Sanctification of the Church (Kudosh Etho)
What does it mean to be a faithful believer?
Eucharist, Olympics Bacchanalia, and a Different Perspective
SBGOC Sermon - The Real Miracle: Love
SBGOC Sermon - Advice for Prayer: Close the Door
SBGOC Sermon - The Best Miracle
SBGOC Sermon - Thankful
SBGOC Sermon - Grateful - January 22, 2023
SBGOC Sermon - The True Church - Jan 8, 2023
A Story about Kindness
The Unforgiveable Sin
Moving from Me to We
Priesthood and the Orthodox Church
After two funerals this past week, Vijay Achen reflects in this Sunday's homily on the lives of the recently departed as well as questions that arise when confronting death. May the memory of our departed be eternal.
Funerals and Questions
UNITY IN DIVERSITY (1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-6)
The Story of the Lottery Man and the Monk
An Altar to the Lord in the Midst of Egypt
LOVE ONE ANOTHER (1 John 4:7)
KNOWING GOD (John 4:42)
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE (John 6:35)
Be angry, and do not sin (Ephesians 4:26)
Longsuffering (2 Peter 3:9)
THE LAST WILL BE FIRST, and THE FIRST LAST (Matthew 20:16)
Qualities needed in trials (James 1:19)
Hearing God's Voice (Hebrews 3:7-8,15)
Does God Punish His Beloved Children
"God Our Father" in the Story of Jonah
The Food Which Endures to Everlasting Life
Lord, what do You want me to do? (Acts 9:6)
Above All that we Ask or Think
The Virtues of the Man Born Blind
Abiding in Christ (John 6:56)
He Must Increase, I Must Decrease
The Manifestation of God
The Queen of Sheba
Be of good cheer! (Matthew 14:27)
The Witnesses of Christmas
His Great Mercy
Children of God (1 John 3:1)
Obedience and Submission to God (Luke 1:38)
With God all things are possible (Mark 10:27)
Christ Comes First
The Good Ground
Seeking the kingdom of God (Luke 12:31)
Ploughing the Rocks and Weeds From Your Soil
Two Enemies of Hope
Confessing our sins (1 John 1:9)
The Divine Touch
Overcoming Evil Thoughts
Qualities for spiritual success (1 Cor 16:13-14)
All Things Work Together for Good
Don't Give Up
THE WORD OF GOD (1 Peter 1:25)
Two Sides of the Cross
The Message of The Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18)
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only (James 1:22)
Draw near to God (James 4:8)
The lamp of the body is the eye (Luke 11:34)
Calling Sinners to Repentance (Luke 5:31-32)
St. Mary the True Vine
Be ready to give a defense (1 Peter 3:15)
I am The Resurrection and The Life (John 11:25)
Slow Down
Humble Yourself (Luke 14:11)
Offences
Become as Little Children (Matthew 18:3)
The Labourers are Few - Part 1
The Labourers are Few - Part 2
Lambs among Wolves (Luke 10:3)
Why and How to Love Your Enemies
Be Perfect (Matthew 5:48)
Imperfect People
Spiritual Sight vs Spiritual Blindness
The Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12)
The Spiritual Wisdom vs Human Wisdom
The Lord always before me (Psalm 16:8)
Ask, Seek, Knock (Luke 11:9)
Be Filled With the Spirit
My peace I give to you (John 14:27)
Until Now You Have Asked Nothing In My Name
I Have Overcome The World (John 16:33)
The Feast of Ascension
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life
I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6)
I Am the Light of the World
The Samaritan Woman
Healing Relationships
The Bread of Life
After the Resurrection
Hagar Versus Sarah
Do Not Be Afraid
Holy (Good) Friday
Palm Sunday
Qualities of the Church - Accountability
Do Not Say I Am A Youth
Do You Value Your Family?
Return to Me and I Will Return to You
Overcoming Temptation: Jesus vs Eve
There is No Fast Without Forgiveness
The Legacy of Rice Farmers