Fr. Jared | StAndrew'sAmarillo

Sep 12

“The Balcony View” Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost | September 9, 2024

I’m not entirely sure why he didn’t like it, but he didn’t. Martin Luther, you know…the famous Reformer, the brilliant theologian, the...

33 views0 comments

“A Hole in the Wall” Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | August 25, 2024

Fr. Jared Houze

Sep 5

“A Hole in the Wall” Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | August 25, 2024

Click here to watch the sermon video. I never knew the man personally. He had died several years before I arrived in Sweetwater to be...

12 views0 comments

“Stay or Abide” Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | August 25, 2024

Fr. Jared Houze

Aug 24

“Stay or Abide” Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | August 25, 2024

Click here to watch the sermon video. There’s a question lingering in the air this morning. Can you hear it? It’s an interesting...

23 views0 comments

"The Weak Church" Seventh Sunday After Pentecost - July 7, 2024

The Rev. Jared Houze

Jul 6

"The Weak Church" Seventh Sunday After Pentecost - July 7, 2024

Let me ask you a question. It’s something I’ve been struggling with. Just something for you to think about. It seems to be a question...

21 views0 comments

"Daughters" Sixth Sunday After Pentecost - June 23, 2024

The Rev. Jared Houze

Jun 29

"Daughters" Sixth Sunday After Pentecost - June 23, 2024

I’m going to ask y'all to keep the gospel reading close by. We’re going to look at something in a moment. Last weekend I officiated a...

20 views0 comments

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost - June 16, 2024

Fr. Jared Houze

Jun 15

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost - June 16, 2024

[Text currently unavailable.]

18 views0 comments

"Power to Witness" 7th Sunday of Easter - May 12, 2024

Fr. Jared Houze

May 11

"Power to Witness" 7th Sunday of Easter - May 12, 2024

There’s a word in our reading from Acts this morning that I have a hard time with. I do. Maybe you do too. It makes me…uncomfortable. But...

8 views0 comments

"Dad History" 3rd Sunday of Easter - April 14, 2024

Rev. Jared Houze

Apr 13

"Dad History" 3rd Sunday of Easter - April 14, 2024

A few months ago, a parishioner texted me a meme that said, “After turning 35, dads have to really get into one of two things. World War...

18 views0 comments

"No Country for Old Men" Easter Sunday - March 31, 2024

The Rev. Jared Houze

Mar 30

"No Country for Old Men" Easter Sunday - March 31, 2024

Here we are. Here we are. Easter Sunday! You know, I’ve been thinking about something this past week. I’ve been thinking about endings....

9 views0 comments

"Last Words for the Living" Maundy Thursday - March 24, 2024

The Rev. Jared Houze

Mar 27

"Last Words for the Living" Maundy Thursday - March 24, 2024

Thy rage, implacable! Too well I knew: The Furies that relentless breast have steel’d. And cursed thee with a heart that cannot yield....

1 view0 comments

"Understanding That We Don’t Understand" Second Sunday in Lent - February 25, 2024

The Rev. Jared Houze

Feb 25

"Understanding That We Don’t Understand" Second Sunday in Lent - February 25, 2024

Mark Twain once said, “It ain’t the parts of the Bible I don’t understand that bother me, it’s the parts I do understand.” It’s a tough...

50 views0 comments

"That Uncomfortable Word" First Sunday in Lent - February 18, 2024

The Rev. Jared Houze

Feb 18

"That Uncomfortable Word" First Sunday in Lent - February 18, 2024

How about that Great Litany we just prayed together? Isn’t that something? If you’re new here or visiting St. Andrew’s for the first...

65 views0 comments

"Beyond Reason, Transformation" Last Sunday After The Epiphany - February 11, 2024

Fr. Jared Houze

Feb 11

"Beyond Reason, Transformation" Last Sunday After The Epiphany - February 11, 2024

Okay…this is a bizarre story. I think it’s okay to admit that. Perhaps…even important to admit that this is a bizarre and let us say…. an...

43 views0 comments

Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany - January 28, 2024

The Rev. Jared Houze

Jan 28

Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany - January 28, 2024

[Text unavailable]

371 views0 comments

"Collects of Advent" - Third Sunday in Advent - December 17, 2023

The Rev. Jared Houze

Dec 17, 2023

"Collects of Advent" - Third Sunday in Advent - December 17, 2023

[Text unavailable.]

6 views0 comments

"Collects of Advent" - Second Sunday in Advent - December 10, 2023

The Rev. Jared Houze

Dec 10, 2023

"Collects of Advent" - Second Sunday in Advent - December 10, 2023

[Text Unavailable.]

17 views0 comments

"Collects of Advent: Putting on Jesus in Ugly Sweater Season" - First Sunday in Advent - December 3, 2023

The Rev. Jared Houze

Dec 3, 2023

"Collects of Advent: Putting on Jesus in Ugly Sweater Season" - First Sunday in Advent - December 3, 2023

We’re entering a new season…are you excited? I sure am. I’ve been waiting. Y'all know what season I’m talking about? (Ask: What season?)...

6 views0 comments

23rd Sunday After Pentecost - November 5, 2023

The Rev. Jared Houze

Nov 4, 2023

23rd Sunday After Pentecost - November 5, 2023

[Text not yet available]

343 views0 comments

21st Sunday After Pentecost - October 22, 2023

Fr. Jared Houze

Oct 21, 2023

21st Sunday After Pentecost - October 22, 2023

Have you ever tried to plead your case? I’m not talking about just a little disagreement now…I’m not talking tick for tack, little petty...

381 views0 comments

“Business as Usual” 16th Sunday After Pentecost - September 10, 2023

The Rev. Jared Houze

Sep 16, 2023

“Business as Usual” 16th Sunday After Pentecost - September 10, 2023

Wow. Let’s just name it from the beginning shall we… This is a tough parable. It’s one of those when the Deacon – after reading the...

47 views0 comments

Blue christmas service
sunday, december 15 at 6pm

Latest sermon

Sermon - Fr. Jared Houze - Dec. 15, 2024

Sermon - Mtr. Miriam Scott - Dec. 8, 2024

Sermon - Fr. Jared Houze - Dec. 1, 2024

Sermons

Contact us

806-376-6316

Blue christmas service sunday, december 15 at 6pm

Sermon - Fr. Jared Houze - Dec. 15, 2024

Sermon - Mtr. Miriam Scott - Dec. 8, 2024

Sermon - Fr. Jared Houze - Dec. 1, 2024

Sermons

Blue christmas service
sunday, december 15 at 6pm