Christ Church Episcopal

Christ Church Episcopal Sermons

Father John Perry

Rev. John Perry Sermons

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On the Sin of Greed and Economic Justice
October 16, 2011

"Values are critical to a culture’s survival. Our biblical faith is an important carrier of such values. The values our Bible speaks of, and transmits, have much to do with the public good, and with economic justice, for all.

"So that God’s works might be revealed" April 3, 2011

"...This is what happens, when we interpret the world, primarily in terms of sin, primarily in terms of things that are broken. Instead of, interpreting it in terms of occasions for divine glory. Listen to what Jesus says: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him...”

"Unbind him, and let him go"
April 10,2011

"...Many things seem stacked against us, many demands are placed against our limited energy and resources. We struggle with feelings of futility: what good can possibly come out of this? We may, at times, just want to give up...."

Celebration of Mary Kate Wold to Head Chucrch Pension Fund
September 13,2011

"...We are told these days to expect less. We are told to expect less of government agencies and institutions that have watch over us. The trouble with expecting less is that once you start, it is hard to know where to stop. ..."

For archived sermons, click these links:

Sermon for Christ Church, January 10, 2010; 1 Epiphany, Year C
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Is this it?; by Rev. John Perry
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Sermon for Christ Church, January 3, 2010; 2 Christmas, Year C
Jeremiah 31, Matthew 2; Fulfillment and Future; by Rev. John W. Perry
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Sermon for Christ Church; Christmas 1; December 27, 2009
John 1:1-18; the Word became flesh and lived among us; by Rev. John Perry
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Sermon for Christ Church; Christmas, 2009; by Rev. John Perry - Download (pdf)

Sermon for Christ Church, December 20, 2009; 4 Advent, Year C
Luke 1:39-55; Blessed is she who believed; by Rev. John W. Perry - Download (pdf)

Sermon for Christ Church, December 13, 2009; 3 Advent, Year C
Luke 3:7-18; Refiner’s Fire; by Rev. John W. Perry
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August 16, 2009, 11 Pentecost, Year B John 6:51-58; Eating and Believing; by Rev. John W. Perry
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August 2, 2009; 9 Pentecost, Year B John 6:24-35; “I am the Bread of Life” by Rev. John Perry
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July 19, 2009; 7 Pentecost, Year B Ephesians 2, Mark 6; Recognizing our Belonging; by Rev. John Perry
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July 12, 2009; 6 Pentecost, Year B Mark 6:14-29; Ministry, and letting things get in the way; by Rev. John Perry
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Sermon for 5 Lent, Year A; 03/09/08; John 11:1-45; Depression and Lazarus; by Rev. John Perry
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