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The First Rung in the Ladder: Renunciation of the World

Fr. John shares from St. John Climacus and 1 John 2:15-17.




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Be Imitators of God

Fr. John shares from Ephesians 4:25-5:2.




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Our Works Matter

Fr. John talks about the life of Saint Tabitha (Acts 9:32-42) and compares her raising to that of Jairus' daughter by Christ.




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That's Not Very Texan

Fr. John talks about Orthodoxy and culture.




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The Prophetess Deborah and the Battle of Mount Tabor

Fr. John speaks from Judges 4.




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If You Can Catch Him

Fr. John talks about the importance of living according to the gospel and remaining a part of the Christian race.




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St. Basil the Great

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Basil the Great and his godly family.




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True Satisfaction lies in Christ

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




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Blessed are They that put their Trust in Him

Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 2 to speak on the individuality of humanity and the importance of trusting in God.




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You Get What You Pay For (Father's Day)

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of respect for fathers.




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A Light Unto My Paths

Fr. John Whiteford returns to the study of Psalm 118, by looking at verses 105-112.




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Appropriate Fasting

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




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Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us

Fr. John Whiteford comments on the passage from the Psalms (118:113-120).




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Our Advocate

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 1 John 2:1-6.




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What Child is This?

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of reading Matthew 1 during the Nativity season.




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You Get What You Give

Fr. John Whiteford talks about forgiveness and extending mercy to those around us.




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We Should Never Despair of Our Salvation

Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt.




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Our Fathers Have Told Us

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 77 and the importance of living out our faith.




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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.




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Blessed are They that Hear the Word of God and Keep It

Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 118:137-144.




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Imitating God

Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:145-152, and making time to connect with Christ.




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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.




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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.




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Literal or Allegorical Interpretation?

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




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What Am I Gonna Do?

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the greedy farmer from Luke 12:13-21.




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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.




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St. Joseph of Arimathea

Fr. John Whiteford uses the Gospel accounts of the life of St. John of Arimathea to illustrate our dedication to Christ.




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That the Nations May Know Thy Salvation

Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 66 to instill the importance of sharing our light with the world.




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Salvation is of the Lord

Fr. John Whiteford gives a homily from Psalm 3:1-8 about our salvation through God.




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And Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Looking at verse 13 of Matthew 6, Fr. John Whiteford concludes his series of the Lord's Prayer.




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Our Father, Who Art in the Heavens

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Lord's Prayer, its different elements, and when Christ taught His disciples about the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9.




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What Should We Fear?

Fr. John Whiteford preaches a message of hope during this difficult time, looking at passages from Matthew 10:28-31.




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The Great Earthquake

Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to keep our trust in the Kingdom, and not to invest our efforts and hope in earthly leaders and possessions.




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Walking Worthy of Our Vocation

Fr. John Whiteford discusses how to walk forward in the discernment of vocation.




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Praising That Which is Eternal

Fr. John Whiteford uses the challenges of the past year to remind his congregation to focus on blessing the Lord through our words and actions.




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What Ails You?

In preparation for Theophany, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his listeners to turn to Christ in times of hardship.




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Athanasius against the World

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Athanasius, to discuss the importance of standing firm in our faith.




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Meatfare Sunday

On Meatfare Sunday, Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about embracing the love of God.




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Great Mercy

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about St. Mary of Egypt and how she opened her heart up to God's great mercy in order to become the great saint she is today. He reminds us that we must emulate St. Mary of Egypt by opening up our own hearts to put God first in our lives.




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The Day of our Visitation

Fr. John Whiteford encourages his parishioners (and listeners) to prioritize the services of Holy Week, leading up to Pascha.




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Through Fire and Water

Fr. John Whiteford continues discussing Psalm 65, reminds the congregation about joy and suffering.




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St. Matrona of Moscow

There is value in being friends with the saints, and Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Matrona as an example.




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Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered

Fr. John presents the first of a brief series of homilies on Psalm 67.




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Walking on Water

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about struggle and faith from Matthew 14:22-34.




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What Can the Righteous Do?

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 11 (10).




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I Am that I Am

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about Exodus 3.




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The Fatted Calf is Slain

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).




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What is Truth?

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from John 18:38.




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Bitter Waters Made Sweet

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Exodus 15:22-27.




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One Nation Under Judgment

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