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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Living the Gift in Us (Luke 12:16-21)
Faith is initiated in us by the gift of God ...
Faith is initiated in us by the gift of God in Christ being given to us in baptism. Fr Tom reminds us that it is our responsibility to live a life in light of that gift. (Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost)
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The Necessity of Showing Mercy (Luke 10:25-37)
The parable of the Good Samaritan is among the most ...
The parable of the Good Samaritan is among the most beloved of all stories in scripture. Fr Tom reminds us that showing mercy to those who have fallen into the ravages of sin is essential to their healing. (Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost)
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The Motivation of Faith (Mt 19:16-26)
Anyone can do a good deed, but Fr. Tom reminds ...
Anyone can do a good deed, but Fr. Tom reminds us that truly godly works are motivated by a faith in Christ which leads to salvation. (Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost)
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The Vision for Our Parish (Romans 15:1-7)
The New Testament epistles as well as the Divine Liturgy ...
The New Testament epistles as well as the Divine Liturgy constantly encourage us to be of one mind because we are members of the Body of Christ and of one another. Fr Tom used today's epistle reading as an opportunity to encourage his parishioners to deve
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True Jews (Romans 10:1-10)
The Scriptures and the Fathers have much to say about ...
The Scriptures and the Fathers have much to say about the Jewish people, and unfortunately, this view has largely been misrepresented. Fr Tom teaches us that the people of God, Israel, will always be those who love and follow the true God. (Fifth Sunday a
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All Saints Sunday (Mt 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30)
On the Sunday after Pentecost, we commemorate all of the ...
On the Sunday after Pentecost, we commemorate all of the men and women who attained holiness through obedience to the commandments of Christ. Fr Tom reminds us that it is within our free choice to love God above all and to follow His will for our lives. (
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The Union of Heaven and Earth (John 17:1-13)
The eternal Word ascends to Heaven in His resurrected body, ...
The eternal Word ascends to Heaven in His resurrected body, receiving the glory He had with His Father before the world began. Fr Tom reminds us that Christ does all this so that He can share this heavenly life with us. (Sunday after the Ascension)
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Do You Want to be Made Well? (John 5:1-15)
As Christians, we have been raised to a new life ...
As Christians, we have been raised to a new life with Christ in baptism. Fr Tom reminds us that as we grow, we must constantly cooperate with God's grace by asking ourselves if we truly want to be healed. (Fourth Sunday of Pascha - Healing of the Paralyti
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The Kingdom of God Here and Now (John 20:19-31)
Eight days after the Lord's Resurrection, Jesus appeard to Thomas ...
Eight days after the Lord's Resurrection, Jesus appeard to Thomas in His glorified body, manifesting the power of God's Kingdom. Fr Tom reminds us that the Lord grants us His Kingdom, here and now, and we recieve it when we are faithful. (Second Sunday of
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The Resurrection of Christ: Our Great Hope (John 1:1-17)
On the feast of feasts we celebrate the glorious resurrection ...
On the feast of feasts we celebrate the glorious resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Fr Tom reminds us that our joy on this uniquely singular day also comes from the hope that God Who began this marvellous work in His Son will also complete it in us. (
