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
15 episodes
Yes Its Palm Sunday But Are We Going to Make this Week Great and Set Apart - Main Sermon 4/13/25
Today is Palm Sunday and we hear in the Gospel Passage about those who cried out to our Lord, "Hosanna in the Highest...". We know that yesterd...
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Palm Bearers in the Gospel and Us Today - Youth Sermon 4/13/25
In the Gospel Passage today we hear how our Lord and Savior was greeted with palm trees and branches. We too are holding palms today imitating those who cried out to Him.But are the palms blessed? What do with them at home?
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Not Forgetting Those in Need Especially Orphans and Families Who Need Us - Main Sermon Apr 6 2025 by Fr. Nicholas Andruchow
Today we are blessed to have Fr. Nicholas Andruchow who is the Executive Director of the Project Mexico St Innocent Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico.Fr. Nicholas offers the Main Sermon today and h...
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Are we Focusing Too Much on This Life - Youth Sermon 4/6/2025
Today Fr. Demetri offers a visual in the sermon, two ropes that are tied together. The first rope has to do with our lifespan here on earth, from birth to elementary school, to high school, to college/careers, to retirement. Yet we ...
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His Holy Cross and our cross - Main Sermon 3/23/25
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me..."One of the most discouraging aspects of sharing the Gospel is knowing that so many people will reject the message, and yes, ev...
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The Holy Cross & Halfway of Great Lent - Youth Sermon 3/23/25
On this the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, we begin the next 20 days of Great Lent. Yes, 20 days have been completed and 20 days are ahead of us. What can give us the strength to continue to move forward towards Christ?His Holy C...
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Having the Proper Focus - Main Sermon 3/16/25
St. Gregory of Palamas focused on stillness and finding time to be alone with God.What is our stillness like? Do we spend quality time with our spouse? WIth our children.One highlight of this sermon is the following qu...
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Second Sunday of Great Lent - Youth Sermon by Panos Coufos 3/16/25
We are blessed once again to have our Metropolis Youth & Young Adult Director Panos with us this morning. His youth sermon (which begins at the 30 second mark) focuses on the Saint we remember on this 2nd Sunday of Great Lent, St. Gregory o...
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Sunday of Orthodoxy: Icons on Wood & In-Person
Today we celebrate the Triumph of Orthodoxy remembering the restoration of Holy Images - Iconography.In the sermon Fr Demetri asks an individual to see how many icons he sees in a particular pew? Want to know the answer and how we ...
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Lessons Given to Us on Forgiveness Sunday - Main Sermon 3/2/25
Today, the day before Great Lent begins is known as Forgiveness Sunday, and in the Gospel Passage today we hear our Lord giving us the lessons we need to ...
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What's Your Definition of Treasure? - Youth Sermon 3/2/25
When you think of treasure, what comes to your mind? Is it gold? Special artifacts? Jewels? Pirates?Have you ever thought of Heaven as treasure?Listen...
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The First Three Sundays of the Triodion: Pride and Love - Main Sermon 2/26/25
Today Fr Demetri offers the sermon on the first three Sundays of the Triodion Period, because we were not able to have The Divine Services for two consecutive weeks!What can happen when we allow pride to enter the root of our souls and f...
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The King and those who love - Youth Sermon by Panos Coufos
Today we are blessed to have our Metropolis Youth and Young Adults Director Panos Coufos to offer the youth sermon (the first 1min is an intro by Fr Demetri and sound quality is not great)Panos talks about the Gospel passage of ...
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The Lord's Presentation in the Temple and our Dedication - Main Sermon
On February 2nd, 40 days after the Birth of our Lord in the flesh, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. But what does that mean for us today? Is it an event that we remember and celebrate liturgicall...
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