Sermons at Christ Church, New Bern, NC: Recent Episodes
Christ Church
The weekly sermon from Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern, NC. www.christchurchnewbern.com
Sermons prior to February 13, 2022, can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LccM4hOFzIxa06b4Kvb21
Suzanne Hood's final sermon at Christ Church. Looking at 2 Timothy and the relationships and encouragement in our faith!
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 12 Sunday after Pentecost. http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp17_RCL.html
The Rev. Suzanne Hood discusses Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 and the ways it makes us uncomfortable, and how that discomfort is an invitation to be willing to walk more closely with God.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady, looking at Amos and The Good Samartian.
https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp10_RCL.html (Track 1)
The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 reminding us that we are all sent out to spread the Gospel and that part of that sending is to receive hospitality, as well as to share it.
Jesus asks us to value the agency and choices of others, even when their decisions are not what we want. The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches about Luke 9:51-62.
The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches about 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a and how our expectations can mean we don't really hear.
The Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby encourages us to examine our own statements of belief, including the creeds and how we then put those statements into action. Trinity Sunday
- Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15
Psalm 8
The Rev. Suzanne Hood focuses on Genesis 11:1-9 and the power of God's creation of diversity that is affirmed when the Holy Spirit comes down at Pentecost - diversity remains, it is not removed. Acts 2:1-21.
The Rev. John Pollock preached a a sermon focused on How we are touched by Christ's love and thus we can love. He stressed that all of us are ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The scripture for the day was: Acts 16: 16-34 and John 17: 20-26.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 150th Anniversary of the dedication of the Nave of Christ Church.
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster4_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster3_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the Second Sunday of Easter. Focusing on John 20 and Luke 24.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on Palm Sunday 2025.
https://www.christchurchnewbern.com/holy-week-and-easter
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby on the 5th Sunday in Lent. She focused on the John 12:1-8.
The prayer at the end of the sermon is found on p. 816 of the Book of Common Prayer.
O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love
our enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth:
deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in
your good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The scripture can be found here.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the First Sunday in Lent, looking at both the Temptation of Jesus and God's directive to the ancient Hebrews to dedicate the first fruits of the harvest back to God.
The Rev. Suzanne Hood explores the Transfiguration through the lens of how we can support one another during challenging times, as we cross thresholds, and experience extreme emotions. Luke 9:28-36.
Deacon in training, Charles Pringle explores Jesus's instruction to love our enemies. Luke 6:27-38
The Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby preaches about the sermon on the plain, Blessed Absalom Jones, and where we find ourselves in the beatitudes. Luke 6:17-26
The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches about Isaiah 6 and the importance of compassion for all people, and how fear can motivate us if we have a community standing with us.
The Rev. Canon Stephanie Allen preached on the human need to find light during this time of year and how the Presentation of our Lord, Candlemas, and other festivals from around the world remind us that God is always with us. Luke 2:22-40
The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches about the power of preaching throughout scripture and how we play a part in the fulfillment of scripture. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21, Psalm 19
The Rev. Lisa Kirby examines Jesus's first miracle during the wedding at Cana by discussing how in doing God's work we can join in and participate in miracles. John 2:1-11
The Rev. Suzanne Hood preaches about the importance of prayer in the context of Luke's story of Jesus's baptism.
The Rev. Suzanne Hood preached a sermon about Joseph's profound faithfulness as he responded with obedience to the dreams sent to him by God. Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Christmas Day sermon bynthe Rev. Paul Canady. For more on this poem, visit https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_the_Time_Being
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the First Sunday of Advent. Click here for the scripture of the day.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on Christ the King Sunday and the Annual Meeting of Christ Church.
You can view the annual meeting here.
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp28_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rt. Rev. Robert S. Skirving, Bishop of East Carolina, on the 25th Sunday after Pentecost.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady.
