en Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered unto the Saints By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T20:33:11+00:00 Fr. John shares from Jude 3. Full Article
en The Promise of Pentecost By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-07T04:47:01+00:00 Fr. John talks about Pentecost, the history of the feast, and relates it to the importance of knowing the fullness of the Holy Spirit within us. Full Article
en Being of the Same Mind and Judgment By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-01T02:30:46+00:00 Fr. John uses 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 to discuss the importance of unity. Full Article
en Unless Ye Repent Ye Shall All Likewise Perish By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-08T04:41:51+00:00 Fr. John shares from Luke 13:1-9. Full Article
en The Strength of a Threefold Cord By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-08T04:45:13+00:00 Fr. John shares about the sanctity of marriage and familial love. He also draws from the relationship of Saints Peter and Febronia as examples of the importance of commitment to Christ. Full Article
en Forever, O Lord, Thy Word Abideth in Heaven By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T19:18:57+00:00 Fr. John reflects on Psalm 118:89-96. Full Article
en Golden Mouth By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T19:22:48+00:00 Fr. John commentates on the life of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople. Full Article
en Righteousness and Repentance By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-30T04:40:57+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, and the importance of repentance in understanding our relationship with Christ. Full Article
en Obedience By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-20T03:04:57+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses the Ladder of Divine Ascent, written by St. John Climacus, to signify the importance of obedience. Full Article
en The Myrrhbearing Women By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-26T00:56:25+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the role of the Myrrhbearing women, and the true meaning of the words Christ is Risen. Full Article
en Spiritual Strength By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-23T04:10:04+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the need for perseverance as we struggle to get closer to God. Full Article
en Pentecost By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-31T23:53:35+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares about Pentecost from Acts 2:1-11. Full Article
en Purge out the Old Leaven By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-08-15T03:53:49+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 5. Full Article
en Daniel and the Lions' Den By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-02T02:34:33+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of the life of Daniel. Full Article
en The Friend of the Bridegroom By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-27T03:11:25+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of baptism as it unites us with Christ. Full Article
en Renewing a Right Spirit in Ourselves By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-18T16:55:06+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 50:10-12. Full Article
en Sins Carry with Them Their Own Punishments By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-08-13T18:17:33+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares from Wisdom 11:16. Full Article
en The Lord Setteth Aright the Fallen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-11T00:55:30+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17. Full Article
en Saint Innocent of Alaska By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-04-06T19:22:07+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Innocent of Alaska. Full Article
en Agony in the Garden By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T01:22:28+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford talks about the struggles of Great Lent and Holy Week and exhorts us to continue in the fast with strength. Full Article
en Our Father, Who Art in the Heavens By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-10-11T20:40:19+00:00 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. Full Article
en God's Covenant With Abraham By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-01-07T16:00:51+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Genesis 15. Full Article
en Back to the Garden By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-03-17T15:48:09+00:00 Using a line from the Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock", Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the focus we should have during this Lenten season - returning to the Garden. Full Article
en Detachment from the World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-12T15:55:44+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford encourages his congregation on the Sunday of St. John Climacus to continue to pursue what is fruitful during this Lenten period. Full Article
en Sennacherib and Hezekiah By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-06-24T13:36:21+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the lives of Sennacherib and Hezekiah from passages 2 Kings 18:1-19:37 and Isaiah 36:1-37:38. Full Article
en Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-07-23T03:27:00+00:00 Fr. John presents the first of a brief series of homilies on Psalm 67. Full Article
en The Arena of the Family By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-09-23T21:21:52+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford talks about the spiritual struggle of family life. Full Article
en The Lord is My Light and My Savior, Whom Then Shall I Fear? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-09-27T21:38:30+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford encourages us with the words of Psalm 26:1-6. Full Article
en The Chosen People By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-10-21T20:23:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 and 2 Peter 2:9-10. Full Article
en The Heavens Declare the Glory of God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-11-23T14:25:07+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 18:1-6. Full Article
en Entertaining Angels Unawares By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-08T20:41:44+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches about hospitality and covetousness from Hebrews 13:1-6. Full Article
en One Nation Under Judgment By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-05-31T17:07:48+00:00 Fr. John reflects on lessons to be learned from the tragedy of the school shooting in Ulvade, Texas. Full Article
en Pentecost 2022 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-06-15T13:44:32+00:00 Fr. John preaches on the significance of the Feast of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Full Article
en Who Shall Ascend into the Mountain of the Lord? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-06-23T18:04:32+00:00 Fr. John helps us to understand our call to become the Saints of God by His Grace. Full Article
en The End of the Wicked By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-08-03T17:21:04+00:00 Fr. John shares the story of David, Saul, and Doeg the Edomite as an example of the end of the wicked. Full Article
en The Parable of the Talents By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-10-11T17:37:01+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford encourages Christians to live up to our high calling in Christ Jesus, through the Parable of the Talents. (Matthew 25:14-30) Full Article
en The Heavenly Tabernacle By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-12-05T21:24:42+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford explains the Heavenly Tabernacle. (Hebrews 9:1-15) Full Article
en We Must Through Much Tribulation Enter into the Kingdom of God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-01-17T16:45:16+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford helps us to understand how to receive suffering in a way that is redemptive in our lives. (Acts 14:19-22) Full Article
en Forgive as Christ Has Forgiven Us By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-03-07T17:33:07+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the importance of forgiveness for our life in Christ. (Colossians 3:1-17) Full Article
en Obedience (Step Four of the Ladder) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-03-30T13:14:26+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford describes how obedience helps us grow in humility. Full Article
en Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-05-02T05:00:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the great love and faith the Myrrh-Bearing Women had for their Lord. Full Article
en Songs of Ascent: Leaving the World, and Beginning the Journey By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-09-09T05:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford explains the purpose and importance of the Hymns of Ascent. Psalm 119 is featured. Full Article
en From Whence Cometh My Help By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-10-04T05:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 120 (LXX). Full Article
en Love Your Enemies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-10-25T05:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford explores the true meaning of loving our enemies, as demonstrated in Luke 6:27-36. Full Article
en God's Providence By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-11-22T06:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford tells the story of St. John Maximovitch. Full Article
en Had It Not Been That the Lord Was With Us By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-09T17:45:48+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 123. Full Article
en Avoiding Surprises on the Day of Judgment By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-03-28T05:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from March 10, 2024. Full Article
en Forgiveness Sunday 2024 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-03-29T05:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches on forgiveness. Full Article
en Renewing the Mind By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-06-19T05:01:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for June 9, 2024. Full Article
en St. Mary Magdalene By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-08-13T05:01:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for August 4, 2024. Full Article
