Christ Church Sermons

Fr. Paul proclaims the good news of Christ's birth: God meets us in our vulnerability. His swaddling cloths show how he bears our needs and weaknesses, rescuing us from fear.

The church follows after the pattern of Mary, bearing Christ into the world. Like Mary, we are nobodies whom God fills with grace—unearned and undeserved—to show forth Christ's presence and power.

"When God comes into your life, the world around you will change." Fr. Paul examines Joseph's story, the moment when God wildly called the man unto His greater purpose and demonstrated His immeasurable power over life and death, that He might be with us.

"We are all homesick, and Advent teaches us how we will get home." Fr. Paul examines our rebellion from God, what it did to wreck our world, and the love of Christ that wraps us in grace and leads us toward our true home.

Fr. Paul examines our hope for the future of the church: Christ the King. Our Lord Jesus reigns, and we can rely on the revelation of His risen power.

"What hope does the church have to offer to a world that has grown weary of bad leadership?" Fr. Jonathan examines the promise of God, how He takes initiative to judge those who abuse power and to seek those lost by injustice, through the life and ministry of Jesus.

Through all worldly changes, the Church's mission and message endure. Fr. Paul examines the amazing story of Zacchaeus's redemption, a lesson of hope that sinners who are sought by God's Son will be transformed into saints.

"Where are God's saints today?" We readily believe that those who have gone before us rest at the throne of God, but we often forget our own identity as present day saints. Fr. Paul reminds us how the day of All Saints commissions us to bear the hope of God's ultimate forgiveness and unity to the world.

"What difference can our meager offerings make?" Fr. Paul explains how, in the hands of Jesus, our time, talents, and treasures will be multiplied and given eternal significance.

In a world full of conflict, is the church wearing the armor she has been given? Our ancient enemy sows strife and division. Fr. Paul reminds us that our hope rests in our victor, Christ, who gives us power to stand as he has stood.

The decision to attend church makes a vital impact on what we believe, how we live, and whether we can stand in the face of adversity. Fr. Paul examines King David's confidence in the gathered people of God. Church is where we behold our future and the fullness of God as our Father.

"Our world has forgotten how to be neighbors." Fr. Paul examines the radical story of the hated Samaritan who was willing to care for his enemies as neighbors. The good news is that this ancient parable, so often dismissed, is true history for those who are in Christ.

The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Bailes explores a shocking parable about envy and entitlement and the subtle ways they steal our gratitude and joy.

"You and I are living in Babylon more and more, and that's exactly where God wants his Church to be." As our world looks more like Ezekiel's world, we can rejoice in the Lord's promise to cleanse his Church, that we might show forth the character of God. Watch our livestream service at ChristChurchPlano.org/Live

We have a future because of Christ's finished work, which reframes our whole way of living. Take part in our sanctuary services on Sunday, in person or online, available at ChristChurchPlano.org/Live

Christ Church invites you to take part in our sanctuary services. A livestream recording is available at ChristChurchPlano.org/Live

Worship with the service bulletin here: https://www.christchurchplano.org/uploads/documents/Bulletin/Sanctuary-Pentecost-13-08-30-20-Online.pdf | Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.

Worship with the service bulletin here: https://www.christchurchplano.org/uploads/documents/Bulletin/Sanctuary-Pentecost-12-08-23-20-Online.pdf | Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.

Worship with the service bulletin here: https://www.christchurchplano.org/uploads/documents/Bulletin/Sanctuary-Pentecost-11-08-16-20-Online.pdf | Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.

Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.

Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.

Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.

Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.

Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.

Christ Church invites you to take part in our reopened sanctuary services, recorded and posted in full, for families that are sheltering at home.