Sermons from St. John’s Episcopal Church

Proclaimers. Fr. Oliver Butler. June 23, 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.

On Spiritual Life. Fr. Louis Harris. June 9, 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.

The Sabbath. Fr. David Houk. June 2, 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.

God has left the building. Fr. David Houk. May 19, 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.

Pruning. Fr. David Houk. April 28, 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.

The Good Shepherd and the Sheeple. Fr Louis Harris. April 21, 2024.

John 10:11-18: A meditation on Christ the Good Shepherd.

Called to Joy. At the Ordination of Louis Harris to the Priesthood. Fr. David Houk. April 20, 2024.

The call to Holy Orders is not a call to suffering, but a call to joy.

Scars. Fr. David Houk. April 14, 2024, 8:00 am Eucharist

Fr. Houk preaches on Luke 24:36b-48, noting the risen Jesus retains the scars of his crucifixion, now transfigured to glory.

Youth Sunday. Deacon Katie Gerber. April 14, 2024, 11:00 am Eucharist.

Deacon Katie Gerber preaches on Luke 24:36b-48 at the annual Youth Sunday service.

Dealing with Doubt. Fr. Oliver Butler. April 7, 2024

The Second Sunday of Easter. John 20:19-31 In every age, Jesus's followers have had to deal with doubt and we see this in Thomas's encounter with the Risen Lord.