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Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Sermons and Homilies from the Liturgies at Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church, in Portland, Texas
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- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Defilement and Exclusivity: Marking Israel’s Place in our Salvation History
In this Sermon, Fr. Blackburn explores passages about defilement, and Jesus’ actions, specifically in regards to a Canaanite woman.
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When The Sea Batters Your Faith
Fr Blackburn preaches on Jesus Walking in the Water, using Matthew 14:22-23 as his text.
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The Miracle of the Multiplication: When what we have just isn’t enough.
Preaching from St Matthew 14th chapter, Fr. Blackburn explains part of the mystery of the feeding of the 5,000 men (not including the women and children) and…
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Intercession, Predestination, and the Love of God
Continuing in Romans 8, Fr. Blackburn concluded this most significant chapter in the New Testament.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Adoption, Heirship, and Hope
Fr Blackburn dives into the Eight Chapter of Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Romans.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
A Sermon Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Fr Blackburn preaches on July 4th, 2026, at our Independence Day Mass and Celebration.
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The Feast of Corpus Christi: For the Life of the World
On Thursday, June 4th, 2026, we celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi at Saint Christopher’s. During the sermon, Father Blackburn preached from John 6 and…
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An Invitation to the Unrighteous
On June 7th, 2026, Father Blackburn preached on the calling of Saint Matthew and what invitations to those outside the church looks like. Matthew 9:9-13 is his…
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God in Trinity and Trinity in Unity
On this Trinity Sunday, Father Blackburn explores one of the greatest of all mysteries: A God that is One God in Three Persons. Drawing on the first chapter of…
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Yes, I’ll follow Jesus, but first…
In this Sermon, preached on June 29, 2025, Fr. Blackburn speaks about the obstacles that present themselves when we make firm our resolve to follow Jesus.The…
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Angels, Demons, and the Power of God
This sermon was preached at Saint Christopher’s Parish on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. The two scriptures referenced are Luke 8:26-39 and 1 Kings 19:1-15a
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Prayer as our Great High Priest Prayed
Father Blackburn examines a portion of John 17, the Great High Priest Prayer of Jesus.
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Rogationtide: A Call to Prayer
On the Sixth Sunday of Easter, 2025, Father Blackburn explains one of the shorter seasons of the Liturgical Year, and how it is a call to prayer for all…
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Yes, They’ll Know We are Christians by our Love
A sermon preached on May 18, 2025 by Father Blackburn on John 13:31-35.
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Painting Horses Where They Don’t Belong: A Look at the Conversion of Saint Paul
On the Third Sunday of Easter, 2025, Father Blackburn preaches on the conversion of Saint Paul as taken from Acts 9.
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What do we do with a Risen Jesus?
This sermon was preached on the Second Sunday of Easter, 2025, by Father Blackburn.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Confronting the Obstacles to Faithful Discipleship
There are things that creep up in our lives that divide our commitment to God. Father Blackburn addresses these that Jesus points out in Luke 9:51-62
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O Death, Where is Thy Sting?
On Easter Day, 2025, Father Blackburn speaks about life rising from the grave, and how the hope of the resurrection not only changes the world, but is a…
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Christ Became Obedient Unto Death
On Good Friday, 2025, Father Blackburn preaches a sermon on obedience, mortality, and self-sacrifice.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Drama of the Maundy
On Maundy Thursday of 2025, Father Blackburn preaches the New Commandment which Jesus gives to his disciples.
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In What is Your Confidence Placed?
Father Blackburn preaches on two passages: Philippians 3:4-14 and John 12:1-8.
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New Creation, Ambassadorship, and Reconciliation
Preaching on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Fr. Blackburn discusses Saint Paul’s a three-part truth that results in the Christian Believer’s conversion.
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Enduring the Tests Set Before Us
On the Third Sunday in Lent, Father Blackburn preaches on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.
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Imitating Christ Jesus
Father Blackburn returns to Saint Christopher’s following the death of his Mother on the Second Sunday in Lent. Using Saint Paul’s exhortation to the…
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Lord Whom Ye Seek
Fr. Blackburn preached a sermon on the feast of Candlemas, 2 February 2025
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Being the Family of God
Father Blackburn preaches at the end of our Year of Jubilee celebration. In the sermon, he presents the theme of our new year as Being the Family of God.
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Looking for a True King
On the Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Blackburn preaches on what the Magi knew and sought.
