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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The Importance of Learning (Luke 5:1-11)
A temptation for some Orthodox Christians is to take in ...
A temptation for some Orthodox Christians is to take in the beauty of the church services while remaining somewhat mentally disengaged. Fr Tom reminds us that Christ's command to "launch out into the deep" is given to everyone to plumb the depths of the w
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The Truth of the Cross (Jn 3:13-17)
As the Church prepares us to celebrate the Elevation of ...
As the Church prepares us to celebrate the Elevation of the Precious Cross, Fr Tom reminds us that the Cross is the sign and reminder of the firm, unchanging truths found in the the person of Christ. (Sunday Before the Elevation of the Precious Cross)
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The Body that Works Together in Love (Mt 9:1-8)
Gifts are given to each one of us by God ...
Gifts are given to each one of us by God for the purpose of building up the body of Christ and being salt and light in the world. Fr Tom shows us how both of today's scripture readings clarify our purpose as individual members of the Church.
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Slaves of God, Servants of Men (Mt 8:5-13)
Today's cultural values can sometimes keep us from fully embracing ...
Today's cultural values can sometimes keep us from fully embracing important scriptural concepts like being the subject of a 'kingdom' or becoming a 'slave' to righteousness. Fr Tom reminds us that, in order to conform to the image of Christ, we must reco
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Fulfilling Our Mission in North America (Mt 4:18-23)
On the second Sunday after Pentecost, every local Orthodox Church ...
On the second Sunday after Pentecost, every local Orthodox Church celebrates the saints who have been glorified by God in their own lands. Fr. Tom reminds us that the gospel reading reveals the calling for every disciple of Christ to fulfill the mission o
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Becoming What God Wants Us To Be (Mt 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30)
On the Sunday after Pentecost we celebrate the life of ...
On the Sunday after Pentecost we celebrate the life of the Holy Spirit in all those who have become sanctified by God's Grace. Fr Tom reminds us that all Christians are called to be holy, as he expounds on the teachings of our Lord to His disciples.
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What You Believe About God Matters (John 17:1-13)
Though we have the revelation of the one God in ...
Though we have the revelation of the one God in Christ, people the world over are free to believe in the god of their choosing, or no god at all. Fr Tom reminds us that as Orthodox Christians, though we firmly believe in the right to religious freedom, we
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Conditions for True Worship (John 4:5-42)
We fully experience the joy of the Resurrection when we ...
We fully experience the joy of the Resurrection when we worship God during the divine services. Fr Tom reminds us that, by the Holy Spirit, the Kingdom of God is manifested to us when we know in truth who God is and who we are. (Sunday of the Samaritan Wo
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Why Me, God? (John 5:1-15)
At the foundation of our life as Christians, we are ...
At the foundation of our life as Christians, we are given the gift of new life in baptism. Fr Tom reminds us that this baptism is given to us not to escape the crosses and illnesses of this life, but rather so that we can endure them.
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The Resurrection Body (John 20:19-31)
On the eighth day after Pascha, we remember the appearance ...
On the eighth day after Pascha, we remember the appearance of the resurrected Christ to St Thomas and the apostles. Fr Tom reminds us that, as Orthodox Christians, we live in expectant hope of our own resurrection to eternal life, Christ Himself being the
