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The Christian faith is not a life free of all sorrow and trouble, but...Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 11:1-45. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

This passage is really troubling when you look at it closely. Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 9:1-41                        Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

The Samaritan woman was an outsider, but she had a story to tell.Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 4:5-42.Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Don't miss out on what John 3:16 is really about! Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 3:1-17.                 Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Is it better to be a hero or coward in regard to your temptations?Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Matthew 4:1-11.                Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How does the ancient festival of Candlemas shed light on our faith today?Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 3:1-17.Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

The Church does lots of things, what's the main thing? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23                                          Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What's the big deal about baptism? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Matthew 3:13-17.Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How does the birth of Jesus relate to our messy lives?Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Luke 2:1-20.                Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Which of these three mini-sermons most resonates with you?Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Matthew 2:1-11.                 Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Is Advent tone deaf? What it's really about? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Matthew 24:36-44, on the first Sunday of Advent, to a live congregation of Christ Church, Westerly, RI.

What do Christians mean when they talk about the Kingdom?Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon for the patronal festival of Christ the King to a live congregation of Christ Church, Westerly, RI.

Get rid of your stereotypes about saints, learn the real deal.Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, on All Saints Sunday, to a live congregation of Christ Church, Westerly, RI. 

Stewardship is about more than money, explore what the more involves. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, RI.

Positivity's great, but when do you do when things are really hard?This sermon based on Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 was delivered to a live congregation of Christ Church, Westerly, RI.

How can we fix the problem with Jesus' ministry?  Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Luke 15:1-10, to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, RI. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What two factors, when combined, form the ultimate combo? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on the book of Philemon to a live person congregation of Christ Church, Westerly, RI.

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 13:31-35Receive 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

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

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

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

What is discernment and is it for everyone?   Father Goodrich preached this sermon based on 1 Samuel 3:1-20 to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What does Augmented Reality mean for Christian faith and life?Father Goodrich preached this sermon as part of a series entitled, "Faith in the Future"  to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. In the sermon he references the Gospel reading for the day, John 10:11-18.Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What does AI mean for Christian faith and life? Father Goodrich preached this sermon as part of a series entitled, "Faith in the Future"  to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. In the sermon he references the Gospel reading for the day, Luke 24:36b-48. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What would the existence of extraterrestrials mean for Christian faith?Father Goodrich preached this sermon as part of a series entitled, "Faith in the Future" based partially on 1 John 1:1-2:2 to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa.  Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Is the Resurrection about life before, after, or now?Father Goodrich preach this sermon to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church on Easter Sunday in Dubuque, Iowa, based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Mark 16:1-18.Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What's Lent All About? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Mark 9:2-9 to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.   Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

What is the answer to life's ultimate question?Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13  to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.    Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

Serious faith is not about becoming super religious it's about...Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on John 1:43-51 to a Zoom/online congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. The congregation worshipped on ZOOM due to adverse weather conditions.    Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

What's baptism all about? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Acts 19:-17 and Mark 4:1-11  to an in-person congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. The congregation was celebrating the feasts of The Epiphany and the Baptism of our Lord.    Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

What does it mean for someone to join the Dominican Order?  Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Isaiah 43, 1 Peter 1:13-23; and Luke 13:10-21  to an in-person congregation of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, who were gathered to witness the welcoming of a new novice into the Order.  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

What can the life of Mary reveal to us about God and Christian faith today?   Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Luke 1:46-55 on the Feast of St. Mary to an in-person congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.  Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

Are you aware of this deeply human predicament and what to do about it?Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Romans 7: 15-25a and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 to a live congregation of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

What are we to do with a Bible passage about child sacrifice? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Genesis 22:1-14, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:40-42 to a live congregation of St. George's Anglican Cathedral, Perth, Western Australia.Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter 

Do you know about the principle that directs every Christian's life? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Matthew 9:35-10:8 to a live congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter