St. Peter United Sermons

Join us for a new episode with Rev. Shelley Washington as she shares Freedom Beyond the Fireworks. In this Independence Sunday, she reflects on the deeper meaning of freedom, inviting us to consider how faith calls us to live with compassion, justice, and hope. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming...

Join us for a new episode with Rev. Chris Barnes as he continues our Divinely Designed sermon series with On Being Enough . In this special Pride message, he reflects on identity, worth, and the truth that we are created with purpose and dignity. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith communi...

Join us for a new episode with Rev. Shelley Washington as she continues our Divinely Designed sermon series with Inherited Certainty . This thought-provoking message invites us to examine the beliefs we've inherited, embrace God's inclusive love, and discover the confidence that comes from living into who we were created to be. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusi...

Join us for the first episode of our new sermon series, Divinely Designed, with Rev. Shelley Washington. In this special Pride message, we celebrate the truth that every person is created with purpose, dignity, and worth. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for our Pentecost Sunday podcast episode with Minister Sara Lyles. In this inspiring message, she reflects on the power of the Holy Spirit and the ways God continues to move in and through our lives today. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for this special Mental Health Sunday episode as we reflect on the importance of care, healing, and hope in our faith journey. This message offers encouragement for anyone navigating life’s challenges and reminds us that we do not walk alone. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith com...

Join us for a new podcast episode with Rev. Shelley Washington titled “When Women Refuse to Let You Die.” Inspired by Exodus 2:1–10, this powerful message reflects on courage, protection, and the strength of women who make a way even in difficult circumstances. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming...

Join us for the latest sermon with Rev. Shelley Washington as she brings a fresh and uplifting word for this season. This message invites us to reflect, grow, and continue forward in faith. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for a new episode with Rev. Shelley Washington as she continues her message on the post-resurrection journey. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#LGBTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for a spectacular Sunday with guest speaker, Rev. Chris Barnes on the Sunday after Easter. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#LGBTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for a powerful Easter sermon with Campus Pastor Rev. Rochelle Washington as we conclude Holy Week in her sermon, titled Freedom Lives.. Just Not here. Drawing inspiration from Jesus' empty grave and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠...

Join us for our Virtual Good Friday Service with Campus Pastor Rev. Rochelle Washington, featuring seven empowering women leaders who are making an impact in our community. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for the final episode of Lent with Campus Pastor Rev. Rochelle Washington as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week with Palm Sunday. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#LGBTQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us in this final episode of Lent with Rev. Shelley Washington as she shares “When a Song Calls You Out.” Inspired by John 11:32–44, this message invites us to reflect on moments of awakening, renewal, and being called forward into new life. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith communit...

Join us in this episode with Rev. Bodie Gilbert as he shares a powerful message inspired by Acts 16:25–26. This sermon invites us to reflect on faith, resilience, and the power of praise even in life’s most challenging moments. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for this special podcast episode as we celebrate Women’s Empowerment Sunday with guest speaker Minister Miesha Edmonds. In this powerful message, she brings an uplifting word that honors strength, faith, and purpose. Tune in and be inspired by this impactful moment. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open...

Join us as we welcome guest speaker Minister Sara Lyles for her first sermon. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13:1–7, she shares a heartfelt message centered on love as the foundation of faith and Christian living. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for this special podcast episode as Rev. Chris Barnes reflects on The Responsibility of Freedom in honor of MLK Day. This message invites listeners to consider how faith calls us not only to cherish freedom, but to live it out with courage, justice, and responsibility. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Op...

Join us in this episode with Rev. Shelley Washington for Built for the Game , a Super Bowl Sunday message that creatively ties the love of football into a reflection on faith, purpose, and how life’s challenges shape us. It’s an uplifting word perfect for the excitement of game day. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are...

Join us for this week’s podcast episode with Rev. Shelley Washington as she closes Epiphany with “Let’s Get in Formation.” This message invites us to align our lives with God’s purpose as we prepare for the next season of faith. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for our first podcast episode of the year with Rev. Shelley Washington titled “Making Room.” This message invites listeners to expand their faith, embrace growth, and prepare their hearts for new possibilities ahead, trusting that God is creating space for what’s next. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Op...

Join us for our final sermon of the year with Rev. Shelley Washington titled “Reset, Release, Rise.” This episode invites you to reflect on what to let go of, what to restore, and how to step forward with renewed faith as we prepare for what’s next. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith comm...

Join us for the final Sunday of Advent with Rev. Shelley Washington in I Never Knew Love Like This Before . This episode invites you to reflect on a love that brings light, hope, and transformation as Advent comes to a close. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith community for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us for our latest podcast episode as Rev. Chris Barnes leads us in our third Advent service, centered on joy. Drawing from the story of expectation and praise, this message invites listeners to discover a joy that rises even in moments of waiting and uncertainty. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Af...

Join us for our latest podcast episode as Minister Miesha Edmonds brings a powerful word during the second Sunday of Advent, centered on peace. Listen in as we reflect, breathe, and lean into the steady presence of peace in the midst of the season. Established in 1848, St. Peter United is a diverse and inclusive, faith community located in Houston, Texas. We are an “Open and Affirming” faith commu...