From the Amvon

Reconciliation with God 20.04.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares from the life of St. Mary of Egypt.

Being a Cross-Bearer 10.04.2016 ↓

Guest speaker Fr. Demetri Carrelas shares from Mark 8:34-9:1.

Our Four Friends 30.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares about the healing of the man with palsy, let down through the roof by his four friends (from Mark 2:1-12). He mentions St. Gregory of Palamas' explanation of our friends who help lead us to Christ for healing: self-condemnation, confession of our sins, renunciation of our sins, and prayer.

Running the Race of the Fast 30.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares from Hebrews 12:1-2 encouragement for running the race of the fast.

How to Approach the Fast 30.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:14-21 encouragement as we begin Great Lent.

War, Capital Punishment, and the Sixth Commandment 25.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John continues his series on the Sixth Commandment.

Thou Shalt Not Kill 25.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares his homily on the Sixth Commandment.

When the Books are Opened 20.03.2016 ↓

On the Sunday of the Last Judgment, Fr. John also shares from Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, and Revelation 20:11-12,15.

The Prodigal Slave 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares the story of St. Onesimus, from Philemon 1:8-16.

The Sound of One Hand Clapping 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John talks about the impossibility of repentance without a changed life, from Luke 19:1-10.

Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kiev 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares about the life of the New-Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kiev to strengthen us for the trials in our lives.

The Undying Worm and the Unquenchable Fire 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John speaks from Mark 9:42-50.

Overcoming Sin 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:57-64.

Preach the Word 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John speaks from 2 Timothy 4:1-8.

Rahab, and the Scarlet Cord 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John speaks about Rahab the Harlot, from Joshua 2.

Making Excuses 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares from Luke 14:1-24.

The Bond of Perfection 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares thoughts from Colossians 3:12-15.

St. Andrew the First Called 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares about the life and ministry of St. Andrew, the First Called.

The Easy Yoke of Christ 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares about the easy yoke of Christ, from Matthew 11:28-30.

Awake, Thou That Sleepest 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares a call to action from Ephesians 5:1-14.

Fear Not, Believe Only 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares the stories of the raising of Jairus' daughter and the healing of the woman with the issue of blood. Jesus deals with each of us where we are.

Are We There Yet? 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John talks about the end times, from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.

Reality as God Sees It 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares from the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31).

Saint John of Kronstadt 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares about the life of St. John of Kronstadt.

I Believe 03.03.2016 ↓

Fr. John shares about the beginning words of the Nicene Creed.