January 26, 2025
Unknown preacher
The preacher reflects on the Armenian toast "genats" (to life), connecting it to John 3:16. Being alive is not the same as truly living; real life comes through love expressed by sacrifice, as God demonstrated by giving His only begotten Son. Christians are called to show love through sacrifice, especially as they prepare for Great Lent.
John 3:16
September 15, 2024
Not identified in the transcript
On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the preacher contrasts childhood grudges with the serious resentments adults justify. Christ’s forgiveness from the cross is presented as the foundation of Christian mercy, healing, redemption, and eternal life. Christians are therefore called to carry their own cross by forgiving and seeking forgiveness, even in extreme circumstances.
Luke 23:34; Matthew 6:12; Matthew 16:24