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

“You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” 27.08.2023 17:15 ↓

A sermon on Matthew 16:13-20.

The Forgiveness of Joseph. 20.08.2023 17:23 ↓

Genesis 45:1-15

Who will be a Messenger of Peace? 13.08.2023 18:10 ↓

Romans 10:5-15.

Transfiguration: Our Response to the Glory 06.08.2023 14:59 ↓

The Feast of the Transfiguration.

Using the Gifts of the Spirit. 31.07.2023 18:59 ↓

The Venerable Mike Besson, Archdeacon of the Diocese of West Texas, preaches his Second Sermon during our Patronal Feast Day Celebration of Choral Evensong. His text for this sermon is Romans 12.

Hope: A Sermon for the Patronal Feast Day. 30.07.2023 19:10 ↓

The Venerable Mike Besson, the Archdeacon of the Diocese of West Texas, preaches the Sermon during our Choral Eucharist celebrating our Patronal Feast Day and 65th Anniversary.

Sin and the Groaning of Creation 23.07.2023 16:26 ↓

Fr. Blackburn continues with Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans, Chapter 8:12-25.

The Law and Life 16.07.2023 14:51 ↓

Father Blackburn preaches on Romans 8:1-11

The “Dos” and “Don’ts” 09.07.2023 16:28 ↓

A sermon on Romans 7:15-25a. Father Blackburn is the preacher.

A Sermon for Independence Day 06.07.2023 7:37 ↓

In this podcast the Rev’d Tom Turner delivers a sermon on Independence Day. Father Turner is the Priest-in-charge of Church of the Advent in Alice, Texas.

Trusting and Faithfulness 02.07.2023 15:10 ↓

The Sacrificing of Isaac.

The Prisoner and the Tomb: A Sermon as a Short Story 25.06.2023 18:18 ↓

Father Blackburn preaches on two passages from today’s lectionary: Romans 6:1-11 & Matthew 10:24-39.

The Sending Out of the Twelve 18.06.2023 13:33 ↓

Father Blackburn describes what being sent out as a Christian means.

The Promise to Abraham Fulfilled 11.06.2023 17:44 ↓

Father Blackburn preaches on Genesis 12:1-9 and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.

Trinity, Creation, and Love 04.06.2023 14:56 ↓

Trinity Sunday, 2023.

Pentecost, Torah, and Evangelism 28.05.2023 18:35 ↓

Pentecost 2023. Father Blackburn is the preacher.

Enduring through the Ordeals 21.05.2023 6:36 ↓

1 Peter 4 & 5.

Christ ascended to the heavens of heavens 18.05.2023 13:12 ↓

Today is the Feast of the Ascension. Father Blackburn preaches on the significance of this day in the life of the Church.

Rogationtide: Learning to Pray. 14.05.2023 14:31 ↓

Father Blackburn gives an explanation of the next few days in the life of the church.

The Funeral Sermon for Suzanne Thomas Cotton 12.05.2023 10:17 ↓

Here is a recording of the Sermon delivered during the Burial of Suzanne Cotton, by The Rev’d John L. Blackburn.

Growing into Faith and Knowledge to Service and Priesthood. 08.05.2023 13:09 ↓

Father Blackburn explores Saint Peter’s admonition to grow into the fullness of Christ.

What an Acts 2 Church looks like 30.04.2023 15:35 ↓

The Sermon is based on the end of Acts 2. Fr. Blackburn is the preacher.

The Pilgrimage of Faithful 23.04.2023 14:19 ↓

Fr. Blackburn preaches on the Walk to Emmaus.

In Sympathy with Saint Thomas 16.04.2023 14:06 ↓

Fr Blackburn gives this sermon in the Doubting of Saint Thomas, on the Second Sunday in Eastertide.

Whom are you looking for? 09.04.2023 11:17 ↓

Brother James Dennis delivers our Easter Day Sermon. His text is John 20 and Genesis 1. From all of us at Saint Christopher’s, Happy Easter.