Saint Christopher’s By-the-Sea

Sermons from Saint Christopher's By-the-Sea, Portland Texas

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Sermons and Homilies from the Liturgies at Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church, in Portland, Texas

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Jul 5, 2026

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A Sermon Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence 05.07.2026

Fr Blackburn preaches on July 4th, 2026, at our Independence Day Mass and Celebration.

The Feast of Corpus Christi: For the Life of the World 07.06.2026

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 some references from the Hebrew Scriptures.

An Invitation to the Unrighteous 07.06.2026

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 text.

God in Trinity and Trinity in Unity 31.05.2026

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 Genesis, we explore the Triune God whose Love fill all in all.

Yes, I’ll follow Jesus, but first… 29.05.2026

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 text for the sermon is from the Gospel according to Saint Luke, the 9th chapter, beginning at the 51st and continuing through 62nd verse.

Angels, Demons, and the Power of God 03.11.2025

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

Prayer as our Great High Priest Prayed 02.09.2025

Father Blackburn examines a portion of John 17, the Great High Priest Prayer of Jesus.

Rogationtide: A Call to Prayer 29.07.2025

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 Christians.

Yes, They’ll Know We are Christians by our Love 29.07.2025

A sermon preached on May 18, 2025 by Father Blackburn on John 13:31-35.

Painting Horses Where They Don’t Belong: A Look at the Conversion of Saint Paul 21.07.2025

On the Third Sunday of Easter, 2025, Father Blackburn preaches on the conversion of Saint Paul as taken from Acts 9.

What do we do with a Risen Jesus? 20.07.2025

This sermon was preached on the Second Sunday of Easter, 2025, by Father Blackburn.

Confronting the Obstacles to Faithful Discipleship 30.06.2025

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

O Death, Where is Thy Sting? 27.06.2025

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 central promise of Jesus to those who believe and love him.

Christ Became Obedient Unto Death 27.06.2025

On Good Friday, 2025, Father Blackburn preaches a sermon on obedience, mortality, and self-sacrifice.

The Drama of the Maundy 25.06.2025

On Maundy Thursday of 2025, Father Blackburn preaches the New Commandment which Jesus gives to his disciples.

In What is Your Confidence Placed? 23.06.2025

Father Blackburn preaches on two passages: Philippians 3:4-14 and John 12:1-8.

New Creation, Ambassadorship, and Reconciliation 19.06.2025

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.

Enduring the Tests Set Before Us 02.06.2025

On the Third Sunday in Lent, Father Blackburn preaches on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.

Imitating Christ Jesus 01.06.2025

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 Philippians, Fr Blackburn calls the Parish into a holy and observant Lent.

The Lord Whom Ye Seek 03.04.2025

Fr. Blackburn preached a sermon on the feast of Candlemas, 2 February 2025

Being the Family of God 13.01.2025

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.

Looking for a True King 07.01.2025

On the Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Blackburn preaches on what the Magi knew and sought.

Evil in the Midst of Joy 06.01.2025

Fr Blackburn preaches on King Herod ordering the slaughter of the Holy Innocents after the Magi depart.

Adopted as to Gain our Inheritance 30.12.2024

Father Blackburn preaches on the Third and Fourth Chapters of Galatians.

The Cosmic and Eternal Logos 25.12.2024

The 2024 Christmas Day Sermon preached by Fr. Blackburn.

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