From the Amvon

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the meaning of the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:23-25).

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)

Fr. John Whiteford calls us to believe and live the true Orthodox faith. (1 Timothy 6:11-16)

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the life of St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves, the founder of monasticism in Russia.

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)

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)

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)

Fr. John Whiteford explains how the saints in heaven help us in his homily from the Sunday of All Saints 2023.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Feast of Holy Pentecost about the seal of the Holy Spirit.

St. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Paisius Velichkovsy.

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)

Archpriest Geoffrey Korz explains the historical practice of paganism and its resurgence today. (John 9:1-38)

Fr. John Whiteford describes the important role of motherhood as seen through life of the Theotokos, the mother of our Lord.

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the great love and faith the Myrrh-Bearing Women had for their Lord.

Fr. John Whiteford considers the costliness of worship in response to the extravagant love of God. (Palm Sunday 2023)

Fr. John Whiteford describes how obedience helps us grow in humility.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the importance of forgiveness for our life in Christ. (Colossians 3:1-17)

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the expectation of the coming judgment and the life that is to come. (2 Peter 3:1-13)

Fr. John Whiteford recounts the significance of the family life in making saints.

Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of the holy new martyr Hilarion (Troitsky).

Fr. John Whiteford invites us to open hearts to Christ God as did Zacchaeus.

Fr. John Whiteford helps us to understand how to receive suffering in a way that is redemptive in our lives. (Acts 14:19-22)

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)

Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Herman of Alaska.

Fr. John Whiteford shares the depth of God's love for us, and how we can abide it in. (1 John 4:12-19)

Fr. John Whiteford helps us understand how to discern God's will for our life.

Fr. John Whiteford explains the Heavenly Tabernacle. (Hebrews 9:1-15)

Fr. John Whiteford calls us to a lifestyle of thanksgiving to God. (Psalm 94)

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)

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)

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)

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from the story of Hosea in which God calls his unfaithful people to repentance. (Hosea 14)

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the victory over heresy, winning the spiritual war, by the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (Psalm 149).

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the account of St. Paul's discourse on Mars Hill (Acts 17:18-34).

Fr. John Whiteford commemorates the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian. (1 John 3:18-24)

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)

Fr. John reflects on his visit to the country of Moldova, and the state of the family.

Fr. John reflects on the beheading of St. John the Baptist in light of current events.

Fr. John shares about the particular relationship that the Mother of God has with her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Fr. John reflects on what is necessary for us to become fruitful in the Kingdom of God.

Fr. John shares the story of David, Saul, and Doeg the Edomite as an example of the end of the wicked.

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.

Fr. John reflects on the way that suffering can help us to grow spiritually in Christ.

Fr. John shares the life and witness of St. Luke of Crimea, the Blessed Surgeon.

Fr. John helps us to understand our call to become the Saints of God by His Grace.

Fr. John preaches on the significance of the Feast of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Fr. John preaches on St. Paul's reflection on his life and the coming judgment, from Acts 20:18-35.

Fr. John reflects on lessons to be learned from the tragedy of the school shooting in Ulvade, Texas.

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the Samaritan Woman, from John 4:5-42.