Category: Audio homilies

The Greatest Commandment. 15th Sunday of Pentecost. Matthew 22:35-46 Audio Homily 2010

The parable about the wedding feast has many layers of complex theology, and all of it is important, but as in any parable, there is something that is the most important. This is a parable about how to live the (only) way that leads to eternal life.

All parables have multiple meanings. Many, sucb as the one about the vineyard, had an immediate meaning intended for the original audience, and also contain instruction for all Christians. The immediate meaning and symbolism of the parable is discussed, then the most important “take home” point: we must bear fruit.

Homily especially on the need for labor to be joined to grace using today’s texts: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, and the story of the Rich Young Ruler (Matthew 19:16-26).

LISTEN NOW Many more homilies on the unmerciful debtor at http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/index.html#11th_Sunday_of_Pentecost Matthew 18:23-35 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as… Continue reading Parable Of The Unmerciful Debtor. Gratitude and self Knowledge lead to forgiving others. 11th Sun of Pentecost 2010. Audio Homily.

Exposition of todays’s epistle reading. The Apostle Paul tells us that we are laboourers together with God. What is the nature of this labor? How do we build upon the foundation that The Apostle mentions with precious materials?

The feeding of the 5000 demonstrates our Lord’s ability to provide for us, and also the role of the church in providing for God’s people. Most importantly for EVERY Christian is that is also states a firm command, and the way to carry out this command. Audio Homily.

Not only are the strong commanded to bear the infirmities of the weak, but this command includes everyone. The reason for this command is discussed and it is explained that following it is the only path to happiness.

The healing of the paralytic shows that God hears the prayers of those who have faith. This is both a promise and a rebuke for us. We are responsible before God to have faith so that our prayers for our loved ones are effective. How do we gain more faith?