From the Amvon

The Martyr Theodosia and the Coronavirus 12.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford talks about distractions during Great Lent.

An Orthodox Mind in a Hostile World 12.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of keeping our minds on Christ, especially in this time of earthly peril.

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread 12.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford looks at Matthew 6:11, in the third sermon in his series on the Lord's Prayer.

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done 12.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford continues his discussion on the Lord's Prayer. He talks about the importance of seeking to do God's will with all our hearts so that His will shall be done in us on earth the same as it is done in heaven.

Our Father, Who Art in the Heavens 11.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Lord's Prayer, its different elements, and when Christ taught His disciples about the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9.

Forgive Us Our Debts 11.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford continues the discussion of the Lord's Prayer by looking at Matthew 6:12.

The Pursuit of Happiness 11.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford talks about happiness in this life, and learning to lose ourselves for the love of our neighbors.

And Lead Us Not Into Temptation 11.10.2020 ↓

Looking at verse 13 of Matthew 6, Fr. John Whiteford concludes his series of the Lord's Prayer.

Tearing Up the Handwriting of Our Sins 11.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Colossians 2:6-15.

Redeemed from the Curse of the Law 06.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford discusses Paul's epistle to the Galations, specifically chapter 3, verses 1-14.

Procession of the Cross 18.08.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the procession of the cross, which we celebrate on August 14th in the New Calendar.

Salvation is of the Lord 22.07.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford gives a homily from Psalm 3:1-8 about our salvation through God.

A Thorn in the Flesh 16.07.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 2 Corinthians 12 verses 1-10.

A Spiritual Famine 10.07.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford's Sunday sermon, talking about how we need to anchor ourselves in God in order to make it through any hardship.

Christian Is As Christian Does 09.07.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from John Chapter 3 verses 4-10, saying that to be a Christian is to live like a Christian. None of us are perfect but we must strive to overcome our sins and not give in to the devil.

Building a House to Withstand the Storm 01.07.2020 ↓

Saturday's Sermon, by the assistant priest, Fr. David Companik, speaking about building a strong foundation in God to withstand the earthly struggles and cares of life.

St. Nicholas of Japan 24.06.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford dives into a sermon about the lives of the saints, focusing on the story of St. Nicholas of Japan.

The Substance of Things Hoped For 16.06.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford discusses faith, which is defined as the substance of things hoped for, and how we put it in the hands of things less trustworthy than God every day.

Apodosis of Pascha 2020 10.06.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Apodosis or Leavetaking of Pascha. He speaks to the importance of living our lives always preparing for Pascha instead of taking our time for granted as we do not know the hour of our death.

Praising God in a Philippian Jail 27.05.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts 16 to describe for us the way we should glorify God in the midst of persecution.

That the Nations May Know Thy Salvation 27.05.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 66 to instill the importance of sharing our light with the world.

St. Monica 27.05.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine.

St. Joseph of Arimathea 05.05.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the Gospel accounts of the life of St. John of Arimathea to illustrate our dedication to Christ.

Agony in the Garden 14.04.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the struggles of Great Lent and Holy Week and exhorts us to continue in the fast with strength.

Saint Innocent of Alaska 06.04.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Innocent of Alaska.