St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church of Houston

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St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church of Houston episodes

February 05 "Pamper Your Child and Later He Will Terrify You" | St.Monica Parenting Meeting (Fr. Younan William)
In this St. Monica Parenting Meeting, Fr. Younan William explores the challenges of balanced parenting based on a verse from the book of Sirach. Fr. Younan discusses the dangers of extreme leniency and harshness in raising children, emphasizing the need for a middle ground that combines love with discipline, nurturing with structure, and freedom with boundaries.
He explains how parents can maintain this balance by using authority, persuasion, love, and prayer while respecting children’s free will and preparing them for independence. Fr. Younan draws from biblical examples and personal experiences to highlight the importance of consistent rules, teaching obedience, and fostering a healthy relationship with church authority.
The talk addresses common struggles such as parental guilt, managing misbehavior, and helping children develop spiritual habits without overwhelming them. Fr. Younan concludes by encouraging parents to rely on God’s grace and pray continuously for their children as an essential part of their upbringing.#ChristianParenting #FaithAndFamily #StMonicaMeeting #BalancedParenting #ParentingWithPrayer #FrYounanWilliam #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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1 hr 4 min
February 05 "The Lord Is My Shepherd" | The Harvest (Nagy Wassef)
Nagy Wassef explores the meaning of Psalm 23, emphasizing God's ongoing presence as "my shepherd" who meets all our needs daily. Drawing parallels between David’s experience as a shepherd and our relationship with God, he highlights the dependence and vulnerability of sheep as metaphors for human life. Nagy discusses how God leads us beside still waters, restores our souls, and protects us against life’s challenges with his rod and staff.
He explains key verses, including the present tense nature of God’s care, the importance of trusting God even through life’s valleys, and the overflowing blessings symbolized by “my cup runs over.” Through biblical stories and practical reflections, Nagy encourages cultivating a personal relationship with God, recognizing his guidance in both big and small moments, and trusting in his lifelong faithfulness. This talk offers a detailed look at Psalm 23’s themes of protection, provision, and spiritual restoration.#Psalm23 #TheLordIsMyShepherd #ChristianFaith #GodsProvision #SpiritualRestoration #FaithInGod #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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44 min
February 05 1-25-2018 Fellowship Meeting: Ecclesiastes 1-2
Fr. Matthias Shehad begins an in-depth study of the Book of Ecclesiastes, a wisdom book of the Old Testament written by King Solomon. He explains how Ecclesiastes differs from historical books in style and purpose by focusing on poetic reflections about the meaning and vanity of life. Fr. Matthias highlights Solomon’s unique perspective as a king who experienced immense wealth, pleasure, and wisdom but ultimately found worldly pursuits meaningless apart from God.
The talk explores key themes such as the futility of labor “under the sun,” the emptiness of earthly achievements, and the continual cycle of life and nature. Fr. Matthias also discusses the tension between worldly knowledge and spiritual understanding, emphasizing that true contentment comes through a relationship with God rather than material gain.
He encourages viewers to consider what holds eternal value and how to live wisely by investing in spiritual riches that transcend the temporary nature of life.#Ecclesiastes #KingSolomon #ChristianWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndLife #BibleStudy #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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1 hr 10 min
February 05 "Bring Every Thought Into Captivity" | The Harvest (Eric Tadros)
In his talk “Bring Every Thought Into Captivity,” Eric Tadros explores how thoughts influence our behavior and spiritual life, highlighting common cognitive distortions such as mind reading, catastrophizing, emotional reasoning, labeling, and overgeneralization. He explains how these distorted thoughts contribute to fear, anxiety, and sin, using biblical examples like the woman with the flow of blood and Elijah’s despair to illustrate their impact.
Eric emphasizes the importance of recognizing and challenging negative thought patterns to prevent them from controlling our lives. Drawing from scripture, he connects the spiritual battle to controlling thoughts and aligning them with Christ’s obedience. He also discusses how emotions can mislead us and stresses the value of cultivating a disciplined spiritual life beyond feelings.
Through practical advice and scriptural reflections, Eric calls listeners to bring every thought into captivity to foster mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.#BringEveryThoughtIntoCaptivity #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #MindAndSpirit #BiblicalTeaching #EricTadros #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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44 min
February 05 09-19-2017 Living the Renewed Life Sermon
Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the theme of living a renewed Christian life, emphasizing that spiritual renewal is an ongoing process empowered by the Holy Spirit, not a one-time event. He reflects on the responses to Christ and John the Baptist, highlighting the importance of embracing both joy and asceticism in the Christian journey.
Fr. Matthias identifies six reasons why believers might experience spiritual stagnation: expecting different outcomes from the same practices, incomplete or inconsistent effort, low expectations of spiritual growth, obeying the letter but not the spirit of God’s commands, acquiring knowledge without practical application, and holding onto beloved sins. He stresses the need to draw close to God, employ all spiritual tools such as prayer, fasting, and confession, and live consistently in faith.
