Pender UMC Sermons, Podcasts, Messages and Interviews

The highlight of our 2024 Epiphany service was the sermon titled “A Time for Choosing” by Pastor Bruce Johnson. In this sermon, Pastor Johnson delved into the themes of decision-making and divine guidance, drawing insights from both the First and...

January 7, 2024 was Epiphany and Baptism of the Lord Sunday. The highlight of Pender's Contemporary Worship was the message titled “A Time for Choosing” by Pastor Bruce Johnson.

The New Year's Eve Combined Service was led by Pastor Bruce Johnson, who delved into the theme "Children of God," with a sermon drawing from the poignant passages of Galatians 4:4-7 and Luke 2:22-40. These scriptures offered a profound...

On December 24, Pender United Methodist Church celebrated the fourth Sunday of Advent.Pastor Bruce delivered a poignant sermon titled "The Wisdom of God." He drew from the biblical passages of 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 2 Samuel 7:16, and Luke...

This Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at 7:30, we gathered for Candles, Carols, and Communion. We stepped into the warmth and joy of our Christmas Eve candlelight service, a cherished tradition that filled our hearts with the spirit of the season...

December 24th at Pender United Methodist Church was a day steeped in tradition and reflection, marking the fourth and final Sunday of Advent. The congregation gathered for the 9:00 AM Traditional Service, a time-honored ritual that prepared our hearts...

On December 10, 2023, the second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Bruce Johnson delivered an impassioned sermon titled “God’s Comforting Word,” drawing from the profound scriptures of Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8.

On the second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023, Pender UMC Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “God’s Comforting Word” at the Traditional Service. This message was based on scripture readings from Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8.

This was a special Traditional service on December 3 as we celebrated the First Sunday in Advent. Pastor Bruce Johnson's message was titled 'Where the Good News Begins'. The readings were Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37.

This was a special Common Ground Contemporary service on December 3 as we celebrated the First Sunday in Advent. Pastor Bruce Johnson's message was titled 'Where the Good News Begins'. The readings were Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37.

Sunday, November 26, 2023 Pender celebrated Christ the King Sunday Service, a day dedicated to sovereignty and scripture. Pastor Bruce Johnson led the congregation with a thought-provoking sermon titled "Witnesses Unaware."

Sunday, November 26, 2023 Pender celebrated Christ the King Sunday Service, a day dedicated to sovereignty and scripture. Pastor Bruce Johnson led the congregation with a thought-provoking sermon titled "Witnesses Unaware."

On Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Pender's Contemporary Worship Service, Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “The Stewardship of Service” (Ephesians 4:1-13) . The Gospel Lesson was Mark 10:35-45.

At Pender’s Traditional Service on November 19, 2023, our congregation was graced with an inspiring sermon by Pastor Bruce Johnson. His message, titled “The Stewardship of Service,” was a profound exploration of Ephesians 4:1-13.

Pender UMC Contemporary Worship Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 11:15 am. Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “The Stewardship of Gifts” (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) . The Gospel Lesson was Matthew 25:14-30

At Pender UMC's Traditional Worship on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 9:00 am, Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “The Stewardship of Gifts” (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) . The Gospel Lesson was Matthew 25:14-30.

Pender UMC Contemporary Worship Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11:15 am. Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “The Stewardship of Prayer”. The Gospel Lesson was Matthew 22:34-46.

Pender UMC Traditional Worship Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 9:00 am. Pastor Bruce Johnson preached on “The Stewardship of Prayer”. The Gospel Lesson was Matthew 22:34-46.