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Weekly sermons and lectures by Fr. John Whiteford of St. Jonah Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Spring, Texas.
From the Amvon
English, Christianity, 1 season, 932 episodes, 3 days, 18 hours, 52 minutes
From the Amvon
English, Christianity, 1 season, 932 episodes, 3 days, 18 hours, 52 minutes
St. Nectarius of Optina
Fr. John Whiteford tells of the life of St. Nectarius.
2/10/2024 • 0
Garbage In/Garbage Out
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the importance of edifying influences, such as Scripture and the saints.
2/1/2024 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Garbage In/Garbage Out
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the importance of edifying influences, such as Scripture and the saints.
2/1/2024 • 0
Sowing With Tears
Fr. John Whiteford continues his series of homilies on the Psalms of Ascent, this time focusing on Psalm 125.
1/24/2024 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Sowing With Tears
Fr. John Whiteford continues his series of homilies on the Psalms of Ascent, this time focusing on Psalm 125.
1/24/2024 • 0
The Name of Jesus
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the name of Jesus in context of Matthew's genealogy (Matthew 1:1-25).
1/6/2024 • 0
The Name of Jesus
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the name of Jesus in context of Matthew's genealogy (Matthew 1:1-25).
1/6/2024 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Holy Forefathers 2023
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from December 24, 2023.
1/5/2024 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
Holy Forefathers 2023
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from December 24, 2023.
1/5/2024 • 0
They That Trust In The Lord Shall Be As Mount Zion
Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 124.
12/14/2023 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
They That Trust In The Lord Shall Be As Mount Zion
Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 124.
12/14/2023 • 0
Had It Not Been That the Lord Was With Us
Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 123.
12/9/2023 • 0
Had It Not Been That the Lord Was With Us
Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 123.
12/9/2023 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
God’s Providence
Fr. John Whiteford tells the story of St. John Maximovitch.
11/22/2023 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
God's Providence
Fr. John Whiteford tells the story of St. John Maximovitch.
11/22/2023 • 0
Unto Thee have I Lifted Up Mine Eyes
Fr. John Whiteford focuses on another of the Psalms of Ascent, Psalm 122:1-4.
11/21/2023 • 11 minutes
Unto Thee have I Lifted Up Mine Eyes
Fr. John Whiteford focuses on another of the Psalms of Ascent, Psalm 122:1-4.
11/21/2023 • 0
St. James the Brother of the Lord
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the life of St. James the Just.
11/15/2023 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
St. James the Brother of the Lord
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the life of St. James the Just.
11/15/2023 • 0
The Church and Israel
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Israel through the lens of Romans11:1-5,16-29.
11/4/2023 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
The Church and Israel
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Israel through the lens of Romans 11:1-5,16-29.
11/4/2023 • 0
Let Us Go into the House of the Lord
Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent, focusing this time on Psalm 121.
10/26/2023 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Let Us Go into the House of the Lord
Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent, focusing this time on Psalm 121.
10/26/2023 • 0
Love Your Enemies
Fr. John Whiteford explores the true meaning of loving our enemies, as demonstrated in Luke 6:27-36.
10/25/2023 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Love Your Enemies
Fr. John Whiteford explores the true meaning of loving our enemies, as demonstrated in Luke 6:27-36.
10/25/2023 • 0
God Will Have the Last Word
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of the Kursk-Root Icon as a reminder that God always prevails over evil.
10/13/2023 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
God Will Have the Last Word
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of the Kursk-Root Icon as a reminder that God always prevails over evil.
10/13/2023 • 0
The Strait and Narrow Way
In the context of Mark 8:34 and Matthew 7:13-14, Fr. John Whiteford discusses how churches should be places of moral challenge, rather than marketing ploys.
10/10/2023 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
The Strait and Narrow Way
In the context of Mark 8:34 and Matthew 7:13-14, Fr. John Whiteford discusses how churches should be places of moral challenge, rather than marketing ploys.
10/10/2023 • 0
From Whence Cometh My Help
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 120 (LXX).
10/4/2023 • 6 minutes, 56 seconds
From Whence Cometh My Help
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 120 (LXX).
10/4/2023 • 0
St. Moses the Ethiopian
Fr. John Whiteford tells of the life of St. Moses the Ethiopian.
9/16/2023 • 0
St. Moses the Ethiopian
Fr. John Whiteford tells of the life of St. Moses the Ethiopian.
9/16/2023 • 0
Songs of Ascent: Leaving the World, and Beginning the Journey
Fr. John Whiteford explains the purpose and importance of the Hymns of Ascent. Psalm 119 is featured.
9/9/2023 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Songs of Ascent: Leaving the World, and Beginning the Journey
Fr. John Whiteford explains the purpose and importance of the Hymns of Ascent. Psalm 119 is featured.
9/9/2023 • 0
Things People Don’t Want To Hear
Fr. John Whiteford discusses true and false prophecy and the telling of difficult truths. Passages discussed are Jeremiah 26:11-19 and Matthew 19:16-26.
9/8/2023 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
Things People Don't Want To Hear
Fr. John Whiteford discusses true and false prophecy and the telling of difficult truths. Passages discussed are Jeremiah 26:11-19 and Matthew 19:16-26.
9/8/2023 • 0
The Unmerciful Servant
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the meaning of the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:23-25).
9/7/2023 • 0
The Unmerciful Servant
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the meaning of the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:23-25).
9/6/2023 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
The Unmerciful Servant
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the meaning of the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:23-25).
9/6/2023 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Working With God
Fr. John Whiteford explains the importance of our cooperation with God in our salvation. (1 Corinthians 3:1-9; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; John 15:1-8)
8/21/2023 • 0
Working With God
Fr. John Whiteford explains the importance of our cooperation with God in our salvation. (1 Corinthians 3:1-9; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; John 15:1-8)
8/21/2023 • 0
Fighting the Good Fight of Faith
Fr. John Whiteford calls us to believe and live the true Orthodox faith. (1 Timothy 6:11-16)
8/1/2023 • 0
Fighting the Good Fight of Faith
Fr. John Whiteford calls us to believe and live the true Orthodox faith. (1 Timothy 6:11-16)
8/1/2023 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the life of St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves, the founder of monasticism in Russia.
7/29/2023 • 0
St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the life of St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves, the founder of monasticism in Russia.
7/29/2023 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Fr. John Whiteford concludes his series of homilies from the Psalms on by discussing where the wicked and the righteous end up, and why we should put our hope in God. (PSALM 26:25-40)
7/14/2023 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Fr. John Whiteford concludes his series of homilies from the Psalms on by discussing where the wicked and the righteous end up, and why we should put our hope in God. (PSALM 26:25-40)
7/14/2023 • 0
The Fretting of the Wicked
Fr. John Whiteford offers a corrective perspective when viewing the 'success' of the wicked, and how the wicked fret when they see the righteous who rebuke their way of living. (Psalm 36:12-24)
7/14/2023 • 0
The Fretting of the Wicked
Fr. John Whiteford offers a corrective perspective when viewing the 'success' of the wicked, and how the wicked fret when they see the righteous who rebuke their way of living. (Psalm 36:12-24)
7/14/2023 • 7 minutes, 35 seconds
Fret Not
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the call to trust in God and how we can 'fret not' when the wicked parish. (Psalm 36[37]:1-11)
6/27/2023 • 0
Fret Not
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the call to trust in God and how we can 'fret not' when the wicked parish. (Psalm 36[37]:1-11)
6/27/2023 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
How the Saints Help Us
Fr. John Whiteford explains how the saints in heaven help us in his homily from the Sunday of All Saints 2023.
6/19/2023 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
How the Saints Help Us
Fr. John Whiteford explains how the saints in heaven help us in his homily from the Sunday of All Saints 2023.
6/19/2023 • 0
Power from on High
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Feast of Holy Pentecost about the seal of the Holy Spirit.
6/19/2023 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Power from on High
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Feast of Holy Pentecost about the seal of the Holy Spirit.
6/19/2023 • 0
St. Paisius Velichkovsky
St. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Paisius Velichkovsy.
6/19/2023 • 0
St. Paisius Velichkovsky
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Paisius Velichkovsy.
6/19/2023 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
The Love of the Truth
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about our need to know and love the truth so that we can stand firm in the faith. (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17)
6/1/2023 • 0
The Love of the Truth
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about our need to know and love the truth so that we can stand firm in the faith. (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17)
6/1/2023 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Modern Paganism
Archpriest Geoffrey Korz explains the historical practice of paganism and its resurgence today. (John 9:1-38)
5/24/2023 • 0
Modern Paganism
Archpriest Geoffrey Korz explains the historical practice of paganism and its resurgence today. (John 9:1-38)
5/24/2023 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
The Theotokos as an Ideal of Motherhood
Fr. John Whiteford describes the important role of motherhood as seen through life of the Theotokos, the mother of our Lord.
5/18/2023 • 0
The Theotokos as an Ideal of Motherhood
Fr. John Whiteford describes the important role of motherhood as seen through life of the Theotokos, the mother of our Lord.
5/18/2023 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women 2023
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the great love and faith the Myrrh-Bearing Women had for their Lord.
5/2/2023 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women 2023
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the great love and faith the Myrrh-Bearing Women had for their Lord.
5/2/2023 • 0
The Costliness of Worship
Fr. John Whiteford considers the costliness of worship in response to the extravagant love of God. (Palm Sunday 2023)
5/1/2023 • 0
The Costliness of Worship
Fr. John Whiteford considers the costliness of worship in response to the extravagant love of God. (Palm Sunday 2023)
5/1/2023 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Obedience (Step Four of the Ladder)
Fr. John Whiteford describes how obedience helps us grow in humility.
3/30/2023 • 0
Obedience (Step Four of the Ladder)
Fr. John Whiteford describes how obedience helps us to grow in humility.
3/30/2023 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
This Alone Will Make You Stop Being a Protestant
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.
3/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
This Alone Will Make You Stop Being a Protestant
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.
3/8/2023 • 0
Forgive as Christ Has Forgiven Us
Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the importance of forgiveness for our life in Christ. (Colossians 3:1-17)
3/7/2023 • 0
Forgive as Christ Has Forgiven Us
Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the importance of forgiveness for our life in Christ. (Colossians 3:1-17)
3/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Scoffers of the Last Days
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the expectation of the coming judgment and the life that is to come. (2 Peter 3:1-13)
2/27/2023 • 0
Scoffers of the Last Days
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the expectation of the coming judgment and the life that is to come. (2 Peter 3:1-13)
2/27/2023 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
The Three Great Hierarchs and the Families that Produced Them
Fr. John Whiteford recounts the significance of the family life in making saints.
2/14/2023 • 0
The Three Great Hierarchs and the Families that Produced Them
Fr. John Whiteford recounts the significance of the family life in making saints.
2/14/2023 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
The Holy New Martyr Hilarion (Troitsky)
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of the holy new martyr Hilarion (Troitsky).
2/14/2023 • 0
The Holy New Martyr Hilarion (Troitsky)
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of the holy new martyr Hilarion (Troitsky).
2/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 21 seconds
Zacchaeus Sunday 2023
Fr. John Whiteford invites us to open hearts to Christ God as did Zacchaeus.
2/14/2023 • 0
Zacchaeus Sunday 2023
Fr. John Whiteford invites us to open hearts to Christ God as did Zacchaeus.
2/14/2023 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
We Must Through Much Tribulation Enter into the Kingdom of God
Fr. John Whiteford helps us to understand how to receive suffering in a way that is redemptive in our lives. (Acts 14:19-22)
1/17/2023 • 0
We Must Through Much Tribulation Enter into the Kingdom of God
Fr. John Whiteford helps us to understand how to receive suffering in a way that is redemptive in our lives. (Acts 14:19-22)
1/17/2023 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Selling Our Birthright
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the story of Jacob selling his birthright to his brother Esau, and helps us understand it through the lens of our lives today. (Genesis 25:19-34)
1/16/2023 • 0
Selling Our Birthright
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the story of Jacob selling his birthright to his brother Esau, and helps us understand it through the lens of our lives today. (Genesis 25:19-34)
1/16/2023 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
St. Herman of Alaska
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Herman of Alaska.
12/30/2022 • 0
St. Herman of Alaska
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Herman of Alaska.
12/30/2022 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Abiding in Love
Fr. John Whiteford shares the depth of God's love for us, and how we can abide it in. (1 John 4:12-19)
12/20/2022 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Abiding in Love
Fr. John Whiteford shares the depth of God's love for us, and how we can abide it in. (1 John 4:12-19)
12/20/2022 • 0
Discerning God's Will
Fr. John Whiteford helps us understand how to discern God's will for our life.
12/19/2022 • 0
Discerning God’s Will
Fr. John Whiteford helps us understand how to discern God's will for our life.
12/19/2022 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
The Heavenly Tabernacle
Fr. John Whiteford explains the Heavenly Tabernacle. (Hebrews 9:1-15)
12/5/2022 • 0
The Heavenly Tabernacle
Fr. John Whiteford explains the Heavenly Tabernacle. (Hebrews 9:1-15)
12/5/2022 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Today If You Will Hear His Voice
Fr. John Whiteford calls us to a lifestyle of thanksgiving to God. (Psalm 94)
12/1/2022 • 0
Today If You Will Hear His Voice
Fr. John Whiteford calls us to a lifestyle of thanksgiving to God. (Psalm 94)
12/1/2022 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
The Woman with an Issue of Blood
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the healing power of Christ through the story of the woman who had an issue of blood. (Luke 8:41-56)
11/25/2022 • 0
The Woman with an Issue of Blood
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the healing power of Christ through the story of the woman who had an issue of blood. (Luke 8:41-56)
11/25/2022 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Testing the Spirits
Fr. John Whiteford helps us to understand how to discern between the evil spirits, who seek our destruction, and those who worship the Holy Trinity and desire our good. (1 John 4:1-6)
11/16/2022 • 0
Testing the Spirits
Fr. John Whiteford helps us to understand how to discern between the evil spirits, who seek our destruction, and those who worship the Holy Trinity and desire our good. (1 John 4:1-6)
11/16/2022 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
You Can’t Take It With You
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the temptations of wealth and the need to align our resources with the Kingdom of God. (1 Timothy 6:3-10)
11/9/2022 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
You Can't Take It With You
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the temptations of wealth and the need to align our resources with the Kingdom of God. (1 Timothy 6:3-10)
11/9/2022 • 0
Return, O Israel
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from the story of Hosea in which God calls his unfaithful people to repentance. (Hosea 14)
11/2/2022 • 0
Return, O Israel
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from the story of Hosea in which God calls his unfaithful people to repentance. (Hosea 14)
11/2/2022 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
Winning the Spiritual War
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the victory over heresy, winning the spiritual war, by the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (Psalm 149).
10/27/2022 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds
Winning the Spiritual War
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the victory over heresy, winning the spiritual war, by the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (Psalm 149).
10/27/2022 • 0
St. Paul on Mars Hill
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the account of St. Paul's discourse on Mars Hill (Acts 17:18-34).
10/26/2022 • 0
St. Paul on Mars Hill
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the account of St. Paul's discourse on Mars Hill (Acts 17:18-34).
10/26/2022 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Love in Deed and Truth
Fr. John Whiteford commemorates the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian. (1 John 3:18-24)
10/12/2022 • 0
Love in Deed and Truth
Fr. John Whiteford commemorates the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian. (1 John 3:18-24)
10/12/2022 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
The Parable of the Talents
Fr. John Whiteford encourages Christians to live up to our high calling in Christ Jesus, through the Parable of the Talents. (Matthew 25:14-30)
10/11/2022 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
The Parable of the Talents
Fr. John Whiteford encourages Christians to live up to our high calling in Christ Jesus, through the Parable of the Talents. (Matthew 25:14-30)
10/11/2022 • 0
No Beggars
Fr. John reflects on his visit to the country of Moldova, and the state of the family.
10/10/2022 • 0
No Beggars
Fr. John reflects on his visit to the country of Moldova, and the state of the family.
9/20/2022 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Fr. John reflects on the beheading of St. John the Baptist in light of current events.
9/12/2022 • 0
Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Fr. John reflects on the beheading of St. John the Baptist in light of current events.
9/12/2022 • 9 minutes, 1 second
Dormition 2022
Fr. John shares about the particular relationship that the Mother of God has with her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
8/30/2022 • 0
Dormition 2022
Fr. John shares about the particular relationship that the Mother of God has with her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
8/30/2022 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
Take Heed
Fr. John reflects on what is necessary for us to become fruitful in the Kingdom of God.
8/11/2022 • 0
Take Heed
Fr. John reflects on what is necessary for us to become fruitful in the Kingdom of God.
8/11/2022 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
The End of the Wicked
Fr. John shares the story of David, Saul, and Doeg the Edomite as an example of the end of the wicked.
8/3/2022 • 0
The End of the Wicked
Fr. John shares the story of David, Saul, and Doeg the Edomite as an example of the end of the wicked.
8/3/2022 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Royal Martyrs
Fr. John shares the story of the martyrdom of the Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family as an encouragement for us to be faithful no matter what we face in life.
7/20/2022 • 0
Royal Martyrs
Fr. John shares the story of the martyrdom of the Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family as an encouragement for us to be faithful no matter what we face in life.
7/20/2022 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
No Pain, No Gain
Fr. John reflects on the way that suffering can help us to grow spiritually in Christ.
7/6/2022 • 0
No Pain, No Gain
Fr. John reflects on the way that suffering can help us to grow spiritually in Christ.
7/6/2022 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
St. Luke of Crimea
Fr. John shares the life and witness of St. Luke of Crimea, the Blessed Surgeon.
6/28/2022 • 0
St. Luke of Crimea
Fr. John shares the life and witness of St. Luke of Crimea, the Blessed Surgeon.
6/28/2022 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
Who Shall Ascend into the Mountain of the Lord?
Fr. John helps us to understand our call to become the Saints of God by His Grace.
6/23/2022 • 0
Who Shall Ascend into the Mountain of the Lord?
Fr. John helps us to understand our call to become the Saints of God by His Grace.
6/23/2022 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Pentecost 2022
Fr. John preaches on the significance of the Feast of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
6/15/2022 • 0
Pentecost 2022
Fr. John preaches on the significance of the Feast of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
6/15/2022 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
What We Must Answer For
Fr. John preaches on St. Paul's reflection on his life and the coming judgment, from Acts 20:18-35.
6/9/2022 • 0
What We Must Answer For
Fr. John preaches on St. Paul's reflection on his life and the coming judgment, from Acts 20:18-35.
6/9/2022 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
One Nation Under Judgment
Fr. John reflects on lessons to be learned from the tragedy of the school shooting in Ulvade, Texas.
5/31/2022 • 0
One Nation Under Judgment
Fr. John reflects on lessons to be learned from the tragedy of the school shooting in Ulvade, Texas.
5/31/2022 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
The True Worshippers God Seeks
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the Samaritan Woman, from John 4:5-42.
5/26/2022 • 0
Wilt Thou Be Healed?
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the healing of the paralytic, found in John 5:1-15.
5/26/2022 • 0
The True Worshippers God Seeks
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the Samaritan Woman, from John 4:5-42.
5/23/2022 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
A Mad Mad World
“A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, 'You are mad; you are not like us.”
― St. Antony the Great
5/19/2022 • 0
Wilt Thou Be Healed?
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the healing of the paralytic, found in John 5:1-15.
5/16/2022 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Choose Life
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the myrrh-bearing women and abortion.
5/9/2022 • 0
Choose Life
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the myrrh-bearing women and abortion.
5/9/2022 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Palm Sunday
Fr. John Whiteford shares a homily on Palm Sunday.
5/9/2022 • 0
Palm Sunday
Fr. John Whiteford shares a homily on Palm Sunday.
4/18/2022 • 3 minutes, 35 seconds
The Thief Who Stole Paradise
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 23:32-43.
4/11/2022 • 0
The Thief Who Stole Paradise
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 23:32-43.
4/11/2022 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Bitter Waters Made Sweet
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Exodus 15:22-27.
4/6/2022 • 0
On Exile or Pilgrimage
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Sunday of St. John Climacus.
4/6/2022 • 0
On Exile or Pilgrimage
Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Sunday of St. John Climacus.
4/4/2022 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Bitter Waters Made Sweet
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Exodus 15:22-27.
3/28/2022 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
What is Truth?
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from John 18:38.
3/15/2022 • 0
What is Truth?
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from John 18:38.
3/14/2022 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
God is on the Throne
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Isaiah 6:1-4.
3/7/2022 • 0
God is on the Throne
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Isaiah 6:1-4.
3/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
The War in Ukraine
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the war in Ukraine.
3/1/2022 • 0
The War in Ukraine
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the war in Ukraine.
2/28/2022 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
The Fatted Calf is Slain
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).
2/21/2022 • 0
The Fatted Calf is Slain
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).
2/21/2022 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Reading Scripture with Faith and Humility
Fr. John Whiteford prepares us as we enter the Triodion period.
2/14/2022 • 0
Reading Scripture with Faith and Humility
Fr. John Whiteford prepares us as we enter the Triodion period.
2/14/2022 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod.
2/11/2022 • 0
Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod.
2/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
A Mad Mad World
“A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, 'You are mad; you are not like us.”
― St. Antony the Great
1/31/2022 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
I Am that I Am
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about Exodus 3.
1/3/2022 • 0
I Am that I Am
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about Exodus 3.
1/3/2022 • 16 minutes, 1 second
The Birth of Moses
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Exodus 2:1-10.
12/27/2021 • 0
The Birth of Moses
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Exodus 2:1-10.
12/27/2021 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
Walking Circumspectly and Redeeming the Time
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Ephesians 5:15-16.
12/20/2021 • 0
Walking Circumspectly and Redeeming the Time
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Ephesians 5:15-16.
12/20/2021 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds
The Right Place (Luke 13:10-17)
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17.
12/13/2021 • 0
The Right Place (Luke 13:10-17)
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17.
12/13/2021 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Entertaining Angels Unawares
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about hospitality and covetousness from Hebrews 13:1-6.
12/8/2021 • 0
Entertaining Angels Unawares
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about hospitality and covetousness from Hebrews 13:1-6.
12/6/2021 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Faith Works
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 5:6.
11/30/2021 • 0
Faith Works
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 5:6.
11/30/2021 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 18:1-6.
11/23/2021 • 0
The Law of Moses and the Law of Grace
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 18:7-14.
11/23/2021 • 0
The Law of Moses and the Law of Grace
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 18:7-14.
11/22/2021 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 18:1-6.
11/15/2021 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Go to the Ant Thou Sluggard
Fr. John Whiteford shares a homily from Proverbs 6:6-11 and Luke 16:19-31.
11/8/2021 • 0
Go to the Ant Thou Sluggard
Fr. John Whiteford shares a homily from Proverbs 6:6-11 and Luke 16:19-31.
11/8/2021 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
On the Road to Emmaus
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, from Luke 24:13-35.
11/1/2021 • 0
On the Road to Emmaus
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, from Luke 24:13-35.
11/1/2021 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
How Do We Know the Iconoclasts Were Wrong?
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the restoration of icons.
10/27/2021 • 0
How Do We Know the Iconoclasts Were Wrong?
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the restoration of icons.
10/25/2021 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds
The Chosen People
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 and 2 Peter 2:9-10.
10/21/2021 • 0
The Chosen People
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 and 2 Peter 2:9-10.
10/18/2021 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
The Tests of Faith
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 1 John 3:11-18.
10/13/2021 • 0
The Tests of Faith
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 1 John 3:11-18.
10/11/2021 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
The Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov
Fr. John Whiteford relates the story of the Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov.
10/5/2021 • 0
The Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov
Fr. John Whiteford relates the story of the Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov.
10/4/2021 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
The Lord is My Light and My Savior, Whom Then Shall I Fear?
Fr. John Whiteford encourages us with the words of Psalm 26:1-6.
9/27/2021 • 0
The Lord is My Light and My Savior, Whom Then Shall I Fear?
Fr. John Whiteford encourages us with the words of Psalm 26:1-6.
9/27/2021 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
The Arena of the Family
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the spiritual struggle of family life.
9/23/2021 • 0
The Arena of the Family
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the spiritual struggle of family life.
9/20/2021 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
What Can the Righteous Do?
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 11 (10).
9/14/2021 • 0
What Can the Righteous Do?
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 11 (10).
9/13/2021 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Walking on Water
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about struggle and faith from Matthew 14:22-34.
8/25/2021 • 0
Walking on Water
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about struggle and faith from Matthew 14:22-34.
8/23/2021 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
The Feeding of the Five Thousand in the Four Gospels
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the miracle of the feeding of the multitudes, reminding us that God provides heavenly food for us.
8/16/2021 • 0
The Feeding of the Five Thousand in the Four Gospels
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the miracle of the feeding of the multitudes, reminding us that God provides heavenly food for us.
8/16/2021 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
Ask, Seek, Knock
Fr. John Whiteford uses verses from Matthew 9 and Luke 11 to remind his congregation that Christ will be with us through every trial we encounter, if we let him in.
8/10/2021 • 0
Ask, Seek, Knock
Fr. John Whiteford uses verses from Matthew 9 and Luke 11 to remind his congregation that Christ will be with us through every trial we encounter, if we let him in.
8/9/2021 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
St. Seraphim of Sarov
Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about the life of St.Seraphim of Sarov. August 1 is the anniversary of his birth, according to the Julian Calendar.
8/2/2021 • 0
St. Seraphim of Sarov
Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about the life of St.Seraphim of Sarov. August 1 is the anniversary of his birth, according to the Julian Calendar.
8/2/2021 • 23 minutes, 44 seconds
Out of the Pit
Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily on the relationship of faith and depression, using the life of the Prophet Jeremiah.
7/29/2021 • 0
The New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth
Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth to encourage the listeners to live a life of perseverance in the faith. Nothing is won without struggle and sacrifice.
7/29/2021 • 0
Out of the Pit
Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily on the relationship of faith and depression, using the life of the Prophet Jeremiah.
7/26/2021 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered
Fr. John presents the first of a brief series of homilies on Psalm 67.
7/23/2021 • 0
Butter Mountain?
Fr. John presents his second homily on Psalm 67.
7/23/2021 • 0
The New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth
Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth to encourage the listeners to live a life of perseverance in the faith. Nothing is won without struggle and sacrifice.
7/19/2021 • 18 minutes, 32 seconds
Prayer with Suction
Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 5 to remind his congregation that it is suffering that gives our prayers suction.
7/12/2021 • 0
Prayer with Suction
Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 5 to remind his congregation that it is suffering that gives our prayers suction.
7/12/2021 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
St. Matrona of Moscow
There is value in being friends with the saints, and Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Matrona as an example.
7/12/2021 • 0
St. Matrona of Moscow
There is value in being friends with the saints, and Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Matrona as an example.
7/5/2021 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Sennacherib and Hezekiah
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the lives of Sennacherib and Hezekiah from passages 2 Kings 18:1-19:37 and Isaiah 36:1-37:38.
6/24/2021 • 0
Willful Blindness
On the final Sunday of Pascha, Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to come humbly and meekly towards Christ.
6/22/2021 • 0
This Promise is to You
Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts, Chapter 2 to remind us of the reality of Pentacost.
6/22/2021 • 0
This Promise is to You
Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts, Chapter 2 to remind us of the reality of Pentacost.
6/21/2021 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Willful Blindness
On the final Sunday of Pascha, Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to come humbly and meekly towards Christ.
6/7/2021 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Come and Hear
Fr. John Whiteford reminds us why God hears the prayers of the repentant.
6/1/2021 • 0
Come and Hear
Fr. John Whiteford reminds us why God hears the prayers of the repentant.
5/31/2021 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Through Fire and Water
Fr. John Whiteford continues discussing Psalm 65, reminds the congregation about joy and suffering.
5/27/2021 • 0
Through Fire and Water
Fr. John Whiteford continues discussing Psalm 65, reminds the congregation about joy and suffering.
5/24/2021 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
A Psalm of Resurrection
Fr. John Whiteford delivers a timely message on the Resurrection, from Psalm 65.
5/17/2021 • 0
A Psalm of Resurrection
Fr. John Whiteford delivers a timely message on the Resurrection, from Psalm 65.
5/17/2021 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
The Day of our Visitation
Fr. John Whiteford encourages his parishioners (and listeners) to prioritize the services of Holy Week, leading up to Pascha.
4/28/2021 • 0
The Day of our Visitation
Fr. John Whiteford encourages his parishioners (and listeners) to prioritize the services of Holy Week, leading up to Pascha.
4/28/2021 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
Great Mercy
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about St. Mary of Egypt and how she opened her heart up to God's great mercy in order to become the great saint she is today. He reminds us that we must emulate St. Mary of Egypt by opening up our own hearts to put God first in our lives.
4/22/2021 • 0
Great Mercy
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about St. Mary of Egypt and how she opened her heart up to God's great mercy in order to become the great saint she is today. He reminds us that we must emulate St. Mary of Egypt by opening up our own hearts to put God first in our lives.
4/19/2021 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Detachment from the World
Fr. John Whiteford encourages his congregation on the Sunday of St. John Climacus to continue to pursue what is fruitful during this Lenten period.
4/12/2021 • 0
Detachment from the World
Fr. John Whiteford encourages his congregation on the Sunday of St. John Climacus to continue to pursue what is fruitful during this Lenten period.
4/12/2021 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Christ the Passover Lamb
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Passover and the importance of marking the doorposts of our hearts.
4/5/2021 • 0
Christ the Passover Lamb
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Passover and the importance of marking the doorposts of our hearts.
4/5/2021 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Can We Really Know God?
Fr. John Whiteford addresses what we know and do not know in our understanding of who God is.
3/30/2021 • 0
Can We Really Know God?
Fr. John Whiteford addresses what we know and do not know in our understanding of who God is.
3/29/2021 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
Haram!
On the first Sunday of Lent, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to pray for all people, including those in and out of the Church.
3/25/2021 • 0
Haram!
On the first Sunday of Lent, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to pray for all people, including those in and out of the Church.
3/22/2021 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Back to the Garden
Using a line from the Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock", Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the focus we should have during this Lenten season - returning to the Garden.
3/17/2021 • 0
Back to the Garden
Using a line from the Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock", Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the focus we should have during this Lenten season - returning to the Garden.
3/15/2021 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Meatfare Sunday
On Meatfare Sunday, Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about embracing the love of God.
3/9/2021 • 0
Meatfare Sunday
On Meatfare Sunday, Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about embracing the love of God.
3/8/2021 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.
3/4/2021 • 0
Where There is No Wood, the Fire Goeth Out
In preparation for the coming Lenten period, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to keep our spiritual fires burning strong.
3/4/2021 • 0
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.
3/1/2021 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Where There is No Wood, the Fire Goeth Out
In preparation for the coming Lenten period, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to keep our spiritual fires burning strong.
2/22/2021 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.
2/17/2021 • 0
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.
2/15/2021 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
The Living Church and New Martyrs of Russia
Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to turn to the lives of the Russian martyrs for inspiration to stay strong in the faith.
2/9/2021 • 0
The Living Church and New Martyrs of Russia
Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to turn to the lives of the Russian martyrs for inspiration to stay strong in the faith.
2/8/2021 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
Athanasius against the World
Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Athanasius, to discuss the importance of standing firm in our faith.
2/3/2021 • 0
The Epiphany of Grace
Fr. John Whiteford uses the epistle from Theophany, Titus 2:11-15, to discuss the feast.
2/2/2021 • 0
Athanasius against the World
Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Athanasius, to discuss the importance of standing firm in our faith.
2/1/2021 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
The Epiphany of Grace
Fr. John Whiteford uses the epistle from Theophany, Titus 2:11-15, to discuss the feast.
1/26/2021 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
What Ails You?
In preparation for Theophany, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his listeners to turn to Christ in times of hardship.
1/18/2021 • 0
What Ails You?
In preparation for Theophany, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his listeners to turn to Christ in times of hardship.
1/18/2021 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
God's Covenant With Abraham
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Genesis 15.
1/7/2021 • 0
God’s Covenant With Abraham
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Genesis 15.
1/4/2021 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
Put Off the Old Man
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the reality of our actions in this life, and how that effects our salvation.
12/31/2020 • 0
Put Off the Old Man
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the reality of our actions in this life, and how that effects our salvation.
12/28/2020 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Praising That Which is Eternal
Fr. John Whiteford uses the challenges of the past year to remind his congregation to focus on blessing the Lord through our words and actions.
12/22/2020 • 0
Praising That Which is Eternal
Fr. John Whiteford uses the challenges of the past year to remind his congregation to focus on blessing the Lord through our words and actions.
12/21/2020 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Praise Ye the Name of the Lord
Fr. John Whiteford uses the polyeleos as an example of how Christians should worship.
12/18/2020 • 0
Walking Worthy of Our Vocation
Fr. John Whiteford discusses how to walk forward in the discernment of vocation.
12/18/2020 • 0
Praise Ye the Name of the Lord
Fr. John Whiteford uses the polyeleos as an example of how Christians should worship.
12/14/2020 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
Walking Worthy of Our Vocation
Fr. John Whiteford discusses how to walk forward in the discernment of vocation.
11/30/2020 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Resisting the Devil
Fr. John Whiteford exhorts his listeners to keep strong in their faith in God, during every battle with the devil.
11/17/2020 • 0
Resisting the Devil
Fr. John Whiteford exhorts his listeners to keep strong in their faith in God, during every battle with the devil.
11/16/2020 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
The Great Earthquake
Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to keep our trust in the Kingdom, and not to invest our efforts and hope in earthly leaders and possessions.
11/12/2020 • 0
The Great Earthquake
Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to keep our trust in the Kingdom, and not to invest our efforts and hope in earthly leaders and possessions.
11/9/2020 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Put Not Your Trust In Princes
Fr. John Whiteford's homily speaks about the anxiety we rightfully feel during this election season but reminds us that our kingdom is not of this world. We must remember to keep our trust in the Lord, lay aside our earthly cares, and look to Him, and not politics, for our deliverance.
11/6/2020 • 0
Put Not Your Trust In Princes
Fr. John Whiteford's homily speaks about the anxiety we rightfully feel during this election season but reminds us that our kingdom is not of this world. We must remember to keep our trust in the Lord, lay aside our earthly cares, and look to Him, and not politics, for our deliverance.
11/2/2020 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain
Fr. John Whiteford uses the passage from Luke 7 to remind us that God arranges everything according to His providence.
10/29/2020 • 0
St. Philaret of Moscow
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the life of St. Philaret of Moscow, on the Synaxis of the Commemoration of the Hierarchs of Moscow.
10/29/2020 • 0
Dwelling in Hope
Despite the hardships in the world today, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to shine God's light into the world.
10/29/2020 • 0
Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain
Fr. John Whiteford uses the passage from Luke 7 to remind us that God arranges everything according to His providence.
10/26/2020 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
St. Philaret of Moscow
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the life of St. Philaret of Moscow, on the Synaxis of the Commemoration of the Hierarchs of Moscow.
10/19/2020 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
Compromising with the Spirit of the Age
Fr. John shares from Revelation 2:18-29.
10/12/2020 • 0
No One Can Hurt You But Yourself
Fr. John Whiteford delivers an exhortation to learn from this quarantine and use that spiritual wisdom in life moving forward.
10/12/2020 • 0
What Should We Fear?
Fr. John Whiteford preaches a message of hope during this difficult time, looking at passages from Matthew 10:28-31.
10/12/2020 • 0
The Martyr Theodosia and the Coronavirus
Fr. John Whiteford talks about distractions during Great Lent.
10/12/2020 • 0
An Orthodox Mind in a Hostile World
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of keeping our minds on Christ, especially in this time of earthly peril.
10/12/2020 • 0
Dwelling in Hope
Despite the hardships in the world today, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to shine God's light into the world.
10/12/2020 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
Fr. John Whiteford looks at Matthew 6:11, in the third sermon in his series on the Lord's Prayer.
10/12/2020 • 0
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done
Fr. John Whiteford continues his discussion on the Lord's Prayer. He talks about the importance of seeking to do God's will with all our hearts so that His will shall be done in us on earth the same as it is done in heaven.
10/12/2020 • 0
Our Father, Who Art in the Heavens
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Lord's Prayer, its different elements, and when Christ taught His disciples about the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9.
10/11/2020 • 0
Forgive Us Our Debts
Fr. John Whiteford continues the discussion of the Lord's Prayer by looking at Matthew 6:12.
10/11/2020 • 0
The Pursuit of Happiness
Fr. John Whiteford talks about happiness in this life, and learning to lose ourselves for the love of our neighbors.
10/11/2020 • 0
And Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Looking at verse 13 of Matthew 6, Fr. John Whiteford concludes his series of the Lord's Prayer.
10/11/2020 • 0
Tearing Up the Handwriting of Our Sins
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Colossians 2:6-15.
10/11/2020 • 0
Redeemed from the Curse of the Law
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Paul's epistle to the Galations, specifically chapter 3, verses 1-14.
10/6/2020 • 0
Redeemed from the Curse of the Law
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Paul's epistle to the Galations, specifically chapter 3, verses 1-14.
10/6/2020 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Tearing Up the Handwriting of Our Sins
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Colossians 2:6-15.
9/28/2020 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
And Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Looking at verse 13 of Matthew 6, Fr. John Whiteford concludes his series of the Lord's Prayer.
9/22/2020 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
The Pursuit of Happiness
Fr. John Whiteford talks about happiness in this life, and learning to lose ourselves for the love of our neighbors.
9/15/2020 • 14 minutes
Forgive Us Our Debts
Fr. John Whiteford continues the discussion of the Lord's Prayer by looking at Matthew 6:12.
9/7/2020 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
Fr. John Whiteford looks at Matthew 6:11, in the third sermon in his series on the Lord's Prayer.
8/31/2020 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
Procession of the Cross
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the procession of the cross, which we celebrate on August 14th in the New Calendar.
8/18/2020 • 0
Procession of the Cross
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the procession of the cross, which we celebrate on August 14th in the New Calendar.
8/17/2020 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done
Fr. John Whiteford continues his discussion on the Lord's Prayer. He talks about the importance of seeking to do God's will with all our hearts so that His will shall be done in us on earth the same as it is done in heaven.
8/16/2020 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Our Father, Who Art in the Heavens
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Lord's Prayer, its different elements, and when Christ taught His disciples about the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9.
8/11/2020 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Salvation is of the Lord
Fr. John Whiteford gives a homily from Psalm 3:1-8 about our salvation through God.
7/22/2020 • 0
Salvation is of the Lord
Fr. John Whiteford gives a homily from Psalm 3:1-8 about our salvation through God.
7/20/2020 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
A Thorn in the Flesh
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 2 Corinthians 12 verses 1-10.
7/16/2020 • 0
A Thorn in the Flesh
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 2 Corinthians 12 verses 1-10.
7/14/2020 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
A Spiritual Famine
Fr. John Whiteford's Sunday sermon, talking about how we need to anchor ourselves in God in order to make it through any hardship.
7/10/2020 • 0
Christian Is As Christian Does
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from John Chapter 3 verses 4-10, saying that to be a Christian is to live like a Christian. None of us are perfect but we must strive to overcome our sins and not give in to the devil.
7/9/2020 • 0
Christian Is As Christian Does
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from John Chapter 3 verses 4-10, saying that to be a Christian is to live like a Christian. None of us are perfect but we must strive to overcome our sins and not give in to the devil.
7/7/2020 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Building a House to Withstand the Storm
Saturday's Sermon, by the assistant priest, Fr. David Companik, speaking about building a strong foundation in God to withstand the earthly struggles and cares of life.
7/1/2020 • 0
A Spiritual Famine
Fr. John Whiteford's Sunday sermon, talking about how we need to anchor ourselves in God in order to make it through any hardship.
6/29/2020 • 13 minutes, 10 seconds
Building a House to Withstand the Storm
Saturday's Sermon, by the assistant priest, Fr. David Companik, speaking about building a strong foundation in God to withstand the earthly struggles and cares of life.
6/27/2020 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
St. Nicholas of Japan
Fr. John Whiteford dives into a sermon about the lives of the saints, focusing on the story of St. Nicholas of Japan.
6/24/2020 • 0
St. Nicholas of Japan
Fr. John Whiteford dives into a sermon about the lives of the saints, focusing on the story of St. Nicholas of Japan.
6/23/2020 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
The Substance of Things Hoped For
Fr. John Whiteford discusses faith, which is defined as the substance of things hoped for, and how we put it in the hands of things less trustworthy than God every day.
6/16/2020 • 0
The Substance of Things Hoped For
Fr. John Whiteford discusses faith, which is defined as the substance of things hoped for, and how we put it in the hands of things less trustworthy than God every day.
6/16/2020 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Apodosis of Pascha 2020
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Apodosis or Leavetaking of Pascha. He speaks to the importance of living our lives always preparing for Pascha instead of taking our time for granted as we do not know the hour of our death.
6/10/2020 • 0
Apodosis of Pascha 2020
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Apodosis or Leavetaking of Pascha. He speaks to the importance of living our lives always preparing for Pascha instead of taking our time for granted as we do not know the hour of our death.
6/8/2020 • 3 minutes, 51 seconds
An Orthodox Mind in a Hostile World
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of keeping our minds on Christ, especially in this time of earthly peril.
6/2/2020 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
Praising God in a Philippian Jail
Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts 16 to describe for us the way we should glorify God in the midst of persecution.
5/27/2020 • 0
That the Nations May Know Thy Salvation
Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 66 to instill the importance of sharing our light with the world.
5/27/2020 • 0
St. Monica
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine.
5/27/2020 • 0
Praising God in a Philippian Jail
Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts 16 to describe for us the way we should glorify God in the midst of persecution.
5/25/2020 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
St. Monica
Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine.
5/19/2020 • 19 minutes, 48 seconds
That the Nations May Know Thy Salvation
Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 66 to instill the importance of sharing our light with the world.
5/11/2020 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
St. Joseph of Arimathea
Fr. John Whiteford uses the Gospel accounts of the life of St. John of Arimathea to illustrate our dedication to Christ.
5/5/2020 • 0
St. Joseph of Arimathea
Fr. John Whiteford uses the Gospel accounts of the life of St. John of Arimathea to illustrate our dedication to Christ.
5/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
No One Can Hurt You But Yourself
Fr. John Whiteford delivers an exhortation to learn from this quarantine and use that spiritual wisdom in life moving forward.
5/2/2020 • 5 minutes, 55 seconds
Agony in the Garden
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the struggles of Great Lent and Holy Week and exhorts us to continue in the fast with strength.
4/14/2020 • 0
Agony in the Garden
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the struggles of Great Lent and Holy Week and exhorts us to continue in the fast with strength.
4/14/2020 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
Saint Innocent of Alaska
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Innocent of Alaska.
