Our Lord Jesus Christ has the right to tell us what is what. How do we become idolaters by not heeding His words? Fr. Methodius explains how this happens.

We can either become rich in this life, or at least try to, or we can become rich towards God. Which one is more difficult? Is it possible to do both? Fr. M explores the Gospel parable of the rich fool who chose to build bigger barns.

The Parable of the Merciful Samaritan teaches us that, not knowledge, but Compassion is necessary to inherit eternal life. Fr. M offers some ways to live out the principles of this teaching.

Ever wonder where or when the Synagogue came to be used by the Jews? How should we understand the Synagogue experiences of our Lord and the hostility he sometimes experienced there? Fr. M explores the significance of this in light of the current middle-eastern climate.

What was it that caused the population of Gadara to oppose the Lord? What was it that enabled the overthrow of the greatest Empire in history? What is it that prevents us from receiving the Gospel? How do we respond to preaching? Fr. M offers some considerations here.,

St. James was murdered by the Jews. Is this statement hateful? The Lord said that the Jews of His time were the children of Satan. Was this wrong for Him to say? St. John Chrysostom preached several sermons exposing the evil attitudes and plans of the Jews. Was he wrong to do so? How should Christian pastors preach? Should they preach the Truth of should they tow the line with the accepted and pervasive deception? Fr. Methodius attempts to honor the martyric life of the Saints here.

Father Methodius was invited to serve at our sister Parish in Detroit. This sermon was given the 20th Sunday after Pentecost.

What can we learn about Foolishness from this important feast? How does our wisdom keep us from God and the vision of Him?

Today's Gospel requires that we revise our understanding of Love. What do we do if we find that we cannot fulfill the Gospel requirement to love our neighbor?

Our Lord offered a general prescription for all who would follow Him. He said we should deny ourselves. What does this mean? How can we know if we are denying ourselves? Fr. Methodius considers this vital subject.