St Mark Sermons

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad reflects on Christ’s teachings about sorrow and joy before His crucifixion, emphasizing the Christian call to carry the cross. Fr. Matthias explains that worldly joys are temporary and can be taken away, while the joy Christ promises after sorrow is lasting and cannot be taken away. He addresses common attitudes toward suffering and the cross, including ignoranc...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores 1 Samuel chapters 15 and 16, focusing on King Saul’s disobedience to God’s commands and the consequences of his actions. He explains how Saul’s failure to fully obey God’s command to destroy the Amalekites leads to his rejection as king, emphasizing the importance of obedience over sacrifice. Fr. Matthias highlights the difference between human and divine perspectives,...

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapters 4–5 of James with Fr Elijah, focusing on avoiding judgment, submitting our plans to God’s will, and remembering that life is brief. The study also warns against pride and misuse of wealth, encourages patient endurance in suffering, and teaches the importance of prayer, confession, healing, and helping others return to God.

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapters 2–3 of James with Fr Elijah, focusing on the relationship between faith and works, showing that genuine faith is lived out through good deeds and not merely professed. The study also warns about the power of the tongue, the danger of pride and worldly desires, and the call to humble ourselves, resist the devil, and draw near to God.

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 1 of James with Father Elijah, focusing on how trials can refine faith, produce patience, and teach believers to seek wisdom from God without doubting. The study also contrasts outward trials with inward temptation, encourages self-control in speech and anger, and briefly introduces James 2’s warning against partiality and call to mercy.

This Feast of Pentecost, Fr Abraham explains how God restores what was lost through humanity’s fall through the healing work of the Holy Spirit. Through Pentecost, God restores unity with Himself and others, heals what is broken within us, and empowers believers to share the Gospel and participate in the restoration of the world!

On the Feast of Pentecost, Fr Timothy reflects on how God's plan from the beginning was to restore humanity's communion with Him through the gift of the Holy Spirit. This message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit brings healing through trials, and the power for both personal transformation and the mission of the Church.

This Feast of Pentecost, Fr Abraham explains how God restores what was lost through humanity’s fall through the healing work of the Holy Spirit. Through Pentecost, God restores unity with Himself and others, heals what is broken within us, and empowers believers to share the Gospel and participate in the restoration of the world!

What is darkness? How can we appreciate light without it? Tune in as Fr Shenouda Mansour explores what Christ meant when He said He is The Light of the world and much more!

What is darkness? How can we appreciate light without it? Tune in as Fr Shenouda Mansour explores what Christ meant when He said He is The Light of the world and much more!

Tune in as Fr David ElMasri explores the significance of the passover and its ties into the beauty of Palm Sunday and the rest of passion week, Christ's amazing mercy, and much more!

Fr. Matthias Shehad concludes the study of 1 Samuel chapters 29-31, covering the final events of Saul’s reign and David’s challenges. He explains how the Philistine princes distrust David during their battle preparations, fearing he might betray them, which leads to David’s return to Ziklag. Fr. Matthias recounts the Amalekite raid on Ziklag, the capture of David's family, and David’s pursuit of t...

In this fellowship meeting, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores 1 Samuel chapters 27 and 28, focusing on David’s flight to the Philistines as he seeks refuge from Saul. Fr. Matthias explains David’s strategic move to Ziklag, his military actions against Israel’s enemies, and his complex relationship with King Achish. The discussion then shifts to Saul’s desperate situation as he prepares for battle again...

Tune in with Fr. Arsenius as he reflects on the Parable of the Ten Virgins and the Wedding Banquet, exploring what it means to be watchful through faithful preparation and consistency in our walk with Christ.

Reflecting on the Coptic month of Kiahk, Father Anthony Mourad contrasts the rational doubt of Zacharias with the deep, trusting surrender of the Virgin Mary. He urges the congregation to look beyond empty religious rituals and utilize the Nativity fast to build an intimate, one-on-one connection with God.

Father Anthony Mourad explores four major winter feasts to reveal a Savior who consistently empties and lowers Himself to meet humanity in its brokenness. Drawing on the examples of Christ's flight to Egypt and the humility of Pope Cyril VI, he challenges the congregation to silence their own egos so that God's grace can truly appear and transform their lives.

The Spiritual blindness is the inability to see God at work, recognize our neighbor's needs, or admit our own faults—is a far worse tragedy than physical blindness

Father Anthony Mourad urges believers to avoid "cafeteria Christianity"—the habit of handpicking easy commandments while ignoring the hard ones—by looking to Christ, who humbly and faithfully obeyed the very laws He created down to the smallest detail.

Lent is the "playoff season" of the church—a season of ultimate victory rather than shame—where Christ has already given us the perfect blueprint to defeat the temptations of the flesh, the eyes, and pride through prayer and fasting

the Samaritan woman hiding her brokenness at the well, we often wear masks and use worldly coping mechanisms to avoid confronting our sins, but it is God who aggressively pursues us in our brokenness to offer true healing. Ultimately, her transformation into a great apostle named St. Photini ("enlightened one"), proving that no sin is too deep for Christ to completely redeem and transform into a s...

how Christ's resurrection perfectly crowns the cross, transforming human suffering and death into an open doorway to eternal life rather than an enslaving tomb.

Tune in with Fr. Arsenius as he contemplates on Christ's temptation in the wilderness and what it teaches us about trusting God and finding our identity as His children.

Reflecting on Christ's words, "I am the way," Father Anthony Mourad challenges our need for control, urging us to focus entirely on taking the "next right step" today through simple acts of faith like prayer and forgiveness.

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores 1 Samuel 25 and 26, focusing on the themes of repentance, mercy, and God’s timing in justice. He reviews King Saul’s fleeting remorse toward David, contrasting it with true repentance, which requires a change of action and heart. Fr. Matthias details the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail, highlighting Abigail’s wisdom and decisive action to prevent bloodshed. He expla...

In this fellowship meeting, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores 1 Samuel chapters 23 and 24, focusing on the pursuit of David by King Saul. Fr. Matthias examines David’s growing support as people turn to him for protection against the Philistines, highlighting God’s guidance and David’s repeated inquiries for reassurance before taking action. He explains the tragic betrayal of Abiathar’s family and the s...