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527 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsSermons from St. Jonah Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas
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Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod
February 11, 2022 15:03Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod.
Walking Circumspectly and Redeeming the Time
December 20, 2021 21:11Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Ephesians 5:15-16.
The Right Place (Luke 13:10-17)
December 13, 2021 23:32Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17.
Entertaining Angels Unawares
December 08, 2021 20:41Fr. John Whiteford preaches about hospitality and covetousness from Hebrews 13:1-6.
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
November 23, 2021 14:25Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 18:1-6.
The Law of Moses and the Law of Grace
November 23, 2021 14:23Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 18:7-14.
Go to the Ant Thou Sluggard
November 08, 2021 16:17Fr. John Whiteford shares a homily from Proverbs 6:6-11 and Luke 16:19-31.
On the Road to Emmaus
November 01, 2021 13:45Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, from Luke 24:13-35.
How Do We Know the Iconoclasts Were Wrong?
October 27, 2021 13:47Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the restoration of icons.
The Chosen People
October 21, 2021 20:23Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 and 2 Peter 2:9-10.
The Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov
October 05, 2021 23:04Fr. John Whiteford relates the story of the Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov.
The Lord is My Light and My Savior, Whom Then Shall I Fear?
September 27, 2021 21:38Fr. John Whiteford encourages us with the words of Psalm 26:1-6.
The Arena of the Family
September 23, 2021 21:21Fr. John Whiteford talks about the spiritual struggle of family life.
Walking on Water
August 25, 2021 18:16Fr. John Whiteford preaches about struggle and faith from Matthew 14:22-34.
The Feeding of the Five Thousand in the Four Gospels
August 16, 2021 22:53Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the miracle of the feeding of the multitudes, reminding us that God provides heavenly food for us.
Ask, Seek, Knock
August 10, 2021 20:52Fr. John Whiteford uses verses from Matthew 9 and Luke 11 to remind his congregation that Christ will be with us through every trial we encounter, if we let him in.
St. Seraphim of Sarov
August 02, 2021 17:13Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about the life of St.Seraphim of Sarov. August 1 is the anniversary of his birth, according to the Julian Calendar.
Out of the Pit
July 29, 2021 18:43Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily on the relationship of faith and depression, using the life of the Prophet Jeremiah.
The New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth
July 29, 2021 18:22Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth to encourage the listeners to live a life of perseverance in the faith. Nothing is won without struggle and sacrifice.
Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered
July 23, 2021 03:27Fr. John presents the first of a brief series of homilies on Psalm 67.
Prayer with Suction
July 12, 2021 18:59Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 5 to remind his congregation that it is suffering that gives our prayers suction.
St. Matrona of Moscow
July 12, 2021 18:42There is value in being friends with the saints, and Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Matrona as an example.
Sennacherib and Hezekiah
June 24, 2021 13:36Fr. John Whiteford discusses the lives of Sennacherib and Hezekiah from passages 2 Kings 18:1-19:37 and Isaiah 36:1-37:38.
Willful Blindness
June 22, 2021 22:49On the final Sunday of Pascha, Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to come humbly and meekly towards Christ.
This Promise is to You
June 22, 2021 22:26Fr. John Whiteford uses Acts, Chapter 2 to remind us of the reality of Pentacost.
Come and Hear
June 01, 2021 21:07Fr. John Whiteford reminds us why God hears the prayers of the repentant.
Through Fire and Water
May 27, 2021 16:38Fr. John Whiteford continues discussing Psalm 65, reminds the congregation about joy and suffering.
A Psalm of Resurrection
May 17, 2021 16:09Fr. John Whiteford delivers a timely message on the Resurrection, from Psalm 65.
The Day of our Visitation
April 28, 2021 16:25Fr. John Whiteford encourages his parishioners (and listeners) to prioritize the services of Holy Week, leading up to Pascha.
Great Mercy
April 22, 2021 15:48Fr. John Whiteford speaks about St. Mary of Egypt and how she opened her heart up to God's great mercy in order to become the great saint she is today. He reminds us that we must emulate St. Mary of Egypt by opening up our own hearts to put God first in our lives.
Detachment from the World
April 12, 2021 15:55Fr. John Whiteford encourages his congregation on the Sunday of St. John Climacus to continue to pursue what is fruitful during this Lenten period.
Christ the Passover Lamb
April 05, 2021 18:34Fr. John Whiteford discusses Passover and the importance of marking the doorposts of our hearts.
Can We Really Know God?
March 30, 2021 17:22Fr. John Whiteford addresses what we know and do not know in our understanding of who God is.
Haram!
March 25, 2021 14:53On the first Sunday of Lent, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to pray for all people, including those in and out of the Church.
Back to the Garden
March 17, 2021 15:48Using a line from the Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock", Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the focus we should have during this Lenten season - returning to the Garden.
Meatfare Sunday
March 09, 2021 15:23On Meatfare Sunday, Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about embracing the love of God.
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
March 04, 2021 22:04Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.
Where There is No Wood, the Fire Goeth Out
March 04, 2021 22:01In preparation for the coming Lenten period, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to keep our spiritual fires burning strong.
Sunday of Zacchaeus
February 17, 2021 19:25Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.
The Living Church and New Martyrs of Russia
February 09, 2021 16:32Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to turn to the lives of the Russian martyrs for inspiration to stay strong in the faith.
Athanasius against the World
February 03, 2021 17:52Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Athanasius, to discuss the importance of standing firm in our faith.
The Epiphany of Grace
February 02, 2021 01:59Fr. John Whiteford uses the epistle from Theophany, Titus 2:11-15, to discuss the feast.
What Ails You?
January 18, 2021 17:19In preparation for Theophany, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his listeners to turn to Christ in times of hardship.