4/6/2020 • 0
Nothing Strikes Fear
During this difficult time, Fr. John Whiteford gives a message of hope in God, using the challenges of the life of St. John of Shanghai.
3/30/2020 • 0
Nothing Strikes Fear
During this difficult time, Fr. John Whiteford gives a message of hope in God, using the challenges of the life of St. John of Shanghai.
3/30/2020 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Losing Your Life to Save It
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Mark 8:35 and tells the story of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste.
3/25/2020 • 0
Losing Your Life to Save It
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Mark 8:35 and tells the story of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste.
3/23/2020 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
What Should We Fear?
Fr. John Whiteford preaches a message of hope during this difficult time, looking at passages from Matthew 10:28-31.
3/16/2020 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
The Martyr Theodosia and the Coronavirus
Fr. John Whiteford talks about distractions during Great Lent.
3/9/2020 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
The Two Wings of Prayer
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the two wings of prayer: fasting and almsgiving.
3/4/2020 • 0
Is God Just?
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Last Judgment. How can a loving God send someone to eternal punishment?
3/4/2020 • 0
The Two Wings of Prayer
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the two wings of prayer: fasting and almsgiving.
3/2/2020 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Is God Just?
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Last Judgment. How can a loving God send someone to eternal punishment?
2/24/2020 • 11 minutes, 52 seconds
The Prodigal Son
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Sunday of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11-32.
2/21/2020 • 0
The Prodigal Son
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Sunday of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11-32.
2/17/2020 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
St. Cyril of Kazan
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the lives of new martyrs and confessors of Russia, including St. Cyril of Kazan.
2/14/2020 • 0
St. Cyril of Kazan
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the lives of new martyrs and confessors of Russia, including St. Cyril of Kazan.
2/10/2020 • 19 minutes, 44 seconds
Signs of Life
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 118:169-176, the final part of the 22 part sermon series.
2/8/2020 • 0
Signs of Life
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 118:169-176, the final part of the 22 part sermon series.
2/3/2020 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds
Crossing Jordan
Fr. John Whiteford examines how the crossing of the Jordan shows the means by which we enter into the promise life of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God. He references Joshua 3:1-4:24 to discuss how we enter the Kingdom of God in our lives as Christians every day.
1/30/2020 • 0
Crossing Jordan
Fr. John Whiteford examines how the crossing of the Jordan shows the means by which we enter into the promise life of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God. He references Joshua 3:1-4:24 to discuss how we enter the Kingdom of God in our lives as Christians every day.
1/28/2020 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
What Christ's Baptism Accomplished for Us
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the Theophany and the role of Christ's baptism in our lives. Fr. John discusses this through Matthew 3:13-17.
1/22/2020 • 0
What Christ’s Baptism Accomplished for Us
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the Theophany and the role of Christ's baptism in our lives. Fr. John discusses this through Matthew 3:13-17.
1/21/2020 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Being Born Again
Fr. John Whiteford discusses John 3:1-5 and the importance of baptism.
1/21/2020 • 0
Bags With Holes
Fr. John Whiteford reads from Haggai 1:1-15.
1/15/2020 • 0
Sennacherib and Hezekiah
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the lives of Sennacherib and Hezekiah from passages 2 Kings 18:1-19:37 and Isaiah 36:1-37:38.
1/13/2020 • 20 minutes, 18 seconds
Bags With Holes
Fr. John Whiteford reads from Haggai 1:1-15.
1/7/2020 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
All My Ways Are Ever Before Thee
Fr. John Whiteford discusses and reads from the Psalms chapter 118 and 119.
1/7/2020 • 0
All My Ways Are Ever Before Thee
Fr. John Whiteford discusses and reads from the Psalms chapter 118 and 119.
1/7/2020 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Copping a Plea
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the difference between earthly and heavenly judgment.
1/3/2020 • 0
Take Heed How you Build
Fr. John Whiteford comments on 1 Corinthians 3:4-15, and how we live our lives.
1/1/2020 • 0
O LORD, Our Lord
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on Psalm 8 and the importance of the name of our LORD.
12/30/2019 • 0
The Lord Setteth Aright the Fallen
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17.
12/11/2019 • 0
The Lord Setteth Aright the Fallen
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17.
12/10/2019 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
What Am I Gonna Do?
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the greedy farmer from Luke 12:13-21.
12/7/2019 • 0
What Am I Gonna Do?
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the greedy farmer from Luke 12:13-21.
12/7/2019 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Literal or Allegorical Interpretation?
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Luke 10:25-37.
11/28/2019 • 0
Christian Is As Christian Does
Fr. John Whiteford shares from 1 John 2:28-33.
11/28/2019 • 0
Literal or Allegorical Interpretation?
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Luke 10:25-37.
11/25/2019 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Christian Is As Christian Does
Fr. John Whiteford shares from 1 John 2:28-33.
11/18/2019 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
By Many Or By Few
Fr. John Whiteford goes into detail about the passage from 1 Samuel 14:1-23.
11/13/2019 • 0
By Many Or By Few
Fr. John Whiteford goes into detail about the passage from 1 Samuel 14:1-23.
11/11/2019 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
If They Hear Not Moses and the Prophets
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and how we must apply it to our own lives.
11/7/2019 • 0
If They Hear Not Moses and the Prophets
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and how we must apply it to our own lives.
11/7/2019 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
St. Jonah of Manchuria
Fr. John Whiteford talks about St. Jonah of Manchuria.
10/24/2019 • 0
St. Jonah of Manchuria
Fr. John Whiteford talks about St. Jonah of Manchuria.
10/22/2019 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Love and Holiness
Fr. John Whiteford goes through 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
10/18/2019 • 0
Love and Holiness
Fr. John Whiteford goes through 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
10/14/2019 • 11 minutes, 56 seconds
The Great Commission
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Great Commission that Christ gave to his disciples, from Matthew 28:16-20 and Luke 24:44-49.
10/9/2019 • 0
The Great Commission
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Great Commission that Christ gave to his disciples, from Matthew 28:16-20 and Luke 24:44-49.
10/9/2019 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
The Greatmartyr Euphemia
Fr. John talks about the life of the greatmartyr Euphemia and the impact she had on the church community after her repose.
10/2/2019 • 0
The Greatmartyr Euphemia
Fr. John talks about the life of the greatmartyr Euphemia and the impact she had on the church community after her repose.
10/1/2019 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
A Home Where Love Is
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the importance of family, from Proverbs 15:16-17.
9/17/2019 • 0
Liars and Antichrists
Fr. John Whiteford speaks from 1 John 2:18-29.
9/17/2019 • 0
A Home Where Love Is
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the importance of family, from Proverbs 15:16-17.
9/16/2019 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Liars and Antichrists
Fr. John Whiteford speaks from 1 John 2:18-29.
9/9/2019 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Imitating God
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:145-152, and making time to connect with Christ.
9/4/2019 • 0
Imitating God
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:145-152, and making time to connect with Christ.
9/3/2019 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
The Longing of the Heart
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 41:1-5, and the importance of longing to be closer to Christ.
8/27/2019 • 0
The Longing of the Heart
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 41:1-5, and the importance of longing to be closer to Christ.
8/26/2019 • 8 minutes, 52 seconds
The Wise and Foolish Builders
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Matthew 7:24-27.
8/20/2019 • 0
The Wise and Foolish Builders
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Matthew 7:24-27.
8/19/2019 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Be the Maccabee
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the procession of the Cross and the Maccabean martyrs.
8/15/2019 • 0
Be the Maccabee
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the procession of the Cross and the Maccabean martyrs.
8/15/2019 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Sins Carry with Them Their Own Punishments
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Wisdom 11:16.
8/13/2019 • 0
Sins Carry with Them Their Own Punishments
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Wisdom 11:16.
8/12/2019 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
The Council of Jerusalem
Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts 15 to stress the importance of morality and councils.
8/2/2019 • 0
The Council of Jerusalem
Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts 15 to stress the importance of morality and councils.
7/30/2019 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
Blessed are They that Hear the Word of God and Keep It
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 118:137-144.
7/22/2019 • 0
Blessed are They that Hear the Word of God and Keep It
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 118:137-144.
7/22/2019 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Charity
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about charity, from 1 Corinthians 13.
7/16/2019 • 0
Charity
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about charity, from 1 Corinthians 13.
7/16/2019 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the Nativity of St. John the Baptist from Luke 1:5-25,57-80.
7/8/2019 • 0
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the Nativity of St. John the Baptist from Luke 1:5-25,57-80.
7/8/2019 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
Saint Innocent of Alaska
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Innocent of Alaska.
7/1/2019 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Renewing a Right Spirit in Ourselves
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 50:10-12.
6/18/2019 • 0
Renewing a Right Spirit in Ourselves
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 50:10-12.
6/17/2019 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Our Fathers Have Told Us
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 77 and the importance of living out our faith.
6/14/2019 • 0
Our Fathers Have Told Us
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 77 and the importance of living out our faith.
6/10/2019 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
It Ain't Bragging If You Can Back It Up
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the healing of the blind man from John 9:1-7.
6/8/2019 • 0
It Ain’t Bragging If You Can Back It Up
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the healing of the blind man from John 9:1-7.
6/3/2019 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
The Woman Caught in Adultery
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the gospel reading from John, Chapter 8.
5/31/2019 • 0
The Woman Caught in Adultery
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the gospel reading from John, Chapter 8.
5/30/2019 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
A House of Mercy
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of understanding the correlation between earthly and spiritual sickness, as well as modern loneliness.
5/21/2019 • 0
A House of Mercy
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of understanding the correlation between earthly and spiritual sickness, as well as modern loneliness.
5/20/2019 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Wives and Husbands
Fr. John Whiteford shares about marriage, from 1 Peter 3:1-7.
5/16/2019 • 0
Wives and Husbands
Fr. John Whiteford shares about marriage, from 1 Peter 3:1-7.
5/13/2019 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
Rejoice, O Daughter of Zion
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Zephaniah 3:14-20. The victory has been won!
4/30/2019 • 0
Rejoice, O Daughter of Zion
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Zephaniah 3:14-20. The victory has been won!
4/22/2019 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
The Cure of the Cross
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Mark 8:34-9:1 on the Sunday of the Holy Cross.
4/15/2019 • 0
The Cure of the Cross
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Mark 8:34-9:1 on the Sunday of the Holy Cross.
4/8/2019 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
We Should Never Despair of Our Salvation
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt.
3/29/2019 • 0
Anthropological Iconoclasm
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the ungodly society around us.
3/26/2019 • 0
You Get What You Give
Fr. John Whiteford talks about forgiveness and extending mercy to those around us.
3/26/2019 • 0
Anthropological Iconoclasm
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the ungodly society around us.
3/18/2019 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
To Judge Both the Living and the Dead
Fr. John Whiteford shares on the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
3/12/2019 • 0
Holier Than Thou
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the Pharisee and Publican from Luke 18:9-14.
3/12/2019 • 0
You Get What You Give
Fr. John Whiteford talks about forgiveness and extending mercy to those around us.
3/11/2019 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
To Judge Both the Living and the Dead
Fr. John Whiteford shares on the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
3/4/2019 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Holier Than Thou
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the Pharisee and Publican from Luke 18:9-14.
2/18/2019 • 12 minutes
The New Martyrs of 1919
Fr. John Whiteford tells the inspirational stories of Russian Martyrs from 100 years ago and encourages us to prepare ourselves for whatever lies ahead.
2/14/2019 • 0
The New Martyrs of 1919
Fr. John Whiteford tells the inspirational stories of Russian Martyrs from 100 years ago and encourages us to prepare ourselves for whatever lies ahead.
2/11/2019 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Infanticide and Abortion
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the new laws in New York state regarding abortion.
2/1/2019 • 0
Infanticide and Abortion
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the new laws in New York state regarding abortion.
1/28/2019 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
The Friend of the Bridegroom
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of baptism as it unites us with Christ.
1/27/2019 • 0
The Friend of the Bridegroom
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of baptism as it unites us with Christ.
1/22/2019 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
What Child is This?
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of reading Matthew 1 during the Nativity season.
1/9/2019 • 0
What Child is This?
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of reading Matthew 1 during the Nativity season.
1/8/2019 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Daniel and the Lions' Den
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of the life of Daniel.
1/2/2019 • 0
Daniel and the Lions’ Den
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of the life of Daniel.
1/2/2019 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
Wonderful are Thy Testimonies
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the importance of scripture, from Psalm 118:129-136.
12/27/2018 • 0
Our Advocate
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 1 John 2:1-6.
12/27/2018 • 0
Wonderful are Thy Testimonies
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the importance of scripture, from Psalm 118:129-136.
12/24/2018 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
Our Advocate
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 1 John 2:1-6.
12/17/2018 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
If We Confess Our Sins (1 John 1:5-10)
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of confession and recognizing our sins.
12/12/2018 • 0
If We Confess Our Sins (1 John 1:5-10)
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of confession and recognizing our sins.
12/10/2018 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Jesus and the Eyewitnesses
Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 John, chapter 1.
12/5/2018 • 0
Jesus and the Eyewitnesses
Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 John, chapter 1.
12/4/2018 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Cultural Marxism
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the Good Samaritan and the story of his father-in-law's life in Communist China.
11/30/2018 • 0
Cultural Marxism
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the Good Samaritan and the story of his father-in-law's life in Communist China.
11/27/2018 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds
It is Good to Give Thanks unto the Lord
Fr, John Whiteford uses Psalm 91 to discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
11/20/2018 • 0
The Kazan Icon
Fr. John Whiteford tells about the wonderworking Kazon icon.
11/20/2018 • 0
It is Good to Give Thanks unto the Lord
Fr, John Whiteford uses Psalm 91 to discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
11/19/2018 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
The Kazan Icon
Fr. John Whiteford tells about the wonderworking Kazon icon.
11/8/2018 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
The Eye of the Soul
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 118.
11/2/2018 • 0
The Eye of the Soul
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 118.
10/29/2018 • 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Believing to Understand
Fr. John Whiteford uses a passage from John 3 to convey the importance of salvation to walk in a newness of life.
10/9/2018 • 0
Fellowship in the Gospel (Philippians 1:1-11)
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the role of authority throughout the early Church.
10/9/2018 • 0
Fellowship in the Gospel (Philippians 1:1-11)
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the role of authority throughout the early Church.
10/9/2018 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Believing to Understand
Fr. John Whiteford uses a passage from John 3 to convey the importance of salvation to walk in a newness of life.
