St Mark Sermons

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 2 of Galatians with Abouna Elijah, focusing on the early Church’s struggle over whether Gentile believers were required to follow Jewish customs and laws. Abouna Elijah explains St. Paul’s defense of justification through faith in Christ rather than the works of the law, emphasizing Christian freedom, unity within the Church, and the believer’s new...

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 1 of Galatians with Abouna Jonathan, focusing on St. Paul’s defense of his apostolic calling and the divine origin of the Gospel he preached. Abouna Jonathan emphasizes the freedom believers have in Christ, the danger of departing from the true Gospel, and the importance of remaining faithful to the teachings handed down through the Church.

In this message during the Apostles Fast, we reflect on the Gospel story of the paralyzed man whose friends brought him before Christ. While everyone expected Jesus to heal the man’s body first, the Lord began with something deeper: “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” This sermon reminds us that Christ desires to heal the whole person, beginning with the sickness of the soul. Many of us cry out to...

Tune in to Pt 4 of 'Sowing Seeds' with Fr Anthony as he reflects on the life of St. Anthony the Great and shows how true evangelism begins with personal obedience to God. Through St. Anthony's example, believers are challenged to stop delaying God's commands, pursue spiritual growth with intention, and understand that a faithful life can become a powerful witness to Christ.

This Blessed Father’s Day, Fr Thomas reflects on the healing of the paralytic and the faith of the four men who led him to Jesus. Fathers are reminded that their greatest responsibility is not merely providing earthly needs, but faithfully leading their families to Christ through prayer, perseverance, and a concern for the healing of the soul above all else.

Drawing from Christ’s promise that whatever is asked in His name will be received, the sermon explains that praying “in His name” means becoming like Him, especially in humility and self-denial. Fr Yacoub explains that true discipleship is found in denying oneself, serving others, and bearing Christ’s likeness.

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 2 of Ephesians with Father Isaac, focusing on how humanity was once dead in sin but has been made alive through the free gift of salvation in Christ. Father Isaac explains that salvation is by grace, not earned by works, but receiving that grace leads to a transformed life within the Church as one united household of God.

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 3 of Ephesians with Father Isaac, focusing on St Paul’s teaching that the mystery of Christ has been revealed so that all people may have access to God through the Gospel. Father Isaac emphasizes suffering for Christ, the Church as one family in heaven and earth, bold prayer, and the transforming knowledge of God’s love.

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 5 of Galatians with Abouna David, focusing on Christian freedom through faith in Christ rather than reliance on the Mosaic Law. Abouna David explains that salvation comes through Christ alone, and that believers are called to walk in the Spirit, producing the fruit of the Spirit while rejecting the works of the flesh as they grow in a life of faith...

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 1 of Ephesians with Mark B, exploring how believers find their true identity in Christ and are blessed with every spiritual blessing for the purpose of holiness. The study emphasizes God's plan of salvation, the inheritance given to all who believe, the unity of the Church, and the call to live every aspect of life in Christ through the work of the...

The Living Word Bible Study goes through Chapter 6 of Galatians with Maggie, focusing on how the law of Christ is fulfilled through love, humility, gentleness, and carrying one another’s burdens within the Christian community. Maggie emphasizes that believers are called to restore those who fall, persevere in doing good, sow to the Spirit, and find their identity as a new creation in Christ rather...

The sermon reflects on the healing of the paralytic in Luke 5, focusing on the four men whose faith moved them to bring their friend to Christ despite every obstacle. The message emphasizes that true service flows from faith, love, and a desire for salvation, calling believers to persevere in bringing themselves and others to Christ, whose power is present to heal and forgive sins.

The sermon reflects on the Feast of Pentecost, emphasizing that the presence of the Holy Spirit is experienced through participation in the life and unity of the Church. The message teaches that the Holy Spirit draws believers both outward in mission and inward into deeper communion, calling them to reject division and live in love, service, and unity as members of the one Body of Christ.

The sermon reflects on Christ’s teaching about prayer in Luke 11, emphasizing that prayer is both a lifelong school of spiritual growth and the means by which believers enter into deeper communion with God. The message encourages persistent, faithful prayer that seeks first the Kingdom of God, trusting in God’s providence and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit rather than treating prayer as...

The sermon reflects on the work of the Holy Spirit in transforming the believer’s life, drawing from Christ’s teaching on persistent prayer in Luke 11. The message explores the barriers that prevent spiritual growth—denial, deflection, and despair—and encourages believers to approach God with honest repentance, faith, and perseverance, trusting in His power to forgive and transform.

In this message from our series To the Ends of the Earth, we reflect on the life of St. Frumentius of Axum, the Apostle to Ethiopia, and how God used an unexpected interruption to bring the Gospel to an entire nation. St. Frumentius began as a young man with his own plans, but through captivity, service, faithfulness, and the hidden work of God, he became the one through whom Christianity was esta...

In this message from our series **To the Ends of the Earth**, we reflect on the life of **St. Verena**, a young Coptic woman from Upper Egypt whose holiness, love, prayer, and service helped bring the light of Christ to Switzerland. St. Verena reminds us that mission does not always begin with preaching. Sometimes it begins with holiness. It begins with receiving Christ deeply, being formed by the...

Tune in as Fr. Michael Sorial gives a sermon on the Holy Spirit. The power of the Holy Spirit and the words He speaks through us and healing us of our sins. "Let go of the paralysis of sin."

The First Declaration: Feast of Tabernacles The Second Declaration : On Tuesday of Pascha The Resurrection as the Vindication of Both Some Prefer to Control Light EX: Blinds vs Surgical Lights We Lose Confidence in the Light When It Enters Darkness EX: Candle in the Dark Final Reflections Am I keeping something in the darkness? Strive to not let your relationship with the Light of the World be sea...

One of the most powerful weapons to help us overcome temptations. Why do we fast and what is fasting about?

In this sermon, we reflect on the blessing of Pentecost, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the Christian calling to forgive. Through stories, practical advice, and spiritual quotes, we learn that forgiveness is not just a feeling, but a decision and a work of the Holy Spirit within us. Forgiveness brings peace, heals relationships, and keeps the love between God and us unbroken. We are reminded to...

This sermon explores the profound depth of the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer, focusing specifically on the multifaceted nature of God as Our Father. Fr. Seraphim identifies sacrificial love as the foundational pillar of this relationship, noting that God bestows "sonship" upon humanity by giving His Son, His Spirit, and ultimately His eternal presence. Beyond affection, the text emphasizes Go...

The disciples requested from Jesus to teach them how to pray. Not how to heal or how do miracles or how to cast out a demon, but how to pray. This is a good request. They understood the power and necessity of prayer. How they grow our relationship and intimacy with God, and how virtues are formed in prayer. Let us ask God as well to teach us how to pray. Use the pattern He put for us in the Lord’s...

Laying the Foundation We are all captives Christ came to liberate us The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth Misconceptions About Freedom The Absence of Boundaries Freedom as Autonomy from God Freedom as License to Sin 1. Freedom is FOR, Not Just FROM 2. Conforming to Our True Nature 3. Freedom as Liberation from the Passions 4. Boundaries are a necessary part of true freedom The Law of Love Over t...

The Lord wants us to abide in Him deeply. This can be done through our daily fellowship with Him through the work of the Holy Spirit.