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The Christianity of the Ascension: Our Potential in Christ (Sermon May 24, 2015)

On this Sunday after the Ascension, Fr. Andrew discusses the central place the Ascension of Christ has in the life of the Christian.




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Pentecost is the Re-Creation of Mankind (Sermon May 31, 2015)

On this Great Feast of Pentecost, Fr. Andrew discusses how the sending forth of the Spirit re-creates us, all mankind and the whole cosmos.




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The New Normal (Sermon June 7, 2015)

On this Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Andrew preaches on what the 'new normal' of life in the Holy Spirit should be like.




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Hearing and Doing God's Law in the Information Age (Sermon June 14, 2015)

On this Second Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew meditates on what it means both to hear and to do the Law in the midst of the noise of the Information Age.




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Worried About the Future? (Sermon June 21, 2015)

On this Third Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew discusses Jesus' words not to worry about physical needs in light of what He says about where we turn our attention and place our priorities.




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Who's the Boss? (Sermon June 28, 2015)

On this Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Andrew discusses St. Paul's words in Romans 6 about becoming 'bond-servants of righteousness.' He begins his homily by first speaking on the June 26 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to redefine marriage.




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Walking in the Spirit of God (Sermon July 5, 2015)

Addressing the 'fruit of the Spirit' in Galatians 5, Fr. Andrew discusses how St. Ambrose interprets this passage to say something about who God is and what spiritual life therefore means.




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St. Paisios and Salvation from Distraction (Sermon July 12, 2015)

On the occasion of the first feast of the newly-canonized St. Paisios the Athonite, Fr. Andrew discusses the saint's advice on praying free of distractions.




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Not Abolition, But Fulfillment: Reading Everything in the Light of Christ (Sermon July 19, 2015)

On this Sunday of the Fathers, Fr. Andrew discusses Christ's comments on His followers being the light of the world in light of His teaching that He came to fulfill the Law.




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From Members to Ministers (Sermon July 26, 2015)

With the reading of the Feeding of the 5000, Fr. Andrew discusses moving from the 'membership' model to the ministry model by bringing whatever we have to Jesus, no matter how small.




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Because You Have No Faith (Sermon Aug. 9, 2015)

In looking at the Gospel from Matthew 17 where the disciples could not cast out a demon, Fr. Andrew discusses what it means when Jesus says that they have no faith.




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The Image of God Made Without Hands (Sermon Aug. 16, 2015)

Fr. Andrew recounts the story of the Icon-Made-Without-Hands and how the image of Christ can shine from us.




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What is the Secret to Eternity? (Sermon Aug. 23, 2015)

Fr. Andrew speaks on the question of the rich young ruler, 'What good deed must I do to have eternal life?'




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The First Fruits of Achaia: Setting Ourselves for the Ministry of the Saints (Sermon Aug. 30, 2015)

Fr. Andrew discusses the House of Stephanas which Paul baptized and how we should emulate them.




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Warnings at the Wedding Feast (Sermon Sept. 6, 2015)

In the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22, there are two warnings given. Fr. Andrew explains.




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You Bleed Just to Know You're Alive (Sermon Sept. 13, 2015)

On this Sunday before the Elevation of the Cross, Fr. Andrew discusses the 'virtual' worlds we live in and how we seek life in the midst of fakeness.




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Come Out and Be Separate (Sermon Sept. 27, 2015)

Fr. Andrew comments on how to apply the 'separateness' of Christianity to our lives in a way that does not reject the world but saves it.




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How Does Faith Justify in Christ? (Sermon Sept. 20, 2015)

Fr. Andrew discusses justification, faith, the Gospel and the New Covenant, and how they all relate to one another.




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The Virgin and the Sorcerer (Sermon Oct. 4, 2015)

Fr. Andrew tells the story of Ss. Cyprian and Justina and discusses what their tale means to us as Christians.




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Walking with Luke on the Road to Emmaus (Sermon Oct. 18, 2015)

On this feast of the Apostle Luke, Fr. Andrew highlights his encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus and what that means for our own spiritual lives.




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Tithing: The Sacrifice That Gets Us Unstuck (Sermon Oct. 25, 2015)

In the context of the Gospel of the healing of the Gadarene Demoniac Legion, Fr. Andrew talks about tithing in terms of sacrifice, which gets us 'unstuck' from what possesses us.




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Why Does the Orthodox Parish Exist? The Rich Man, Tithing & Lazarus (Sermon Nov. 1, 2015)

Framing his discussion with the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Fr. Andrew asks why the Orthodox parish exists and what that has to do with tithing.




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Following the Leader of our Salvation Through Sacrifice (Sermon Nov. 8, 2015)

Commenting on the epistle reading for the Feast of the Archangels, Fr. Andrew discusses how we can follow Christ, the 'Leader of our Salvation.'




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The Samaritan is Christ and I am the Beaten Man (Sermon Nov. 15, 2015)

Fr. Andrew discusses the parable of the Good Samaritan, showing how an ancient patristic interpretation opens new fields of understanding.




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Oneness in the Church: The Key to Generosity and Good Works (Sermon Nov. 22, 2015)

Using the words of St. Paul in Ephesians 4:1-7, Fr. Andrew discusses how our oneness in Christ leads us to greater love and generosity.




