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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.
Losing Your Life to Save It
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Mark 8:35 and tells the story of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste.
The Two Wings of Prayer
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the two wings of prayer: fasting and almsgiving.
Is God Just?
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Last Judgment. How can a loving God send someone to eternal punishment?
The Prodigal Son
Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Sunday of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11-32.
St. Cyril of Kazan
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the lives of new martyrs and confessors of Russia, including St. Cyril of Kazan.
Signs of Life
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 118:169-176, the final part of the 22 part sermon series.
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.
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.
Being Born Again
Fr. John Whiteford discusses John 3:1-5 and the importance of baptism.
Bags With Holes
Fr. John Whiteford reads from Haggai 1:1-15.
All My Ways Are Ever Before Thee
Fr. John Whiteford discusses and reads from the Psalms chapter 118 and 119.
Copping a Plea
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the difference between earthly and heavenly judgment.
Take Heed How you Build
Fr. John Whiteford comments on 1 Corinthians 3:4-15, and how we live our lives.
O LORD, Our Lord
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on Psalm 8 and the importance of the name of our LORD.
The Lord Setteth Aright the Fallen
Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17.
What Am I Gonna Do?
Fr. John Whiteford shares about the greedy farmer from Luke 12:13-21.
Literal or Allegorical Interpretation?
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Luke 10:25-37.
Christian Is As Christian Does
Fr. John Whiteford shares from 1 John 2:28-33.
By Many Or By Few
Fr. John Whiteford goes into detail about the passage from 1 Samuel 14:1-23.
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.
St. Jonah of Manchuria
Fr. John Whiteford talks about St. Jonah of Manchuria.
Love and Holiness
Fr. John Whiteford goes through 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
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.
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.
A Home Where Love Is
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the importance of family, from Proverbs 15:16-17.
Liars and Antichrists
Fr. John Whiteford speaks from 1 John 2:18-29.
Imitating God
Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:145-152, and making time to connect with Christ.
The Longing of the Heart
Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 41:1-5, and the importance of longing to be closer to Christ.
The Wise and Foolish Builders
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Matthew 7:24-27.
Be the Maccabee
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the procession of the Cross and the Maccabean martyrs.
Sins Carry with Them Their Own Punishments
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Wisdom 11:16.
The Council of Jerusalem
Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts 15 to stress the importance of morality and councils.
Blessed are They that Hear the Word of God and Keep It
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 118:137-144.
Charity
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about charity, from 1 Corinthians 13.
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.
Renewing a Right Spirit in Ourselves
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 50:10-12.
Our Fathers Have Told Us
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 77 and the importance of living out our faith.
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.
The Woman Caught in Adultery
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the gospel reading from John, Chapter 8.
A House of Mercy
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of understanding the correlation between earthly and spiritual sickness, as well as modern loneliness.
Wives and Husbands
Fr. John Whiteford shares about marriage, from 1 Peter 3:1-7.
Rejoice, O Daughter of Zion
Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Zephaniah 3:14-20. The victory has been won!
The Cure of the Cross
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Mark 8:34-9:1 on the Sunday of the Holy Cross.
We Should Never Despair of Our Salvation
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt.
Anthropological Iconoclasm
Fr. John Whiteford talks about the ungodly society around us.
You Get What You Give
Fr. John Whiteford talks about forgiveness and extending mercy to those around us.
To Judge Both the Living and the Dead
Fr. John Whiteford shares on the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
Holier Than Thou
Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the Pharisee and Publican from Luke 18:9-14.
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.