Eastern Christian Insights show

Eastern Christian Insights

Summary: Thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Fr. Philip draws on his scholarly work in Christian theology and ethics, but most of all, these are the homilies of a pastor guiding his flock with insightful, practical suggestions on how to share more fully in the life of Jesus Christ.

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  • Artist: Fr. Philip LeMasters, and Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Copyright: Ancient Faith Ministries

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 Becoming “All Flame” Through the God-Man | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

There is a temptation in pursuing the Christian life to think that we are more faithful than we actually are because we have confused lesser goals for our true calling. Then we can pat ourselves on the back for achieving far less than what the God-Man has made possible for us as “partakers of the divine nature.”

 The Shocking Response of Christ to the Humble Faith of the Centurion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:48

Though it was commonly overlooked at the time, God’s promises to Abraham were for the blessing of all the nations. They have been fulfilled in Jesus Christ such that all with faith in Him are now rightful heirs. (Gen. 22:18; Gal. 3:8-9)

 The Shocking Response of Christ to the Humble Faith of the Centurion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Though it was commonly overlooked at the time, God’s promises to Abraham were for the blessing of all the nations. They have been fulfilled in Jesus Christ such that all with faith in Him are now rightful heirs. (Gen. 22:18; Gal. 3:8-9)

 Fishers of Men | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:05
 Fishers of Men | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown
 Becoming Receptive to the Light of Christ Through Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:32

The spiritual disciplines of the Apostles Fast provide us all with opportunities to clarify our spiritual vision and gain the strength to see all the blessings of this life as gifts to be offered to God.

 Becoming Receptive to the Light of Christ Through Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The spiritual disciplines of the Apostles Fast provide us all with opportunities to clarify our spiritual vision and gain the strength to see all the blessings of this life as gifts to be offered to God.

 To Become Holy Is to be Healed | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Everyone who shares in the blessed life of the Savior does so through their participation in His grace, not merely as a reward for good behavior.

 To Become Holy Is to be Healed | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:17

Everyone who shares in the blessed life of the Savior does so through their participation in His grace, not merely as a reward for good behavior.

 Becoming Persons in Communion with God and One Another by the Holy Spirit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:42

Today we celebrate the restoration of our true unity in God through the unifying power of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter sent by the risen and ascended Savior Who is seated at the right hand of the Father in heavenly glory.

 Becoming Persons in Communion with God and One Another by the Holy Spirit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Today we celebrate the restoration of our true unity in God through the unifying power of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter sent by the risen and ascended Savior Who is seated at the right hand of the Father in heavenly glory.

 The Joy of the Resurrection Overcomes All Human Divisions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:34

Christ said, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” No one else would have looked at Photini and seen a future saint who would shine with the light of holiness.

 The Joy of the Resurrection Overcomes All Human Divisions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Christ said, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” No one else would have looked at Photini and seen a future saint who would shine with the light of holiness.

 Obedience to the Risen Lord Overcomes the Paralysis of our Souls | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:08

The plight of the paralyzed man shows us the common condition of fallen humanity. None of us took the initiative in bringing salvation to the world and this fellow did not ask Christ to help him or even know His name. The Lord graciously reached out to him, nonetheless, asking the seemingly obvious question, “Do you want to be healed?” The Savior’s words should challenge each of us because we often become so comfortable with our weaknesses, desires, and habits that we do not think that we need healing at all.

 Obedience to the Risen Lord Overcomes the Paralysis of our Souls | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The plight of the paralyzed man shows us the common condition of fallen humanity. None of us took the initiative in bringing salvation to the world and this fellow did not ask Christ to help him or even know His name. The Lord graciously reached out to him, nonetheless, asking the seemingly obvious question, “Do you want to be healed?” The Savior’s words should challenge each of us because we often become so comfortable with our weaknesses, desires, and habits that we do not think that we need healing at all.

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