Father Goodrich Sermons

Why do only some Christians have a devotion to Mary? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Luke 1:46-55, to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, RI. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Can you admit to the bad news and the good news that follows? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, based on Isaiah 1:1,10-20, in Westerly, Rhode Island. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

When you can't see where you are going in life, what should you do? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, based on Luke 9:28-36, in Westerly, Rhode Island. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Have you ever misused the word mystery when it comes to your faith? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Christian unity is about more than niceness, it's simpler and harder than that. Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 17:20-26. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How should we respond to our doubts and those of others? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 20:19-31. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Christianity is about Easter and much more, including one essential element. Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Luke 24:1-12. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

You probably don't think to much about this, but sometimes you should. Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 12:1-8. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Do you know the relationship between coming home and having faith? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Joshua 5:9-12, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, and Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Does everyone have a calling or are callings reserved for the few? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, and Luke 13:1-19. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Faith is about more than warm feelings, it involves persistence. Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; and Luke 13:31-35 Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What is the most basic of all Christians basics? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, on the first Sunday of Lent, based on Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13,and Luke 4:1-13. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

In the face of life's most sobering news what should you do? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, on Ash Wednesday based on Matthew 6:1-6,16-21. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Life has its ups and downs, but there should be one constant through it all. Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Luke 9:28-25, 37-43a. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Do you know the secret to dealing with difficult people? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Luke 6:27-38. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How can your faith endure in the face of tough times and difficulty? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26 Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Have you discovered the secret process of human transformation? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Isaiah 6:1-8 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Luke 5:1-11. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What is one thing you don't want to ignore when preparing to preach? Father Goodrich preached this sermon at the opening worship service of the "Nourishing the Preaching Life: A Fellowship of Preachers" Conference co-sponsored by the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and Wartburg Theological Seminary. The conference was hosted by St. John's Episcopal Church in Dubuque. The text was Mark 1:35-38. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How can we find common ground in a divided world? Father Goodrich preached this sermon based in part on Ecclesiastes 3 1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, and Matthew 22:34-40 to a live congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Do you know the most famous cover song in the New Testament? Father Goodrich preached this sermon based on Luke 1:46-55 to a live congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. The church was celebrating the Feast Day of St. Mary. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter