Sanctification of the Church (Kudosh Etho)
What does it mean to be a faithful believer?
Eucharist, Olympics Bacchanalia, and a Different Perspective
The Virtue Of Silence
Measuring Our Spiritual Growth | The Harvest
SBGOC Sermon - The Real Miracle: Love
SBGOC Sermon - Advice for Prayer: Close the Door
Humble Yourself As A Little Child
The Lamp Of The Body
SBGOC Sermon - The Best Miracle
SBGOC Sermon - Thankful
SBGOC Sermon - Grateful - January 22, 2023
"I Have Seen and Testified That This Is the Son of God"
SBGOC Sermon - The True Church - Jan 8, 2023
The Pitfalls of the Spiritual Life - Part 1
A Story about Kindness
The Unforgiveable Sin
Moving from Me to We
Priesthood and the Orthodox Church
After two funerals this past week, Vijay Achen reflects in this Sunday's homily on the lives of the recently departed as well as questions that arise when confronting death. May the memory of our departed be eternal.
Funerals and Questions
UNITY IN DIVERSITY (1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-6)
The Story of the Lottery Man and the Monk
LOVE ONE ANOTHER (1 John 4:7)
KNOWING GOD (John 4:42)
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE (John 6:35)
Be angry, and do not sin (Ephesians 4:26)
Longsuffering (2 Peter 3:9)
THE LAST WILL BE FIRST, and THE FIRST LAST (Matthew 20:16)
Qualities needed in trials (James 1:19)
"Your Father Who Sees in Secret Will Reward You Openly"
Hearing God's Voice (Hebrews 3:7-8,15)
Why Did God Choose Jonah?
Lord, what do You want me to do? (Acts 9:6)
Abiding in Christ (John 6:56)
Be of good cheer! (Matthew 14:27)
Children of God (1 John 3:1)
Obedience and Submission to God (Luke 1:38)
With God all things are possible (Mark 10:27)
Seeking the kingdom of God (Luke 12:31)
Confessing our sins (1 John 1:9)
Qualities for spiritual success (1 Cor 16:13-14)
THE WORD OF GOD (1 Peter 1:25)
The Message of The Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18)
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only (James 1:22)
Q&A with Fr. Matthias
Draw near to God (James 4:8)
Q &A with Fr. Matthias
The lamp of the body is the eye (Luke 11:34)
Calling Sinners to Repentance (Luke 5:31-32)
Q&A with Fr. Matthias
Be ready to give a defense (1 Peter 3:15)
I am The Resurrection and The Life (John 11:25)
Humble Yourself (Luke 14:11)
Become as Little Children (Matthew 18:3)
Lambs among Wolves (Luke 10:3)
Be Perfect (Matthew 5:48)
Imperfect People
The Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12)
The Lord always before me (Psalm 16:8)
Ask, Seek, Knock (Luke 11:9)
My peace I give to you (John 14:27)
I Have Overcome The World (John 16:33)
I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6)
Healing Relationships
After the Resurrection
Hagar Versus Sarah
Qualities of the Church - Accountability
He versus She - Part 6
He versus She - Part 5
The Legacy of Rice Farmers
He versus She - Part 4
He versus She - Part 3
The Origin of the Orthodox Priest
He versus She - Part 2
He versus She – Part 1
He Sees Us
Beyond Us, Yet With Us
Entitled?
Why Mary
The Missing Step of Prayer
I am the Door of the Sheep
Holy
The Sin of Talking and the Virtue of Silence
Confidence
Ezekiel and A Message of Hope
Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center
Defense Against Dark Arts
Resurrection of Christ - Resurrection 2019
Returning to Habits
From Death to Life - Eve of Thursday - New Testament
Doubting Thomas
From Death to Life - Eve of Wednesday - A New Life
From Death to Life – Eve of Tuesday – Certificate of Divorce
Seeing Faith
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 7 - Liturgy of the Faithful (Part 2)
Praying for the Dead
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 6 - Liturgy of the Faithful (Part 1)
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 5 - Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 4 - Offering of the Lamb (Part 2)
The Liturgy: A Journey to Heaven - Part 3 - Offering of the Lamb (Part 1)
The Love We Believe In