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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Encouragement for Holy Week (John 12:1-18)
Orthodox Christians around the world will embark upon the most ...
Orthodox Christians around the world will embark upon the most important time of the year, Holy Week, leading to the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. Fr Thomas reminds us that Holy Week is our opportunity to experience the value of Christ above
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Discerning the Will of God (Mk 10:32-45)
While discerning the will of God for us is an ...
While discerning the will of God for us is an important aspect of our life, Fr Thomas reminds us that becoming a humble servant of all in every situation will ensure that we are always doing His will. (Fifth Sunday of Great Lent)
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The Significance of the Cross (Mk 8:34-9:1)
At the mid-point of Great Lent, the church brings out ...
At the mid-point of Great Lent, the church brings out the precious cross in our midst for veneration. Fr Thomas reminds us that the cross is more than just a lifeless symbol, it's the very path of our salvation. (Third Sunday of Lent)
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Orthodoxy, Truth, and World Religions (Jn 1:43-51)
On the first Sunday of Lent, we celebrate the triumph ...
On the first Sunday of Lent, we celebrate the triumph of Orthodoxy over the icon smashers. Fr Thomas gives us some straight talk about the Orthodox Christian faith, the nature of truth, and our relationship with world religions. (Sunday of Orthodoxy)
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Words of Encouragement for Great Lent (Mt 6:14-21)
Lent is a time of great anticipation as we move ...
Lent is a time of great anticipation as we move toward the celebration of Christ's holy Pascha. But Fr Thomas reminds us that it is also a preparation for our entire Christian life, where we face the challenges of increased prayer, fasting and almsgiving
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The Dread and Joyous Return of Christ (Mt 25:31-46)
In order to further prepare our thoughts for the coming ...
In order to further prepare our thoughts for the coming of Great Lent, the Church presents us with our Lord's description of His return in glory. Fr Thomas reminds us that the Last and Final Day is both terrifying and awesome, dread and joyful, as we prep
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Three Principles of Prayer (Luke 18:10-14)
The Parable of the Publican and Pharisee is the Church's ...
The Parable of the Publican and Pharisee is the Church's herald to prepare for Great Lent. To begin, Fr Thomas presents three important principles to bear in mind when approaching God in prayer. (Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee)
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Why We Worship the Way We Do (Luke 2:22-40)
When we hear about Old Testament Temple worship, we can ...
When we hear about Old Testament Temple worship, we can sometimes think we're far removed from it. Fr Thomas reminds us that Orthodox Christian worship is, in fact, directly related to Old Testament Temple worship, because it's the fulfillment of those ol
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How God Gets Our Attention (Mt 15:21-28)
Though oftentimes it seems God is silent and does not ...
Though oftentimes it seems God is silent and does not hear our prayers, Fr Thomas reminds us that God is always reaching out to us and uses the circumstances of our life to draw us closer to Him. (Thirty-first Sunday after Pentecost)
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Why People Leave (Luke 18:35-43)
We all know of someone who's given up on The ...
We all know of someone who's given up on The Faith for one reason or another. Fr Thomas reminds us that our love for God and for one another must be the bond that brings us together and keeps us together. (Thirtieth Sunday after Pentecost)