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Awake, O Sleeper! Dream Logic and the Spiritual Life (Sermon Nov. 29, 2015)

Fr. Andrew uses St. Paul's language of sin as spiritual sleep to talk about how our lives are distorted in this 'sleep' and what it's like when we 'awake.'




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St. Nicholas, Enemy of Demons (Sermon Dec. 6, 2015)

On the feast of St. Nicholas of Myra, Fr. Andrew describes one of the lesser-known activities of this famous saint—destroying pagan temples.




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Preparation and Expectation (Sermon Dec. 13, 2015)

On this Sunday of the Forefathers and the feast of St. Herman of Alaska, Fr. Andrew talks about their preparation before us and how we also can prepare for the Nativity and for the fulfillment of all man's hopes.




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Christmas Means War! (Sermon Dec. 20, 2015)

On this Sunday before the Nativity, Fr. Andrew uses a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch to talk about the true meaning of Christmas.




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Rhyming in Scripture: Stephen and the Flight into Egypt (Sermon Dec. 27, 2015)

On this dual feast of the Sunday after the Nativity and the Proto-martyr Stephen, Fr. Andrew draws parallels between the two stories.




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A Time of Beginnings: 3 Resolutions for the New Year (Sermon Jan. 3, 2016)

On this Sunday before Theophany, Fr. Andrew discusses the feasts of the Nativity and Theophany as a time of beginnings.




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Christianity is Not About Your Spiritual Life (Sermon Jan. 10, 2016)

On this Sunday after Theophany, Fr. Andrew talks about the gift of Christ given at baptism that precludes both pietism and clericalism—Christians are called to be ministers to one another.




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Heaven in the Desert: Anthony the Great and the Longing for God (Sermon Jan. 17, 2016)

On the feast of St. Anthony the Great, Fr. Andrew preaches on why someone would walk out into the desert to find God.




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Christian Ethics from the IRS (Sermon Jan. 31, 2016)

On this Sunday of Zacchaeus, Fr. Andrew talks about how this ancient tax collector teaches us a lesson in Christian ethics.




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Spending Our Spiritual Currency (Sermon Feb. 7, 2016)

Discussing the Parable of the Talents, Fr. Andrew speaks on what it means for us to have spiritual currency and how we ought to spend it.




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A Failure at Prayer: On the Publican and Pharisee (Sermon Feb. 21, 2016)

On this Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, Fr. Andrew asks whether it is possible to be a failure at prayer. The answer is yes.




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Do Orthodox Christians Have Jesus in Their Hearts? (Sermon Feb. 14, 2016)

Using Paul's language in 2 Corinthians about believers being the temple of the living God, Fr. Andrew discusses the popular language of "having Jesus in your heart."




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Who is God? (Part 1 of 8) God is our Judge (Sermon Mar. 6, 2016)

On this first in an 8-part Lenten series, Fr. Andrew begins asking the question, 'Who is God?' In this sermon, he explores how God is our Judge.




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Who is God? (Part 2 of 8): God is Our Forgiver (Sermon Mar. 13, 2016)

Continuing his series asking 'Who is God?', Fr. Andrew talks about what forgiveness reveals about God and about ourselves.




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Who is God? (Part 3 of 8): God is Incarnate (Sermon Mar. 20, 2016)

On this Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, Fr. Andrew explains the doctrine of the Incarnation that is the basis for Orthodox Christian iconography.




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Who is God? (Part 4 of 8): God is Essence and Energies (Sermon Mar. 27, 2016)

In the fourth installment in the 'Who is God?' series, Fr. Andrew explains the doctrine of the Essence-Energies distinction.




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Who is God? (Part 5 of 8): God is our Priest (Sermon Apr. 3, 2016)

With the fifth meditation in his 'Who is God?' sermon series, Fr. Andrew explores the priesthood.




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Who is God? (Part 6 of 8): God is Our Hope (Sermon April 10, 2016)

On this Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Fr. Andrew's sixth meditation asking 'Who is God?' focuses on God as our hope.




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Who is God? (Part 7 of 8): God is Our Salvation (Sermon April 17, 2016)

On this Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Andrew's seventh meditation on the theme of 'Who is God?' talks about how many people miss what our salvation really is—God Himself.




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Who is God? (Part 8 of 8): God is Our King (Sermon Apr. 24, 2016)

On Palm Sunday, Fr. Andrew discusses Jesus' entry into Jerusalem in terms of the Roman 'triumph' ceremony and shows how we can participate in the victory of Jesus our King.




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Preaching the Gospel ‘That Our Joy May Be Fulfilled' (Sermon May 8, 2016)

On this double feast of Thomas Sunday and of the Apostle John, Fr. Andrew discusses one reason why we bring the good news of the Gospel to the world.




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How Death Unlocks Life (Sermon May 15, 2016)

On this Sunday of the Myrrh-bearers, Fr. Andrew describes how death and other major life transitions present the opportunity to remake our lives, with the loosening up of previously locked relationships and ways of thinking.




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What Did the Resurrection Accomplish? (Sermon May 22, 2016)

On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew talks about what the resurrection of Jesus did and what we do with that.




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On Loss and Change (Sermon May 29, 2016)

In the context of the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew uses the anniversary of the Fall of Constantinople to talk about loss and change.




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The Blind Man and Lawrence of Arabia (Sermon June 5, 2016)

On the Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Andrew marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Arab Revolt and discusses it in terms of spiritual blindness.