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

Father Blackburn preaches on Hebrews 5:1-10

What do you carry that needs to be let go of? Father Blackburn preaches on Mark 10:17-31.

In the life of the Church, Divorce is a tragic occurrence that does happen from time to time. Part of the reason it is so painful is because of the sacramental nature of marriage, and the imprint on us from Adam and Eve.

In this sermon, Father Blackburn explores some of these issues, and uses Genesis 1 and 2, Mark 10, and Ephesians 5 to explain why the Church believes what she believes.

For Christians, prayer is at the root of our being. Father Blackburn explores prayer as part of our relationship with God, using James 5 as our text.

A sermon reflecting on Mark 9:30-37 and the Epistle of Saint James, 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, preached by Fr. Blackburn.

“Who do you say that I am?” That question is posed by Jesus to not only his disciples, but to each one of us. But how do we know Jesus is the Messiah? Fr Blackburn explores Saint Mark’s account of Saint Peter’s confession.

The sermon for today is based upon James 2:1-17, when Saint James asks if we show favoritism simply to those who appear rich within our midst. Fr. Blackburn is the preacher.

In this sermon, Fr. Blackburn demonstrates how faith and works are not mutually exclusive, but rather work together. Using the Epistle of Saint James, the Brother of Jesus, Fr. John points to aspects of our Christian Life that are sometimes ignored.

Fr. Blackburn preaches on the Sixth Chapter of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Church in Ephesus.

Fr. Blackburn preaches the Sermon for the Burial Liturgy for the parishioner Charlie Cotton.