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Two Words That Can Change Everything

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What do Christians mean when they use the word discipleship?

“As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon (Peter) and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea — for they were fisherman. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.”

– Mark 1:16-17

Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon online (via Zoom), based on Mark 1:14-20 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.

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Then comes trouble

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After the wise men leave the Christmas story takes a dark turn, find out how.

Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child to destroy him.”

– Matthew 2:13

Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon online (via Zoom), based on Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.

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Rejoice!

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What’s the difference between happiness and joy?

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

– 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon online (via Zoom), based on 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.

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Disruptive Change

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When disruptive change comes, what should you do?

“You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.”

– Mark 10:42-45

Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Mark 10:35-45, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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World Come Apart

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How to carry on when your world comes apart.

“This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.“

Lamentations 3:21-24

Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Lamentations 3:21-33, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.

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Got the Message?

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Something powerful can happen when you listen for the message.

“See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.”

Malachi 3:1

Fr. Goodrich preached this Advent sermon, based on Malachi 3:1-14 and Luke 3:1-6, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.

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Home Sweet Home

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They say there is no place like home, but not everybody agrees.

“Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.”

Luke 15:31-32

Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Luke 15:11-32, at a community ecumenical service, held at the Vagabond Theater in Binscarth, Manitoba, Canada, during the village’s home coming weekend.

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