Church Rites - Sunday Readings

Listen To Full Sermon: "Asceticism; the Cure for Spiritual Illness" @ St. Barbara Coptic Orthodox Church - Nashville, TN ~ March 20, 2026https://on.soundcloud.com/ClXv5ZdEC1hbByFfwb 

Fraction for the Holy Fast to the Father @ St George Coptic Orthodox Church - Nashville, TN ~ March 21, 2026https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNqjXl8MYWE&t=15546s 

Syrian Fraction for the Feasts of the Cross @ St. Philopateer Coptic Orthodox Church - Mount Juliet, TN ~ March 19, 2026 

​​A HOMILY of Fr David SmithSt Sophia's Orthodox Church in Syracuse, New Yorkfrdavidsmith.comstsophias.org 

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills ... Show More

In this new paragraph—"The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of uni ... Show More

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up fo ... Show More

<p>Preached at the Healing Jesus Pastors' Conference, Luanda, Day 4, 6th September 2024</p> 

Pastor Tariku Tewordros - Sunday, April 6, 2025 

Today Derek speaks on the supernatural power the church received when the Holy Spirit was poured out. A whole new way of praying and preaching began. Praying that shook buildings and got results. Preaching that was done in power and conviction. The normal Christian life was a sup ... Show More

In concluding this week’s teaching, Derek stresses that same elements that were in the early church are for the church today, both collectively and individually. We have a King who is coming back and it is up to us to proclaim that Jesus is alive, ruling in our midst. As we do, t ... Show More

Men, Lent’s halfway mark hits with Laetare Sunday, a rose-colored call to rejoice. In this homily, Fr. Dom unpacks its power to refuel your climb toward Easter. This is no fluffy talk; it’s a reality check for men to be more serious about God. Fr. Dom dives into the Prodigal Son, ... Show More

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