Texts can be found here: https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp25_RCL.html (Track 1)
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp24_RCL.html
Sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady as part of our 2025 Annual Giving kick-off.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp21_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Lisa Kirby. https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp20_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the Book of James.To read more about Gen. Neyland's game maxims, visit https://volopedia.lib.utk.edu/entries/game-maxims-of-coach-robert-r-neyland/
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on I Kings 8. https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp16_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood looking reflecting on 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a and how we can use this story to examine our own actions and how they impact others.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady looking at the feeding of the 5,000 and walking on water in John 6.
A sermon the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby on the ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Click here for the readings.
A reflection by the Rev. Paul Canady on his time as a Deputy from the Diocese of East Carolina to the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church.
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the Third Sunday after Pentecost. She preached on First Samuel 8:4-20, 11:14-15 and Mark 3:20-35.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the second Sunday after Pentecost, focusing on 1st Samuel and Mark. http://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp4_RCL.html
Trinity Sunday sermon by the Rev Suzanne Hood. The poem she references can be found here. https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2022/06/10/a-sonnet-for-trinity-sunday-9/
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby.
We concluded with this prayer, found on p. 815 in the BCP.
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us
through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.We also included the audio of the renewal of our Baptismal Covenant.
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the 7th Sunday of Easter. This is part 5 of our 5-part series on worship.
Part four of our five-part sermon series on Worship. This week it's a conversation between the Rector, the Rev. Paul Canady and the Director of Music, Jacqueline Nappi.
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood. Part 3 of our 5 part series on Worship.
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Easter/BEaster5_RCL.html
Sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby on the roles of a Deacon during a liturgy. This is part 2 of our 5 part series on Worship.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady. Part one of our five-part sermon series "What happens in worship."
Future Sermon Topics
April 21 – Proclaim & Call: The Deacon’s role in worship
April 28 – Take, Eat: The Liturgy of the Table
May 5- Pray Twice: Music in Worship
May 12 – Rubrics: The How-to of the Prayer Book
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the Second Sunday of Easter. https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Easter/BEaster2_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 4th Sunday of Lent.
Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9. Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the Third Sunday of Lent.
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent3_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 2nd Sunday of Lent.https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent2_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpiLast_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany, 2024.
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpi5_RCL.html
The image from The Old Try.
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany. https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpi4_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpi3_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany. https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpi2_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the 2nd Sunday of Advent 2023. Also the annual meeting of Christ Church.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the First Sunday of Advent 2023.
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Advent/BAdv1_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on Christ the King Sunday.https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp29_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby.
https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp28_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood
https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp27_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady
https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp24_RCL.html#gsp1
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby
https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp23_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the scriptures in Proper 21, year A
https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp21_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood. http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp20_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby
http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp19_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady
http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp18_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood focusing on the Feast of the Transfiguration and how it may be a reminder to prepare ourselves to see where God is leading us.
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood focusing on the letter to the Romans.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp17_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood focusing on Psalm 139 and our reading from Genesis.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp11_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady, focusing on Matthew 10:38-39 & 11:28-30
Here is the prayer at the end of the sermon:
Help us, O Christ, to be yoked to you, to learn from you, to trust you with our burdens as well as our joys. Surround us with people who will act as you when we need it, and, at the same time, strength us to be your hands and feet to those who need someone to walk with them.
Remind us when we forget that we walk this road together with you and with those around us.
Amen.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady.
https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/Aprop8_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady
https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp7_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the Trinity.
Quote is taken from Jesus, Humanity, and the Trinity by Kathryn Tanner. Read more here.
A Pentecost sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood.
I end today’s sermon with a poem by English poet, priest, andacademic, Malcolm Guite. His words sum up this day for me and I hope you findinspiration in them as well.
Pentecost
Today we feel the windbeneath our wings
Today the hidden fountain flows and plays
Today the church draws breath at last and sings
As every flame becomes a Tongue of praise.
This is the feast of fire, air, and water
Poured out and breathed and kindled into earth.
The earth herself awakens to her maker
And is translated out of death to birth.
