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Image of God
Fr. John notes that Genesis is read extensively during Lent and discusses the difference between being in the image of God and attaining the likeness of God.
Rend Your Hearts
Fr. John talks about the Lenten season and takes us to the Prophet Joel who admonishes Israel to not just rend their garments but also their hearts as true repentance.
The Two Meetings of the Lord
Fr. John reflects on two "Meetings of the Lord": one joyful like that of St. Symeon, and the other on the last day when Christ returns.
St. Maria of Gatchina
Fr. John relates the story of St. Maria of Gatchina, who suffered greatly and patiently with a long life of terrible illness, and was a spiritual mother to lay people and clergy alike on her path to martyrdom during the Russian Revolution.
Preparing to Meet Christ (Mark 1:1-8)
Fr. John explores the ministry of St. John the Baptist and his preaching on preparation for meeting Christ, a call that remains for all who come to Him even today.
The Importance of Studying the Bible (Matthew 1:1-17)
Fr. John discusses the genealogy of Christ and the importance of reading Scripture to both enrich our spiritual life and more fully engage in the services of the church.
For Many are Called, but Few are Chosen
Fr. John discusses the meaning of "many are called but few are chosen" in light of the preaching of the Gospel.
The Ten Lepers 2025 (Luke 17:12-19)
Fr. John discusses The Ten Lepers and the biblical analogies about sin, leprosy, healing and repentance.
Walking Circumspectly (Ephesians 5:15)
Fr. John discusses what it means to "walk circumspectly" in our Christian life and relationships to others.
O Lord, Thou Shalt Open My Lips, and My Mouth Shall Declare Thy Praise
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 30, 2025.
Create in Me a Clean Heart
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 23, 2025
Thou Shalt Sprinkle Me With Hyssop
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 16, 2025.
The Key to Mercy
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 9, 2025.
Thou Art the Man
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 2, 2025.
King David and Bathsheba
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for October 26, 2025.
The Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain 2025
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for October 19, 2025.
Sowing in the Right Field
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for October 12, 2025.
The Easy Way or the Hard Way
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for October 5, 2025.
Return on Investment
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for September 28, 2025
The Magnificat
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for September 21, 2025.
Building a Home
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for September 30, 2025.
Strong and Forbearing
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for August 31, 2025.
In Thee Have I Put My Hope
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for August 24, 2025.
The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from August 17, 2025.
Be Vigilant
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for August 10, 2025.
The Prophet Ezekiel
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for August 3, 2025.
Guide Me in the Way Everlasting
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for July 27, 2025.
Thy Right Hand Shall Hold Me
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for July 20, 2025.
Demons and Free Will
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for July 13, 2025.
I Am Not Worthy That Thou Shouldest Come Under My Roof
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Blessed Olga of Alaska
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon of June 29, 2025.
Blessed Are All That Have Put Their Trust in Him
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for June 22, 2025.
Getting Up Off the Couch
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for June 10, 2025.
The First Ecumenical Council
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for June 1, 2025.
Persecutions in Moldova
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for May 25, 2025.
Think on These Things
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for Palm Sunday 2025.
St. Tikhon of Moscow
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for April 6, 2025.
The Fire Shall Ever Be Burning
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for March 16, 2025.
Virtue Signaling and Actual Virtue
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for March 9, 2025.
Investing in Things That Last
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from March 2, 2025.
Free Cheese
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for February 23, 2025.
Prodigal Son 2025
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for February 16, 2025.
Be Thou an Example
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for February 2, 2025.
Theophany 2025
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from January 19, 2025.
The Book of the Generation of Jesus Christ
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from January 5, 2025.
Roots
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for December 29, 2024.
Our Need for Gratitude
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for December 22, 2024.
The Just Shall Live By Faith
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for December 15, 2024.
Hieromartyr Clement of Rome
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for December 8, 2024.
The Expectation of the Nations
Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for December 1, 2024.