We Have Seen the True Light
Here you will find youth and main sermons given by Fr. Demetri Costarakis...Recording of various homilies or guest speakers...Various Liturgical Services or chanting to the Glory of God...Bible Study Sessions...Orthodox Life Series topics
Episodes
17 episodes
Connecting Zacchaeus to Our Stewardship - Main Sermon 1/25/26
Zacchaeus teaches us that we always make time for what truly matters. Stewardship of time is not about finding extra hours—it is about choosing Christ intentionally: prayer, worship, reading of Holy Scripture, caring for our neighbor.Whe...
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Stewardship Begins with Thanksgiving - Main Sermon 1/18/26
Today we hear the Gospel Passage of the 10 that were all healed by Christ when they asked for His mercy. Much can be said about these verses, those with leprosy, how all were healed, only one came back to give thanks and so much more. Tod...
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A GREAT Goal for 2026 - Main Sermon 1/11/26
Think back when you were a part of a successful team. It could have been in High School, college, or vocation. Why was that team more successful than the others?If you go into a barber shop, you might hear this question regar...
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Being GREAT for Christ - Youth Sermon 1/11/26
Today Fr. Demetri offers a the youth sermon and focuses on how certain Saints have been given the title “Great”What does this mean for us?Listen…
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How St. Paul Finished His Life and the New Year for Us - Main Sermon 1/4/26
On this First Sunday of the New Year you might think that you would hear a sermon of new focus and direction. Yet this is not what we hear in the chosen
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St. John the Baptist and His Example to Us - Youth Sermon 1/4/26
In two days we will celebrate the Feast of Holy Theophany/Epiphany, in which we remember the Baptism of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the River Jordan. There is so much that we learn from this wonderful Feast, and one of them is the...
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The Meaning of Bethlehem on This Christmas Eve - Main Sermon 12/24/25
Many sermons have been given on Christmas Eve focusing on the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ According to the Flesh. But how many of us know why the Christ was born in Bethlehem?Did you know that Bethlehem has a meaning?...
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The Genealogy of Christ and the People Mentioned - Main Sermon by Fr. Michael Lambakis 12/21/25
Today's Main Sermon is offered by Fr. Michael Lambakis who is currently the Dean of Students at Hellenic College Holy Cross in Brookline, Ma.Fr. Michael mentions a few of those that we hear in the
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Being Ready for Christmas and a Little Test - Youth Sermon 12/21/25
Christmas is just a few days away! Many have done certain things to prepare, lights and decorations, sending out cards, baking, etc. But have we prepared our souls for the Birth of our Lord in the Flesh?Fr. Demetri offers a little ...
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The Peace of God is What We Need - Main Sermon 12/14/25
Last week's main sermon (click here to listen) was about receiving the Greatest Gift ever given to humankind. Today's sermo...
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An Invitation & Our Response - Youth Sermon 12/14/25
Many of us have been invited somewhere before, maybe to a birthday party, an event or simply over someone's home for dinner. In the Gospel Reading today we hear a Parable about people who were invited to a Great Banquet, but they gave exc...
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Receiving the Greatest Gift Ever Given - Main Sermon
Christmas js the season of giving and many know that it is better to give than to receive. Receiving something - especially a gift we may think we don‘t deserve - can be a lot to take in. We have to realize that God offers Hi...
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18 Years of Pain - Youth Sermon 12/7/25
In the Gospel Passage we hear about a woman that had severe back pain for 18 years, this sermonette offers a focus on her, us and our Lord.Listen…
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Response to a Recent Article on Orthodoxy - Main Sermon 11/23/25
Today’s sermon is a response to an article in the New York Times on those seeking to convert to Orthodoxy. While the article interviews clergy, recent converts and those seeking to convert, there are some items that were presented (and no...
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The Most Important Goal - Youth Sermon by Panos Coufos 11/23/25
Today our Youth Sermon was offered by Panos Coufos, where he talks about the one Goal our Lord asks of.What it is it?Listen…
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A Story of a Miracle from God Through the Intercessions of St. Nektarios - Main Sermon 11/9/25
This morning on this the Feastday of St. Nektarios, Fr. Demetri shares a personal story about a miracle that happened to his own mother. The reflection/words that he is reading this morning were written by his dad, Fr. Peter of blessed me...
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