10/2/2018 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
If Any Provide Not For His Own
Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Timothy 5:3-16, and notes that "We can’t call ourselves Christians if we don’t care for our own."
9/28/2018 • 0
Being Born Again
Fr. John Whiteford discusses John 3:1-5 and the importance of baptism.
9/24/2018 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
If Any Provide Not For His Own
Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Timothy 5:3-16, and notes that "We can’t call ourselves Christians if we don’t care for our own."
9/18/2018 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Me, Jesus, and Everybody Else
Fr. John Whiteford uses Matthew 5: 21-26 to comment on the importance of setting aside all unnecessary anger and chastisement.
9/14/2018 • 0
Me, Jesus, and Everybody Else
Fr. John Whiteford uses Matthew 5: 21-26 to comment on the importance of setting aside all unnecessary anger and chastisement.
9/11/2018 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us
Fr. John Whiteford comments on the passage from the Psalms (118:113-120).
9/5/2018 • 0
Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us
Fr. John Whiteford comments on the passage from the Psalms (118:113-120).
9/4/2018 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Appropriate Fasting
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of fasting and Mark 2:18-22.
8/31/2018 • 0
Appropriate Fasting
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of fasting and Mark 2:18-22.
8/27/2018 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Purge out the Old Leaven
Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 5.
8/15/2018 • 0
Purge out the Old Leaven
Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 5.
8/14/2018 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
Fools for Christ
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the epistle reading from 1st Corinthians.
8/8/2018 • 0
Fools for Christ
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the epistle reading from 1st Corinthians.
8/6/2018 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
Temple of God
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on 1st Corinthians 3, and the importance of keeping the temple of the body pure.
7/31/2018 • 0
Temple of God
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on 1st Corinthians 3, and the importance of keeping the temple of the body pure.
7/31/2018 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Take Heed How you Build
Fr. John Whiteford comments on 1 Corinthians 3:4-15, and how we live our lives.
7/24/2018 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Don't be a Big Baby
Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 and the importance of filling ourselves with good things.
7/16/2018 • 0
Don’t be a Big Baby
Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 and the importance of filling ourselves with good things.
7/16/2018 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
The Mind of Christ
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of having the Mind of Christ, from 1 Corinthians 2:11-16.
7/10/2018 • 0
The Mind of Christ
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of having the Mind of Christ, from 1 Corinthians 2:11-16.
7/9/2018 • 10 minutes, 1 second
A Light Unto My Paths
Fr. John Whiteford returns to the study of Psalm 118, by looking at verses 105-112.
7/4/2018 • 0
A Light Unto My Paths
Fr. John Whiteford returns to the study of Psalm 118, by looking at verses 105-112.
7/2/2018 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
The Chinese Martyrs and the Choices We Face Today
Fr. John Whiteford tells about St. Mitrophan, the first Chinese priest and martyr of the Boxer Rebellion, and encourages us to stand firm in the Faith.
6/27/2018 • 0
The Chinese Martyrs and the Choices We Face Today
Fr. John Whiteford tells about St. Mitrophan, the first Chinese priest and martyr of the Boxer Rebellion, and encourages us to stand firm in the Faith.
6/27/2018 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds
You Get What You Pay For (Father's Day)
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of respect for fathers.
6/21/2018 • 0
You Get What You Pay For (Father’s Day)
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of respect for fathers.
6/18/2018 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
St. Raphael of Brooklyn
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Raphael (Hawaweeny) of Brooklyn.
6/11/2018 • 0
St. Raphael of Brooklyn
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Raphael (Hawaweeny) of Brooklyn.
6/11/2018 • 20 minutes, 37 seconds
Pentecost
Fr. John Whiteford shares about Pentecost from Acts 2:1-11.
5/31/2018 • 0
Pentecost
Fr. John Whiteford shares about Pentecost from Acts 2:1-11.
5/31/2018 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
Spiritual Strength
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the need for perseverance as we struggle to get closer to God.
5/23/2018 • 0
Spiritual Strength
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the need for perseverance as we struggle to get closer to God.
5/21/2018 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
The Prayer of a Sinner
Fr. John Whiteford uses John 9:31 to answer the question: “Does God hear sinners?”
5/17/2018 • 0
The Prayer of a Sinner
Fr. John Whiteford uses John 9:31 to answer the question: “Does God hear sinners?”
5/15/2018 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Blessed are They that put their Trust in Him
Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 2 to speak on the individuality of humanity and the importance of trusting in God.
5/14/2018 • 0
Why Have You Persecuted Me?
Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of St. Paul to exhort us to come to know the Lord.
5/14/2018 • 0
Blessed are They that put their Trust in Him
Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 2 to speak on the individuality of humanity and the importance of trusting in God.
5/8/2018 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Why Have You Persecuted Me?
Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of St. Paul to exhort us to come to know the Lord.
5/1/2018 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
The Myrrhbearing Women
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the role of the Myrrhbearing women, and the true meaning of the words Christ is Risen.
4/26/2018 • 0
The Myrrhbearing Women
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the role of the Myrrhbearing women, and the true meaning of the words Christ is Risen.
4/24/2018 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
O LORD, Our Lord
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on Psalm 8 and the importance of the name of our LORD.
4/3/2018 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Doors of the Kingdom
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt and the mercy of God.
4/3/2018 • 0
Doors of the Kingdom
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt and the mercy of God.
3/27/2018 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Obedience
Fr. John Whiteford uses the Ladder of Divine Ascent, written by St. John Climacus, to signify the importance of obedience.
3/20/2018 • 0
Obedience
Fr. John Whiteford uses the Ladder of Divine Ascent, written by St. John Climacus, to signify the importance of obedience.
3/20/2018 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
The Cost of Discipleship
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on Luke, Chapter 14, and what it means to follow Christ.
3/14/2018 • 0
The Cost of Discipleship
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on Luke, Chapter 14, and what it means to follow Christ.
3/14/2018 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Spiritual Wisdom
Fr. John Whiteford comments on the role of Proverbs in Great Lent, by speaking on Proverbs 1:1-7.
3/6/2018 • 0
Spiritual Wisdom
Fr. John Whiteford comments on the role of Proverbs in Great Lent, by speaking on Proverbs 1:1-7.
3/6/2018 • 8 minutes, 46 seconds
Modernism
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the heresy of modernism.
2/27/2018 • 0
Modernism
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the heresy of modernism.
2/27/2018 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
Where Art Thou?
Fr. John Whiteford refers back to the Fall of Adam and Eve when contemplating the most recent school shooting.
2/27/2018 • 0
Where Art Thou?
Fr. John Whiteford refers back to the Fall of Adam and Eve when contemplating the most recent school shooting.
2/20/2018 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Copping a Plea
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the difference between earthly and heavenly judgment.
2/12/2018 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Firm in the Faith
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the importance of having solid roots in our faith, using the examples of the New Martyrs during the Communist Era.
2/6/2018 • 0
Firm in the Faith
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the importance of having solid roots in our faith, using the examples of the New Martyrs during the Communist Era.
2/5/2018 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Righteousness and Repentance
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, and the importance of repentance in understanding our relationship with Christ.
1/30/2018 • 0
Righteousness and Repentance
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, and the importance of repentance in understanding our relationship with Christ.
1/30/2018 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
True Satisfaction lies in Christ
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about supporting the works of the church and the importance of giving Christ the reins of your heart.
1/24/2018 • 0
True Satisfaction lies in Christ
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about supporting the works of the church and the importance of giving Christ the reins of your heart.
1/23/2018 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
St. Basil the Great
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Basil the Great and his godly family.
1/17/2018 • 0
St. Basil the Great
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Basil the Great and his godly family.
1/16/2018 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
Name of Jesus
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the name of the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.
1/13/2018 • 0
Name of Jesus
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the name of the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.
1/2/2018 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
If You Can Catch Him
Fr. John talks about the importance of living according to the gospel and remaining a part of the Christian race.
12/31/2017 • 0
If You Can Catch Him
Fr. John talks about the importance of living according to the gospel and remaining a part of the Christian race.
12/25/2017 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Kursk Root Icon
Fr. John delivers an important exhortation regarding the Kursk icon, including the history and stories of the miracles that it has wrought.
12/21/2017 • 0
Receiving the Spiritual Bread
Fr. John uses the prophecy of Micah to relate the importance of being prepared to receive Christ.
12/21/2017 • 0
Golden Mouth
Fr. John commentates on the life of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.
12/21/2017 • 0
Clean Heart
Fr. John speaks from Psalm 118, and the importance of not only understanding God's will, but also doing it.
12/21/2017 • 0
By Faith, but not Faith Alone
Fr. John comments on Ephesians 2 and James 2, and the role of faith and works in the mystery of our salvation.
12/21/2017 • 0
God's Timing
Fr. John talks about Luke 7, the raising of the widow's son, and how important it is to remember the timing of God.
12/21/2017 • 0
The Four Soils
Fr. John shares from Luke 8:5-15, and the importance of planting our life in Christ in good soil.
12/21/2017 • 0
Forever, O Lord, Thy Word Abideth in Heaven
Fr. John reflects on Psalm 118:89-96.
12/21/2017 • 0
Scripture Alone
Fr. John speaks on the topic of Sola Scriptura.
12/21/2017 • 0
Reap with Rejoicing
Fr. John uses the passage from Philippians 4 to illustrate the importance of being grounded in Christ.
12/21/2017 • 0
Partaking in the Inheritance of the Saints
Fr. John talks about what it means to be a Christian, using the epistle reading from Colossians.
12/18/2017 • 0
Partaking in the Inheritance of the Saints
Fr. John talks about what it means to be a Christian, using the epistle reading from Colossians.
12/18/2017 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Kursk Root Icon
Fr. John delivers an important exhortation regarding the Kursk icon, including the history and stories of the miracles that it has wrought.
12/12/2017 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Receiving the Spiritual Bread
Fr. John uses the prophecy of Micah to relate the importance of being prepared to receive Christ.
12/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Golden Mouth
Fr. John commentates on the life of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.
11/28/2017 • 21 minutes, 34 seconds
Clean Heart
Fr. John speaks from Psalm 118, and the importance of not only understanding God's will, but also doing it.
11/20/2017 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
By Faith, but not Faith Alone
Fr. John comments on Ephesians 2 and James 2, and the role of faith and works in the mystery of our salvation.
11/14/2017 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
Scripture Alone
Fr. John speaks on the topic of Sola Scriptura.
11/7/2017 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
God’s Timing
Fr. John talks about Luke 7, the raising of the widow's son, and how important it is to remember the timing of God.
10/30/2017 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
The Four Soils
Fr. John shares from Luke 8:5-15, and the importance of planting our life in Christ in good soil.
10/23/2017 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Forever, O Lord, Thy Word Abideth in Heaven
Fr. John reflects on Psalm 118:89-96.
10/17/2017 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
Reap with Rejoicing
Fr. John uses the passage from Philippians 4 to illustrate the importance of being grounded in Christ.
10/10/2017 • 11 minutes, 32 seconds
Not I, But Christ
Fr. John reflects on Galatians 2:11-21.
10/8/2017 • 0
By God's Mercy Are We Saved
Fr. John uses the passage of John 3:14-21 to illustrate Christ's love and the importance of going to His light.
10/8/2017 • 0
The Strength of a Threefold Cord
Fr. John shares about the sanctity of marriage and familial love. He also draws from the relationship of Saints Peter and Febronia as examples of the importance of commitment to Christ.
10/8/2017 • 0
Bad Company corrupts Good Morals
Fr. John shares from Genesis 13, providing the comparison between the corruption of Lot and the social mentality of the 21st century.
10/8/2017 • 0
Unless Ye Repent Ye Shall All Likewise Perish
Fr. John shares from Luke 13:1-9.
10/8/2017 • 0
Not I, But Christ
Fr. John reflects on Galatians 2:11-21.
10/2/2017 • 14 minutes, 1 second
By God’s Mercy Are We Saved
Fr. John uses the passage of John 3:14-21 to illustrate Christ's love and the importance of going to His light.
9/26/2017 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
The Strength of a Threefold Cord
Fr. John shares about the sanctity of marriage and familial love. He also draws from the relationship of Saints Peter and Febronia as examples of the importance of commitment to Christ.
9/19/2017 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds
Bad Company corrupts Good Morals
Fr. John shares from Genesis 13, providing the comparison between the corruption of Lot and the social mentality of the 21st century.
9/12/2017 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Unless Ye Repent Ye Shall All Likewise Perish
Fr. John shares from Luke 13:1-9.
9/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
The Prophetess Deborah and the Battle of Mount Tabor
Fr. John speaks from Judges 4.
9/1/2017 • 0
On Thy Words Have I Set My Hope
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:81-89.
9/1/2017 • 0
True Wisdom and Real Folly
Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 2:1-10.
9/1/2017 • 0
Being of the Same Mind and Judgment
Fr. John uses 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 to discuss the importance of unity.
9/1/2017 • 0
The Prophetess Deborah and the Battle of Mount Tabor
Fr. John speaks from Judges 4.
8/22/2017 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
On Thy Words Have I Set My Hope
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:81-89.
8/14/2017 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
St. John the Theologian
Fr. John talks about St. John the Theologian and the importance of connecting and loving each other.
8/12/2017 • 0
Blessed is the Man
Fr. John shares from Psalm 1.
8/8/2017 • 0
A 14-Year-Old Boy
Fr. John talks about St. Hyacinth.
8/8/2017 • 0
Be Ye Holy
Fr. John shares from 1 Peter 1:13-21 on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
8/8/2017 • 0
You're Gonna Have to Serve Somebody
Fr. John shares about the healing of the demoniacs.
8/8/2017 • 0
The Epistle of St. Jude
Fr. John discusses the Epistle of St. Jude.
8/8/2017 • 0
True Wisdom and Real Folly
Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 2:1-10.
8/7/2017 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds
Being of the Same Mind and Judgment
Fr. John uses 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 to discuss the importance of unity.
7/31/2017 • 17 minutes, 22 seconds
Blessed is the Man
Fr. John shares from Psalm 1.
7/24/2017 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
A 14-Year-Old Boy
Fr. John talks about St. Hyacinth.
7/19/2017 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Be Ye Holy
Fr. John shares from 1 Peter 1:13-21 on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
7/14/2017 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
You’re Gonna Have to Serve Somebody
Fr. John shares about the healing of the demoniacs.
