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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
Sabbath, Healing, and Mercy
Fr. Blackburn preaches on Mark 2:23-3:6, which is a record of one of Jesus’ encounters of healing in the synagogue.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
A Sermon for a Memorial Day Requiem Mass
The Rev’d Dr Robert Certain, who is the interim rector of Church of the Messiah in Gonzales, Texas, was our guest preacher on this day. Fr. Certain is a…
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Finding the Trinity in the Everyday Life
Father Blackburn preaches on the Holy Trinity and the mystery of the relationship that the persons of the Godhead have with each other.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Eucatastrophe, Lament, and the Gospel
Father Blackburn preaches on Psalm 22, a portion of which was our Gradual Psalm this week.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
We know love by this: the Shepherd who lays down his life.
As part of our Recovery Sunday Liturgy, the Rev’d Fr. Keith A. Davis preaches at Saint Christopher’s. Fr. Davis is part of our Diocesan Recovery Ministry and…
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Using Words When Necessary
Fr. Blackburn preaches on Acts 3:12-19.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Seeing with Divine Vision
Father Blackburn and the Parish Church were invite to join Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Father Blackburn is the preacher.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
We are Resurrection People
The Sermon from Easter Day, 2024.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Sabbath Day and the Harrowing of Hell
Father Blackburn preaches at the Liturgy for Holy Saturday.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Victory of the Virgin, the Tree and Death: A Sermon for Good Friday.
The Good Friday Sermon preached by Father Blackburn.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Learning to Love God as a little child.
Maundy Thursday 2024. The Rev’d Canon Ann Normand.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Messiah is the Foolish Gift to the Nations
A sermon for Holy Tuesday, 2024. The Lessons are Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and John 12:20-36.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Christ, our Great High Priest
Sermon for Fig Monday, the Monday in Holy Week, based on Hebrews 9:11-15
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Seeing Jesus Through Those Around You.
The Rev’d Alex Montes-Vela preaches on the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Poison of the Serpent to the Antidote of the Cross
Father Blackburn preaches on Numbers 21 and John 3, tying together the lifting up of the Serpent in the Desert and the lifting high of the Cross.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
From Temple Cult to Final Sacrifice
Jesus Cleanses the Temple. But what is the true meaning behind that?
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Take up your cross, and lift it high
Fr. Blackburn preaches following the 120th Diocesan Council.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Enduring through Wilderness Living
Father Blackburn preaches in Mark 1:9-15.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting: An Ash Wednesday Sermon
Father Blackburn preaches on Ash Wednesday.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
From Glory to Jerusalem
Fr. Blackburn preaches on the account of the Transfiguration from the Gospel According to Saint Mark.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Healing and Serving
Father Blackburn preaches on Mark 1:29-39.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Funeral Sermon for Richard Fiedler
The Sermon from the Burial Liturgy for Richard Fiedler.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Hearing the Voice of Authority
Fr. Blackburn preaches on St Mark 1:21-28.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Baptism: The First Step in Sharing in Christ’s Ministry.
Father Blackburn preaches on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
A Light that gives light to the Nations.
The sermon from the Feast of the Epiphany, 2024. Father Blackburn is the preacher.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Christmas Party isn’t over just yet!
A sermon for the Sunday after Christmas Day. Fr. Blackburn is the Preacher.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Word came and called us
Fr. Blackburn preaches on the Prologue of Saint John’s Gospel.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Moving from the Darkness of the World to the Light of Christ
Father Blackburn preaches the Christmas Eve Sermon.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
For with God nothing will be impossible.
Fr. Blackburn delivers a sermon for Advent IV
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Living in the Already, but not yet, with Joy
Dr. Jason Dykehouse, an Old Testament Scholar and Author, preached our sermon gif Gaudete Sunday.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Making Room In Your Heart
Dr. Garwood Anderson, Dean of Nashotah House Theological Seminary, preaches on the Second Sunday of Advent.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Images of God for Advent
The Rev’d Dr. Todd Still, Dean of the G. W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University, gives this sermon in the First Sunday of Advent.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
What makes a sheep a sheep?
Sermon for Christ the King Sunday.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Living Lives of Devoted Thanks
A sermon by Father Blackburn on Thanksgiving Day, 2023.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Being Responsible with the Wealth of God
Fr Blackburn preaches on the parable of the talents. Matthew 25:14-30.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Which of the Bridesmaids are you?
Matthew 25:1-13. Father Blackburn is the preacher.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Teaching, Following, Doing
Fr. Blackburn preaches on Matthew 23:1-12
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Rest is not death: A sermon for All Souls’ Day.
Father Blackburn preaches a sermon on why we gather to commemorate All the Faithful Departed.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Tyrannizing Image of Christ Jesus our Lord
Fr Blackburn preaches on Philippians 2:1-13.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Generous Nature of a God Who Pays the Last
Fr. Blackburn preaches in Matthew 20:1-18.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Multiplication, Debts and Forgiveness
Father Blackburn preaches on Matthew 18:21-35.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Gospel On One Foot
A sermon based upon Romans 13:8-14 by Father Blackburn.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
“Take up your Cross”, the Savior Said
Father Blackburn reflects on what it means to take up the cross of Christ.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
“You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.”
A sermon on Matthew 16:13-20.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Transfiguration: Our Response to the Glory
The Feast of the Transfiguration.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Using the Gifts of the Spirit.
The Venerable Mike Besson, Archdeacon of the Diocese of West Texas, preaches his Second Sermon during our Patronal Feast Day Celebration of Choral Evensong…
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Hope: A Sermon for the Patronal Feast Day.
The Venerable Mike Besson, the Archdeacon of the Diocese of West Texas, preaches the Sermon during our Choral Eucharist celebrating our Patronal Feast Day and…
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Sin and the Groaning of Creation
Fr. Blackburn continues with Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans, Chapter 8:12-25.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Law and Life
Father Blackburn preaches on Romans 8:1-11
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The “Dos” and “Don’ts”
A sermon on Romans 7:15-25a. Father Blackburn is the preacher.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
A Sermon for Independence Day
In this podcast the Rev’d Tom Turner delivers a sermon on Independence Day. Father Turner is the Priest-in-charge of Church of the Advent in Alice, Texas.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
Trusting and Faithfulness
The Sacrificing of Isaac.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Prisoner and the Tomb: A Sermon as a Short Story
Father Blackburn preaches on two passages from today’s lectionary: Romans 6:1-11 & Matthew 10:24-39.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Sending Out of the Twelve
Father Blackburn describes what being sent out as a Christian means.
- Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas
The Promise to Abraham Fulfilled
Father Blackburn preaches on Genesis 12:1-9 and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.