The right words come today in their right order
And every word spells freedom and release
Today the gospel crosses every border
All tongues are loosened by the Prince of Peace
Today the lost are found in His translation.
Whose mother-tongue is Love, in every nation.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
Prayer by the Rev. Kristi Phillips
Ever-present God,
You call us on a journey to a place we do not know.
We are not where we started
We have not reached our destination.
We are not sure where we are or who we are.
This is not a comfortable place.
Be among us, we pray.
Calm our fears, save us from discouragement,
And help us stay on course.
Open our hearts to your guidance
So that our journey to this unknown place
Continues as a journey of trust.
Amen.
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster6_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Michelle Bullock, chair of the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry. To learn more, visit www.efwm.org.
Sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the Emmaus story in Luke 24 and Peter's speech after the Holy Spirit descends on the crowd in Acts 2.
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady. For the full Palm Sunday service, visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/christchurchnewbern.
The Rev. Suzanne Hood's sermon on the Second Sunday in Lent, 2023.
Scripture References: http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Lent/ALent2_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on the First Sunday of Lent, 2023.
Read more about the 1899 Sewanee Football team here.
The writing of Cole Arthur Riley was mentioned in the Podluck, a podcast about the Lectionary.
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby.
To see more of our Instructed Eucharist, go to www.youtube.com/c/christchurchnewbern
The sermon explores part of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount from Matthew's Gospel (5:13-20).
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi5_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on Micah 6. http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi4_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood on the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi1_RCL.html
With apologies and thanks to Charles M. Schulz... a sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady
To learn more about Camp Trinity, visit https://www.trinityctr.org/camp-trinity/
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood.
Edward Hicks' Peaceable Kingdom can be viewed here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peaceable_Kingdom_MET_DT4930.jpg
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady
In our tradition, we prepare for the unknown future by remembering God’s faithfulness in the past. I encourage you to pray about how you are preparing the way for Christ. Ask God, “What would it look and feel like to welcome a savior, a messiah, into the world?”
A sermon by the Rt. Rev. Robert S. Skirving on the occasion of his visit to Christ Church.
What if we viewed the story or Jesus and Zacchaeus could give us a vision for the mission of the church: To bring unity between God and people through Christ.
Luke 19:1-10
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby on Luke 18:1-18
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp24_RCL.html#gsp1
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady on Sunday, October 9, 2022
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp23_RCL.html (Track 1)
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp22_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp21_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp20_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp19_RCL.html
For the sermon on the Prodigal Son, visit https://www.christchurchnewbern.com/sermons and scroll down to Lent 4C (March 27, 2022)
A sermon by the Rev. Paul Canady
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp17_RCL.html
Here's the story Paul leads off with: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/little-league-world-series-batter-comforts-pitcher-hit-head-heartwarming-sportsmanship/mw6geazoptddzotoetm0ltuw
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby. http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp16_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Susan Hood.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp15_RCL.html
Hebrews 11 tells us to live by faith, but this doesn't mean we don't have doubt, fear, or anger. We are still faithful despite being human.
https://www.lectionarypage.net/
To hear Archbishop Cotrell's talk, go here: https://youtu.be/ZccZazNlnMI?t=1884
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp13_RCL.html
Special thanks to the Rev. Lester McKenzie for his words and his prayers at General Convention, giving the title for this sermon.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp12_RCL.html#gsp1
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp11_RCL.html#gsp1
A sermon by the Rev. Suzanne Hood.
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp9_RCL.html
How being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets is connected to the Fruits of the Spirit. http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp8_RCL.html
A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Lisa Kirby, focusing on Galatians 3:23-29
http://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp7_RCL.html#nt1
A sermon on the occasion of the Baptisms of Lauren, Robert, and Merritt. Trinity Sunday, 2022.
Romans 5:1-5
The sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter on May 29, 2022. The Sunday following the killing of 19 children and 2 teachers in Ulvade, TX.
Easter 3C 2022
For a visual of this sermon, you can visit https://youtu.be/JTEt3b_35vQ?t=1960.