Sermons from St. John’s Episcopal Church

Urgent. Fr. David Houk. January 21, 2024

Mark 1:14-20. What were those impulsive disciples thinking and why did they so resolutely decide to follow Jesus?

Can anything good...? Fr. Oliver Butler.January 14, 2024

Today's Gospel from John 1:43-51 features the calling of Philip and Nathaniel. Fr. Butler brings Nathaniel's provocative question home for all of us.

Be loved. Fr. David Houk. January 7, 2024

The First Sunday after the Epiphany focuses on Jesus's baptism in Mark 1:4-11. Fr. Houk reminds us what baptism is about and what our first priority is as Christians.

No room in the inn? Fr. David Houk. Christmas Eve, 2023

Fr. Houk reinterprets Luke 2:1-20 with a message of Good News.

What do you say about yourself? Deacon Laura Warner Gilmer. December 17, 2023

The Third Sunday of Advent. Deacon Laura challenges us to prepare for Christ's coming.

Starting over. Fr. David Houk. December 10, 2023

The Second Sunday of Advent. Fr. Houk preaches on the morning Gospel, Mark 1:1-8, as John the Baptist takes center stage, telling his people they need to start over.

Casting off darkness. Deacon Louis Harris. December 3, 2023

On the first Sunday of Advent, Deacon Harris takes on "the real business of life" and the call to put on the armor of light.

Judgment and grace. Fr. David Houk.November 26, 2023.

It's Christ the King Sunday. The parable of the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31-46) challenges us with our ideas about justice and mercy.

The most important day of your life. Fr. Oliver Butler. November 19, 2023

Fr. Butler preaches on Jesus's parable of talents, noting how an ordinary Sunday can be the day that makes all the difference.

Your choice. Fr. David Houk. November 12, 2023

Fr. Houk preaches on Joshua 24:1-3a,14-25, noting God's big gamble in giving his creation choice.