St Mark Sermons

Drawing inspiration from the Feast of Pentecost and the Gregorian liturgy's prayer for "the oneness of heart that is of love," this sermon explores how the church can achieve true unity and love in everyday life and ministry. Fr Pishoy emphasizes two primary principles. First, unity does not mean uniformity; using an analogy of clergy vestments and the diverse personalities of the early disciples,...

Fr Theodore Labib explores the paradox of the cross, which transformed a symbol of shame and suffering into a source of power, salvation, and closeness to God.

Fr Anthony Mourad continues the topic of choosing a life partner by focusing on marriage as a shared calling to build a church and carry a cross, with both spouses pursuing Christ, holiness, sacrifice, and mutual submission

Join Fr Anthony Mourad in Part 1 of the topic 'Choosing A Life Partner' as he teaches how we should approach choosing a partner by focusing first on who we are called to become. He reflects on marriage as a journey toward the Kingdom, where both spouses help one another pursue holiness rather than simply seeking happiness or companionship.

The teaching explains why christ went through the cross, emphasizing its very victory over satan, the union of heaven and earth and all people, and the fulfilment of scripture.

Fr Lazarus Yassa teaches us to keep the cross at the center of our daily lives life as it is our source of power to overcome sin, temptation, and suffering.

This sermon captures a heartfelt homily by Fr. Simon for the feast of the cross. He explains that while the message of the cross might seem like foolishness to the world, it is actually the source of our salvation and power. Fr. Simon invites us to follow Christ through repentance, embrace the call to live for others rather than ourselves, and stand as a visible witness of faith in our daily lives...

This Feast of the Cross, Fr Paul Baky reflects on the life of St Bishoy Kamel and his teachings on how we can carry the cross in our daily lives

We often live with a fear of missing out—wondering what we might be missing in the world if we choose to follow God. But the greater question is: What are we missing when we choose the world instead of God? Tune in!

In Ephesians 6, St. Paul tells us to “gird your waist with truth.” A belt holds everything together and prepares a soldier for battle. In the same way, truth holds our Christian life together. Tune in!

This sermon begins the new 'Sacred Spaces' series by exploring what it means to be a temple of the Holy Spirit and how to care for that inner sanctuary. Fr Timothy Fam focuses on guarding our thoughts and senses, recognizing patterns that lead toward sin, and replacing negative thoughts with what is pure and good.

Tune in with Fr. Arsenius as he reflects on Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and how it brings us salvation. He explores what it means to live the Cross daily through sacrifice, love, and following Christ’s example.

Tune in with Fr. Arsenius as he reflects on Christ’s call to love God and our neighbor, and how we can put our faith into action by sharing the Gospel and serving those around us.

A message about learning to truly trust God through the Cross, especially when life is uncertain or difficult. A reminder that we don’t need to have everything figured out or be in control, we simply need to trust the One who holds us in His hands.

What happens when the throne of your life feels empty, when everything seems out of control and God feels distant? This sermon digs into Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6 and asks a convicting question: how big is God in your life right now? Because the size of your vision of God will determine the depth of your worship.

What does the cross actually mean to you personally? Not as a piece of jewelry or a symbol you've grown used to, but as something that shapes how you forgive, how you endure, and how you follow Christ? "My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me," but the question is: where exactly are we following Him? This sermon explores: - Why your relationship with the cross reveals your relati...

Following Christ and His Cross is foolish to those who are perishing but for the believers it is the power of God.

We are all busy and have presure to perform in our day to day lives. How can we stop falling into the trap of "achievement addiction" ?

This sermon, framed around a children's message and a deeper theological exploration of John 14, addresses the reality of anxiety and trouble in daily life, reminding believers not to let their hearts be troubled. Preached during a time of uncertainty, the message highlights how Jesus comforted His disciples on the eve of His passion, not by promising an easy, trouble-free life, but by offering Hi...

In this sermon, Fr John explores the concept of a guaranteed prayer—asking for the Holy Spirit—using Jesus' parable of the persistent neighbor to illustrate God's willingness to give abundantly. The core message emphasizes that God is constantly speaking to us, but humans often tune out His voice amidst the noise of daily life. Fr John offers three practical steps to tune back into God and recogni...

In this sermon, Fr Luke reflects on the period between the Ascension and Pentecost by sharing a providential story from a recent missionary trip to Zambia. Despite unexpected delays, missed confirmations regarding men's prison ministry, and late arrivals, a series of seemingly random events led the missionary group to a women's prison at the exact moment needed to free two stranded Ethiopian siste...

This sermon, delivered at the start of the Coptic New Year, focuses on the theme of Christian endurance and perseverance in the face of end-times trials, tribulations, and secular pressures. Drawing from Matthew 24:13 ('He who endures to the end shall be saved'), Fr Pishoy breaks down the Greek origins of the verse to emphasize finishing the race rather than merely starting it. Using sports and mi...

This sermon explores the theme of Christ's gentleness, using the Gospel encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well (St. Photini) as a primary example. Fr Pishoy contrasts how Jesus could have harshly judged the woman's complicated past with the kindness, respect, and wisdom He actually showed her, transforming her into a witness. The sermon defines gentleness through Scripture, no...

This sermon, delivered on Thomas Sunday, explores the themes of faith, doubt, patience, and honesty through the lens of the Apostle Thomas and various biblical figures. The message is divided into two main parts: a children's talk and an adult sermon. In the children's address, the speaker uses everyday analogies—such as wind, oxygen, a heartbeat, and Wi-Fi—to explain that belief does not require...

Fr David describes how through the Gospel of the church at the start of the Coptic New year, Christ is inviting us to serve in His Church with Him.