Saint John's Tulsa: Sermons & Homilies

The Rev. David Bumsted, Rector of Saint John's Episcopal Church, preaches at Saint John's Episcopal Church in Tulsa on the eve of the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (All Souls), drawing on the Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18. Preached November 1, 2026. READINGS First Reading: Wisdom 3:1–9 Psalm: Psalm 130 Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Gospel: John 5:24–27 Full lectionary: https://www.lectionarypage.net/LesserFF/Nov/AllFaith.html ABOUT SAINT JOHN'S Experience God. Find Community. Fulfill Your Purpose. Plan a visit or watch online: https://sjtulsa.org ABOUT THE PREACHER Fr. David Bumsted is the Rector of Saint John's Episcopal Church in Tulsa. In this All Souls sermon, he reflects on St. Paul's counsel not to grieve as those who have no hope, and on mourning combined with the hope of the resurrection.

Proper 21, Year A Sermon by The Rev. Dr. Paul Wheatley Assistant Professor of New Testament, Nashotah House Theological Seminary Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Readings Exodus 17:1-7 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 The Collect O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II

Pentecost Sunday Sermon by Fr. David Bumsted Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Readings Acts 2:1-21 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23 Psalm 104:25-35, 37 The Collect Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II

Sunday of Easter VII Sermon by Fr. David Bumsted Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Readings Acts 1:6-14 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11 Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 The Collect O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II

Sunday of Easter V Sermon by Fr. Carson Webb Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Readings Acts 7:55-60 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 The Collect Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II

Sunday of Easter III Sermon by Fr. Thom Crowe Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Readings Acts 2:14a,36-41 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 The Collect O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II

Sunday of Easter II | 12 April 2026 Sermon by Fr. David Bumsted Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Readings Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm 16 The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday | Sermon by Fr. Thom Crowe Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Readings Jeremiah 31:1-6 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 The Collect Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Sermon by Fr. Thom Crowe Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Liturgy of the Palms Matthew 21:1-11 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 The Liturgy of the Word Isaiah 50:4-9a Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 26:14- 27:66 The Collect Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. If you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II

Fifth Sunday of Lent Sermon by Fr. David Bumsted Saint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, Oklahoma The Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Psalm 130 Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. If you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times: Sunday Morning: 8am - Eucharist, Rite I 10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II 5:30pm - Choral Evensong Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II