 4/30/2023

This past Sunday, we started looking at the prophet  Nahum , a short, but impactful book. Nahum's message was one of doom. and gloom for Nineveh and at the core of his theology is a desire for justice to be enacted. What does justice in our own contexts look like? - Sermon from 4/23/2023

This past Sunday, we were joined by Ron Faus, as he preached on  Mark 16:1-8 . Like with the original disciples, we wrestle with the question of "now what", as we seek to understand how to embody the teachings of Christ in our own day and our context. - Sermon from 4/16/2023

This past Sunday, we celebrated Easter with the culmination of our stones sermon series...as  Matthew 28  recounts, the stone has been rolled away and there are no more rocks! - Sermon from 4/9/2023

This past Sunday, we continued with our Lenten stone series, looking at  Luke 19:28-40 . This week, our focus is on seeing how we get frustrated with others who don't look/act/think like us and how we can better seek the beauty of diversity around us. - Sermon from 4/2/2023

This past Sunday, we continued with our Lenten stone series, looking at  Mark 4:1-20 . This week, our focus is on asking ourselves what sort of soil that we (and our church) are - what are the thorns and rocks that need to be removed? - Sermon from 3/26/2023

This past Sunday, we continued with our Lenten stone series, looking at  John 8:1-11 . This week, our focus is on the labels that we give others and how the call of Christ is to drop our stones. -Sermon from 3/19/2023

This past Sunday, we continued with our Lenten stone series, looking at  Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 . There is a time to throw away stones and a time to gather them. This week, our focus is on making time and space for others, to be present with those around us and find new ways to connect to the humans in our life. -Sermon from 3/12/2023

This past Sunday, we continued with our Lenten stone series, looking at the prophet  Obadiah . He has a harsh word for Edom, condemning them for hiding in the power of their rock walls, while their neighbor/cousin Israel fell apart. The rocks we're carrying around this week point to our our richness and need to be aware of how we treat others, especially in the global sense. -Sermon from 3/5/2...

This past Sunday, we began our new Lenten series, which is using stones or rocks as our thematic link. Our first sermon was a discussion on Deuteronomy 5:1-22  and the Ten Commandments. The Commandments point to our pride and our need for redemption, which is what we can focus on this week as we carry around our rocks. - Sermon from 2/26/2023

This past Sunday, we looked at Psalm 42 as we began to explore the season of Lent together. You are hereby cordially invited to join with us all in this season of fasting! - Sermon from 2/19/2023

This past Sunday, we continued our series on the Psalms, looking at Psalm 114 . This Psalm shows a proper balance of faith - of looking to the past and then being called to step into the story and seeing how God is leading us today. - Sermon from 2/12/2023

This past Sunday, we continued our series on the Psalms, looking at Psalm 88 . This is the darkest of the Psalter and we spent our time focusing on the importance of being present with people in their suffering, versus our often quick resolve to offer unhelpful platitudes. -Sermon from 2/5/2023

This past Saturday, we continued our series on the Psalms, looking at Psalm 133 . We spent our time reflecting on the imagery present in this Psalm, as we explored where we hope to journey as a church this year. -Sermon from 1/29/2023