St Mark Sermons

"Why did Satan enter Judas?". Tune in as Fr Peter Attia explores this phenomenon, how it was inevitably due to Judas' choice and free will of betraying Christ, how we can avoid this trap and much more!

Tune in as Fr Paul Fanous explores the characteristics of Christ's Love, sharing the walk with Christ, what our lives would look like if we had the same Love that Christ had, what impact that would have on others and much more!

Tune in as Fr Peter Attia explores the beautiful nature of the reenactment, the glory of the Christ's sacrifice, Fr Pishoy Kamel's interpretation of the resurrection of the dead vs the resurrection we are currently living and much more!

This sermon focuses on the biblical narrative of the paralyzed man to illustrate the vital connection between belief and action. Fr. Seraphim argues that genuine faith must be more than internal conviction; it requires active participation and physical effort to achieve spiritual or practical results. By highlighting the four friends who removed a roof to reach Jesus, the source demonstrates that...

Have you noticed how so many people are walking around wearing their diagnoses as an identity as opposed to something to deal with? Why did OLJC always tell people to pick up the mat they laid on while paralyzed and to walk while carrying it? There's a reason for that :-)

In Luke 5, Christ shows us that service is not only about giving our time or resources, but about joining Him in His work. Through Simon offering his boat, the leper becoming a witness, Levi following Christ, and the four friends bringing the paralysed man to Jesus, we see that serving God always leads to something good. This sermon reflects on the blessings that come from true service: joy, forgi...

Fr Abraham brilliantly reflects on the healing of the paralytic in Luke 5 to warn against the Pharisees’ attitude of believing they had no need for healing. The message encourages believers to honestly acknowledge their spiritual sickness, seek Christ’s healing power present in the Church, and embrace the divine life God offers through repentance, faith, and the sacraments.

The service of the friends of the paralyzed man was to bring him to the church. Fr. Benjamin talks about the importance of the work of the church and the four pillars that it offers: The Apostles' Doctrine, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread, and Prayer. Similarly, there are 4 pillars we need to have in our own spiritual lives: Mature Prayer, Relationship with my Bible, Regular life of Repentance and C...

The paralytic faced many obstacles, his paralysis, the crowd and the room and we face obstacles all the time. Let us just take the next STEP – start with prayer, take small steps daily, examine the lesson I can learn from this obstacle and proceed forward – go.

Fr. Anthony Mourad reflects on Matthew 2 to emphasize that Christ's entry into the world was marked by intense human vulnerabilities like immediate rejection, hatred, and exile. He highlights how Jesus chose to endure these real sufferings so that He could personally sympathize with our pain and transform the darkness of our souls.

Fr. Anthony Mourad examines the Feast of the Annunciation, detailing how the Virgin Mary’s humble and risky "yes" to God completely reversed the prideful disobedience of the first Eve. He emphasizes that while God is almighty, He deeply respects human free will and requires our willing permission to enter and work within our hearts.

Jesus' healing of the demon-possessed, blind, and mute man in Matthew 12 reveals that the greatest spiritual danger is not outward sin but the hidden condition of the heart. The sermon challenges believers to examine internal sins such as pride, envy, complaining, and criticism, reminding us that God judges the heart and that our words reveal what is truly within.

We are called to be saints with a promised heritage. St. Paul urges us to remember this daily: "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" (Ephesians 4:1)

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the concept of Holy Tradition as the teachings and practices handed down from Christ and the Apostles that are not explicitly recorded in the Bible. He explains how tradition predates the written Scriptures and was critical for preserving the faith through oral transmission before the New Testament was compiled. Fr. Matthias discusses the authority of the Apostolic cou...

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the concept of Holy Tradition as the teachings and practices handed down from Christ and the Apostles that are not explicitly recorded in the Bible. He explains how tradition predates the written Scriptures and was critical for preserving the faith through oral transmission before the New Testament was compiled. Fr. Matthias discusses the authority of the Apostolic cou...

Fr. Matthias Shehad discusses the role of Holy Tradition as a source of authority in the Orthodox Church alongside the Bible. He explains how the Church’s teachings were passed down orally by the Apostles and early Church Fathers before the New Testament canon was established at the Council of Nicaea. Fr. Matthias emphasizes the distinction between capital "T" Tradition—divine teachings and practi...

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the story of Zacchaeus and emphasizes the importance of cutting out sin and negative influences from our lives, referencing Christ’s teaching to “cut off” what causes us to sin. He explains that this applies not to literal limbs, but to toxic relationships that hinder spiritual growth. Fr. Matthias outlines key characteristics of true friendship grounde...

“Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit … For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:33, 37) Evidence of true repentance A changed life A repentance that sticks A sincere hatred of sin A humble ownership of our sin A heart filled with mercy and compassion

Am I a friend that heals? WHERE I MIGHT THINK I’M HELPING Validating despair Godly restraint Sparing a necessary hardship Seeing a need and passing by HOW I BECOME A FRIEND THAT HEALS Offer help without being asked Be present — show empathy Prioritize their salvation Bring them to Christ

Tune in to the final part of 'Sowing Seeds' with Fr Anthony emphasizing that every Christian is called to be a witness. Using the example of St. Herman of Alaska and Christ’s command in Acts 1:8, the message teaches that following Jesus always includes being sent to share the Gospel in our own communities and beyond, making mission an essential part of the Christian life.

Anyone who beloved in Him must come to Him. In this 4 part Seminar, family counsellor Lucy Eskander answers the question "Who Am I" and describes our role as Christians. Lucy discusses that as Christians we are Children of God and must come to Him through Faith. In Part 1 she shares five questions we must ask ourselves and answer affirmatively if we want to be Children of God. In Part 2 she provid...

This sermon reminds us that a tree is known by its fruit: our faith is the tree, and our actions are the fruit it bears. What fills our hearts shapes what we say and do, for Christ is concerned not simply with outward actions but with the condition of our hearts, where our true treasure lies. Like Fr Damian, whose love transformed the lives of those around him, we are called to let our God-given g...

Fr. Anthony Mourad explains how Jonah's three days in the whale's belly serves as the ultimate prophetic sign of Christ’s burial and resurrection. He challenges the congregation to view the fast as more than a simple change in diet, urging them to enter into a transformative spiritual burial alongside Christ so they can emerge fully alive as true messengers of salvation.

The sermon reflects on the healing of the paralytic in Luke 5, emphasizing that the people we surround ourselves with either draw us closer to Christ or lead us further from Him. Using the example of the four friends who overcame every obstacle to bring the paralytic to Jesus, the message encourages believers to seek relationships that strengthen their faith, lovingly help others return to Christ,...

Fr. Matthias Shehad discusses how married couples can face life’s challenges as a united team. He emphasizes that in marriage, each partner’s struggles become shared burdens, requiring mutual support rather than opposition. Drawing from Scripture, Fr. Matthias encourages couples to view challenges as joint battles, maintaining respect, empathy, and communication. He covers practical topics such as...