Fr. John uses the passage from Philippians 4 to illustrate the importance of being grounded in Christ.

Fr. John talks about Luke 7, the raising of the widow's son, and how important it is to remember the timing of God.

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

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt and the mercy of God.

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 fasting and Mark 2:18-22.

Fr. John Whiteford uses a passage from John 3 to convey the importance of salvation to walk in a newness of life.

Fr. John Whiteford shares on the Sunday of the Last Judgment.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the healing of the blind man from John 9:1-7.

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

Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 41:1-5, and the importance of longing to be closer to Christ.

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

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the difference between earthly and heavenly judgment.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses John 3:1-5 and the importance of baptism.

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.

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the two wings of prayer: fasting and almsgiving.

Fr. John Whiteford shares from Mark 8:35 and tells the story of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste.

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.

Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts 16 to describe for us the way we should glorify God in the midst of persecution.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses faith, which is defined as the substance of things hoped for, and how we put it in the hands of things less trustworthy than God every day.

Saturday's Sermon, by the assistant priest, Fr. David Companik, speaking about building a strong foundation in God to withstand the earthly struggles and cares of life.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Colossians 2:6-15.

Fr. John Whiteford continues his discussion on the Lord's Prayer. He talks about the importance of seeking to do God's will with all our hearts so that His will shall be done in us on earth the same as it is done in heaven.

Fr. John shares from Revelation 2:18-29.

Despite the hardships in the world today, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to shine God's light into the world.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the passage from Luke 7 to remind us that God arranges everything according to His providence.

Fr. John Whiteford exhorts his listeners to keep strong in their faith in God, during every battle with the devil.

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

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.

Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to turn to the lives of the Russian martyrs for inspiration to stay strong in the faith.

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the miracle of the feeding of the multitudes, reminding us that God provides heavenly food for us.

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

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the restoration of icons.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about hospitality and covetousness from Hebrews 13:1-6.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Ephesians 5:15-16.

Fr. John Whiteford prepares us as we enter the Triodion period.

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

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

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 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 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 Sunday of Orthodoxy.

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

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

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 discusses true and false prophecy and the telling of difficult truths. Passages discussed are Jeremiah 26:11-19 and Matthew 19:16-26.