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

Fr. Blackburn preaches in Christmas Eve, 2024

We welcome back to Saint Christopher’s Dr. Jason C. Dykehouse. Dr. Dykehouse preached for us last year and we were very glad to welcome back to our pulpit. Here is his sermon for The Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Father Blackburn preaches about the importance of searching through Scriptures, and our own lives, and how God works through time and history.

A Sermon for Advent Sunday, preached by Father Blackburn.

Following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation this last week, Fr. Blackburn addresses some of the concerns and the aftermath of the Church’s failures.

Fr. Blackburn preaches on the Widow who have her last few cents to the poor.

Father Blackburn preaches on the Sunday after All Saints’ Day, in which the Parish celebrated a baptism.

On All Saints’ Day, Father Blackburn preaches about who the Saints are, what role they continue to play, and how we too can become more like them.

In today’s Gospel Passage, Jesus encounters Blind Bartimaeus as they are leaving Jericho. What can we learn from Bartimaeus’ request of the Son of David? Fr. Blackburn explores both the story and the story-behind-the-story in today’s sermon.

Father Blackburn preaches on Hebrews 5:1-10

What do you carry that needs to be let go of? Father Blackburn preaches on Mark 10:17-31.

In the life of the Church, Divorce is a tragic occurrence that does happen from time to time. Part of the reason it is so painful is because of the sacramental nature of marriage, and the imprint on us from Adam and Eve. In this sermon, Father Blackburn explores some of these issues, and uses Genesis 1 and 2, Mark 10, and Ephesians 5 to explain why the Church believes what she believes.

For Christians, prayer is at the root of our being. Father Blackburn explores prayer as part of our relationship with God, using James 5 as our text.

A sermon reflecting on Mark 9:30-37 and the Epistle of Saint James, 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, preached by Fr. Blackburn.

“Who do you say that I am?” That question is posed by Jesus to not only his disciples, but to each one of us. But how do we know Jesus is the Messiah? Fr Blackburn explores Saint Mark’s account of Saint Peter’s confession.

The sermon for today is based upon James 2:1-17, when Saint James asks if we show favoritism simply to those who appear rich within our midst. Fr. Blackburn is the preacher.

In this sermon, Fr. Blackburn demonstrates how faith and works are not mutually exclusive, but rather work together. Using the Epistle of Saint James, the Brother of Jesus, Fr. John points to aspects of our Christian Life that are sometimes ignored.

Fr. Blackburn preaches on the Sixth Chapter of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Church in Ephesus.

Fr. Blackburn preaches the Sermon for the Burial Liturgy for the parishioner Charlie Cotton.

Father Blackburn preaches a sermon based in John 6:51-58

Fr Blackburn preaches on Ephesians 4:25-5:2.

Father Blackburn preaches on Ephesians 4 and John 6.

Fr. Blackburn describes how King David fell into Sin.

Fr. Blackburn preaches on Ephesians 2:11-22.

Fr. Blackburn preaches on the first chapter of Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.