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Evil in the Midst of Joy
Fr Blackburn preaches on King Herod ordering the slaughter of the Holy Innocents after the Magi depart.
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Adopted as to Gain our Inheritance
Father Blackburn preaches on the Third and Fourth Chapters of Galatians.
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The Cosmic and Eternal Logos
The 2024 Christmas Day Sermon preached by Fr. Blackburn.
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The Divine Dilemma of the Incarnation
Fr. Blackburn preaches in Christmas Eve, 2024
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Holy Mary, Mother of God
We welcome back to Saint Christopher’s Dr. Jason C. Dykehouse. Dr. Dykehouse preached for us last year and we were very glad to welcome back to our pulpit…
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“In the Fullness of Time”
Father Blackburn preaches about the importance of searching through Scriptures, and our own lives, and how God works through time and history.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Renovating Our Hearts
A Sermon for Advent Sunday, preached by Father Blackburn.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Why We Should Not Fear
Following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation this last week, Fr. Blackburn addresses some of the concerns and the aftermath of the Church’s failures.
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What True Generosity Looks Like
Fr. Blackburn preaches on the Widow who have her last few cents to the poor.
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Baptism: Change, Gift, Assembly
Father Blackburn preaches on the Sunday after All Saints’ Day, in which the Parish celebrated a baptism.
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Honoring the Saints
On All Saints’ Day, Father Blackburn preaches about who the Saints are, what role they continue to play, and how we too can become more like them.
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From Physical Blindness to Spiritual Sight
In today’s Gospel Passage, Jesus encounters Blind Bartimaeus as they are leaving Jericho. What can we learn from Bartimaeus’ request of the Son of David? Fr…
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The Priesthood of Melchizedek
Father Blackburn preaches on Hebrews 5:1-10
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Unburdening Life So You Can Follow Jesus
What do you carry that needs to be let go of? Father Blackburn preaches on Mark 10:17-31.
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Marriage, Divorce, and the Body of Christ
In the life of the Church, Divorce is a tragic occurrence that does happen from time to time. Part of the reason it is so painful is because of the sacramental…
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Prayer Is Our Answer
For Christians, prayer is at the root of our being. Father Blackburn explores prayer as part of our relationship with God, using James 5 as our text.
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Serving the Least to Proclaim the Gospel
A sermon reflecting on Mark 9:30-37 and the Epistle of Saint James, 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, preached by Fr. Blackburn.
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The Cross Confirms The Messiah
“Who do you say that I am?” That question is posed by Jesus to not only his disciples, but to each one of us. But how do we know Jesus is the Messiah? Fr…
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Being Blinded by Outward Trappings
The sermon for today is based upon James 2:1-17, when Saint James asks if we show favoritism simply to those who appear rich within our midst. Fr. Blackburn is…
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Do the Work!
In this sermon, Fr. Blackburn demonstrates how faith and works are not mutually exclusive, but rather work together. Using the Epistle of Saint James, the…
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Standing Firm Against the Powers of Darkness
Fr. Blackburn preaches on the Sixth Chapter of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Church in Ephesus.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
T he Sermon from the Funeral Liturgy for Charlie Cotton
Fr. Blackburn preaches the Sermon for the Burial Liturgy for the parishioner Charlie Cotton.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
For the Life of the World
Father Blackburn preaches a sermon based in John 6:51-58
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Being Imitators of God
Fr Blackburn preaches on Ephesians 4:25-5:2.
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Remembering the Giver of Good Gifts
Father Blackburn preaches on Ephesians 4 and John 6.
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The Path that Ultimately Leads to Sin
Fr. Blackburn describes how King David fell into Sin.
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From Alien to Radical Hospitality
Fr. Blackburn preaches on Ephesians 2:11-22.
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The Blessing of Grace and Inheritance
Fr. Blackburn preaches on the first chapter of Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Returning to Your Childhood Home
In like of the impending Storm Beryl, we celebrated Low Mass today. As a result, we had a somewhat abbreviated Sermon during our Eucharist.
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Life, Liberty, and Love
Fr. Blackburn preaches at the Independence Day Eucharist at the parish.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Giving Out of Your Abundance
Fr. Blackburn preaches on 2 Corinthians 8:7-15.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Becoming the Small Working Models of New Creation
Fr. Blackburn preaches on 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
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Preparation for the Weight of Glory
Fr. Blackburn preaches on Saint Paul’s call to take up a weight of glory.