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Sparks Among the Stubble
This podcast archives weekly sermons, classes, and retreats at St. Innocent Orthodox Church in Macon, Georgia. St. Innocent Orthodox Church is a parish in the Diocese of the South, Orthodox Church in America.
Episodes
437 episodes
Pentecost and the "shyness" of God
The Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles with great power, and they spread the Gospel with signs and wonders. Yet, the presence of the Holy Spirit in most Christians' lives is often subtle, and we have to want to hear His voice.#pentecost #ho...
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Season 2025
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Episode 18
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14:14
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Identity and boundaries: The 1700th anniversary of Nicaea
"The Creed is a confession that demonstrates our true and legitimate faith, and helps us to recognize this faith in each other. We announce whenever we recite the Creed that we follow this God, and no other, and that we are citizens of this Chu...
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Season 2025
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Episode 17
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12:35
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Blinded by Self, Healed by Christ
On the Sunday of the Blindman whom Jesus healed, we contemplate the things that blind us spiritually and what is needed to recover our sight. May the Lord illumine our souls!
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Season 2025
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Episode 16
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12:53
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Encountering Christ, and Spreading the word
On the Sunday of the Samaritan Women, we contemplate what it means to encounter Christ and how this encounter is a pivotal point in our lives and leads us to spread the Gospel.
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Season 2025
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Episode 15
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16:17
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Caring for the Body of Christ
On the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, we contemplate those who literally cared for Christ's body, and how we can care for and serve the Body of Christ, as members of His Church.
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Season 2025
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Episode 14
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13:49
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No more phony Christians
Jesus appeared to all the disciples and revealed himself as risen. Their experience, and each successive generation's experience, has been passed to us.
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Season 2025
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Episode 13
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15:59
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His Kingdom is not of this world
It is the Triumphal Entry—not of an earthly king, but of the King of Glory. The crowds shout “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” They wave palms, symbols of victory, not yet knowing what kind of victory Christ will bring...
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Season 2025
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Episode 12
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11:30
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Transformation takes time
It takes time to overcome our habitual sins and to grow in Christ.
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Season 2025
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Episode 11
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12:50
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