Sermons from St. Francis

Sermons from St. Francis

Sermons from Sunday and Holy Day services at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas.

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August 3, 2025 22 mins

This podcast episode, from St. Francis Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas, features a sermon by Father Stuart Bates that explores the Christian perspective on wealth, greed, and generosityFather Bates discusses how modern culture encourages constant consumption, contrasting it with Jesus's teachings on not accumulating possessions. He uses the parable of the rich fool to illustrate the dangers of covetousness and emphasizes t...

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This sermon, delivered by Father Bob Wismer, explores the concept of prayer through the lens of Old and New Testament covenants or "contracts" with God. Father Wismer highlights two primary biblical narratives: Abraham's bold negotiation with God concerning Sodom and Gomorrah, and the parable of the persistent friend at midnight from the Gospel of Luke. Both examples emphasize praying for others and approaching God wi...

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