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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Wealth is Not a Sin and Poverty is Not a Virtue (Luke 16:19-31)
The parable of the Lazarus and the Rich Man is ...
The parable of the Lazarus and the Rich Man is a story rich with lessons about life and about death. Fr Thomas focuses on the implications of living with unprecedented wealth in our modern society.
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But I Was Born This Way! (Luke 8:5-15)
As cultural changes rapidly sweep across the Western world, the ...
As cultural changes rapidly sweep across the Western world, the question of who we are as individuals becomes a persistent theme. Fr Thomas reminds us that one of the central doctrines of our faith, growing in the likeness of God, reveals who we truly are
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Growing in God’s Likeness (Mt 22:35-46)
The two great commandments of loving God and neighbor are ...
The two great commandments of loving God and neighbor are presented by Christ as the focus of all the Law and Prophets. Fr Thomas reminds us that in fulfilling these commands, we grow in God's likeness, accomplishing our original purpose. (15th Sunday aft
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The Cross: More than a Symbol (John 3:13-17)
The accusation is sometimes leveled against Orthodox Christians that they ...
The accusation is sometimes leveled against Orthodox Christians that they are "concerned with symbols over substance." Fr Thomas reminds us that both symbols and the meaning behind them are important for deep faith in God. (Sunday before the Elevation of
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Orthodoxy: It’s Not About the Food! (Mt 14:14-22)
Orthodox Churches are often culturally rich and sometimes churches hold ...
Orthodox Churches are often culturally rich and sometimes churches hold festivals to showcase their delicious ethnic foods. Fr Thomas reminds us that, while there is nothing wrong with ethnic foods or festivals, we should ensure that our emphasis is on th
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How to Combat Apathy in the Church (Rom 15:1-7)
Jesus issued a stern warning in the book of Revelation ...
Jesus issued a stern warning in the book of Revelation for the church which was lukewarm and apathetic: "I will spit you out of my mouth." Fr Thomas reminds us that every Divine Service we attend at church, we have an opportunity "practice" the unity and
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Three Hallmarks of a Disciple (Mt 4:18-23)
We can often take membership in the church for granted, ...
We can often take membership in the church for granted, wrongfully thinking it's just another organization. Fr Thomas reminds us that our calling is not just to be a member, but a disciple, a follower of Christ. (Second Sunday after Pentecost)
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Why I’m (Still) Orthodox [Jn 17:1-13]
It's becoming more and more common today for some people ...
It's becoming more and more common today for some people to leave the religion of their childhood and explore other faiths. While Orthodoxy has recently gained a tremendous number of converts from this movement, admittedly, "the door swings both ways." Fr
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You are God’s Unfinished Work (John 9:1-38)
In the healing of the man born blind, Jesus heals ...
In the healing of the man born blind, Jesus heals not only his blindness, but also his spiritual understanding. Fr Thomas reminds us that just as the man born blind came to a fuller revelation of who Jesus was, we too must also allow the mercy and grace o
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Having a Conversation with God (John 4:5-42)
In the story of the Samaritan Woman at Jacob's Well, ...
In the story of the Samaritan Woman at Jacob's Well, Jesus has a life-changing conversation with her. Fr Thomas reminds us that each one of us needs to have this conversation with God, which can ultimately lead us to put Him first above all things. (Fifth