7/10/2017 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
The Law of Faith
Fr. John shares from Romans 3:9-31.
7/7/2017 • 0
That's Not Very Texan
Fr. John talks about Orthodoxy and culture.
7/7/2017 • 0
All Saints Sunday
Fr. John talks about All-Saints Sunday, and the importance of giving yourself to God without reservation.
7/7/2017 • 0
The Promise of Pentecost
Fr. John talks about Pentecost, the history of the feast, and relates it to the importance of knowing the fullness of the Holy Spirit within us.
7/7/2017 • 0
The Epistle of St. Jude
Fr. John discusses the Epistle of St. Jude.
7/4/2017 • 21 minutes, 32 seconds
The Law of Faith
Fr. John shares from Romans 3:9-31.
6/27/2017 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
That’s Not Very Texan
Fr. John talks about Orthodoxy and culture.
6/20/2017 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds
All Saints Sunday
Fr. John talks about All-Saints Sunday, and the importance of giving yourself to God without reservation.
6/12/2017 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
The Promise of Pentecost
Fr. John talks about Pentecost, the history of the feast, and relates it to the importance of knowing the fullness of the Holy Spirit within us.
6/5/2017 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Christ, David, and the Psalms
Fr. John uses Psalm 118, and the life of King David, to discuss the importance of living according to God's will.
6/4/2017 • 0
The Samaritan Woman
Fr. John uses the story of the Samaritan woman to illustrate the significance of mothers.
6/4/2017 • 0
Our Works Matter
Fr. John talks about the life of Saint Tabitha (Acts 9:32-42) and compares her raising to that of Jairus' daughter by Christ.
6/4/2017 • 0
Annulling the Curse
Fr. John reflects on the myrrhbearing women and apostles in how they reacted to Christ annulling the curse of death.
6/4/2017 • 0
The Cleansing of the Temple
Fr. John shares about the cleansing of the temple from Matthew 21:12-14, Mark 11:15-19, and Luke 19:45-48.
6/3/2017 • 0
Observing Boundaries
Fr. John shares about the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, and the story of the life of St. Mary of Egypt.
6/2/2017 • 0
Come Boldly Before the Throne of Grace
Fr. John shares from Hebrews 4:14-16.
6/2/2017 • 0
The Second Triumph of Orthodoxy: St. Gregory Palamas
Fr. John shares about the life of St. Gregory Palamas.
6/2/2017 • 0
Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered unto the Saints
Fr. John shares from Jude 3.
6/2/2017 • 0
Be Imitators of God
Fr. John shares from Ephesians 4:25-5:2.
6/2/2017 • 0
Christ, David, and the Psalms
Fr. John uses Psalm 118, and the life of King David, to discuss the importance of living according to God's will.
5/29/2017 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
St. John the Theologian
Fr. John talks about St. John the Theologian and the importance of connecting and loving each other.
5/23/2017 • 11 minutes, 56 seconds
The Samaritan Woman
Fr. John uses the story of the Samaritan woman to illustrate the significance of mothers.
5/15/2017 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Our Works Matter
Fr. John talks about the life of Saint Tabitha (Acts 9:32-42) and compares her raising to that of Jairus' daughter by Christ.
5/8/2017 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
Annulling the Curse
Fr. John reflects on the myrrhbearing women and apostles in how they reacted to Christ annulling the curse of death.
5/2/2017 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
The Cleansing of the Temple
Fr. John shares about the cleansing of the temple from Matthew 21:12-14, Mark 11:15-19, and Luke 19:45-48.
4/11/2017 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
The First Rung in the Ladder: Renunciation of the World
Fr. John shares from St. John Climacus and 1 John 2:15-17.
4/7/2017 • 0
Observing Boundaries
Fr. John shares about the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, and the story of the life of St. Mary of Egypt.
4/4/2017 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
The First Rung in the Ladder: Renunciation of the World
Fr. John shares from St. John Climacus and 1 John 2:15-17.
3/28/2017 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
Come Boldly Before the Throne of Grace
Fr. John shares from Hebrews 4:14-16.
3/20/2017 • 8 minutes
The Second Triumph of Orthodoxy: St. Gregory Palamas
Fr. John shares about the life of St. Gregory Palamas.
3/14/2017 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered unto the Saints
Fr. John shares from Jude 3.
3/7/2017 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
The Final Judgment
Fr. John shares from Matthew 25:31-46 on the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
3/2/2017 • 0
Being a Temple of the Holy Spirit
Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.
3/2/2017 • 0
Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock
Fr. John shares from Revelation 3:14-22.
3/2/2017 • 0
Be Imitators of God
Fr. John shares from Ephesians 4:25-5:2.
2/28/2017 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
The Final Judgment
Fr. John shares from Matthew 25:31-46 on the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
2/21/2017 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
Be Thou an Example
Fr. John shares from 1 Timothy 4:12-15, in which St. Paul exhorts Timothy to set an example for the believers.
2/13/2017 • 0
The Healing of Naaman the Syrian
Fr. John shares from 2 Kings 5.
2/13/2017 • 0
St. Juliana of Lazarevo
Fr. John shares about the life of St. Juliana of Lazarevo.
2/13/2017 • 0
Christ our Champion
Fr. John shares the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17.
2/13/2017 • 0
Being a Temple of the Holy Spirit
Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.
2/13/2017 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock
Fr. John shares from Revelation 3:14-22.
2/7/2017 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds
Be Thou an Example
Fr. John shares from 1 Timothy 4:12-15, in which St. Paul exhorts Timothy to set an example for the believers.
1/31/2017 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
The Healing of Naaman the Syrian
Fr. John shares from 2 Kings 5.
1/24/2017 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds
St. Juliana of Lazarevo
Fr. John shares about the life of St. Juliana of Lazarevo.
1/16/2017 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Christ our Champion
Fr. John shares the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17.
1/2/2017 • 13 minutes, 41 seconds
The Stone Cut Out Without Hands
Fr. John shares from Daniel 2:1-49.
1/1/2017 • 0
Proper Worship
Fr. John shares from Psalm 25.
1/1/2017 • 0
The Stone Cut Out Without Hands
Fr. John shares from Daniel 2:1-49.
12/26/2016 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Proper Worship
Fr. John shares from Psalm 25.
12/20/2016 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Woman, Thou Art Loosed
Fr. John shares the story of the healing of the woman who was bent over for 18 years, from Luke 13:10-17.
12/15/2016 • 0
The Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
Metropolitan Jonah reflects on the importance of the Temple and Mary's role in our salvation.
12/15/2016 • 0
Woman, Thou Art Loosed
Fr. John shares the story of the healing of the woman who was bent over for 18 years, from Luke 13:10-17.
12/13/2016 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Prayer: the Mirror of the Soul
Fr. John talks about prayer, using the story of the widow's mite.
12/10/2016 • 0
The Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
Metropolitan Jonah reflects on the importance of the Temple and Mary's role in our salvation.
12/5/2016 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
To the Church of Philadelphia: The Name of Christian
Fr. John speaks from Revelation 3:7-13.
11/30/2016 • 0
St. John Kochurov
Fr. John talks about martyr St. John Kochurov.
11/30/2016 • 0
Breaking up the Fallow Ground
Fr. John shares from Luke 8:5-15; Hosea 10:12-13; and Jeremiah 4:3.
11/30/2016 • 0
In Everlasting Remembrance Shall the Righteous Be
Fr. John shares from Psalm 111.
11/30/2016 • 0
The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price
Fr. John shares from Matthew 13:44-52.
11/30/2016 • 0
Prayer: the Mirror of the Soul
Fr. John talks about prayer, using the story of the widow's mite.
11/29/2016 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
To the Church of Philadelphia: The Name of Christian
Fr. John speaks from Revelation 3:7-13.
11/22/2016 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
St. John Kochurov
Fr. John talks about martyr St. John Kochurov.
11/14/2016 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Breaking up the Fallow Ground
Fr. John shares from Luke 8:5-15; Hosea 10:12-13; and Jeremiah 4:3.
11/1/2016 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
In Everlasting Remembrance Shall the Righteous Be
Fr. John shares from Psalm 111.
10/25/2016 • 15 minutes, 55 seconds
The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price
Fr. John shares from Matthew 13:44-52.
10/18/2016 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
A Tale of Two Kinds of Christians
Fr. John shares from 3 John 1:1-14.
10/17/2016 • 0
Your Money or Your Life
Fr. John shares from Mark 8:34-9:1.
10/17/2016 • 0
A Tale of Two Kinds of Christians
Fr. John shares from 3 John 1:1-14.
10/11/2016 • 18 minutes, 20 seconds
Does God Care?
Fr. John shares from the story of Christ and His apostles in the calming of the Galilee Sea (Mark 4:35-41).
10/6/2016 • 0
Your Money or Your Life
Fr. John shares from Mark 8:34-9:1.
10/4/2016 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
One Flesh
Fr. John talks about the importance of marriage and family life. (Genesis 1:27; 2:18-25)
9/27/2016 • 0
The Beheading of St. John the Baptist and 9/11
Fr. John makes a connection between the beheading of St. John the Forerunner and 9-11.
9/27/2016 • 0
Does God Care?
Fr. John shares from the story of Christ and His apostles in the calming of the Galilee Sea (Mark 4:35-41).
9/26/2016 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
One Flesh
Fr. John talks about the importance of marriage and family life. (Genesis 1:27; 2:18-25)
9/19/2016 • 10 minutes
The Beheading of St. John the Baptist and 9/11
Fr. John makes a connection between the beheading of St. John the Forerunner and 9-11.
9/13/2016 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
A Royal Psalm
Fr. John shares from Psalm 19.
9/11/2016 • 0
A Royal Psalm
Fr. John shares from Psalm 19.
9/6/2016 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Loving the Feasts of the Church
Fr. John talks about the importance of celebrating the feasts of the Church.
9/1/2016 • 0
Loving the Feasts of the Church
Fr. John talks about the importance of celebrating the feasts of the Church.
8/29/2016 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
It Is Finished!
Fr. John shares from John 19:28-37.
8/27/2016 • 0
Believe Ye that I am Able to Do This?
Fr. John shares about the miracle of the healing of the blind men, from Matthew 9:27-35.
8/27/2016 • 0
To the Church in Sardis: Be Watchful
Fr. John shares from the Evangelist John's words to the Church of Sardis in the book of the Revelation (3:1-6).
8/27/2016 • 0
God's Work to Guide Us on the Path of Salvation
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:65-72. "God puts people in our lives because He's trying to teach us things. When we encounter a difficult person, rather than necessarily trying to seek how we can get as far away from that person as we can, maybe we should ask ourselves, 'What is God trying to teach me?' and try to learn that lesson as quickly as we can."
8/27/2016 • 0
The Soul of America
Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:22-23.
8/27/2016 • 0
What Advantage Hath the Russian?
Fr. John shares from Romans 3:1-8.
8/27/2016 • 0
Being Perfect
Fr. John shares about love and forgiveness from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:43-48).
8/27/2016 • 0
The Holy Spirit: Wind, Fire, and Water
On Pentecost, Fr. John shares about the characteristics of the Holy Spirit.
8/27/2016 • 0
The Logos
Fr. John shares about the Eternal Word of God, the Logos.
8/27/2016 • 0
Prelest
On the Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. John talks about spiritual self-deception from John 9:39-41.
8/27/2016 • 0
Singing in Scripture
On May 28, Fr. John spoke at a music conference hosted by the Patriarch Tikhon Russian American Music Institute (PaTRAM) at St. Tikhon’s Monastery, South Canaan, Pennsylvania.
8/27/2016 • 0
It Is Finished!
Fr. John shares from John 19:28-37.
8/15/2016 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Believe Ye that I am Able to Do This?
Fr. John shares about the miracle of the healing of the blind men, from Matthew 9:27-35.
8/8/2016 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
To the Church in Sardis: Be Watchful
Fr. John shares from the Evangelist John's words to the Church of Sardis in the book of the Revelation (3:1-6).
8/2/2016 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
God’s Work to Guide Us on the Path of Salvation
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:65-72. "God puts people in our lives because He's trying to teach us things. When we encounter a difficult person, rather than necessarily trying to seek how we can get as far away from that person as we can, maybe we should ask ourselves, 'What is God trying to teach me?' and try to learn that lesson as quickly as we can."
7/25/2016 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds
The Soul of America
Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:22-23.
7/11/2016 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
What Advantage Hath the Russian?
Fr. John shares from Romans 3:1-8.
7/4/2016 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
Being Perfect
Fr. John shares about love and forgiveness from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:43-48).
6/27/2016 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
The Holy Spirit: Wind, Fire, and Water
On Pentecost, Fr. John shares about the characteristics of the Holy Spirit.
6/20/2016 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
The Logos
Fr. John shares about the Eternal Word of God, the Logos.
6/13/2016 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Prelest
On the Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. John talks about spiritual self-deception from John 9:39-41.
6/6/2016 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
Three Lessons from the Healing of the Paralytic
Guest homilist Hieromonk Alexander (Reichert) shares encouragement from the Healing of the Paralytic.
6/2/2016 • 0
Singing in Scripture
On May 28, Fr. John spoke at a music conference hosted by the Patriarch Tikhon Russian American Music Institute (PaTRAM) at St. Tikhon’s Monastery, South Canaan, Pennsylvania.
5/31/2016 • 33 minutes, 48 seconds
Three Lessons from the Healing of the Paralytic
Guest homilist Hieromonk Alexander (Reichert) shares encouragement from the Healing of the Paralytic.
5/23/2016 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Going the Extra Mile
Fr. John shares from Acts 6:1-7 and Matthew 5:38-42.
5/17/2016 • 0
To What Purpose Was This Waste?
Fr. John talks about the contrast between Mary (the sister of Lazarus) and Judas, from John 12:1-8; Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9.
5/17/2016 • 0
All Things Are Possible to Him that Believes
Fr. John speaks about the believing father from Mark 9:17-31.
5/17/2016 • 0
Going the Extra Mile
Fr. John shares from Acts 6:1-7 and Matthew 5:38-42.
5/17/2016 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
To What Purpose Was This Waste?
Fr. John talks about the contrast between Mary (the sister of Lazarus) and Judas, from John 12:1-8; Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9.
4/25/2016 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Reconciliation with God
Fr. John shares from the life of St. Mary of Egypt.
4/20/2016 • 0
Reconciliation with God
Fr. John shares from the life of St. Mary of Egypt.
