St Mark Sermons

Tune in as Michael delves into what it means to have saints as our intercessors.

Tune in as Fr Meena & Fr Anthony answer the youth's burning questions surrounding the topic of friendships.

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the significance of the Theophany feast by focusing on the baptism of the Lord Christ. He explains how this event reveals the Holy Trinity and marks the beginning of Christ’s ministry, emphasizing the deep connection between baptism, repentance, and salvation. Fr. Matthias highlights the theological meaning of baptism as a symbol of death and resurrecti...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the meaning and characteristics of Christian love, highlighting how it differs from worldly love. He explains why Christians are called to love even their enemies, emphasizing that this love manifests God’s grace, teaches humility, promotes peace, and helps believers become more like God. Fr. Matthias outlines practical ways to love enemies, including doing good to tho...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores Second Corinthians 12, focusing on Saint Paul's teachings about suffering, humility, and love for the Church. He explains Paul’s vision of the "third heaven" and the significance of the "thorn in the flesh" as a symbol of weakness that prevents pride and deepens reliance on God's grace. Fr. Matthias also discusses how true strength is made perfect in human weakness thr...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the healing of a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, as described in Matthew 12, to draw parallels with spiritual blindness and muteness. He identifies four aspects of spiritual blindness: the inability to see God's power in creation, recognize God's love, understand oneself, and perceive the harm within society. Fr. Matthias then discusses four related forms o...

Matthew 12:22-28 Jesus responds to accusations that He casts out demons by the power of the ruler of demons, revealing how familiar Gospel passages can become routine when people stop paying close attention. The sermon contrasts Jesus’ response in different Gospel accounts and begins exploring how He addresses those who accuse Him.

Matthew 12:22-28 Jesus’ healing of a man who was blind, mute, and demon-possessed reveals His amazing power, yet the Pharisees focused on criticism rather than recognizing God’s work. By training ourselves to give thanks to God, focusing on what He has done rather than what He has not done, and being mindful of our words, we can learn to recognize His glory in our everyday lives.

Matthew 12:22-28 Jesus responds to accusations that He casts out demons by the power of the ruler of demons, revealing how familiar Gospel passages can become routine when people stop paying close attention. The sermon contrasts Jesus’ response in different Gospel accounts and begins exploring how He addresses those who accuse Him.

Fr. Abraham Fam teaches that God is in control, His plan may differ from our own, and His ways often do not make sense to us. Through the disciples’ miraculous catch of fish, he encourages us to trust Jesus even when circumstances are confusing or discouraging, responding with faith: “Nevertheless, at Your word, I will let down the net.”

Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 17:24-27 God can take our failures and turn them into something unimaginable, transforming our lives and giving us a new purpose. Through St. Peter’s experiences, we learn that spiritual growth comes through obedience, even when it is inconvenient, difficult to understand, or follows a failure, trusting God and continuing to follow Him.

This homily explains that spiritual transformation does not come simply from trying harder, gaining more knowledge, or resolving to stop sinning. Through the healing of the paralysed man, Fr Abraham Fam teaches that spending intentional time with Jesus through prayer, Scripture, silence, liturgy, and other spiritual practices leads to genuine transformation, helping us become more like Christ and...

When you hear "Peace be with all" during the liturgy, do you realize what's actually being offered to you? This sermon asks a piercing question: why do we keep leaving church just as divided as when we walked in, when the God of the universe has given us every remedy for wholeness? This sermon explores: - The spiritual blindness we share with the Pharisees, unable to see the miracle right in front...

Fr Paul Baky teaches that sin includes not only committing evil but also failing to do good when we have the opportunity.

Fr Anthony Messeh continues the 'Habits That B.L.E.S.S.' series by exploring how to follow Jesus’ example by slowing down and focus on intentionally blessing others.

In his sermon “The War on Thoughts,” Fr Arseny explains that sin begins with a thought or temptation, which is not itself a sin, but becomes dangerous when we entertain, accept and consent to it, allowing it to grow into a passion that can control our lives. Although the Lord knows our innermost thoughts, this is both reassuring and a reminder to remain vigilant in guarding our minds. To overcome...

Through the Gospel story of healing a blind and mute man, the sermon calls believers to resist modern culture's normalization of evil and bring their hearts to Christ for spiritual restoration

Fr Antony Paul explores Christ as the Bread of Life, emphasizing that spiritual nourishment through Christ is essential for eternal life. We are called to examine what we feed our spirits through our senses and to pursue a life rooted in Christ and the sacraments.

The Feast of the Annunciation marks the beginning of Christ’s incarnation and God’s plan to restore humanity’s relationship with Him. We are called to remember this salvation, resist sin, and follow St. Mary’s example of willingness to serve God.

In this sermon for the Feast of the Cross, Fr Antony Paul reflects on the true meaning of the Cross of Christ - once the most brutal and humiliating form of execution, now the ultimate symbol of victory, love, and salvation.

Fr Lazarus explores Jesus’ teaching that a house divided cannot stand, emphasizing the importance of unity with Christ.

Pride blinds us, envy poisons our hearts, and anger distorts our judgment. In the story of Jesus casting out a demon, the Pharisees witnessed God’s power yet accused Him of working through Beelzebub. Their pride prevented them from recognizing the truth, their envy rejected His authority, and their anger turned them against the very One who came to save them. Tune in.

Abouna reflects on the Sunday Gospel of Matthew 12:22-28: "A House Divided Cannot Stand". He discusses how our thoughts can be a reflection of who we are, and how we can be filled with good thoughts over bad ones, and how to be led by the Spirit of God.

Fr David describes how even in our struggles, the Lord is always leading, using the Gospel story of the disciples going through a storm on the boat.

True victory over sin and corruption comes through Christ alone. When we allow God to transform our hearts, we overcome the darkness of this world and begin to experience the freedom, healing, and new life found in Him.