We Have Seen the True Light

Apr 13 2025 19 ep. 10 mins 57
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Here you will find youth and main sermons given by Fr. Demetri Costarakis...Recording of various homilies or guest speakers...Various Liturgical Services or chanting to the Glory of God...Bible Study Sessions...Orthodox Life Series topics

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Yes Its Palm Sunday But Are We Going to Make this Week Great and Set Apart - Main Sermon 4/13/25

Apr 13 2025 14 mins  
Today is Palm Sunday and we hear in the Gospel Passage about those who cried out to our Lord, "Hosanna in the Highest...". We know that yesterday, Lazarus Saturday and today begin Great and Holy Week for us. Yet are we going to make this week Greater than the other 51 weeks of the year? Are we going to make this week "set apart" (that's what αγιος/holy) means. What can you and

Palm Bearers in the Gospel and Us Today - Youth Sermon 4/13/25

Apr 13 2025 8 mins  
In the Gospel Passage today we hear how our Lord and Savior was greeted with palm trees and branches. We too are holding palms today imitating those who cried out to Him. But are the palms blessed? What do with them at home? Well, listen...

Not Forgetting Those in Need Especially Orphans and Families Who Need Us - Main Sermon Apr 6 2025 by Fr. Nicholas Andruchow

Apr 13 2025 18 mins  
Today we are blessed to have Fr. Nicholas Andruchow who is the Executive Director of the Project Mexico St Innocent Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico. Fr. Nicholas offers the Main Sermon today and how we are not to forget those in need especially the orphans. Please listen to his words and we pray that you share this message so many can offer their support in all ways!

Are we Focusing Too Much on This Life - Youth Sermon 4/6/2025

Apr 13 2025 11 mins  
Today Fr. Demetri offers a visual in the sermon, two ropes that are tied together. The first rope has to do with our lifespan here on earth, from birth to elementary school, to high school, to college/careers, to retirement. Yet we know that this life is not forever. What does the other rope have to do with this and what does it mean? Listen...

His Holy Cross and our cross - Main Sermon 3/23/25

Mar 28 2025 11 mins  
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me..." One of the most discouraging aspects of sharing the Gospel is knowing that so many people will reject the message, and yes, even at times reject the messenger…you. At times, we might think that if we could just be a bit more like Jesus then everyone would accept this me

The Holy Cross & Halfway of Great Lent - Youth Sermon 3/23/25

Mar 28 2025 7 mins  
On this the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, we begin the next 20 days of Great Lent. Yes, 20 days have been completed and 20 days are ahead of us. What can give us the strength to continue to move forward towards Christ? His Holy Cross! Listen...

Having the Proper Focus - Main Sermon 3/16/25

Mar 21 2025 10 mins  
St. Gregory of Palamas focused on stillness and finding time to be alone with God. What is our stillness like? Do we spend quality time with our spouse? WIth our children. One highlight of this sermon is the following quote: "If the devil can't make you sin, he can make you busy." Listen for more

Second Sunday of Great Lent - Youth Sermon by Panos Coufos 3/16/25

Mar 21 2025 5 mins  
We are blessed once again to have our Metropolis Youth & Young Adult Director Panos with us this morning. His youth sermon (which begins at the 30 second mark) focuses on the Saint we remember on this 2nd Sunday of Great Lent, St. Gregory of Palamas and a practice that is done at MBC. What is it? LISTEN!

Sunday of Orthodoxy: Icons on Wood & In-Person

Mar 11 2025 7 mins  
Today we celebrate the Triumph of Orthodoxy remembering the restoration of Holy Images - Iconography. In the sermon Fr Demetri asks an individual to see how many icons he sees in a particular pew? Want to know the answer and how we are to see each person in this life? Listen…

Lessons Given to Us on Forgiveness Sunday - Main Sermon 3/2/25

Mar 08 2025 14 mins  
Today, the day before Great Lent begins is known as Forgiveness Sunday, and in the Gospel Passage today we hear our Lord giving us the lessons we need to learn before we start Great Lent, so we can be "clean" and ready for this beautiful Lenten Journey. What are the lessons? Listen