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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Rejoice the Lord Always (Phil 4:4-9) Palm Sunday
Before we enter into the Passion Week, the Holy Church ...
Before we enter into the Passion Week, the Holy Church gives us the festal celebration of our Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem. Fr Tom reminds us that, like Christ, we are to remain faithful and joyful on the way to, or in the midst of, the various crosses
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Mary: Mother of All Believers (Luke 1:24-38)
On the feast of the Annunciation to the Mother of ...
On the feast of the Annunciation to the Mother of God, we celebrate the good news that Jesus takes on human flesh from the womb of the Virgin Mary. In Mary's faithfulness, she becomes the icon of all believers who strive to live life in total obedience to
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Forgiveness: A Divine Act (Mt 6:14-21)
On the last Sunday of preparation before we begin the ...
On the last Sunday of preparation before we begin the Great Fast, the Church calls us to offer and receive forgiveness from everyone. Fr Tom reminds us that we are commanded to forgive precisely because this action allows us to participate in and experien
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Judgment and Reward (Mt 25:31-46) Last Judgment
On the third preparatory Sunday before Great Lent, the gospel ...
On the third preparatory Sunday before Great Lent, the gospel of the Last Judgment is read. Fr Tom reminds us that though today we can choose to acknowledge or to ignore Christ as Lord, on that great and final day everyone will acknowledge Him and give an
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Hungering for God (Luke 15:11-32) Prodigal Son
The parable of the Prodigal Son is a powerful image ...
The parable of the Prodigal Son is a powerful image of our returning to God and the Father's rich mercy in restoring us. Fr Tom reminds us that we must be able both to admit that we have separated ourselves from God's life and have the deep desire to retu
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God Sees the Heart (Luke 18:10-14) Publican and Pharisee
As we begin preparing our hearts for the annual Lenten ...
As we begin preparing our hearts for the annual Lenten journey, the Church presents us with the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Fr Tom reminds us that fulfilling God's commandments should not be a cause for pride, because humility teaches us tha
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Keeping God at Arm’s Length (Luke 18:18-27)
Jesus is given various titles in the New Testament: Teacher, ...
Jesus is given various titles in the New Testament: Teacher, Master, Lord and others. Fr Tom reminds us that, as Orthodox Christians, we must strive to approach God for not only who He really is, but who we really are too. (Thirty-first Sunday after Pente
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The Circumcision of Christ (Col 2:8-12)
The feast of the Circumcision of Christ stands as a ...
The feast of the Circumcision of Christ stands as a bridge between the old and new covenants. As we begin the new year, Fr Tom reminds us that we should resolve to fulfill the "Circumcision of Christ," our baptism. (Sunday before the Theophany)
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The Nativity of Christ (Gal 4:4-7)
On the feast of the Nativity of Christ, we celebrate ...
On the feast of the Nativity of Christ, we celebrate the eternal Word of God taking on Human flesh and identifying with our humanity. Fr Tom reminds us that we also celebrate being adopted by God into His family as true children of God. (The Nativity of C
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Peace from God (Luke 13:10-17)
The Church is the community where Christ has established peace ...
The Church is the community where Christ has established peace among all people. Fr Tom reminds us that we should live in that mercy and peace with everyone we encounter. (Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost)