This message challenges Christians to examine their spiritual lives, overcome obstacles to renewal, and cultivate a vision of heaven that fuels continual growth and joy in Christ.#SpiritualRenewal #ChristianLife #HolySpirit #FaithJourney #LivingInChrist #SpiritualGrowth #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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25 min
February 05 2nd Maccabees 7-8 [7 Sons' Martyrdom & Judas Maccabeus Revolt] | Bible Study (Fr. Matthias Shehad)
Fr. Matthias Shehad explores Second Maccabees chapters 7 and 8, focusing on the martyrdom of the seven brothers and their mother who refused to violate Jewish law under Greek persecution. He discusses their steadfast faith, highlighting their belief in the resurrection as they faced torture and death rather than renounce their religion.
Fr. Matthias then shifts to Judas Maccabeus’ revolt against Antiochus IV and the Seleucid Empire. He recounts Judas gathering 6,000 faithful followers, engaging in guerrilla warfare to reclaim Jewish religious freedom and purify the temple, setting the foundation for Hanukkah. The lecture examines the challenges Judas and his army faced, including the threat of enslavement and battles against reinforced Greek forces. Throughout, Fr. Matthias emphasizes the role of faith, prayer, and God's intervention as central to the Maccabean struggle for spiritual and national liberation.#Maccabees #JudasMaccabeus #Martyrdom #BibleStudy #FaithAndPersecution #HanukkahHistory #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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48 min
February 05 Disciple Your Children | St. Monica Parenting Meeting (Susan Wisa & Caroline Marcos)
In this St. Monica Parenting Meeting, Susan Wisa and Caroline Marcos discuss how to disciple children through apologetics amid today’s cultural challenges. Susan explains why parents are the first line of defense for their children’s faith and highlights the importance of building a strong foundation in biblical truth rather than addressing every cultural issue separately. She emphasizes encouraging children to ask questions and equipping them to discern and refute cultural lies.
Caroline explores the concept of linguistic theft—the redefinition of Christian values like love, truth, and tolerance by modern culture—and how recognizing these changes is essential for defending faith. They also examine postmodernism’s impact on Christianity, particularly Progressive Christianity’s rejection of core doctrines, and how these philosophies affect youth worldview.
Together, they offer practical advice for fostering critical thinking, engaging with tough questions, and reinforcing a biblical worldview to prepare children to uphold their faith confidently in a skeptical world.#ChristianParenting #Discipleship #BiblicalTruth #FaithFormation #ApologeticsForKids #StMonicaParenting #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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1 hr 16 min
February 05 12-03-2017 "How Hard It Is for Those Who Trust in Riches to Enter the Kingdom of God" Sermon
Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the story of the rich young man who asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life, focusing on the challenge of detaching from riches. He explains that trusting in wealth can be a barrier to entering the kingdom of God, emphasizing that riches themselves are not condemned, but attachment to them is.
Fr. Matthias identifies ten types of people who trust in riches, including the enslaved rich, the foolish rich, the wasteful rich, the selfish rich, the greedy rich, the self-content rich, the “wise” rich, the secure rich, the quick rich, and the socialite rich. He reflects on biblical examples and encourages viewers to examine their attitudes toward wealth and its role in their spiritual lives.
This talk challenges listeners to prioritize God over wealth and to seek eternal treasures rather than temporary earthly riches.#KingdomOfGod #FaithOverWealth #ChristianSermon #DetachmentFromRiches #EternalLife #TrustInGod #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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30 min
February 05 2nd Maccabees 13-15 | Bible Study (Fr. Matthias Shehad)
Fr. Matthias Shehad presents a Bible study on 2nd Maccabees chapters 13-15, covering the continued conflicts between the Jewish people and their Greek adversaries. He details the military campaigns led by Judas Maccabeus against Antiochus V and his generals, highlighting internal Jewish struggles involving high priests seeking power through bribery and betrayal. Fr. Matthias explores key figures like Nicanor, who shifts from enemy to ally and back, and Alchemus, a traitorous high priest collaborating with Greek rulers. The study emphasizes the spiritual and historical significance of these events, including Judas’s vision of divine support through the prophet Jeremiah and the establishment of celebrations commemorating Jewish victories. Fr. Matthias concludes by reflecting on the persistence of spiritual warfare and the hope found in trusting God amid adversity, setting the stage for future explorations of biblical harmony.#2Maccabees #BibleStudy #JudasMaccabeus #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianFaith #BiblicalHistory #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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1 hr
February 05 Internal Peace | The Harvest (Fr. Polycarpus Shoukry)
In this talk, Fr. Polycarpus Shoukry explores the theme of internal peace and spiritual balance. He compares the loss of physical balance to disturbances in our spiritual lives caused by sin, negativity, and external challenges. Fr. Polycarpus encourages holding firmly to the promises of God as a source of stability and peace, drawing on the example from Song of Songs where the soul searches for and ultimately clings to its beloved.
He illustrates the importance of trusting God’s words and resting in His promises, even when circumstances feel uncertain. Fr. Polycarpus also highlights how maintaining positive speech and mindset influences inner peace, reminding listeners that what fills the heart will reflect in their words. The talk concludes with a prayer for God’s peace, guidance, and a hopeful outlook through faith and trust in God’s fatherly care.#InternalPeace #ChristianFaith #TrustInGod #SpiritualBalance #GodsPromises #FaithAndHope #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias
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11 min