Port Orchard United Methodist Church
Worship Series Archive
The Rising Tide: Lifting Lives. Lifting Hope.
October 19, 2025 - November 9. 2025
Most people hear the phrase “a rising tide lifts all boats” and think of economics or prosperity—that when wealth or resources increase, everyone benefits. While that image carries a sense of hope, The Rising Tide invites us to see something deeper. The tide we speak of is not about money or luck, but about the steady movement of the Spirit that lifts lives, renews hope, and shapes a future filled with promise.
When Life Hurts: Where pain and growth meet
August 3, 2025-August 31, 2025
Pain visits every life—through grief, addiction, shame, change, and conflict. This five-week series explores how God doesn’t waste our pain but meets us in it, walks with us through it, and brings forth something new from the hurt. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi—where broken pottery is mended with gold—we glimpse a truth both ancient and healing: the places where we’ve been broken can become the very places where grace shines through. The Kintsugi bowl reminds us that we don’t have to hide our cracks; we can honor them. This is not a series about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about discovering that, even in the hurt, something meaningful and beautiful can take shape.
Known: Where You Belong
July 6, 2025 - July 27, 2025
In a world of surface-level connections and curated personas, the soul craves something more — to be known and not just noticed or liked, but deeply known and still deeply loved. In our July sermon series, Known: Where You Belong, we explore the spiritual and relational journey from longing to belonging — with God, with ourselves, with our families, and with others.
Each week, we reflect on how the deep waters of Scripture speak to our yearning to find a place where we can truly be ourselves, be received with grace, and create space for others to do the same.
Awakened: Encountering God Daily
June 1, 2025 - June 29, 2025
God is at work every single day—often quietly, subtly, and in moments we least expect. This June, we invite you into a journey of becoming fully awake to God's presence and activity in your everyday life. From life's small contradictions to profound moments of joy and struggle, discover how each experience can become a sacred encounter with God.
Unshakable: Building a Lasting Faith
April 27, 2025- May 25, 2025
Faith is not just about celebration—it’s about perseverance, trust, and lifelong commitment to Christ. This five-week series (April 27–May 25, 2025) will encourage us to build a strong spiritual foundation, develop resilience, engage in community, and step forward in courage. By addressing real-life struggles and faith challenges, it will help new and returning worshippers take their next steps in faith.
New Beginnings: Living Fully, Becoming New
March 16, 2025- April 6, 2025
This sermon series invites us into a transformative journey—one that moves from confronting our inner struggles to embracing the fullness of resurrection life. The sermons explore fresh starts, renewal, rediscovery, transformation, and ultimately, the promise, hope, and call of Easter. Each step in this journey leads us toward living fully and becoming new, as we grow into the people God created us to be.
Compass for Community
January 19, 2025 - March 8, 2025
Every journey needs a compass to provide direction, clarity, and purpose. As followers of Christ, our mission is our true North, grounding us in the call to “be a welcoming community where all can grow and serve Christ.” Our vision inspires us to chart a bold course: “We are a safe harbor where love and grace anchor a welcoming community, empowering all to set sail with Christ toward deeper relationships, meaningful growth, and impactful service.”
This series will explore the core values that guide our journey—Love, Faith, Community, Integrity, Grace, and Growth. Much like the points on a compass, these values keep us aligned, helping us navigate life’s challenges, embrace opportunities, and remain connected to one another and to God.
Waiting for Light
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Advent is a season of anticipation, reflection, and hope, where we wait in the darkness for the light of Christ to break through. This year’s series, "Waiting for Light," invites us on a journey from the shadows of uncertainty, fear, and brokenness toward the bright hope of new life in Christ. Each Sunday, we will explore how the light of Christ not only breaks into the world at Christmas but into our individual lives, bringing transformation, healing, and growth.
The series builds upon the Advent themes of Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, guiding us each week to reflect on how the light of Christ illuminates the path forward and prepares us for a “new tomorrow.”
Living into New Life
Nov. 3, 2024 - Nov. 24, 2024
This series explores how we can experience transformation and renewal through faith, trust, and spiritual surrender. As we move through this month, we will reflect on the ways God invites us to release old attachments, step into new beginnings, and trust that true life is found when we let go and rely on God's grace.
Fuel for the Faith
August 4, 2024-August 25, 2024
Looking to energize and deepen your spiritual journey? Join us this August for our inspiring sermon series, "Fuel for the Faith." Together, we'll explore how Christ, the Bread of Life, provides the essential sustenance we need to power our faith and live out His teachings with purpose and passion.