St Mark Sermons

The work of the Holy Spirit is very crucial in our life. But why? How does He work in us to guide us to repentance?

This sermon explores the meaning and power of mercy, explaining how mercy is love meeting human misery through forgiveness, compassion, and care for others. It teaches that mercy and discipline are not opposites, but must work together with kindness, wisdom, and love to guide people toward repentance and growth.

The sermon reflects on Luke 6, explaining that Christ’s teaching to love our enemies is the fulfillment of the Old Testament law and reveals His divine authority as the Lawgiver. True Christian love is impossible through human effort alone and is only possible when Christ dwells within us, enabling us to forgive, show mercy, and actively love even those who oppose us.

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his study of James chapter 1, examining the themes of faith, trials, and temptations as presented by James, the brother of the Lord. He explores the distinction between God allowing trials versus God tempting with evil, emphasizing that God grants wisdom liberally to those who ask with faith and without doubting. Fr. Matthias explains the process of enduring temptatio...

How did the Gospel reach the ends of the earth? Not only through great preaching, strategy, or travel, but through men and women so filled with Christ that their lives became the sermon. In this conclusion to the Apostles Fast series, Fr. Elijah reflects on the life of St. Pope Kyrillos VI, the silent patriarch who transformed the modern Coptic Church through hiddenness, prayer, humility, and radi...

Deacon Emmanuel Gergis speaks about the life of Saint Paul and how evangelism it was done.

Love your enemies is not simply a difficult command to obey but the way Christians truly "win" by keeping their focus on Christ rather than on fairness, pride, or getting even. Using the analogy of chess, Father Anthony explains that love, forgiveness, humility, and serving others draw us closer to God, even when they seem like losses in the moment.

Reflecting on the healing of the paralytic, the sermon teaches that the Christian life is lived in communion with others, where faith is demonstrated through sacrificial love, perseverance, and action. It challenges believers to bear one another's burdens, build Christ-centred homes and communities, and actively bring others to Christ through prayer, service, and loving example.

The sermon teaches that the same Holy Spirit who worked through the prophets and the apostles continues to guide the Church and transform believers today. It contrasts the work of the Holy Spirit with envy and the rejection of God's grace, calling Christians to respond with humility, gentleness, forgiveness, and a willingness to recognize and glorify God's work in themselves and others.

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 4 of Ephesians with Father Isaac, explaining how St. Paul calls Christians to live in response to the gift of salvation. The study focuses on unity in the Church, humility as the distinctive mark of the Christian life, spiritual maturity, truth spoken in love, and practical expressions of faith through forgiveness, generosity, kindness, and living a...

Fr. Arseny reflects on Christ's warning that every idle word will be brought into judgment, teaching that our speech reveals the true condition of our hearts. Drawing on Scripture and the Desert Fathers, he contrasts holy silence with false and sinful silence, encouraging believers to reject gossip, slander, and vain glory while cultivating humility, repentance, and words that glorify God.

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 5 of Ephesians with Karim, exploring St. Paul’s practical call for Christians to imitate Christ by walking in love, holiness, wisdom, and thankfulness. The study contrasts light and darkness, examines Christian conduct, stewardship of time, and concludes with Paul's teaching on marriage as a reflection of Christ’s relationship with the Church.

In this lecture, Fr. Matthias Shehad concludes his series on the origins of the Orthodox Church, tracing its foundation from Pentecost through key historical events and ecumenical councils. He discusses the development of early church structure and doctrine, including the councils of Nicaea, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon, highlighting theological disputes such as Arianism and Nestorianism...

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his exploration of the origins of the Orthodox Church, starting with the establishment of the church on the day of Pentecost and the development of its early structure. He explains how key ecumenical councils addressed major heresies concerning the divinity of Christ and the Holy Spirit, highlighting councils of Nicaea, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon. Fr. Matt...

The story of the paralyzed man teaches us that faith is not meant to be lived alone. When one man could not come to Christ by himself, four faithful friends carried him, overcame every obstacle, and refused to give up until they placed him before Jesus. Their faith opened the way for both physical healing and, even more importantly, spiritual healing. Tune in.

When we don't feel well physically, we visit a doctor for a checkup. Tests can reveal problems we cannot see on the outside. In the same way, God invites us to examine the condition of our hearts. We may look faithful on the outside, but only the Lord truly knows what is happening within.

This sermon reflects on Luke 6, where Christ calls His followers to love their enemies, forgive without limits, and bless those who persecute them. These commandments are impossible through human effort alone but become the natural fruit of a life united with Christ through holiness, calling us to pursue sanctification as the path to becoming more like Him.

What does it really mean to love your enemies? This sermon explores one of the most challenging teachings of the Gospel—how loving beyond our natural instincts is central to becoming more like Christ. It unpacks how forgiveness, prayer, and mercy are not just moral ideas, but active ways we participate in Christ’s life. Rather than responding with justice alone—giving people what they deserve—we’r...

This sermon reflects on Christ’s command to love and forgive even those who wrong us. Through the grace of the Holy Spirit, we learn to overcome anger, pride, and resentment, choosing mercy instead of revenge. As Christ forgave from the Cross, we are called to live with a forgiving heart and allow the Holy Spirit to guide our actions in love.

This sermon reflects on the Second Sunday of Great Lent and Christ’s victory over temptation in the wilderness. It reminds us how to resist the enemy through prayer, fasting, humility, and the word of God, trusting that Christ strengthens us in every spiritual battle.

This sermon reflects on the Third Sunday of Great Lent and the parable of the Prodigal Son. It reminds us of the Father’s endless mercy, His open arms toward every repentant sinner, and the joy of returning home to Him through repentance.

Every word we speak comes from something deeper within. This sermon reflects on how our speech reveals our spiritual condition and how God can transform the heart.

Tune in as Fr Yacoub discusses God's forgiveness to humanity.

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the principles of evangelism through the story of Philip and Nathaniel in John chapter 1. He highlights the significance of encountering Christ personally before sharing the faith with others, emphasizing that effective evangelism stems from a genuine relationship with God. Philip’s invitation to Nathaniel, “Come and see,” illustrates the importance of accompanying oth...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the biblical account of Barabbas’s release in place of Jesus during His trial before Pontius Pilate, highlighting the political and social dynamics involved. He examines the meaning behind Barabbas’s name, Pilate’s wavering judgment, and the crowd’s role influenced by envy and mob mentality. Fr. Matthias then discusses the details surrounding Jesus's crucifixion, conne...