Sermons from St. John’s Episcopal Church
Sermons from St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dallas, Texas. www.stjohnsepiscopal.org
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Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
In Mark 6:14-29, the evangelist recalls the beheading of St John the Baptist, and the pitiable character of Herod as he is tangled in a web of his own foolish choices. Father Harris reflects on the meaning of this story for Christians, and how it reveals a greater sense of our life's purpose.
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
In 2 Samuel 1, David laments the death of Saul and Jonathan. Fr. Houk makes the point that the Bible is more than a source of famous phrases; it is an invitation into a larger world.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Fr. Butler preaches on our annual Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist, the birthday of the church. In Luke 1:57-80 Zechariah is the model of what every Christian is called to be: a proclaimer of Good News.
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
In Mark 3:20-35, Jesus' family try to restrain him over a public outcry against his ministry. Jesus' famous words perplex modern ears: "whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness." Fr. Louis Harris reflects upon this mysterious passage along with the other readings from the lectionary in light of our nature as spiritual beings.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
In Mark 2:23-3:6, Jesus breaks the Sabbath laws by picking grain and healing a man with a withered hand. Fr. Houk contemplates what Jesus's words mean for our Sabbath observances.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Acts 2:1-21. On Pentecost, Fr. Houk offers a very practical sermon, encouraging our prayers to the Holy Spirit and praying sooner rather than later.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
John 15:1-8 describes the spiritual life as a connection to Christ the vine. Jesus teaches that believers will be pruned, for their good and for their fruitfulness.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
The call to Holy Orders is not a call to suffering, but a call to joy.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Fr. Houk preaches on Luke 24:36b-48, noting the risen Jesus retains the scars of his crucifixion, now transfigured to glory.