Orthodox Christian Sermons (October)

Orthodox Christian Sermons (October)
1. Ransomed For All
2. You Lack One Thing...
3. Great is This Mystery
 
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1.Ransomed For All

From the Epistle of St. Paul to Timothy is a curious use of the word "ransom."
1Timothy 2: "...[God] who desires all should be saved [through one mediator Jesus Christ] who gave Himself as a ransom for all."
Usually a ransom is padi to a kidnapper or terrorist who make demands for something or someone held hostage.
Fr. John Brian takes this dramatic notion that a ransom was paid for us to give a short yet deeply and spiritually significant sermon about the special relationship we have with God.
This is a sermon in continnuation of the Syrian church's celebration of the Cross.
Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, October 13, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
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2. You Lack One Thing...

In Mark, Chapter 10, Jesus Christ is presented with the problems of those that want to follow Him, but do not. In this instance, the issue presented is wealth.
Fr. John Brian gives a homiletic sermon on the real issue of possessions and wealth, how it is a quick test of humility which is neded to follow.
It is our attachment to wealth, to things, that keep us bound to this world and unable to rise to heaven. But we are very attched to our things. Fr. John Brian brings the example of Papa Nicholas, a 19th Century Greek priest, who demonstrated great piety.
This episode to Jesus saying, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to get to heaven..."
Of course, in Mark's version, an explanation of sorts is given by Jesus.
Then in the appointed Epistle, 1 Thessalonians, St. Paul exhorts us in chapter 4:3-4 - to "keep [our] possesions in sancitification and honor." Fr. John Brian helps us understand this and then compares sexuality to financial issues to help in our understanding.
"You are taught by God to love one another." 1 Thessalonians 4:9
"With God all things are possible." Mark 10
This is a sermon in continuation of the Syrian church's celebration of the Cross.
Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, October 20, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
Please pray for our mission and help us as you are able.
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http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/11/you-lack-one-thing.html

3. Great is This Mystery

"Truly great is this divine mystery of righteousness..." 1 Timothy 3:16
Fr. John Brian's mentor Archbishop John passed from this earthly existence on October 26, 2013. This sermon includes tribute and reflections on "Bishop John."
As Fr. John Brian relates, "He helped me understand the importance of Orthodox ministry in this world."
This is tied into the Gospel reading from Matthew 5 and 1 Timothy Chapter 3.
"Mystery is profound understanding that we are inadequate to comprehend all of what God is and all of what God does.... IN the sacraments of the Church, we participate in this [divine] mystery.... This mystery is revealed to us in the flesh." Listen to more of Fr. John Brian says in this sermon
Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
 This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, October 27, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
 Please pray for our mission and help us as you are able.
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http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/11/great-is-this-mystery.html


September Sermons on Orthodox Spiritual Life
1. Gebre Meskel and St. Gregory, Illuminator of Armenia
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/10/gebre-meskel-and-st-gregory-illuminator.html
2. Making A Difference
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/10/making-difference.html
3. Earthly and Worldly
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/09/earthly-and-worldly.html

Previously:
Kingdom of Heaven is Being More Alive
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/08/kingdom-of-heaven-is-being-more-alive.html
Kingdom of Heaven is a Mother
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/08/kingdom-of-heaven-is-mother.html
At the Door to Heaven
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2013/09/at-door-to-heaven.html

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An Assurance of God's Love
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2011/02/assurance-of-gods-love.html
A Question About Confession
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2010/12/question-about-confession.html
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