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Sanctification of the Church (Kudosh Etho)
Anchored in Christ - Part 1 - Navigating the Storms
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 3: Consumerism: The Culture of Constant Consumption
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 2 - Individualism: Navigating a Self-Centered Culture
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 1 - Navigating a Materialist Worldview
Measuring Our Spiritual Growth | The Harvest
God…Can I Trust You?
Humble Yourself As A Little Child
How Do I deal with The Spiritual Passion Of Despondency
SBGOC Sermon - The Best Miracle
SBGOC Sermon - Thankful
Christ the true bridegroom: The feast of wedding of Cana of Galilee
SBGOC Sermon - Grateful - January 22, 2023
"I Have Seen and Testified That This Is the Son of God"
The Eternal came under time
SBGOC Sermon - The True Church - Jan 8, 2023
My Blind Spot
The Word of God is Life Light & Grace
May Its Fruits Be Plentiful
Does God Abandon Us In Difficult Times?
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Part 1 - Try a little kindness
Divine Liturgy - Part 8 - Communion
Divine Liturgy - Part 7 - Koinonia of the Saints
Divine Liturgy - Part 6 - Liturgy of the Word
Divine Liturgy - Part 5 - Offering
Divine Liturgy - Part 4 - Trinitarian Fellowship
Divine Liturgy - Part 3 - Why We Use Incense
Divine Liturgy - Part 2 - Lets Get to Work
Divine Liturgy - Part 1 - A Brief Overview
"Acquiring Humility"
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
"Be Ready & Watchful"
Why A Vegan Fast? Why Sometimes Allow Fish?
Why ‘Speak The Truth In Love’, When No One Wants To Hear It?
Healing Relationships
Hagar Versus Sarah
Hosea during COVID-19
The Struggle of Prayer at Home
God in the Midst of Tribulation
Intimacy Anorexia
This is my Beloved Son
Giving with your Words
On the Incarnation - Part 3 - His Death and Resurrection
On the Incarnation - Part 2
Understanding the Divine Liturgy - Part 3 - Procession of the Lamb
On the Incarnation - Part 1
Understanding the Liturgy - Part 2- Offering Up to God
Understanding the Liturgy Part 1 - Enflamed Hearts for Christ
#Friendshipgoals-Part 1- Connection of the Mat
Orthodoxy: Fully Alive in Christ
Evangelism & Liturgy
20/20 Vision: Discover God's Vision for Your life - Part 2
20/20 Vision - Discover God's Vision for Your life Part 1
Children of the light
Journey to Paradise - Part 3 - A Lamp to My Feet
Journey to Paradise - Part 2 - Deny Yourself
Journey to Paradise - Part 1 - The Lies We Believe
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 7 - Liturgy of the Faithful (Part 2)
The Summit to Your Glory - Talk 3 - Love
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 6 - Liturgy of the Faithful (Part 1)
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 5 - Liturgy of the Word
The Summit to Your Glory (Talk 1) - Hope
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 4 - Offering of the Lamb (Part 2)
For With You
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 3 - Offering of the Lamb (Part 1)
Fellow workers with God - Part 2 (Ministry and Virtue)
True Humility
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 2 - Raising of Incense (Part 2)
Jesus Knows Me
Fellow Workers with God - Part 1 (The Purpose of Ministry)
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 1 - Raising of Incense (Part 1)
My soul magnifies the Lord. luke 1:46.
Delving Into Nativity - Part 3 - Christ
Do not be afraid, you have found favor with God.
Delving Into Nativity - Part 2 - Joseph
Don”t be afraid your prayer is heard
Delving Into Nativity - Part 1 - Mary
Giving is a Way of Life
Your Tree will be Fruitful
Irrational Love - Part 5 - God Seeks Those Who Hide
Him who has an ear let him hear
Worth It - Part 4
The Lord is Very Merciful
Irrational Love - Part 4 - To Be Loved Means to Be Chosen
Worth It - Part 3
Irrational Love - Part 3 - The Satisfaction of Being Loved
Could this be the Son of David?
Worth It - Part 2
Worth It - Part 1
Irrational Love - Part 2 - God touches the Untouchable
Irrational Love - Part 1 - Love Pays Attention
What's Your Number? - Part 4 - The Fear Traid
Soldier of Christ
What's Your Number? - Part 2 - The Anger Traid
What's Your Number? - Part 3 - The Heart Traid
What's Your Number? - Part 1
The Major Orders
Healing the Mind Series - Part 2
Healing the Mind Series - Part 1
City Salt - Personal Mission Statement

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