Fr. John shares about Christ's calling of the fishermen at Galilee, reflecting on his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Fr. John shares from Romans 6:18-23.

Fr. John shares about godly parenting from Ephesians 5:22-33.

Today's sermon is by Archbishop Gabriel (Chemodakov) of Montreal, who visited our parish on the eve of our patronal feast day (St. Jonah).

Fr. John shares from Luke 10:25-37.

Fr. John shares about the life of St. Catherine the Great.

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."

Fr. John shares from Isaiah 53.

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.

Fr. John shares from John 5:31-47.

Fr. John talks about Ss. Methodius and Cyril.

Fr. John shares from Mark 1:21-39.

Fr. John shares from Mark 7:31-37.

Fr. John shares about the easy yoke of Christ, from Matthew 11:28-30.

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.

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.

On Pentecost, Fr. John shares about the characteristics of the Holy Spirit.

Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:22-23.

Fr. John shares from 3 John 1:1-14.

Fr. John shares from Matthew 13:44-52.

Fr. John shares from Psalm 111.

Fr. John speaks from Revelation 3:7-13.

Fr. John shares the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17.

Fr. John shares from 2 Kings 5.

Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.

Fr. John shares about the life of St. Gregory Palamas.

Fr. John shares about the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, and the story of the life of St. Mary of Egypt.

Fr. John uses the story of the Samaritan woman to illustrate the significance of mothers.

Fr. John uses Psalm 118, and the life of King David, to discuss the importance of living according to God's will.

Fr. John shares from Luke 13:1-9.

Fr. John reflects on Galatians 2:11-21.

Fr. John talks about what it means to be a Christian, using the epistle reading from Colossians.

Fr. John speaks on the topic of Sola Scriptura.

Fr. John uses the prophecy of Micah to relate the importance of being prepared to receive Christ.

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about supporting the works of the church and the importance of giving Christ the reins of your heart.

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, and the importance of repentance in understanding our relationship with Christ.

Fr. John Whiteford comments on the role of Proverbs in Great Lent, by speaking on Proverbs 1:1-7.

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the role of the Myrrhbearing women, and the true meaning of the words Christ is Risen.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the need for perseverance as we struggle to get closer to God.

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of having the Mind of Christ, from 1 Corinthians 2:11-16.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the epistle reading from 1st Corinthians.

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of fasting and Mark 2:18-22.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of baptism as it unites us with Christ.

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 50:10-12.

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about charity, from 1 Corinthians 13.

Fr. John Whiteford speaks from 1 John 2:18-29.

Fr. John Whiteford talks about St. Jonah of Manchuria.

Fr. John Whiteford shares from 1 John 2:28-33.

Fr. John Whiteford shares from Luke 10:25-37.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17.