Father Goodrich Sermons

Do you know about the principle that directs every Christian's life?  Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Matthew 9:35-10:8 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

What's faith about? Is it static or dynamic, a complement or an opposite to reason? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-12, 18-26 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

Pentecost, what is it and how does it relate to our lives today?  Fr.  Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Acts 2:1-21;  1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 20:19-23 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

The Trinity is not an obscure theological concept,  it impacts is powerful and practical.  Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Genesis 1:1-12:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

When you are trying to get somewhere in life, especially spiritually, keep this in mind. Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Matthew 5:43-48 for the Feast of Day of Walter Hilton to a live congregation of St. Peter's Anglican Church, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

The Lord's Supper reminds us of a crucial spiritual principle, what is it? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a gathered congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. The sermon, preached on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, is based on 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, and John 9:1-41.  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

Are you a person of peace? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a gathered congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. It is was re-recorded due to a technical error. The sermon, preached on the third Sunday of Lent, is based on Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

Is faith about the mind or the heart? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a gathered congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. The sermon, preached on the second Sunday of Lent, is based on   Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

Is the purpose of confessing our sins to make us feel bad or something else? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a gathered congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. The sermon, preached on the first Sunday of Lent, is based on Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

Is the goal of holiness and Lent to be more religious or something else? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live Zoom congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. A winter storm moved the service to Zoom. The sermon is based on Joel 2:1-12, 12-17, Psalm 103:8-14, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 . Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Subscribe to...

What’s the secret for dealing with difficult people you don’t like?  Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa, based on Matthew 5:13-20. Fr. Goodrich preaches a version of this sermon annually.    Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter  

What's one little word from a Bible verse that has power to transform lives? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa, based on Micah 6:1-8 Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter  

When God calls you to something, big or small, what are you supposed to do? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa, based on Matthew 4:12-23.   Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What is stewardship and what does it have to do with 2 Timothy chapter 3?  Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa, based on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and the church’s observance of Stewardship Sunday.  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What do we do in the face of the worst of human suffering and our rawest of emotions?   Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, based on Psalm 137 .   Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Is knowing Jesus mostly about what happens after you die or something else?  Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. This is the third of three sermons in a series entitled, “Is this all there is? Basic Christianity for Imperfect People.”  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How can we describe God? Are there other options besides as an old man in the sky?   Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. This is the second of three sermons in a series entitled, “Is this all there is? Basic Christianity for Imperfect People.”  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Why religion is not just about Sundays? You might be surprised at the answer.  Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. This is the first of three sermons in a series entitled, “Is this all there is? Basic Christianity for Imperfect People.”  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

When Christians talk about love? What do they mean?  Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 , to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What are you seeking when you come to worship? It can make all the difference.  Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on Luke 13:10-17 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.   Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Is there a place for Mary in your journey of faith?   Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on Luke 1:46-55 and John 19:26-27 on the Feast of Mary to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.   Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What does it mean to be a preacher? In particular, a Dominican preacher?  Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on  1 John 29:-42 to a live congregation of Anglican Dominican friars and sisters at their annual gathering held at the Mercy Conference and Retreat Center, in St. Louis, MO. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

This is perhaps Jesus most well known parable. Do you agree it's bothersome? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on Luke 10:25-37 to a live congregation of Trinity Cathedral, Davenport, Iowa.  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How can your life make a difference in Christian terms? Is Christian life about mission? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Texts: Luke 10:1-11,16-20  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

To many people are trapped by guilt and shame. It need not be this way.  Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Texts: Acts 9:1-20 , John 21:1-19 Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter