You can see my books here: www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AFather+Spyridon+Bailey&s=relevancerank&text=Father+Spyridon+Bailey&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
Thank you Father Spyridon. I am now seeking catechism in Orthodoxy after having grown and participated in the religion of antichrist. I know that I deserve hell and do not know how to make up for it, to bring my wife and children to it, or to truly follow the path in these times and my shortcomings. But I will do it anyways and take heart in Christ and his saints. I will keep my anger and fear directed at my sin and demons as I feel that they are everywhere and seeing the evil of this world I feel very tempted to a prideful wrath and conspiratorial thinking. I see many people who think like me looking for some conservative solution or king, or hoping for warfare and the philosophy of Dugin will give us a worldly solution beyond the way of tears I don't think I can follow. Please pray for me Father.
Found out I have cancer almost an hour ago.I’m twenty one and really needed this.Please keep spreading love and the word of god.Especially my generation and this new one.We need the gospel more then ever.
Fr Spyridon, my family and I were just Baptized and Chrismated into the Orthodox Church last week after having been catechumens for around a year. When I first began to open my mind and heart to Christ, your sermons played a role in leading me to Orthodoxy. I say this not to incite pride, but to encourage you to keep sharing the wisdom handed down from God to our forefathers and eventually to us. I hope to meet you some day. May God bless you.
Hello Kristopher, congratulations in your entry into Orthodoxy. I am greatly encouraged to read your message. When we do something so profound as joining God’s Church, it enrages the demons, but all of Heaven rejoices. To become a soldier in the spiritual battle means to accept difficulties for our King, but we do so knowing His victory is already a reality to be revealed. God bless you and your family.
“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” - Luke 15፥7 (KJV)
Yeah brother we are all brothers and sisters and the majority of us have been misled in the holy Bible at first John chapter 5 verse 19 God tells us that the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one and Jesus Christ said or I should say he warned all those who want to worship the true God that Matthew chapter 24 verse 4 look out that no one misleads you for many will come on the basis of my name and then mislead many so peace be to you brother
Anyone thinking followers of the false prophet Muhammad, with all of his destruction, are brothers with non-Muslims needs a reality check. They are not brothers of Christians and are not allowed to be by the "religion". They are also encouraged to lie to non-believers as a form jihad. Watch Christian Prince channel to learn the Truth and not be lulled into false-sense of goodness from the religion of violence.
@@stupedcraig what if you get killed in a car accident. What if somebody's fleeing the cops and doing a hundred and twenty miles an hour in a Hummer. And you get t-boned. You won't have time. It doesn't work like that. If you believe in Jesus Christ. You go to heaven even if you're shot in a shootout with the police. After you robbed a bank. It's all about FAITH. It's true God forgives sin and he forgets. While you're still alive. When your dead. You will answer God for every single thing you did on this planet in every thought and everything you ever said to somebody. Not one second of your life. Will be left out. There is no equality in heaven. There are ranks in heaven. Dying in lawlessness. You will be called at least in heaven. That's when you'll regret what you did here. You will wish you had more time to make it better for other people around you. And strangers as well. That's how I look at life. I'm just jockeying, for good spot in heaven ✌️🙏
I was a protestant and converted to Greek orthodox in October 2020 during the time of lock down measures. I thank my lord to wake me up and come closer to him. Jesus Christ have mercy on me!! I'm not perfect but it's a new start to open my mind and eyes!! Please father pray for my family and I that we do not go astray. God bless you and keep you healthy. Jesus Christ have mercy on us!!!!
This is amazing. I just read the book of Job for the first time and throughout the process my own body healed. I have been sick for 10 years. READ THE BIBLE!!! ☦️
Glad you are well again Erin, all glory to Father God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I wonder how many others have been healed physically by reading the scriptures ?
We are called to rejoice throughout the afflictions and to trust in God that the Truth will set us free. Like being birthed, we're sometimes seriously squeezed beyond belief so that Jesus can shape our hearts and minds.
@@echofoxtrot2.051 , Amen, well said...for many we push the envelope to this point & can't blame our sufferings on anyone but ourselves & should only rise up in christ even moreso than we ever have before...There is nothing like His love & forgiveness, nothing.
I am a non-denominational follower of Christ. However; you popping up in my feed is definitely Divine Providence, as I have been struggling with worry over loved ones passed or currently in my life that don't or won't come to Christ for repentance. Thank you for submitting yourself to God and through Him providing us with such wisdom. God Bless You!
I know all too well that feeling of stress about friends and family who refuse to Jesus Christ.. I've come to realize that I just need to focus on my walk and my kids. God will do as is fit with anyone around me.. I also love the videos on this channel along with the once lost and now found sheep channel along with messages for our time
@@mankymax117 are you looking for someone to comfort your sins? You do not have to convince me of anything. If you love HIM you will obey and stop putting your feelings and comforts before HIM. Didn't Christ tell many to stop sinning? This is why only a FEW will find the way. If you fear being alone and with nothing in this world you cannot go where HE goes. You cannot understand HIS WAY or perspective if you do not live as HE. By showing this faith you will witness HIS LOVE provide everything you need. Not what you want as the one you are born into must lose all identify and physical possessions to inherit the Kingdom. You can make excuses and live however you want. You just cannot say you love and obey MY GOD. You will only be your own god and scriptures are very clear who holds that identity.
Jayne, We will be praying for you and you son. Stay strong and keep the faith. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and guide you through this difficult time and heal your son.🙏☦️
Father thank you for your continued work of the Lord. I am a 25 year old Roman Catholic and during my catechism I watched your videos daily. I love the East, we are truly brothers. My ancestors are from Wales and I am so pleased that my dear homeland has someone like you carrying the torch in these trying times. God Bless every Orthodox brother and sister of mine
Praying for the dead is not a biblical concept. Our prayers have no bearing on someone once he or she has died. The reality is that, at the point of death, one’s eternal destiny is confirmed. Either he is saved through faith in Christ and is in heaven where he is experiencing rest and joy in God’s presence, or he is in torment in hell. The story of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar provides us with a vivid illustration of this truth. Jesus plainly used this story to teach that after death the unrighteous are eternally separated from God, that they remember their rejection of the gospel, that they are in torment, and that their condition cannot be remedied (Luke 16:19-31).
@@PETERJOHN101 He Gave us a Bible to Read... It Tell's us Exactly how to Live while were Living.! So then we Wouldn't Go To Hell.! The Bible Explains aLL about Hell, and how you will suffer for Ever & Ever.! The Smoke of there Torment Assendith for ever & ever.! Ur Hoping that the Evil Teachings of the Mother of Heaven Catholic Church is True.! Theres No Purgatory.! Lazarus & the Rich Man.! We all have Bad Nightmares from Time to Time.! Dosen't Mean there a Visions of Hell...!
All of the suffering, pain, and hardship I have experienced throughout my life are what opened my heart to Christ and brought me to the Orthodox Church. I would never exchange a perfect life without Christ for the spiritually-rich life I have now. I truly feel like I have won the spiritual lottery and I am grateful beyond words!
St John Chrysostom says if you see someone who appears to have a perfect life here; wealthy, adored, no health problems etc, cry for them because they cannot be helped here, for some reason, through suffering so they will suffer in the next life, and that state is eternal and unending and beyond our comprehension. Suffering humbles us and brings us closer to God; it's a blessing
Suffering may be intended to humble us but who can tell me ""how much suffering,"" is enough suffering. FFA I've been suffering a family problem for many years. I've had a gut full. No amount of prayers, fasting, praising, glorifying, thanking, begging, almsgiving, praying for the dead- nothing has eased my pain. So I give up. Enough is enough. I still believe, I still love, I still think God is sooo powerful I still love Orthodoxy I just don't think I'm in His chosen. You know, soooo many beautiful priests serve liturgy and pray for and end to the war/wars. Why are so many orthodox voices declined. I'm heartbroken by this.
@@sofiebult6687 If you're suffering then you can be helped here, that's a blessing, and it isn't 'random' or an accident. I suffered greatly and through it woke up to Christ and orthodoxy Regarding wars and natural disasters, Christ told us that this would happen; it's a sign of the coming judgment of God. Only repentence could alter that fact but it will not happen - we live in satanic times. The Lord likens it the inevitable pain of giving birth I will pray for you regarding your family problem
@@sofiebult6687 praying for you. I was told to throw out, cast aside the negative thoughts, do not give them any ground, reject them and be humble. The demons will do all they can to put stumbling blocks in our way. I pray you will step around and put them aside. Love to you! ✨
@@sofiebult6687 God does not allow Orthodoxy to become a simple transaction. Whether we like it or not, the act of suffering IS the purpose. That IS the goal of Christ's mission: to teach us to endure "hell" on earth, so we do NOT need to endure it in hades. It is normal to feel the strain. To feel defeated. Despondent. Do NOT give in. Keep the faith. Sometimes when the purpose of our prayers are to pester God for something we want, we end up frustrtated. God is less interested in WHAT you are asking than he is in THAT you are asking. God requires of us to be "in relationship". We must love him UNCONDITIONALLY. That is, when you boil it down, all there is. What do we love unconditionally? If not Christ, then make it so. Everything else, including our hopes for deliverance, is secondary. "Christ first. The end." Or to put it another way: "I am the alpha and the omega". I am reminded of how the martyrs suffered for us. I cannot hope to even match their track record. But sainthood is the mission of the Church. And "martyrdom" IS what we do to shed the chains that bind us to this world, and free us to live as fully human, in the next. Interestingly, at an Orthodox wedding, the bride and groom are given crowns. These are the crowns of martyrdom. "Many are called. Few are chosen". Your NUMBER 1 priority is to be among the chosen. And NOT among the lukewarm, whom Christ has said He will vomit out. Burn with passion for Christ, and His Kingdom. Everything else is weak sauce. I know, these are hard sayings. Who can hear it?
I identified as Catholic up until a few months ago when I started attending Russian Orthodox Church. I had been watching Father Spyridon's messages here for nearly a year before then. Are you sedevacantist?
Hi Father. I'm a devout Catholic Christian. I listened to some of your sermons. I feel a connection with the wisdom contained therein. I am also aware of the history between our Churches. I pray to the Father that one day we will be as one body. Also, I pray for the lost souls and ask the Blessed Mother Dei Genetrix (Theotokos) to pray to the Lord our God for mercy. Kyrie Eleison. Peace be with you.
Christ is the King of Heaven...but unlike earthly kings He has no queen.....my people were cast aside, scattered as wanderers and lost in the new roman empire for worshipping a counterfeit spirit which the Bible teaches is the queen of heaven. it is satans queen not the Lords..this spirit now dominates the world and ushers in the New Wold Order....do not be deceived..the churches through masonry/templars sorcery, and the Vatican give you this spirit. it is not the Holy Spirit...the Holy Spirit never goes against the Holy Word..how can He oppose Himself?
Greetings from Lebanon 🇱🇧 I am an ex Jehovah’s Witness and by Devine providence stumbled on this channel and am glad to say I am consuming your content and reflecting how much we need to hear this and this is along with the help of another orthodox believer who was placed in my path, is helping me immensely in my spiritual hunger/journey.
Father it was very nice to see you say this today. We buried our mother today and I prayed for her sould that she is with Christ and the father and this video gives me solace hearing your words today. Amen
@@russellweber3466 Fr Spyridon is filled with the Holy Spirit. I don't question he or any Orthodox Christian. We are one family. I also think Billy Graham and Martin Luther King had the Holy Spirit even if they were unintentionally heretics. My patron Saint Pope John Paul II had the same Holy Spirit and gave youba sense of calm. Listen with your spirit !
Perhaps it is because being a believer transcends our denominational affiliation and a heart genuinely seeking the Lord will find its reward even in most unlikely places.
Father, if I am worthy to enter Paradise I pray that I can meet you and thank you for your words of encouragement, help and your overall sincerity. God bless you
You are and never will be worthy. But Jesus Christ was worthy. His sacrifice on the cross paid for your sin so you can receive the “free gift of righteousness”. Through the grace of God. Read Romans 5. Verse 17 tells you what the free gift is. Paul explains the Gospel in this chapter. Blessings and may the truth found in the Word of God set you free
Indeed. I am unworthy, but hopefully worthy of His Grace! In the meantime, He gives us the armour and tools to overcome this life, through spiritual work on ourselves.
We are made worthy only by the perfect obedience, life, suffering, death, burial, resurrection and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. Look to Jesus alone, by faith, trusting in His great promise of forgiveness and eternal life. John 3:6-18, John 5:22-24, Hebrews 2.
It’s amazing…..when life is great, no suffering, everything is easy….there’s a good chance God has abandoned. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner.
Well it seems entire Christian religion is one big enjoyment of misery.Why the F am I to live in this world then if I can't enjoy it somewhat?God sits stupidly blessedly up there,with no cravings or desires but he is insistent upon us being ready to suffer for him.
Great in the sense of the hard tests yet the pure awareness you receive as a reward if your on track - you see the beauty in the birds , nature - you start seeing beauty in all the depression and suffering as it’s there for us to learn and grow not to reject
God never abandons. When he composed your life he may have determined what is right for your self to know and experience, not with hate, but with care.
Father Sypridon I was deeply stressed out over the prospect of Death being in the world and thought I was losing it! This was a great comfort to me. Thanks
A loving god wouldn’t allow death to be be so common if it wasn’t insignificant to the larger picture. Is death such a big deal if it isn’t the end? Its easy to be philosophical when not facing death, however in the moments before, acceptance is really easy, especially when in pain. There is a peace in those last minutes.
Thank you 🙏 for your message. I often get overwhelmed by the suffering of others. Praying is the only thing I actually can do. Praying is proactive. I’m so grateful that I know God hears our prayers. 😢.
I needed to hear this message today. I've been compounding my suffering by ignoring that all that happens occurs within the providence of God. Thank you. God bless.
Father it was very nice to see you say this today. We buried our mother today and I prayed for her sould that she is with Chris and the father and this video gives me solace hearing your words today. Amen
@@FatherSpyridonROCOR What kind of doctrine that you have that you THINK IT IS OK TO BE CALLED FATHER and to say to continue praying for deceased people? Hmmm. It is not What the Apostles taught at all.
@@rochelleperry2242 If you are sincerely interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity, beyond what is available on UA-cam, you could get a copy of the book Orthodox Dogmatic Theology by Michael Pomazansky. It lays out the doctrines and explains them matter of factly. If you also want to read some of the arguments made concerning these doctrines, you might prefer Orthodox Apologetic Theology, also by Pomozansky.
Thank you for your sermons. I'm just beginning to find my faith. I'm not baptised as my mother wanted to me to find faith my own way. Your guidance is very much appreciated. I've always believed in the good lord but I've never committed as I suppose I wasn't ready or didn't feel like I wanted to commit, a regret I carry but I'm hoping he will guide me and get me there.
Sometimes I think that God gave us Jesus because he knows that Humanity has trouble with unconditional faith because it requires blindness and Jesus gave us sight.
@@jcryptogoldsilv2826 you must go through many dark nights in order to reach heaven and become a friend of God is not an easy task to be brought into existence for eternal life with God! It is the mystery of God with fallen angels and their war on God and his creation especially their hatred towards God for creating us to be with him! It is narrow way and you must wake many others soul friends strangers when such topics arise! For fallen angels hate us and God! God in the end judgement everything will halt he will end their assault! This is how we grow in the wisdom of God and being through the wisdom of saintly fathers!
I thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving you the wisdom and clarity of the Spirit so you can guide us in such a profoundly transparent way in His Truth! Keep doing what you are doing father Spyridon, your words are changing many lives!!! The unworthy from Las Vegas
I pray that God our father in heaven my forgive us all for our sins and trespasses everyday, I am sorry for being one of the biggest sinners in the world, may you have mercy on us all!
Job did cry out why me in his attempt to understand. He didn't understand for he clung to his righteousness as a work. Job was humbled by God reminding him that no how righteous he is all fall short of the glory of God.
Come Home. Rome left the rest of the Church and fellow brothers and took the west with them. The Pope is not Christ's representative on earth. Jesus doesn't need one ... Unless he's still dead !
@@LMC444111 heresy? By what standards? Respectfully, look at the western church embracing LGBTQ+ and all kind of stuff, doesn't that sound heretical to you?
@@leonhartkonigsberg2053 "heresy? By what standards?" Christ gave the Chair to one man, not a committee. "... look at the western church embracing LGBTQ+ and all kind of stuff, doesn't that sound heretical to you?" It does, which is why I attend a traditional church.
@@LMC444111 but what is Your point, then? If I understood You right, You meant, that the church must be ruled by one man instead of some type of commitee/many priests, but then You talk about going to a PARTICULAR church, which surely has some sort of a leader figure. Yet he is the leader of a group, not the entire "christianity". So, if there are, for example, many traditional churches, then there are many quasi "leaders" of those churches. And, in their plurality, don't they form some type of commitee anyways? P.s, sorry for my poor english, my native languages are german and russian
About 14 years ago I "retired" from the city. Of course I was told by everyone that "I was running away", "giving up", and "going to be a nothing". I didn't/ couldn't care anymore. I knew that I needed to trust God that I wasn't where I belong and needed to retreat to "the desert" to be with Him. To find quiet solitude to trust and pray. Even through my pain and disability I found peace choosing simplicity rather then the worldly success. Suffering with Christ is joy. Suffering for worldly success is a torture that cannot be overcome without a complete rejection of that path.
...and let me add Constable, as a previous hospice nurse, I can assure you that God and a soul converse up to their death..and according to several Saints, God gives them an hour to reconsider.. and never forget the intercession of the Immaculate Mother
Thank you Father spyridon. These words, like all the others, brought me back to a clear mind. I notice how my own thoughts and feelings change from day to day. I notice how eazy one can be distracted and pulled away from this great truth that you speak and many other wise men that came before us. Constant prayer and fasting is definitely what we need. It keeps us yoked to God and not carried off by distractions and temptations of the flesh. Brother I thank the spirit that is within you who is indeed your helper. Thank you so much for your faith and good work on this UA-cam channel. God bless you my faithful and noble brother. What a blessing you aid in giving us like refreshment from a hard day's labor. Much appreciation for you sir.
1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Glory to God. Thank you Father. I struggle daily and the temptations that cross me scourge my soul. I pray God to have mercy on me, and I am grateful for your wisdom.
Not sure how / why this video came up on my playlist (I was listening to a Billy Idol music track before this video auto played!) but irrespective of the reason, I listened to the message and I can honestly tell you, the clarity of the message and clarity of delivery was something I’ve never experienced before. Very profound. Thank you. I have subscribed to your page and look forward to learning more about your word and the teachings of the Orthodox Church.
This is God's providential care for you! Orthodoxy will bring blessings to your life if you choose to embrace it. I encourage you to find a local parish and visit. You won't regret it.
@@Southlander1000 Thank you for your reply and encouraging word. I will indeed look into the opportunities to attend an Orthodox church and explore the teachings.😊
Fr Spyridon, I am Catholic and enjoy your messages immensely. I have been asking God for works of Mercy, and you have expressed how praying for the souls gone was a great act of Mercy. I had no clue until you have mentioned it. I pray for them everyday. Thank you and may God bless you immensely.
Revelation 17 KJV 9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. Vatican city and Rome are on seven mountains. ✅ Revelation 17 KJV 4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: Cardinals are arrayed in purple and scarlet dressed like women. ✅ They are decked in gold and precious stones.✅ The pope has a golden cup in his hand.✅ Revelation 17 KJV 18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth. Vatican city is a great city that has reigned over the kings of this earth. ✅ Hebrews 10 KJV 10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
The focus on praying for the dead while we still have time is moving to me and perhaps many others that have grown up with many friends and family that fell away from the faith.
I haven't had a day without pain somewhere in my body since 1995. For a long time, it made me bitter and mean spirited. My 40's saw 6 major surgeries and almost continuous pain, physically, mentally and emotionally. Add to all that an emotionally abusive relationship. Now at 52, I've finally answered God's call to return to my faith and I see pains differently. I know they will come but I offer them as sacrifice for the redemption of souls. No longer do my pains bother my emotions or drain me mentally. Instead, I think of one more soul getting closer to the grace and glory of Our Father.
Very wise teaching, I've just needed it. That teaching makes quite sense for me in this very moment. I'd wish to have an Orthodox Church in my city. Thanks father for your inspired words God bless you !!! 🙏 🙏 🙏
Bless Father! Thank you for all you do for us here, and in your wonderful books! My wife and I love to catch your video updates, amd have really profited from your writings! God bless! 🙏☦️
A question to all?? I’m Looking forward to an intelligent reply.?? Moved by lust at the sight of her, King David called for Bathsheba to be brought to him and slept with her. David committed adultery with a married woman called Bathsheba, wife of Uriah. what's more, David murdered Uriah by proxy by ordering all of Uriah's comrades to abandon him in the midst of battle, so that he ended up getting killed by an opposing army. The Prophet Nathan was sent by God and warned King David. well, Torah verses clearly say that both URIAH and DAVID Blessed by GOD. Well, the question is, if Uriah, David and Bathsheba go to heaven. To whom will Bathsheba be given? This question is ready to test the wisdom of all of you: The Bible [ Torah]: God promised that God had already chosen all three humans for heaven: David, Uriah and Bathsheba. I’m Looking forward to an intelligent reply. Note: God said through Nathan the prophet that King David was rich. Uriah was poor and had nothing but Bathsheba, a little lamb. Therefore, God here assured that the couple was chosen through the parable. David's prayer sought forgiveness and Later King David has been forgiven too. no doubt all three will go to heaven. If So, to whom will Bathsheba be given? Note: Matthew 22/23-30: There will be no right answer. The question raised by the Sadducees was about the impossible situation of a widow having seven husbands, all brothers. If Abraham goes to heaven, Sarah will be his wife in heaven. just as Mary will be Joseph's wife. Matthew 22:23-33/ It has a different meaning. You and your spouse love each other, live together on earth, and are true believers in Christ. If they go to heaven, they don't need to remarry. They don't need to create new babies.
@@bolshoefeodor6536 Matthew 22:23-33/ it has different meaning. If you are already married on earth, you don't need to be married in heaven again. That's it. You and your spouse love each other and live together on earth and can be said to be true believers in Christ. If they go to heaven, they don't need to remarry. They don't need to create new children. Can they live together in heaven? The source of this promise is John 14:3. Christ is going to establish places in Heaven for all believers. Christ frequently reminded the disciples not to be attached to their earthly home, and to realize that everything on earth is temporary: if so, will Sarah and Abraham have separated in heavenly house? will their only son Isaac separated?
@@bolshoefeodor6536 the question is, if Uriah, David and Bathsheba go to heaven. To whom will Bathsheba be given? This question is ready to test the wisdom of all of you: The Bible [ Torah ]: God promised that God had already chosen all three humans for heaven: David, Uriah and Bathsheba. I’m Looking forward to an intelligent reply.
@Bitmas Ricco Using the text you shared, Matthew 22:29-30 says, "Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven." This means when we die and go to heaven our contract with our spouse is no longer relevant as we will be like the angels in heaven (Matt.22:29). We will also have spiritual bodies and not corporal ones (1 cor. 15:44) We will be married to Christ in heaven during the marriage of the Lamb in Revelation and it will be the church which is the bride with Christ the groom (Rev 22:1-3). In the church we only identify ourselves in Christ Jesus (Gal. 3:28). Marriage is a holy thing just as much so is celibacy (Prov.18:22). Marriage is a contract tied to this earth. However, in heaven and the new creation we (the Church) will be Married to Christ alone. I'm sharing since you wanted a genuine answer and I'm not looking to debate as I believe these passages are very clear on this matter.
I like to view suffering and struggle as a blessing and often pray for it. I know that everytime I have experienced these things I have came out stonger. I would be without life if suffering did not battle with me everyday. Amen father and thank you
Hi Father, thank you for the reminder to endure our difficulties for Christ… I keep forgetting this as I start to crumble from the weight of the blessings God has put into my hands. On another note I am currently reading your book Journey To Mount Athos. I’m loving it, I’m particularly enjoying your personal story & how you became Orthodox. It must be torture for Ministers/ Priests etc who also know the truth & continue to suppress it. I hope all such Priests receive the courage to announce the truth and follow it. I’m only up to page 59 where you are about to step off the ferry onto Athos. Can’t wait till I start reading the next chapter. God bless you and your Ministery ❤✝️🙏
Thank you for this message. I really needed to hear this now. I pray for ALL those who have passed and EVERYONE ELSE 🙏 God Bless us ALL and Peace, Love and Happiness to ALL. Thank you Lord, Thank you Jesus. Please GOD, have mercy on us ALL. AMEN 🙏
Thank you, Father. My mother in law has ALS. Watching her suffer has really caused me to ask “why” and rack my head with what I have perceived as “unfair.”
It is true, we feel like it is the end of the world when we face our personal problems which at times feel like a burden too heavy to carry. Yet, they are nothing in comparison to the torture our spirit will deal with if we have turned our back on God. A few decades of suffering on this planet is nothing in front of eternal life in God's glory. Easier said than done, but each of us has a cross to carry. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. Mathew 16:25
I'm struggling with anger and despair. Providence lead me to a good place, and then to a bad place. I've been betrayed and trapped by family. I don't know what God wants me to do...
Good word. Being made holy is not cheap and quick. And eternity apart from God is much more painful than anything suffering we could face in this world.
I've been smoking weed and tobacco since the age of 16 I'm now 26. I was under the illusion that it was bringing me closer to God. I don't drink alcohol and I quit smoking weed and tobacco THREE DAYS AGO. The passing of my Grandfather Peter on new year's night 2022 into 2023 aged 78 has given me a reality check which the lord blessed me with insight into the frailty of life. Peter worked as a master builder for most of his life, putting his own wellbeing aside to achieve his ambition of becoming a comfortable landlord, only to be taken when he could finally after many years of selfless work start to branch out to help his family. He was stubborn and wouldn't ask for help after news of his passing I went to see where he lived and I was utterly brokenhearted to see his cramped cold and mouldy living conditions filled with antiques that had collected over a lifetime. My Grandad Peter Howcroft collapsed with pneumonia hitting his head and was lying on the floor alone for four days and nights before his two sons Simon and Mark broke the door down and got him to hospital where he passed away the following day. He hadn't been well for many years but never made a fuss. My heart has never felt so torn I thought highly of Grandad Peter his philosophy of life was one of a kind. Please pray for my family in your hearts. I wish I could have spoken more openly with him about Truth, it saddens me that he has been influenced by eastern religions that in my mind fall short of the true kingdom of God Just hours before writing this message I became sick, convulsions feeling like I'm about to die thoughts of anger, despair, confusion and powerlessness the taste of blood with each exhaled breath. I cried out to God's blessed Son and redeemer Jesus Christ. Help me oh lord through this feeling for you have given me the strength to make it this far through life. My hands and feet went supernaturally cold so I put my hands out in prayer and focused my breathing holding breath to breath. After 15 minutes I started to feel warmer although not fully recovered I felt relief. I'm giving glory to God with everybreath. And I will continue to do so until all these unfamiliar spirits are purged by The Lord's eternal glory and cast down and out of my Holy Temple. If you followed this message to this point be assured that these feelings of withdrawal are real and smoking weed and tobacco is the root cause of uncertainty of spirit in so many lives including mine. I have made a promise to the Lord to never go back on this tribulation Thank you brother you are blessed, the Lord's truth sets us free from sin and death and guides an infinite sea of people on the path to righteousness we cherish his everlasting flame. Receive my prayer Strength and fortitude of spirit to all who listen with an open heart and seek a place of rest under the wing of the almighty forever , Amen
I came across you by accident. I listened and quickly realised it was no accident. I needed to hear this and the story of Job blew me away in a new understanding !
All of the holy ones have been wedded to the cross and to suffering which they come to embrace as gift. I only bewail the cross when I think myself wiser than God.
My brother recently died after a life of drug abuse and then being hit with a baseball bat to the head, then being denied treatment by the jail. Because of your videos I went to his death bed to pray for his repentance while he stared at me in a semi coma with one eye streaming tears. Days later he died, I laid hands on his corpse with our Dad and we prayed for his soul. I am an Baptist Deacon who is profiting greatly from your work. Thank you.
I'm a born again Christian. But I find your sermons to be just as wonderful and scripture-based as many of the apologists I listen to. The story of Job is one of my favorite lessons. Also, the stories of David and Joseph are equally wonderful as "how to live" and "what to be cautious lest we fall" lessons to learn from as we walk towards Jesus Christ and eternity.
I have fallen short again into Lust...But I know for a fact, even deep down, that I will EVERY TIME turn back to Christ like a zombie, like a child who recognizes his Father. Please, keep me in your prayers. May Christ bless each one of you!
Thank you for the wise discussion. I agree whole heartedly! I learned this lesson, first hand, from the ground up, when I was in the desert. Humility comes when it is needed, That's for sure.
You can see my books here: www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AFather+Spyridon+Bailey&s=relevancerank&text=Father+Spyridon+Bailey&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
I love your book I bought because it’s so easy to understand
We become what we think💨🤍
Thanks. I read one of your books on your trip to Russia and I liked it.
Thank you Father Spyridon. I am now seeking catechism in Orthodoxy after having grown and participated in the religion of antichrist. I know that I deserve hell and do not know how to make up for it, to bring my wife and children to it, or to truly follow the path in these times and my shortcomings. But I will do it anyways and take heart in Christ and his saints.
I will keep my anger and fear directed at my sin and demons as I feel that they are everywhere and seeing the evil of this world I feel very tempted to a prideful wrath and conspiratorial thinking. I see many people who think like me looking for some conservative solution or king, or hoping for warfare and the philosophy of Dugin will give us a worldly solution beyond the way of tears I don't think I can follow. Please pray for me Father.
You cannot pray for dead people, they are dead and God knows they are dead.
Found out I have cancer almost an hour ago.I’m twenty one and really needed this.Please keep spreading love and the word of god.Especially my generation and this new one.We need the gospel more then ever.
CBD OIL 👍
please research rick simpson oil asap and heal yourself
Another possible homeopathic treatment you could look into is Essiac tea. Much love to you.
Amen. May God visit you and grant you healing of soul and body. I will include you in my unworthy prayers. ☦️☦️☦️
I hope you get better! I will 🙏 for you!
I'm a protestant in Kansas City, Missouri. I am 62. I lost everything to follow Jesus. That's fine with me.
That’s a high price to pay..May peace be with you 🙏
Fr Spyridon, my family and I were just Baptized and Chrismated into the Orthodox Church last week after having been catechumens for around a year. When I first began to open my mind and heart to Christ, your sermons played a role in leading me to Orthodoxy. I say this not to incite pride, but to encourage you to keep sharing the wisdom handed down from God to our forefathers and eventually to us. I hope to meet you some day. May God bless you.
Hello Kristopher, congratulations in your entry into Orthodoxy. I am greatly encouraged to read your message.
When we do something so profound as joining God’s Church, it enrages the demons, but all of Heaven rejoices. To become a soldier in the spiritual battle means to accept difficulties for our King, but we do so knowing His victory is already a reality to be revealed. God bless you and your family.
.....all heavens rejoiced....
“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”
- Luke 15፥7 (KJV)
Glory to God!
God Bless you and your family!
I am traditional Roman, not Orthodox, but the fact that many are drawn here from different beliefs is a testament to the wisdom of your teachings.
It is the wisdom of the Holy Spirit by Apostolic succession. God bless you. ☦️
Wisdom is imparted by the Holy Spirit to whomever it deems worthy. Of course there is also the deposit of faith through apostolic successors.
