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Anchored in Christ - Part 1 - Navigating the Storms
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 4 - Relativism
Sacred Secular Divide - Part 3: Consumerism: The Culture of Constant Consumption
Righteousness
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Divine Liturgy Homily - St. Peter the Apostle, Orlando, FL
the Kingdom of God has come upon you
Friends Who Carry You By the Spirit
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Guard the Deposit
Coptic Orthodoxy & Western Culture Revival & Flourishing
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St. Photini: The Enlightened One
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"Children of God"
Supporting the Underprivileged
The Race of Faith
Social Media's Impact on Society
St. Verena - A Choice of Toil over Rest
Why and How to Love Your Enemies
Are we the same as Unbelievers?
Imperfect People
Your Words Hurt Me!
Spiritual Sight vs Spiritual Blindness
Should Miracles be a Normal Event in my life?
The Spiritual Wisdom vs Human Wisdom
Is The Holy Spirit Really With Me?!
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After the Resurrection
Qualities of the Church - Accountability
On the Incarnation - Part 3 - His Death and Resurrection
On the Incarnation - Part 2
On the Incarnation - Part 1
#Friendshipgoals-Part 2- Faithful (Loyal) Friendship
#Friendshipgoals-Part 1- Connection of the Mat
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20/20 Vision: Are You Led by the Spirit?
Bring Your Weaknesses To Me
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20/20 Vision: Discover God's Vision for Your life - Part 2
Why Love Is Great Yet So Hard
20/20 Vision - Discover God's Vision for Your life Part 1
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The Summit to Your Glory - Talk 3 - Love
How To Control Your Thoughts
The Summit to Your Glory (Talk 1) - Hope
Uncompromising Values - Part 3
Fellow workers with God - Part 2 (Ministry and Virtue)
Uncompromising Values - Part 2
The Road Ahead
Fellow Workers with God - Part 1 (The Purpose of Ministry)
Delving Into Nativity - Part 3 - Christ
Delving Into Nativity - Part 2 - Joseph
Untold Stories - Part 2 - Letter to Diognetus
Delving Into Nativity - Part 1 - Mary
Untold Stories - Part 1 - Saint Ignatius
Irrational Love - Part 5 - God Seeks Those Who Hide
Worth It - Part 4
Irrational Love - Part 4 - To Be Loved Means to Be Chosen
Worth It - Part 3
Irrational Love - Part 3 - The Satisfaction of Being Loved
Worth It - Part 2
Worth It - Part 1
Irrational Love - Part 2 - God touches the Untouchable
Highlight Real - Part 4
Irrational Love - Part 1 - Love Pays Attention
What's Your Number? - Part 4 - The Fear Traid

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