Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about the life of St.Seraphim of Sarov. August 1 is the anniversary of his birth, according to the Julian Calendar. 

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St. Seraphim of Sarov

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily on the relationship of faith and depression, using the life of the Prophet Jeremiah. 

Out of the Pit

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth to encourage the listeners to live a life of perseverance in the faith. Nothing is won without struggle and sacrifice. 

The New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth

Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 5 to remind his congregation that it is suffering that gives our prayers suction. 

Prayer with Suction

There is value in being friends with the saints, and Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Matrona as an example. 

St. Matrona of Moscow

Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts, Chapter 2 to remind us of the reality of Pentacost. 

This Promise is to You

On the final Sunday of Pascha, Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to come humbly and meekly towards Christ. 

Willful Blindness

Fr. John Whiteford reminds us why God hears the prayers of the repentant. 

Come and Hear

Fr. John Whiteford continues discussing Psalm 65, reminds the congregation about joy and suffering. 

Through Fire and Water

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a timely message on the Resurrection, from Psalm 65. 

A Psalm of Resurrection

Fr. John Whiteford encourages his parishioners (and listeners) to prioritize the services of Holy Week, leading up to Pascha. 

The Day of our Visitation

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about St. Mary of Egypt and how she opened her heart up to God's great mercy in order to become the great saint she is today. He reminds us that we must emulate St. Mary of Egypt by opening up our own hearts to put God first in our lives. 

Great Mercy

Fr. John Whiteford encourages his congregation on the Sunday of St. John Climacus to continue to pursue what is fruitful during this Lenten period. 

Detachment from the World

Fr. John Whiteford discusses Passover and the importance of marking the doorposts of our hearts. 

Christ the Passover Lamb

Fr. John Whiteford addresses what we know and do not know in our understanding of who God is. 

Can We Really Know God?

Sermons from St. Jonah Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas - Weekly sermons and lectures by Fr. John Whiteford of St. Jonah Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Spring, Texas.

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