4/18/2016 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
All Things Are Possible to Him that Believes
Fr. John speaks about the believing father from Mark 9:17-31.
4/11/2016 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Being a Cross-Bearer
Guest speaker Fr. Demetri Carrelas shares from Mark 8:34-9:1.
4/10/2016 • 0
Being a Cross-Bearer
Guest speaker Fr. Demetri Carrelas shares from Mark 8:34-9:1.
4/5/2016 • 17 minutes, 48 seconds
Our Four Friends
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.
3/30/2016 • 0
Running the Race of the Fast
Fr. John shares from Hebrews 12:1-2 encouragement for running the race of the fast.
3/30/2016 • 0
How to Approach the Fast
Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:14-21 encouragement as we begin Great Lent.
3/30/2016 • 0
Our Four Friends
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.
3/28/2016 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
War, Capital Punishment, and the Sixth Commandment
Fr. John continues his series on the Sixth Commandment.
3/25/2016 • 0
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Fr. John shares his homily on the Sixth Commandment.
3/25/2016 • 0
Running the Race of the Fast
Fr. John shares from Hebrews 12:1-2 encouragement for running the race of the fast.
3/22/2016 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
When the Books are Opened
On the Sunday of the Last Judgment, Fr. John also shares from Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, and Revelation 20:11-12,15.
3/20/2016 • 0
How to Approach the Fast
Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:14-21 encouragement as we begin Great Lent.
3/15/2016 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
When the Books are Opened
On the Sunday of the Last Judgment, Fr. John also shares from Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, and Revelation 20:11-12,15.
3/9/2016 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
The Prodigal Slave
Fr. John shares the story of St. Onesimus, from Philemon 1:8-16.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Sound of One Hand Clapping
Fr. John talks about the impossibility of repentance without a changed life, from Luke 19:1-10.
3/3/2016 • 0
Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kiev
Fr. John shares about the life of the New-Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kiev to strengthen us for the trials in our lives.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Undying Worm and the Unquenchable Fire
Fr. John speaks from Mark 9:42-50.
3/3/2016 • 0
Overcoming Sin
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:57-64.
3/3/2016 • 0
Preach the Word
Fr. John speaks from 2 Timothy 4:1-8.
3/3/2016 • 0
Rahab, and the Scarlet Cord
Fr. John speaks about Rahab the Harlot, from Joshua 2.
3/3/2016 • 0
Making Excuses
Fr. John shares from Luke 14:1-24.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Bond of Perfection
Fr. John shares thoughts from Colossians 3:12-15.
3/3/2016 • 0
St. Andrew the First Called
Fr. John shares about the life and ministry of St. Andrew, the First Called.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Easy Yoke of Christ
Fr. John shares about the easy yoke of Christ, from Matthew 11:28-30.
3/3/2016 • 0
Awake, Thou That Sleepest
Fr. John shares a call to action from Ephesians 5:1-14.
3/3/2016 • 0
Fear Not, Believe Only
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.
3/3/2016 • 0
Are We There Yet?
Fr. John talks about the end times, from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.
3/3/2016 • 0
Reality as God Sees It
Fr. John shares from the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31).
3/3/2016 • 0
Saint John of Kronstadt
Fr. John shares about the life of St. John of Kronstadt.
3/3/2016 • 0
I Believe
Fr. John shares about the beginning words of the Nicene Creed.
3/3/2016 • 0
Salt and Light
Fr. John shares from Matthew 5:13-16.
3/3/2016 • 0
Remember Thy Words to Thy Servant
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:49-56.
3/3/2016 • 0
A Woman with Great Faith
Fr. John shares about the Canaanite Woman from Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Disciplines of Discipleship
Fr. John talks about the necessity and importance of developing regular disciplines in our lives as we follow Christ.
3/3/2016 • 0
Opening our Spiritual Ears
Fr. John shares from Mark 7:31-37.
3/3/2016 • 0
What Did Jesus Say?
Fr. John discusses an Orthodox Christian response when asked, "What did Jesus say about homosexuality?"
3/3/2016 • 0
The Parable of the Seed that Grows Secretly
Fr. John shares from Mark 4.
3/3/2016 • 0
A House Divided
Fr. John shares from Mark 3:19-35.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Day Christ's Ministry Began in Galilee
Fr. John shares from Mark 1:21-39.
3/3/2016 • 0
Soldier, Athlete, Farmer
Fr. John shares from St. Paul's second letter to Timothy 2:1-10.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Prophet Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
Fr. John reminds us of the story of the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel. "Let us say with the prophet, 'My God is the Lord,' and serve him faithfully, and slay the false prophets of the demons in our hearts, which are the passions."
3/3/2016 • 0
What's Your Excuse?
Fr. John talks about the importance of taking time to read and understand the Scriptures.
3/3/2016 • 0
Our Anchor of Hope
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:41-48.
3/2/2016 • 0
St. Peter the Apostle
Fr. John shares about St. Peter on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
3/2/2016 • 0
Hate and Racism
Fr. John talks about our Christian response to current events.
3/2/2016 • 0
God's Plumbline
Fr. John shares from Amos 7:7-9.
3/2/2016 • 0
Circumcision of the Heart
Fr. John shares from Romans 2:17-29.
3/2/2016 • 0
Conscience
Fr. John shares from Romans 2:12-16.
3/2/2016 • 0
To the Jew first, and also to the Gentile
Fr. John shares from Romans 2:1-11.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Meaning of our Baptism
Fr. John talks about the meaning of the sacrament of Holy Baptism.
3/2/2016 • 0
Ss. Methodius and Cyril
Fr. John talks about Ss. Methodius and Cyril.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Way of God's Statutes
Fr. John returns to the series on Psalm 118, and discusses verses 33-40.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Blind Leading the Blind
Fr. John shares from Matthew 15.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Pool of Bethesda
Fr. John shares about the healing of the paralytic in John 5. "Let us endure whatever hardships we may face in this life and accept them as being for our salvation, so that a worse thing will not come upon us. Having been healed of our sins, we may rise up on that final day and enter into Paradise."
3/2/2016 • 0
Search the Scriptures
Fr. John shares from John 5:31-47.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Healing of the Beggar at the Gate of the Temple
Fr. John shares from Acts 3:1-8. "We, apart from God's grace, are unable to offer God the true and spiritual worship that He requires of us. But if we will come to the Temple and beg for His mercy, He will say to us, 'Rise up and walk.' If we've come and still feel ourselves to be spiritual cripples, we need to not give up, but take every opportunity to come to the Temple of God, because this is where what we need spiritually is to be found."
3/2/2016 • 0
The Raising of Lazarus
Fr. John shares about the raising of Lazarus, from the Gospel of St. John, chapter 11.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Sinful Woman and the Pharisee
Fr. John shares some of the cultural context of the story of the sinful woman and the Pharisee to better understand our own need of repentance, from Luke 7:36-50.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste
Fr. John shares about the life of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. "It's through our struggle that we are saved. There's a crown that's waiting for each and every one of us, but we have to take up the struggle and endure to the end."
3/2/2016 • 0
The Suffering Servant
Fr. John shares from Isaiah 53.
3/2/2016 • 0
Isaiah's Woes
Fr. John shares warnings from Isaiah 5:8-6:7.
3/2/2016 • 0
Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together
Fr. John shares about repentance from Isaiah 1:1-20 on the first Sunday of Great Lent.
3/2/2016 • 0
Forgiving Those Who Have Hurt Us
Fr. John shares about forgiveness from Luke 23:34.
3/2/2016 • 0
Churching and the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord
Fr. John shares about how the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord fits in with the Old Testament and today.
3/2/2016 • 0
What is the Significance of the Feast of the New Martyrs of Russia?
Fr. John shares stories of martyrdom and encourages us to prepare for our own.
3/2/2016 • 0
Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord
Fr. John speaks about humility (James 4:1-10).
3/2/2016 • 0
The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness
Fr. John shares from Matthew 4:1-11. "It's necessary for us to fast so that we don't become fat and happy and forget that we need God, but it's also necessary for us to to feed ourselves daily on the Word of God."
3/2/2016 • 0
Fruits Meet for Repentance
Fr. John talks about the importance of repentance from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 3:1-11.
3/2/2016 • 0
Ruth
Fr. John shares the story of Ruth, ancestress of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Doors of Repentance
Fr. John continues his series of reflections on Psalm 118, with verses 25-32.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Ten Lepers
Fr. John shares how the miracle of the healing of the ten lepers applies to us today.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Prophecy of Nahum
Fr. John answers the question, "Is God a God of love or of wrath?" as he looks at the Prophet Nahum.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Holy Greatmartyr Catherine
Fr. John shares about the life of St. Catherine the Great.
3/2/2016 • 0
God's Sovereignty and Human Freedom
Fr. John shares the example of Joseph, the son of Jacob, as an example of God's sovereignty.
3/2/2016 • 0
Christ, the Good Samaritan
Fr. John shares from Luke 10:25-37.
3/2/2016 • 0
Redeeming the Time
Fr. John shares from Colossians 4:5 and Ephesians 5:15-16.
3/2/2016 • 0
Let All Things be Done Decently and in Order
Fr. John talks about Saint Paul's exhortation in 1 Corinthians 14:40, as it relates to traditions in worship.
3/2/2016 • 0
Work Out Your Own Salvation
Fr. John shares from Philippians 2:12-13.
3/2/2016 • 0
Living the Life of the Gospel, Archbishop Gabriel (Chemodakov) of Montreal
Today's sermon is by Archbishop Gabriel (Chemodakov) of Montreal, who visited our parish on the eve of our patronal feast day (St. Jonah).
3/2/2016 • 0
Unveil Mine Eyes (Psalm 118:17-24)
Fr. John continues his series from Psalm 118.
3/2/2016 • 0
Walk Not as the Gentiles (Ephesians 4:17-24)
Fr. John encourages us to renew our minds and not live in our former sins.
3/2/2016 • 0
Denying Self (Mark 8:34)
Fr. John talks about denying ourselves. "We want to be happy in the next life more than we want to be happy in this life."
3/2/2016 • 0
The Nativity of the Theotokos
Fr. John shares about the Nativity of the Theotokos.
3/2/2016 • 0
Christian Leadership in the Home
Fr. John shares about godly parenting from Ephesians 5:22-33.
3/2/2016 • 0
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, Teach Me Thy Statutes (Psalm 118:9-16)
Fr. John continues his series from Psalm 118, "Wherewithal shall a young man correct his way? By keeping Thy words."
3/2/2016 • 0
To the Church of Pergamos
Fr. John relates St. John's words to the Church of Pergamos, mentioned in Revelation 2:12-17, to us today.
3/2/2016 • 0
Passing on the Faith
Fr. John asks the question, "Will your children remain in the Church?" (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) and gives suggestions for parents to pass along the faith.
3/2/2016 • 0
Blessed are the Blameless (Psalm 118:1-8)
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118, a psalm that is chanted at every Orthodox funeral.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Ever-Virgin Mary
Fr. John, on the commemoration of the Smolensk icon of the Theotokos, explains the Orthodox belief of the ever-virginity of Mary.
3/2/2016 • 0
Ezekiel
Fr. John challenges us to learn from the example and words of the Prophet Ezekiel to turn to God for his love and mercy.
3/2/2016 • 0
Putting Our Gifts to Work for the Church
Fr. John shares about humbly using our spiritual gifts, from Romans 12:1-13.
Please note: "At one point in the sermon I mentioned Arsenius the Athonite, but actually meant to refer to the Elder Paisios, and the book I referred to is http://www.amazon.com/Elder-Paisios-Mount-Athos-Isaac/dp/960897643X"
3/2/2016 • 0
The Role of the Law
Fr. John talks about the role of the law in the Old and New Testaments in our salvation.
3/2/2016 • 0
Servants of Righteousness
Fr. John shares from Romans 6:18-23.
3/2/2016 • 0
Mammon
Fr. John discusses our need to trust in God, from Matthew 6:22-33 and the example of St. Philaret the Almsgiver.
3/2/2016 • 0
Christ Comes to Galilee
Fr. John shares about Christ's calling of the fishermen at Galilee, reflecting on his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Comforter
On the Feast of Pentecost, Fr. John teachers about the Holy Spirit as the Comforter.
3/2/2016 • 0
True and False Unity
Fr. John addresses the differences between true and false unity as it relates to the Orthodox Church and Roman Catholicism.
3/2/2016 • 0
Standing with Christ
Fr. John shares how, like the man born blind whom Jesus healed and his parents, we too have a choice whether or not we will stand with Christ. John 9 and Hebrews 13:11-13.
3/2/2016 • 0
Blessed is He that Comes in the Name of the Lord - Psalm 117 (part 3)
Fr. John concludes his homily on Psalm 117.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Stone Which the Builders Rejected - Psalm 117 (part 2)
Fr. John continues his sermon from Psalm 117.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Lord is our Strength - Psalm 117 (part 1)
Fr. John shares from Psalm 117:1-14. "When we depend on ourselves, we cannot succeed. When we put our hope in God, we cannot fail."
3/2/2016 • 0
The Barren Fig Tree
Fr. John preaches about the barren fig tree from Mark 11:12-14,20-21, and Luke 13:6-9.
3/2/2016 • 0
The Prodigal Slave
Fr. John shares the story of St. Onesimus, from Philemon 1:8-16.
3/1/2016 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Jacob Comes to Peniel
Fr. John talks about Jacob's encounter with God at Peniel (Genesis 32).
3/1/2016 • 0
Jacob's Ladder
Fr. John shares about Jacob's Ladder on the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder.
3/1/2016 • 0
The Blood of Abel
Fr. John shares from Genesis 4.
3/1/2016 • 0
“As it was in the Days of Noah”
Fr. John shares his homily on Genesis 6:5-8.
3/1/2016 • 0
“If He Neglect to Hear the Church . . .”
Fr. John shares his homily on Matthew 18:15-20.
2/29/2016 • 0
By the Waters of Babylon
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 136.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Final Judgment
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 15:11-32.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Hieromartyr Peter of Krutitsa
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of the New Martyrs of Russia.
2/29/2016 • 0
Zacchaeus Sunday
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 19:1-10.
2/29/2016 • 0
Thou Shalt Not Covet
Fr. John shares his homily on the tenth commandment.
2/29/2016 • 0
“As Many as Have Been Baptized into Christ Have Put on Christ”
Fr. John shares his homily on Theophany.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Lord Hath Sent Redemption unto His People
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 110.
