Sermons at Christ Church, New Bern, NC

The Rev. Suzanne Hood focuses on Genesis 11:1-9 and the power of God's creation of diversity that is affirmed when the Holy Spirit comes down at Pentecost - diversity remains, it is not removed. Acts 2:1-21.

The Rev. John Pollock preached a a sermon focused on How we are touched by Christ's love and thus we can love. He stressed that all of us are ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The scripture for the day was: Acts 16: 16-34 and John 17: 20-26.

The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches on Acts 16:9-15 and John 14:23-29.

A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 150th Anniversary of the dedication of the Nave of Christ Church.

A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the 5th Sunday of Easter.

A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby. http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster4_RCL.html

A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 3rd Sunday of Easter. http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster3_RCL.html

A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the Second Sunday of Easter. Focusing on John 20 and Luke 24 .

An Easter Sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood.

A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on Good Friday. April 18, 2025

A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on origin stories.

A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on Palm Sunday 2025. https://www.christchurchnewbern.com/holy-week-and-easter

A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby on the 5th Sunday in Lent. She focused on the John 12:1-8 . The prayer at the end of the sermon is found on p. 816 of the Book of Common Prayer. O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth: deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reco...

A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The scripture can be found here .

A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the third Sunday in Lent.

A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby on the Second Sunday in Lent.

A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the First Sunday in Lent, looking at both the Temptation of Jesus and God's directive to the ancient Hebrews to dedicate the first fruits of the harvest back to God.

The Rev. Suzanne Hood explores the Transfiguration through the lens of how we can support one another during challenging times, as we cross thresholds, and experience extreme emotions. Luke 9:28-36.

Deacon in training, Charles Pringle explores Jesus's instruction to love our enemies. Luke 6:27-38

The Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby preaches about the sermon on the plain, Blessed Absalom Jones, and where we find ourselves in the beatitudes. Luke 6:17-26

The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches about Isaiah 6 and the importance of compassion for all people, and how fear can motivate us if we have a community standing with us.

The Rev. Canon Stephanie Allen preached on the human need to find light during this time of year and how the Presentation of our Lord, Candlemas, and other festivals from around the world remind us that God is always with us. Luke 2:22-40

The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches about the power of preaching throughout scripture and how we play a part in the fulfillment of scripture. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21, Psalm 19

The Rev. Lisa Kirby examines Jesus's first miracle during the wedding at Cana by discussing how in doing God's work we can join in and participate in miracles. John 2:1-11

The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches about the importance of prayer in the context of Luke's story of Jesus's baptism.