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iSermoniSermonUngratefulFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' parable on the forgiveness. This episode brings the podcast iSermon to an end after 425 episodes.2020-08-2500 miniSermoniSermonBirth and DeathFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to keep focused on the eternal kingdom even in the midst of the distractions of this life.2020-08-1900 miniSermoniSermonVandalizing the TempleFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the vandalism that happened to their church and how he desires his parish to respond to it.2020-08-1000 miniSermoniSermonPower and AuthorityFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the relationship of power and authority in the Church to Christ.2020-07-2000 miniSermoniSermonTwo MastersFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains Jesus' call to serve only Christ.2020-06-3000 miniSermoniSermonAnswering the CallFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus calling the disciples to follow him.2020-06-2200 miniSermoniSermonAsking the Wrong QuestionsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos shares the story of Fr. Nicola Yanney, of blessed memory, as he calls us to pursue life in Christ even in the face of danger and illness.2020-06-1500 miniSermoniSermonAcquiring the Mind of ChristFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains how we acquire the mind of Christ, by living in Christ through the life of Church.2020-06-1000 miniSermoniSermonKeep the FaithFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the First Ecumenical Council in maintaining the true Orthodox Christian faith.2020-06-0200 miniSermoniSermonMatter AscendsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of the incarnation of Christ in His ascension.2020-05-2900 miniSermoniSermonTypologyFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Sunday of the Blind Man and explains the use of typology in the Holy Scriptures.2020-05-2600 miniSermoniSermonWhat Saints Look LikeFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the lives of Ss. Constantine and Helen and calls all Orthodox Christians to strive to become saints.2020-05-2100 miniSermoniSermonThe Well is DeepFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.2020-05-1800 miniSermoniSermonChangeFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos asks us to consider if our lives have changed after Pascha?2020-05-0500 miniSermoniSermonEzekiel, Bones and the TombFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the death and burial of Christ on Holy Friday.2020-04-2800 miniSermoniSermonThe House ChurchFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the blessing of the House Church during the pandemic restrictions.2020-04-2800 miniSermoniSermonChrist Was Also Alone (Sermon from Holy Thursday Evening)Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives a sermon on Holy Thursday evening after the Service of Twelve Gospels.2020-04-2000 miniSermoniSermonLet All Men Know Your ForbearanceFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to endure the struggles of life during Holy Week in order to see Christ's glorious resurrection.2020-04-1400 miniSermoniSermonChrist Will Come To UsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on Lazarus Saturday in anticipation of Holy Week.2020-04-1400 miniSermoniSermonBe Still and Know I Am GodFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt.2020-04-0700 miniSermoniSermonWe've Been Training For ThisFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Gospel reading from the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, reminding us that as Orthodox Christians we have been training through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving for an unusual occasion like the one we face during the coronavirus pandemic.2020-03-3000 miniSermoniSermonThe Lamp Under the BushelFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross of suffering and follow Christ during the global pandemic.2020-03-2400 miniSermoniSermonTwo ChurchesFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to respond in love rather than fear to the circumstances we face.2020-03-1600 miniSermoniSermonIconoclasm of IndifferenceFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the reason we celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy.2020-03-0900 miniSermoniSermonIn Remembering Sin We Remember SalvationFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to consider the reality of our sin and our need for repentance.2020-03-0400 miniSermoniSermonDon't Be Afraid of JudgmentFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to lay aside our own judgment of others and turn our focus towards repentance in light of the Final Judgment.2020-03-0300 miniSermoniSermonAn Exercise in ForgivenessFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of being a servant of God in the parable of the Prodigal Son.2020-02-2100 miniSermoniSermonComparing Ourselves to OthersFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos talks about the importance of looking only at our own sin as we enter into the Triodion in preparation for the Great Fast.2020-02-2100 miniSermoniSermonThe Sacred Beginning of LifeFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the prayers of the Orthodox Church that are prayed in the beginning days of the life of a child.2020-02-2100 miniSermoniSermonDarkness and LightFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to step out of the darkness and into the light of God in the Church.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonGod With UsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, God with us!2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonOrthodox ChristmasFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses two differences within celebration of an Orthodox Christmas (ancient vs. modern) in regards to the Nativity Fast and the celebration of St. Nicholas and St. Basil.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonSeeing the TruthFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the way in which God chooses to work with us (synergy) in our lives.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonSunday of GodparentsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of Godparents in the life of the Orthodox Christian.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonThe Wall of StuffFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the importance of almsgiving during the Nativity Fast.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonChurch LeadershipFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan through the lens of church leadership and hypocrisy.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonPreconceptionsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges us to consider our own preconceptions about God and how we live in relation to our belief in God.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonOutside of the ChurchFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the Gospel reading on the demonized man of Gadarene, calling us to live our lives in the Church rather than in the World.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonTouching ChristFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing touch of Christ.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonFaith in OthersFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to humble ourselves and have faith in others.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonThe CrossbarFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' call for us to take up our cross and follow him.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonThe Cross and the SerpentFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gave the homily on the Gospel reading from John 3:13-17.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonThe Spiritual CalendarFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of the spiritual calendar and the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonMiracles and Magic TricksFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the miracle of Jesus walking on the water, drawing Peter into this miracle in synergy with him.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonBlessing the LoavesFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on Jesus feeding five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonSynods and PopesFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos compares the Orthodox Christian synodal system and the Latin Papal system.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonA Tale of Two NationsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the difference between the Samaritans and the Jews which inform Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman, St. Photini.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonHealing the SpiritFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the healing of the paralytic.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonDare to DoubtFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the significance of St. Thomas' difficulty believing in the resurrection of Jesus for us today.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonThis Feast Bothers MeFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the irony in the Palm Sunday story.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonThe Internal BattleFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the internal battle with the passions through the example of St. Mary of Egypt.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonTake Up Your CrossFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to take up our cross and actively follow Christ through the second half of Great Lent.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonComing HomeFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to enter the Great Fast with hope on the Sunday of Forgiveness.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonGoing to the BeachFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare ourselves to stand before the Uncreated Light of God, either in joy or sorrow.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonSame Place, Same TimeFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos discusses the topic of forgiveness.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonBeginning the TriodionFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos introduces us to the beginning of the triodion, the three-week season of preparation for the fasting of Great Lent.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonBearing the InsultFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the Gospel reading from the Sunday of the Canaanite woman, and her perseverance to overcome the barriers she faced to reaching Jesus.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonAccording to our AbilityFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' Parable of the Talents.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonAccepting the WordFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the life and ministry of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonEntitlementFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the problem of entitlement through the Gospel reading on the Healing of the Ten Lepers.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonOrigins of the Epiphany FeastFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the two Great Blessing of the Waters during the Feast of Epiphany or Theophany.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonDiscovering Meaning in ChristmasFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos helps us to discover the true meaning of Christmas through the life of the Orthodox Church.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonFeasting Before FastingFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages all of us to participate as fully as we can in the Nativity Fast as we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, saving our feasting for after our fasting.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonLowering the BarFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the importance of God Parents in a child's life in the Orthodox Church.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonHow Much Is Enough?Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on our materialistic culture and our call as Orthodox Christians to live within our means so that we can share with others and help those in need.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonGiving the Dying TimeFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the need to invite Christ and His Church into the dying process.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonHow are Decisions Made in the Orthodox Church?Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Synodal System within the Orthodox Church.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonSelfish LoveFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos challenges the selfish love of "an eye for an eye" with the selfless love of Christ.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonTime to PrayFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reminds us that the Church is a place for building our faith in Christ!2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonWhat it Takes to be a ChristianFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the most important call for us in this life.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonThe Bronze SerpentFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and the lifting up of the Bronze Serpent in the book of Exodus.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonOn Our Own TermsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the Parable of the Wedding Feast reminding us that we come to the Church for the healing of our souls.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonPatience and HumilityFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos invites us to grow in patience as we humbly wait for the harvest our spiritual labor in Christ.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonRevealing our WeaknessesFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to resist the fear of revealing our weaknesses in order to find healing in Christ.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonForgiveness or NothingFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos describes the power of forgiveness and the consequences of refusing to forgive.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonHumility is HealingFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to bear with humility all that comes our way, following the example of the Holy Unmercenaries.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonConnecting To Our Roots: Serbian Youth NightFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addressed the first inaugural Youth Night at St. Savas Serbian Orthodox Church in Toronto, Canada, on the topic of “Connecting To Our Roots.”2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonPerceptionFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the connection between anxiety and striving after the things of this world, rather than the Kingdom of Heaven.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonSaints Are ChristiansFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains why the Saints are indeed models of the Orthodox Christian faith that we should follow.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonHeretics & SchismaticsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos defines the difference between heresy and schism, and why unity matters to us today.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonSpeaking the TruthFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos gives the homily on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman about the need to speak truthfully to one another.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonLosing HopeFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Gospel reading on the Paralytic Man.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonPascha 2018 - Blood and FireFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains two traditions of Orthodox Christians during Pascha: Marking our homes with the Sign of the Cross, and the greeting Christos Anesti!2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonLadders and LightbulbsFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos helps us understand St. John of Ladder's call to ascend in the spiritual life.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonChristians are Called to the CrossFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reminds us of Jesus' call to take up our cross and follow Him.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonView from the TopFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos encourages us to engage in the Great Fast for the sake of our own souls.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonDying to Live: Our Journey to Life Through the Passion - Part 2In this second session Fr. Ted discusses how the Holy Sacraments of the Church prepare us for our own deaths and allow us to truly see life through the passion.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonDying to Live: Our Journey to Life Through the Passion - Part 1Fr. Ted leads a Lenten Retreat at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean, NJ. In this first session Fr. Ted delivers a talk on how Orthodox Christians are called to use the contemplation of their own death, using the Lenten season, to prepare for their birth into eternity.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonA Higher StandardFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks of the basic criteria by which all people will be judged.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonIs Forgiveness Free?Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare our lives for the journey of Great Lent.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonBeginning with a ChoiceFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Triodion season and the significance of the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee for us all.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonHoly Water is Holy WaterFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the similarities and differences between the Great and Small Blessings of the Water, and their connection to Epiphany.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonOf Water and MagicFr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of Theophany and the purpose of the Blessing of the Waters.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonThe House of God 12: Being GratefulFr. Ted concludes his series on the House of God by reminding us of our need to be thankful to God for all of the undeserved gifts that He has given to us.2020-01-2500 miniSermoniSermonTwo Sinners; Same SinWhile the sins of Judas and Peter were the same, Judas chose to wallow in that sin and eventually kill himself.2019-03-2900 miniSermoniSermonThe Panagia - Mere HumanityIn this his 400th episode of iSermon, Fr. Ted is invited to give the sermon at the Great Vespers of the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, Canada.2018-09-0300 miniSermoniSermonDeacon VestmentsFr. Ted differentiates the deacon's vestments from those of the reader and the priest, and then explains why vestments are worn.2017-12-2100 miniSermoniSermonTouching GodFr. Theodore helps us understand the significance of the Sunday of St Gregory Palamas.2016-03-3000 miniSermoniSermonWhat is Good?Fr. Theodore examines the first part of Sunday's Gospel. He explains that truth does not change according to culture or time period. Christian values, he explains, are absolute.2015-10-0400 miniSermoniSermonBeing a Good FatherFr. Theodore celebrates fathers and reminds them of their importance. He encourages fathers to take a leadership role in the spiritual lives of their children, as their example will be imitated.2015-10-0300 min