2/29/2016 • 0
Christ and History
Fr. John shares his homily on Matthew 1:1-17.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Prophet Haggai
Fr. John shares his homily on Haggai, chapters 1 and 2.
2/29/2016 • 0
Take Heed Therefore How Ye Hear
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 8:18.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Prophet Habakkuk
Fr. John shares his homily on Habakkuk, Chapters 1-3.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Kingdom of God is Within You
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 17:20-21.
2/29/2016 • 0
Skeptical Biblical Scholarship: Part 2
Fr. John continues his series on dubious biblical research.
2/29/2016 • 0
Skeptical Biblical Scholarship
Fr. John takes on the current television show "Bible Secrets Revealed."
2/29/2016 • 0
Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness
Fr. John shares his homily on the Ninth Commandment.
2/29/2016 • 0
St. Job of Pochaev
Fr. John discusses St. Job of Pochaev on his homily from November 10.
2/29/2016 • 0
Thoroughly Equipped
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 16:19-31 and 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Parable of the Sower
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 8:5-15.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain
Bishop Peter (Loukianoff) of Cleveland is the guest homilist at St. Jonah Orthodox Church.
2/29/2016 • 0
Thou Shalt Not Steal
Fr. John shares his homily on the Eighth Commandment.
2/29/2016 • 0
Becoming a Disciple
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 5:1-11.
2/29/2016 • 0
Worship at the Footstool of His Feet
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 98.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Prophetess Hannah
Fr. John shares his homily on 1 Samuel 1-2.
2/29/2016 • 0
Saints Peter and Febronia of Murom, and the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of Family, Love, and Fidelity, a new commemoration just established by the Russian Church.
2/29/2016 • 0
Vanity of Vanities
Fr. John shares his homily on Ecclesiastes 1-2.
2/29/2016 • 0
Patience
Fr. John explains what it means to possess your soul in patience.
2/29/2016 • 0
Where are Thine Ancient Mercies?
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 88.
2/29/2016 • 0
Divorce
Fr. John presents part two of his discussion of the Seventh Commandment.
2/29/2016 • 0
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Fr. John shares his homily on the Seventh Commandment.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Baptism of Russia
Fr. John shares his homily on the 1,025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia.
2/29/2016 • 0
Vessels of Mercy and Wrath
Fr. John shares his homily on Romans 9.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Inconvenient Truth about Homosexual Marriage
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of All Saints.
2/29/2016 • 0
If Any Man Thirst
Fr. John shares his homily from Pentecost.
2/29/2016 • 0
The Fifth Commandment: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of the Holy Fathers.
2/29/2016 • 0
Wondrous is God in His Saints
Fr. John concludes his series on Psalm 67.
2/29/2016 • 0
Out of the Mouths of Babes and Sucklings
Fr. John shares his homily from Palm Sunday.
2/29/2016 • 0
Despondency
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of St. John Climacus.
2/26/2016 • 0
The Protoevangelion and the Annunciation
Fr. John shares his homily from the Feast of the Annunciation and the Sunday of the Holy Cross.
2/26/2016 • 0
Does Doctrine Matter?
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of Orthodoxy.
2/26/2016 • 0
The Sound of One Hand Clapping
Fr. John talks about the impossibility of repentance without a changed life, from Luke 19:1-10.
2/15/2016 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kiev
Fr. John shares about the life of the New-Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kiev to strengthen us for the trials in our lives.
2/8/2016 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
The Undying Worm and the Unquenchable Fire
Fr. John speaks from Mark 9:42-50.
2/1/2016 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Overcoming Sin
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:57-64.
1/25/2016 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Preach the Word
Fr. John speaks from 2 Timothy 4:1-8.
1/19/2016 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Rahab, and the Scarlet Cord
Fr. John speaks about Rahab the Harlot, from Joshua 2.
1/4/2016 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Making Excuses
Fr. John shares from Luke 14:1-24.
12/28/2015 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
The Bond of Perfection
Fr. John shares thoughts from Colossians 3:12-15.
12/22/2015 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
St. Andrew the First Called
Fr. John shares about the life and ministry of St. Andrew, the First Called.
12/15/2015 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
The Easy Yoke of Christ
Fr. John shares about the easy yoke of Christ, from Matthew 11:28-30.
12/8/2015 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Awake, Thou That Sleepest
Fr. John shares a call to action from Ephesians 5:1-14.
12/1/2015 • 18 minutes, 44 seconds
Fear Not, Believe Only
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.
11/23/2015 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Are We There Yet?
Fr. John talks about the end times, from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.
11/16/2015 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Reality as God Sees It
Fr. John shares from the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31).
11/10/2015 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Saint John of Kronstadt
Fr. John shares about the life of St. John of Kronstadt.
11/3/2015 • 18 minutes, 56 seconds
I Believe
Fr. John shares about the beginning words of the Nicene Creed.
10/29/2015 • 7 minutes, 45 seconds
Salt and Light
Fr. John shares from Matthew 5:13-16.
10/20/2015 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Remember Thy Words to Thy Servant
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:49-56.
10/12/2015 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
A Woman with Great Faith
Fr. John shares about the Canaanite Woman from Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30.
10/5/2015 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
The Disciplines of Discipleship
Fr. John talks about the necessity and importance of developing regular disciplines in our lives as we follow Christ.
9/28/2015 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
Opening our Spiritual Ears
Fr. John shares from Mark 7:31-37.
9/21/2015 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
What Did Jesus Say?
Fr. John discusses an Orthodox Christian response when asked, "What did Jesus say about homosexuality?"
9/14/2015 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
The Parable of the Seed that Grows Secretly
Fr. John shares from Mark 4.
9/7/2015 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
A House Divided
Fr. John shares from Mark 3:19-35.
8/31/2015 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
The Day Christ’s Ministry Began in Galilee
Fr. John shares from Mark 1:21-39.
8/24/2015 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Compromising with the Spirit of the Age
Fr. John shares from Revelation 2:18-29.
8/17/2015 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Soldier, Athlete, Farmer
Fr. John shares from St. Paul's second letter to Timothy 2:1-10.
8/10/2015 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
The Prophet Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
Fr. John reminds us of the story of the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel. "Let us say with the prophet, 'My God is the Lord,' and serve him faithfully, and slay the false prophets of the demons in our hearts, which are the passions."
8/3/2015 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
What’s Your Excuse?
Fr. John talks about the importance of taking time to read and understand the Scriptures.
7/27/2015 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Our Anchor of Hope
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:41-48.
7/20/2015 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
St. Peter the Apostle
Fr. John shares about St. Peter on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
7/13/2015 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Hate and Racism
Fr. John talks about our Christian response to current events.
7/6/2015 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds
God’s Plumbline
Fr. John shares from Amos 7:7-9.
6/29/2015 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Circumcision of the Heart
Fr. John shares from Romans 2:17-29.
6/22/2015 • 16 minutes, 54 seconds
Conscience
Fr. John shares from Romans 2:12-16.
6/15/2015 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
To the Jew first, and also to the Gentile
Fr. John shares from Romans 2:1-11.
6/8/2015 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
The Meaning of our Baptism
Fr. John talks about the meaning of the sacrament of Holy Baptism.
6/1/2015 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Ss. Methodius and Cyril
Fr. John talks about Ss. Methodius and Cyril.
5/25/2015 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
The Blind Leading the Blind
Fr. John shares from Matthew 15.
5/18/2015 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
The Way of God’s Statutes
Fr. John returns to the series on Psalm 118, and discusses verses 33-40.
5/11/2015 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
The Pool of Bethesda
Fr. John shares about the healing of the paralytic in John 5. "Let us endure whatever hardships we may face in this life and accept them as being for our salvation, so that a worse thing will not come upon us. Having been healed of our sins, we may rise up on that final day and enter into Paradise."
5/4/2015 • 17 minutes, 31 seconds
Search the Scriptures
Fr. John shares from John 5:31-47.
4/27/2015 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
The Healing of the Beggar at the Gate of the Temple
Fr. John shares from Acts 3:1-8. "We, apart from God's grace, are unable to offer God the true and spiritual worship that He requires of us. But if we will come to the Temple and beg for His mercy, He will say to us, 'Rise up and walk.' If we've come and still feel ourselves to be spiritual cripples, we need to not give up, but take every opportunity to come to the Temple of God, because this is where what we need spiritually is to be found."
4/20/2015 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
The Raising of Lazarus
Fr. John shares about the raising of Lazarus, from the Gospel of St. John, chapter 11.
4/6/2015 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
The Sinful Woman and the Pharisee
Fr. John shares some of the cultural context of the story of the sinful woman and the Pharisee to better understand our own need of repentance, from Luke 7:36-50.
3/30/2015 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste
Fr. John shares about the life of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. "It's through our struggle that we are saved. There's a crown that's waiting for each and every one of us, but we have to take up the struggle and endure to the end."
3/23/2015 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
The Suffering Servant
Fr. John shares from Isaiah 53.
3/16/2015 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds
Isaiah’s Woes
Fr. John shares warnings from Isaiah 5:8-6:7.
3/9/2015 • 18 minutes, 54 seconds
Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together
Fr. John shares about repentance from Isaiah 1:1-20 on the first Sunday of Great Lent.
3/2/2015 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
Forgiving Those Who Have Hurt Us
Fr. John shares about forgiveness from Luke 23:34.
2/23/2015 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
Churching and the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord
Fr. John shares about how the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord fits in with the Old Testament and today.
2/16/2015 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
What is the Significance of the Feast of the New Martyrs of Russia?
Fr. John shares stories of martyrdom and encourages us to prepare for our own.
2/9/2015 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
“As it was in the Days of Noah”
Fr. John shares his homily on Genesis 6:5-8.
3/17/2014 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
“If He Neglect to Hear the Church . . .”
Fr. John shares his homily on Matthew 18:15-20.
3/10/2014 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
By the Waters of Babylon
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 136.
3/3/2014 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
The Final Judgment
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
2/24/2014 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
The Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 15:11-32.
2/21/2014 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
The Hieromartyr Peter of Krutitsa
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of the New Martyrs of Russia.
2/10/2014 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Zacchaeus Sunday
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 19:1-10.
2/3/2014 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Thou Shalt Not Covet
Fr. John shares his homily on the tenth commandment.
1/27/2014 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
“As Many as Have Been Baptized into Christ Have Put on Christ”
Fr. John shares his homily on Theophany.
1/20/2014 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
The Lord Hath Sent Redemption unto His People
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 110.
1/13/2014 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
Christ and History
Fr. John shares his homily on Matthew 1:1-17.
1/6/2014 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
The Prophet Haggai
Fr. John shares his homily on Haggai, chapters 1 and 2.
12/30/2013 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Take Heed Therefore How Ye Hear
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 8:18.
12/23/2013 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
The Prophet Habakkuk
Fr. John shares his homily on Habakkuk, Chapters 1-3.
12/16/2013 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
The Kingdom of God is Within You
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 17:20-21.
12/9/2013 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Skeptical Biblical Scholarship: Part 2
Fr. John continues his series on dubious biblical research.
12/2/2013 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
Skeptical Biblical Scholarship
Fr. John takes on the current television show "Bible Secrets Revealed."
11/25/2013 • 20 minutes, 38 seconds
Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness
Fr. John shares his homily on the Ninth Commandment.
11/18/2013 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
St. Job of Pochaev
Fr. John discusses St. Job of Pochaev on his homily from November 10.
11/13/2013 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Thoroughly Equipped
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 16:19-31 and 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
11/4/2013 • 18 minutes, 33 seconds
The Parable of the Sower
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 8:5-15.
10/28/2013 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
The Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain
Bishop Peter (Loukianoff) of Cleveland is the guest homilist at St. Jonah Orthodox Church.
10/21/2013 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
Thou Shalt Not Steal
Fr. John shares his homily on the Eighth Commandment.
10/17/2013 • 18 minutes, 41 seconds
Becoming a Disciple
Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 5:1-11.
10/7/2013 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Worship at the Footstool of His Feet
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 98.
9/30/2013 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
The Prophetess Hannah
Fr. John shares his homily on 1 Samuel 1-2.
9/23/2013 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
Saints Peter and Febronia of Murom, and the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of Family, Love, and Fidelity, a new commemoration just established by the Russian Church.
9/16/2013 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Vanity of Vanities
Fr. John shares his homily on Ecclesiastes 1-2.
9/11/2013 • 18 minutes, 46 seconds
Patience
Fr. John explains what it means to possess your soul in patience.
9/2/2013 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Where are Thine Ancient Mercies?
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 88.
8/26/2013 • 23 minutes, 9 seconds
Divorce
Fr. John presents part two of his discussion of the Seventh Commandment.
8/19/2013 • 20 minutes, 52 seconds
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Fr. John shares his homily on the Seventh Commandment.
8/13/2013 • 18 minutes, 36 seconds
The Baptism of Russia
Fr. John shares his homily on the 1,025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia.
7/29/2013 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds
Vessels of Mercy and Wrath
Fr. John shares his homily on Romans 9.
7/23/2013 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
War, Capital Punishment, and the Sixth Commandment
Fr. John continues his series on the Sixth Commandment.
7/15/2013 • 20 minutes, 53 seconds
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Fr. John shares his homily on the Sixth Commandment.
7/8/2013 • 17 minutes, 54 seconds
The Inconvenient Truth about Homosexual Marriage
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of All Saints.
7/1/2013 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds
If Any Man Thirst
Fr. John shares his homily from Pentecost.
6/24/2013 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
The Fifth Commandment: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of the Holy Fathers.
6/17/2013 • 11 minutes
Wondrous is God in His Saints
Fr. John concludes his series on Psalm 67.
6/3/2013 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Butter Mountain?
Fr. John presents his second homily on Psalm 67.
5/27/2013 • 16 minutes, 21 seconds
Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered
Fr. John presents the first of a brief series of homilies on Psalm 67.
5/20/2013 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Out of the Mouths of Babes and Sucklings
Fr. John shares his homily from Palm Sunday.
4/29/2013 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
We Should Never Despair of Our Salvation
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt.
4/22/2013 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Despondency
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of St. John Climacus.
4/15/2013 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
The Protoevangelion and the Annunciation
Fr. John shares his homily from the Feast of the Annunciation and the Sunday of the Holy Cross.
4/8/2013 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Does Doctrine Matter?
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of Orthodoxy.
4/2/2013 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds