Sermons from St. John’s Episcopal Church

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

On All Saints Sunday we remember what we've been given and the joy it is to pass on the Good News of Christ.