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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How to Turn Unbelief into Belief (John 20:19-31)
On the Sunday after Pascha, we commemorate the Lord's appearance ...
On the Sunday after Pascha, we commemorate the Lord's appearance to His disciples and St Thomas's proclamation, "My Lord and My God!" In this practical and helpful message, Fr Thomas teaches us three important points from this story to help us turn unbeli
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Preparing for Holy Week (John 12:1-18)
The celebration of Palm Sunday is juxtaposed against the dark ...
The celebration of Palm Sunday is juxtaposed against the dark events that we experience in the life of Christ during Holy Week. Fr Thomas reminds us that our Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem is an example of having the "peace from above" even if you'
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A Ransom for Many (Mark 10:32-45)
With the words, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem," ...
With the words, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem," the Lord Jesus Christ invites all of us to journey with Him to His Passion. Fr Thomas teaches us that the ransom that Christ freely pays on our behalf saves us from sin and death, but also allows us
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Is it Easier to be Healed or to be Forgiven? (Mark 2:1-12)
In a powerful message on the value of faith, Fr ...
In a powerful message on the value of faith, Fr Thomas reminds us that forgiveness is the most important healing we'll ever receive.
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Preparing for Judgment, Preparing for Pascha (Mt 25:31-46)
On Meatfare Sunday we commemorate the Last Judgment, when Christ ...
On Meatfare Sunday we commemorate the Last Judgment, when Christ returns to His creation to judge the world and redeem His people. Fr Thomas reminds us that our fasting is related to the Judgment. As we fast to prepare for Pascha, the Lord's resurrection
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The Light which Overcomes Darkness (Eph 4:7-13)
The feast of Theophany heralds the light which overcomes all ...
The feast of Theophany heralds the light which overcomes all darkness. Fr. Thomas reminds us that this darkness, which is present in many places in our life, is destroyed by the truth and life of Christ himself.
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Healing Our Family Tree (Mt 1:1-25)
As we prepare to celebrate the Nativity of Christ, the ...
As we prepare to celebrate the Nativity of Christ, the eternal Word of God become man, we remember that the Lord Jesus Christ has both a familial and spiritual lineage. Through His birth, He heals the brokenness of His, and our, human family. (Sunday befo
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Worship as Our True Purpose (Eph 5:15-20)
Sometimes Christians unfortunately feel burdened by the frequent call to ...
Sometimes Christians unfortunately feel burdened by the frequent call to worship. Fr Thomas reminds us that worship is not only one thing we do as Christians, it is the very purpose of our life: to constantly give thanks to God.
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The Church is Our Hospital (Luke 10:25-37)
The parable of the Good Samaritan is universally known as ...
The parable of the Good Samaritan is universally known as an encouragement to good works, to serve those who are in need. Fr Thomas reminds us that behind the parable is a deeper meaning which helps us experience the Church as a spiritual hospital.
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How to be Healed (Gal 6:11-18)
The New Testament is full of amazing stories about the ...
The New Testament is full of amazing stories about the healings performed by Jesus and the Apostles. Fr Thomas reminds us that in order to be made completely whole by the Lord, we must continue in our effort to glory in the cross by dying to the world. (2
