Category: Audio homilies

The Golden rule is not the law of attraction, but because we are children of the highest. 19th Sunday. Audio Homily.

The "Golden Rule" is explained, including a mention of how the world twists this rule into a sort of magical "law of attraction". The REASON for the golden rule and everything we do is because we are "children of the highest". LISTEN NOW Luke 6:31-36 31 And as ye would that men should do to… Continue reading The Golden rule is not the law of attraction, but because we are children of the highest. 19th Sunday. Audio Homily.

The Miraculous catch of fish. The greatest miracle was not the fish! 18th Sunday 2009 Audio Homily

LISTEN NOW Like all of Jesus Christ’s miracles and parables, this story can be understood on many levels. It obviously demonstrates dogmas about the God-man, Jesus Christ, and also has beautiful mystical symbolism concerning the Jews, apostles and the church, but it’s most important message is how we should live. The example of Peter and… Continue reading The Miraculous catch of fish. The greatest miracle was not the fish! 18th Sunday 2009 Audio Homily

Sunday after the Exaltation 2009. Audio Homily.

LISTEN NOW If the "LISTEN NOW" link does not work, copy this URL into your browser: http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/feasts-of-the-savior-exaltation-of-the-cross-03_2009-10-04+sunday-after-the-exaltation.m3u If this file does not work for you, try the direct link to the actual mp3 file:http://www.orthodox.net/sermons/feasts-of-the-savior-exaltation-of-the-cross-03_2009-10-04+sunday-after-the-exaltation.mp3 RSS feed of Sunday and some weekday homilies:http://feeds.feedburner.com/OrthodoxChristianSermonsOnTheGospelsEpistlesAndOtherTopics Archive of Audio and text homilies:http://www.orthodox.net/sermons

Sunday Before The Exaltation A promise that only one man can deliver, after the cross. Audio Homily.

LISTEN NOW John 3:13-17 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in… Continue reading Sunday Before The Exaltation A promise that only one man can deliver, after the cross. Audio Homily.

13th Sunday. Parable Of The Vineyard 2009. Anything about the Jews is about us too. Audio Homily.

LISTEN NOW Matthew 21:33-42 33 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he… Continue reading 13th Sunday. Parable Of The Vineyard 2009. Anything about the Jews is about us too. Audio Homily.

The Rich Young Ruler The main points are about hidden passions, ignorance about God and self, and yes, money too. Audio Homily 2009

LISTEN NOW Matthew 19:16-26 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep… Continue reading The Rich Young Ruler The main points are about hidden passions, ignorance about God and self, and yes, money too. Audio Homily 2009

Dormition 2009. Explanation Of The Dormition Troparion. Audio Homily.

LISTEN NOW In giving birth thou didst preserve thy virginity, / in thy dormition thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos. / Thou wast translated unto life, / thou who art the Mother of Life. // And by thine intercessions dost thou redeem our souls from death If the "LISTEN NOW" link does not… Continue reading Dormition 2009. Explanation Of The Dormition Troparion. Audio Homily.

The unmerciful debtor. It is all about imitation. Audio homily. 11th Sun 2009.

LISTEN NOW 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 he had not to pay, his lord commanded him… Continue reading The unmerciful debtor. It is all about imitation. Audio homily. 11th Sun 2009.