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iSermon

Thoughts from a Local Parish - Preached by Rev. Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos, these sermons are from Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto, Canada.

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Christian Giving

Christian Giving

Fr. Ted encourages us to consider the difference between secular-giving to the poor and Christian-giving to the poor, an... Read more

29 Nov 2016

9mins

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Know Thyself

Know Thyself

Fr. Ted calls us to know the truth about ourselves through the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee.

26 Feb 2016

10mins

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Ecclesiology 101

Ecclesiology 101

Fr. Ted defines the terms "Orthodox," "heterodox," "heresy," and "schism."

28 Jan 2013

14mins

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Climbing the Mountain: Challenges and Pitfalls in the Lenten Journey

Climbing the Mountain: Challenges and Pitfalls in the Lenten Journey

Fr. Ted speaks at an adult lenten retreat at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto, Ontario.

30 Mar 2015

45mins

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The House of God 12: Being Grateful

The House of God 12: Being Grateful

Fr. Ted concludes his series on the House of God by reminding us of our need to be thankful to God for all of the undese... Read more

19 Dec 2017

11mins

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Pre-Season Training

Pre-Season Training

Fr. Ted explains how the Triodion prepares us to run the marathon of Great Lent.

10 Feb 2014

14mins

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Sanctification

Sanctification

Fr. Ted enumerates the teaching of the Church when it comes to the blessing of the waters on Theophany.

7 Jan 2013

11mins

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What it Takes to be a Christian

What it Takes to be a Christian

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the most important call for us in this life.

17 Sep 2018

12mins

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Synods and Popes

Synods and Popes

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos compares the Orthodox Christian synodal system and the Latin Papal system.

11 Jun 2019

10mins

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Becoming the Father: The Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Becoming the Father: The Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Fr. Ted calls us to become like the Father who was ready and willing to welcome those who return to the life of the Chur... Read more

14 Feb 2017

11mins

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Dying to Live: Our Journey to Life Through the Passion - Part 2

Dying to Live: Our Journey to Life Through the Passion - Part 2

In this second session Fr. Ted discusses how the Holy Sacraments of the Church prepare us for our own deaths and allow u... Read more

2 Mar 2018

37mins

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Heretics & Schismatics

Heretics & Schismatics

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos defines the difference between heresy and schism, and why unity matters to us today.

22 May 2018

9mins

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Love is Not a Box of Chocolates

Love is Not a Box of Chocolates

Fr. Ted reflects upon the real meaning of love as demonstrated in the life of Jesus.

17 Feb 2016

9mins

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Is Forgiveness Free?

Is Forgiveness Free?

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos calls us to prepare our lives for the journey of Great Lent.

6 Feb 2018

10mins

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Taking the Journey

Taking the Journey

Fr. Ted encourages us to fully experience the lenten struggle and all that it entails.

3 Feb 2015

9mins

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The Sword of Fasting - Fifth Sunday of Lent

The Sword of Fasting - Fifth Sunday of Lent

Fr. Ted calls us to put to use one of the most powerful tools that we have in fighting the passions—fasting!

3 Apr 2017

15mins

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Faith and Logic

Faith and Logic

In this 200th episode of "iSermon," Fr. Ted reminds us that we can't experience the fullness of the Christian faith with... Read more

1 Apr 2013

10mins

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The Bronze Serpent

The Bronze Serpent

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and the lifting up of the Bronze ... Read more

10 Sep 2018

7mins

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Origins of the Epiphany Feast

Origins of the Epiphany Feast

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of the two Great Blessing of the Waters during the Feast of Epiphany o... Read more

7 Jan 2019

9mins

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Syncretism

Syncretism

Fr. Ted addresses the belief that all Christian traditions are equally valid.

20 Jan 2014

11mins

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