St Mark Sermons

Have you ever considered that in the parable of the pearl of great price, the merchant might not be you, but Christ himself? The Syrian Church Fathers saw it from this stunning angle: Christ is the merchant who sold everything, who "did not cling to his glory," to purchase the Church as His special treasure. This sermon explores: The Syrian Fathers' reading of Matthew 13:45, where Christ is the me...

What makes someone the greatest person who ever lived? It's not miracles, accomplishments, or recognition. According to Christ himself, it was John the Baptist, a man with no recorded miracles, whose entire life did one thing: point to Jesus. As we begin a new Coptic year, this sermon asks a beautifully uncomfortable question: who is the main character of your story? This sermon explores: Why Chri...

"To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." Colossians 1:27

A Common Theme Among The Saints - The Greatest Virtue

Fr Michael Sorial gives a powerful sermon on the meaning of the Coptic New Year and what it takes to have a spiritually successful year in our Lord Jesus Christ, by making a transformation of your old heart into the Heart of our Lord.

Join Fr Anthony in Part 3 of 'Not Even a Hint' as he explains that the battle against lust and impurity requires us to make steady progress toward Christ by identifying triggers, while also being grounded in God's grace

Fr Paul Baky teaches us that the Coptic New Year is meaningful only when it brings a new heart and genuine change through repentance.

In the first Sunday of the Coptic New Year, Fr Lazarus Yassa teaches us that God calls us to respond immediately to His warnings and blessings, leave behind sin, and begin a renewed life with Christ.

Fr Anthony Mourad teaches us to begin the Coptic New Year by renewing our faithfulness to God, following the example of the martyrs and saints who trusted His promises.

Fr Anthony Mourad teaches us to begin the Coptic New Year by renewing our faithfulness to God, following the example of the martyrs and saints who trusted His promises.

In this talk, Fr. Simon reflects on the significance of new beginnings as we enter the Coptic New Year. He shares how we can dedicate the start of our days, weeks, and seasons to God, moving beyond just going through the motions. By focusing on intentional prayer, maintaining integrity in our studies and careers, and nurturing our relationships and families with a Christ-centered approach, we can...

Fr. Matthias Shehad concludes his series on 2 Timothy 3:7, exploring why people are “always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” He examines different types of learning that fall short of true spiritual understanding, such as focusing solely on worldly wisdom, reading scripture without faith or application, and being distracted by life’s cares. Fr. Matthias discusses the...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores St. Paul's message to Timothy about the last days, focusing on the phrase "always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." He examines how increasing knowledge, especially worldly or superficial, does not necessarily lead to true understanding or closeness to God. Fr. Matthias discusses different types of learning that fail to bring one to truth,...

In this talk, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the nature of knowledge and its role in coming to the truth. He begins by examining why worldly knowledge, despite its usefulness, does not lead to the ultimate truth about God or eternal life, as it is limited to the physical world. Fr. Matthias also discusses the pitfalls of studying the Bible purely as literature or history without recognizing it as th...

Fr. Matthias explores the meaning of “Blessed is the man who fears the Lord” from Psalm 112 through the lens of early Church scholar Tertullian. He highlights key aspects of the fear of God, including devout church attendance, modesty in appearance and behavior, and the importance of unity within the body of Christ. Fr. Matthias emphasizes the necessity of gathering with the Church for spiritual g...

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his series on "Blessed Is the Man Who Fears the Lord," exploring the meaning of fear of God as seriousness, diligence, and persistent spiritual effort. He discusses the importance of consistency in faith, comparing the spiritual life to a marathon requiring ongoing dedication rather than short bursts of zeal. Fr. Matthias explains the significance of safeguarding comm...

Fr. Matthias Shehad begins a new series exploring the meaning of the fear of the Lord. He clarifies that fearing God is not about terror but reverence, respect, and a relationship rooted in love. Drawing on the teachings of early Church scholar Tertullian, Fr. Matthias outlines characteristics of fearing God, such as seriousness, diligence, self-examination, repentance, and carefulness in daily li...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the relationship between joy and sorrow in the Christian life, focusing on five types of sorrow that lead to true joy. He explains how moments of labor and struggle produce lasting joy, much like childbirth and hard work. Fr. Matthias discusses godly sorrow that brings repentance, highlighting its role in spiritual growth and salvation. He also addresses the sorrow inv...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores Christ’s promise of preparing mansions in heaven for believers, explaining that these heavenly dwellings were established from the foundation of the world as part of God’s plan for salvation. He highlights how Christ’s incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection opened the way to the Father, emphasizing Jesus as the only path to eternal life. Fr. Matthias discusses the...

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the meaning of Christ as the light shining in the darkness, drawing from John 12:46. He explains how humanity often lives in spiritual blindness, unable to recognize its own darkness until illuminated by Christ’s light. Fr. Matthias discusses the spiritual realities revealed through faith, the importance of understanding God’s commandments, and finding...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the distinction between natural water and the living water offered by Christ in his sermon on the story of the Samaritan woman. He explains how natural water temporarily satisfies physical thirst, while living water satisfies spiritual thirst eternally. Drawing on Scripture from Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and the Gospels, Fr. Matthias highlights humanity’s often unrecognize...

Fr. Matthias explores the nature of eternal life, beginning with the story of St. Thomas’ doubt and ultimate belief in the resurrection of Christ. He emphasizes that eternal life means knowing God intimately, not just intellectually, and experiencing His presence now and forever. Fr. Matthias discusses the eternal blessings of joy, peace, and the sharing of God's glory, highlighting the promise of...

Tune in as Evan continues the series 'Unburdened' as he delves into the many ways we can be be present for our loved ones when they are in need.

Tune in as Mina introduces the new series 'Unburdened' by shedding light on some of the burdens that we may be facing; in hope that we can acknowledge and try to navigate our way through it.

Tune in as Maggie helps us navigate the waiting period and how we can learn to be more reliant on Him during this time.