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Sermons from St. Jonah Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas

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Image of God

2026/03/23

Fr. John notes that Genesis is read extensively during Lent and discusses the difference between being in the image of God and attaining the likeness of God.

Rend Your Hearts

2026/03/16

Fr. John talks about the Lenten season and takes us to the Prophet Joel who admonishes Israel to not just rend their garments but also their hearts as true repentance.

The Two Meetings of the Lord

2026/03/11

Fr. John reflects on two "Meetings of the Lord": one joyful like that of St. Symeon, and the other on the last day when Christ returns.

St. Maria of Gatchina

2026/03/09

Fr. John relates the story of St. Maria of Gatchina, who suffered greatly and patiently with a long life of terrible illness, and was a spiritual mother to lay people and clergy alike on her path to martyrdom during the Russian Revolution.

Preparing to Meet Christ (Mark 1:1-8)

2026/01/27

Fr. John explores the ministry of St. John the Baptist and his preaching on preparation for meeting Christ, a call that remains for all who come to Him even today.

The Importance of Studying the Bible (Matthew 1:1-17)

2026/01/19

Fr. John discusses the genealogy of Christ and the importance of reading Scripture to both enrich our spiritual life and more fully engage in the services of the church.

For Many are Called, but Few are Chosen

2026/01/07

Fr. John discusses the meaning of "many are called but few are chosen" in light of the preaching of the Gospel.

The Ten Lepers 2025 (Luke 17:12-19)

2026/01/03

Fr. John discusses The Ten Lepers and the biblical analogies about sin, leprosy, healing and repentance.

Walking Circumspectly (Ephesians 5:15)

2026/01/03

Fr. John discusses what it means to "walk circumspectly" in our Christian life and relationships to others.

O Lord, Thou Shalt Open My Lips, and My Mouth Shall Declare Thy Praise

2025/12/08

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 30, 2025.

Create in Me a Clean Heart

2025/12/03

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 23, 2025

Thou Shalt Sprinkle Me With Hyssop

2025/11/20

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 16, 2025.

The Key to Mercy

2025/11/19

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 9, 2025.

Thou Art the Man

2025/11/18

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for November 2, 2025.

King David and Bathsheba

2025/10/31

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for October 26, 2025.

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Ceolfrið 2026/09/18

Please…

I love your homilies, Father. Please start posting them again. +++

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Orthodox Sling 2024/02/29

Fantastic Podcast

This is hands down the best podcast on Ancient Faith Radio and the only one I listen to.

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Harleypierrepont 2020/08/11

The best

I love Father John. May the Almighty continue to bless his ministry to horrible sinners like me.

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Erin Musarra 2020/01/11

Wonderful and insightful!

Fr. John is certainly inspirational! One of my favs.

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pwbrewer 2018/09/12

A must feed!

I eagerly await each weeks offerings. The homilies are very insightful and thoughtful. Always a great length for a short commute.

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John the Blind 2018/01/02

Heartfelt

Father John conveys deep truth in a bite-sized format.

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- BRYANT E. 2017/11/14

Indispensable to me!

I have been listening to Fr. John on this podcast since becoming an Orthodox catechumen with my wife close to four years ago and continue now as a bap...

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Katytoad 2014/01/13

Brilliant!

The sermons are a great length for listening. The content is straightforward and insightful. I like his choice of topics which are very grounded in ...

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