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Be of Good Cheer: Triumph in Turbulent Times
Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life
The Samaritan woman: A Conversation that Changed Lives
The Bread of Life: Resurrection and Eternity
Faith And Politics: The Red And The Blue - Part 2 - Prioritizing Faith Over Politics
Faith and Politics: The Red and the Blue - Part 1 - Foundations
Eucharist, Olympics Bacchanalia, and a Different Perspective
Gospel of The blessing
Sixth Sunday of the Great Lent (The Man Born Blind)
Anchored in Christ - Part 1 - Navigating the Storms
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 4 - Relativism
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 3: Consumerism: The Culture of Constant Consumption
Righteousness
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 2 - Individualism: Navigating a Self-Centered Culture
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 1 - Navigating a Materialist Worldview
Be Always Watchful & Ready
Peace in the Middle of the Crazy
Feast of the Ascension Homily
It is Mystical and not Magic!
Walking in the Light
Risen! - Part 4: Encountering Mary Magdalene
Your Life is Hidden in Christ
Risen! - Part 3: The Encounter at Emmaus
The Gospel Extends to The Other
"The Holy Eucharist"
Risen! - Part 2: The Restoration of Peter
St George Baptistery Icon Consecration
"The Economy of Salvation"
"The Eucharist & The Resurrection"
Risen! - Part 1: Encountering Thomas
"Examining Our Doubts"
The Journey to Being Filled with the Holy Spirit
Resurrection and Transfiguration
Faith & Patience in Trials
Is God Just?
Guard the Deposit
Coptic Orthodoxy & Western Culture Revival & Flourishing
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Part 1 - Try a little kindness
Waiting and Praying
The Glory Of The Ascension
Looking Up and Living Up
Reflecting the True Light
Partaking of the Holy Trinity
"His Resurrection is Our Resurrection"
Friendology - Part 3 - Unfriending
Living in the Fear of God
Let not your hearts be troubled
Follow the Light
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE (John 6:35)
He Multiplies
The Touch That Changed Everything
OrthodoxSermons.org
Mental Health - Basics Part I
"Children of God"
Supporting the Underprivileged
Social Media's Impact on Society
Imperfect People
My peace I give to you (John 14:27)
Prayer Produces Peace
Until Now You Have Asked Nothing In My Name
I Have Overcome The World (John 16:33)
The Feast of Ascension
Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven
Can We Really Make It To Heaven?
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life
I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6)
Love the Praise of God
You can’t Please Everyone! But you can surely Please the ONE.
I Am the Light of the World
Jesus is the Source of Life
How can God love me a Sinner?
The Samaritan Woman
Unity of heart revealing the mystery of God
"Why Natural Disasters?" COA Live Lecture and Q&A
Christ Gives life to the World
The Bread of Life
After the Resurrection
Reach and Believe!
Qualities of the Church - Accountability
On the Incarnation - Part 3 - His Death and Resurrection
On the Incarnation - Part 2
On the Incarnation - Part 1
#Friendshipgoals-Part 1- Connection of the Mat
Repentance
20/20 Vision: Discover God's Vision for Your life - Part 2
20/20 Vision - Discover God's Vision for Your life Part 1
Is our work a doxology or a distraction?
Gift of the Spirit
A Step Closer
Children of God
How To Receive the Holy Spirit
The Ascension In My Life
You Have Brought My First Fruits Up To Heaven
Why the Lord is the Way, the Truth and the Life
Glory of God vs. Glory of Man
Light of Christ
Thirsty for Christ
The Bread Of Life And Obedience
City Salt - The Joy Of The Resurrection
Witnesses of the Resurrection - Part 2 - Forgive others just as Christ also forgave you
Never Thirst Again

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