Sermons at St. Nicholas
Each week, we hear the current Sunday sermon from St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mckees Rocks, PA by Fr. Tom Soroka. Fr. Tom is also heard on The Path, available Monday through Friday.
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Parable of the Great Supper (Luke 14:16-24)
Throughout the scriptures the imagery of the supper is used ...
Throughout the scriptures the imagery of the supper is used to depict the hospitality of God toward us. Fr Tom reminds us to respond well to the invitation to be united to Christ. (Twenty-ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Sermon given in Florida.)
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Put on the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-17)
The Creed which we profess states that God created things ...
The Creed which we profess states that God created things "visible and invisible." Fr Tom reminds us that there is an invisible warfare constantly being waged on us, and we must be prepared by putting on the whole armor of God.
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Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21)
As the popular holiday of Thanksgiving in the USA approaches, ...
As the popular holiday of Thanksgiving in the USA approaches, we gather around our tables to focus on being thankful to God for the many blessings He has given us. Fr Tom reminds us that the only thing we will take with us when we die is our virtue, not o
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The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
While the story of the Good Samaritan can inspire us ...
While the story of the Good Samaritan can inspire us to do good works, Fr Tom reminds us that ultimately the parable points to something much greater: Our salvation. (Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost)
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Saved by Faith (Ephesians 2:4-10)
On Friday, October 29, 2010, St Nicholas Church in McKees ...
On Friday, October 29, 2010, St Nicholas Church in McKees Rocks/Pittsburgh was vandalized. The assailants smashed through a stained glass window, ripped down a royal door, and overturned a candle stand. Fr Tom reminded his flock that though these trials m
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Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31)
We are partakers of the rich mercies and blessings that ...
We are partakers of the rich mercies and blessings that God has liberally poured out upon our lives. Fr Tom reminds us that all of our blessings, both spiritual and material, are meant to be freely given to others, just as they have been given to us. (Twe
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The God Who Touches Us (Luke 7:11-16)
Our God is not a benign spirit in the sky. ...
Our God is not a benign spirit in the sky. Our God is the God Who reaches out to us in our sinfulness. Fr Tom teaches us that we are called to have a life-changing encounter with the God Who snatches us from the grip of sin and death. (Twentieth Sunday af
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The Purpose of Suffering (2 Cor 11:31-12:9)
God did not create sickness and disease nor does He ...
God did not create sickness and disease nor does He desire for us to suffer. However, Fr Tom teaches us that the sovereign God uses suffering to draw us closer to Him. (Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost)
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The Blessings of Obedience (Luke 5:1-11)
Christ was obedient to His Father in all things. Fr ...
Christ was obedient to His Father in all things. Fr Tom teaches us that God blesses those who are obedient to His commands and the result of loving obedience to God is the growth of the Church. (Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost)
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Commitment to Christ (Mark 8:34-9:1)
Membership in the Body of Christ is not like being ...
Membership in the Body of Christ is not like being a member of any human organization. Fr Tom teaches us the words of our Lord which clearly state that begin a joined to Him requires total commitment. (Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross)