Yes to BOTH. Don’t underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit to work, guide and speak to you directly.
As a Muslim I agree with my Christian brother. Sending peace and blessings to my Christian brothers and sisters around the world.
Yeah brother we are all brothers and sisters and the majority of us have been misled in the holy Bible at first John chapter 5 verse 19 God tells us that the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one and Jesus Christ said or I should say he warned all those who want to worship the true God that Matthew chapter 24 verse 4 look out that no one misleads you for many will come on the basis of my name and then mislead many so peace be to you brother
God bless you, my Abrahamic friend. The world needs your kind spirit.
God bless you too,we are brothers just politicians try to divide us, but we have to stay strong and United
Óò
Anyone thinking followers of the false prophet Muhammad, with all of his destruction, are brothers with non-Muslims needs a reality check. They are not brothers of Christians and are not allowed to be by the "religion". They are also encouraged to lie to non-believers as a form jihad. Watch Christian Prince channel to learn the Truth and not be lulled into false-sense of goodness from the religion of violence.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
I don't think Jesus will be casting any stones.
@@sampreece3900 No. He weill be using a heavenly flamethrower!
You can sin all you want. Just ask for forgiveness before you leave.
Amen
@@stupedcraig what if you get killed in a car accident. What if somebody's fleeing the cops and doing a hundred and twenty miles an hour in a Hummer. And you get t-boned. You won't have time. It doesn't work like that. If you believe in Jesus Christ. You go to heaven even if you're shot in a shootout with the police. After you robbed a bank. It's all about FAITH. It's true God forgives sin and he forgets. While you're still alive. When your dead. You will answer God for every single thing you did on this planet in every thought and everything you ever said to somebody. Not one second of your life. Will be left out. There is no equality in heaven. There are ranks in heaven. Dying in lawlessness. You will be called at least in heaven. That's when you'll regret what you did here. You will wish you had more time to make it better for other people around you. And strangers as well. That's how I look at life. I'm just jockeying, for good spot in heaven ✌️🙏
I was a protestant and converted to Greek orthodox in October 2020 during the time of lock down measures. I thank my lord to wake me up and come closer to him. Jesus Christ have mercy on me!! I'm not perfect but it's a new start to open my mind and eyes!! Please father pray for my family and I that we do not go astray. God bless you and keep you healthy. Jesus Christ have mercy on us!!!!
This is amazing. I just read the book of Job for the first time and throughout the process my own body healed. I have been sick for 10 years. READ THE BIBLE!!! ☦️
Glad you are well again Erin, all glory to Father God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I wonder how many others have been healed physically by reading the scriptures ?
Wow! 😮 I believe you.
That’s amazing!
But im curious. Was it through listening 👂 to an audio playback or do you have to read the actual book 📖 ?
Glory be to God!
God's plan sucks.
You are under mind control.
@@andyfield7397 thank you! I’m certain the lord is healing many through his words in these dark days! God bless you!
The key phrase "being made Holy is painful". Wonderful sermon, Father, thank you.
We are called to rejoice throughout the afflictions and to trust in God that the Truth will set us free. Like being birthed, we're sometimes seriously squeezed beyond belief so that Jesus can shape our hearts and minds.
Call no man father on earth. - Jesus
@@echofoxtrot2.051 , Amen, well said...for many we push the envelope to this point & can't blame our sufferings on anyone but ourselves & should only rise up in christ even moreso than we ever have before...There is nothing like His love & forgiveness, nothing.
I am a non-denominational follower of Christ. However; you popping up in my feed is definitely Divine Providence, as I have been struggling with worry over loved ones passed or currently in my life that don't or won't come to Christ for repentance. Thank you for submitting yourself to God and through Him providing us with such wisdom. God Bless You!
I know all too well that feeling of stress about friends and family who refuse to Jesus Christ.. I've come to realize that I just need to focus on my walk and my kids. God will do as is fit with anyone around me.. I also love the videos on this channel along with the once lost and now found sheep channel along with messages for our time
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner ☦️
And me.
@@joycebrackbill3577 me Too!
Stop sinning if you truly love him.
@@silencedones4421 its not easy to just stop sinning our felsh is weak and we can give in to sin very easily
@@mankymax117 are you looking for someone to comfort your sins? You do not have to convince me of anything. If you love HIM you will obey and stop putting your feelings and comforts before HIM.
Didn't Christ tell many to stop sinning? This is why only a FEW will find the way. If you fear being alone and with nothing in this world you cannot go where HE goes. You cannot understand HIS WAY or perspective if you do not live as HE. By showing this faith you will witness HIS LOVE provide everything you need. Not what you want as the one you are born into must lose all identify and physical possessions to inherit the Kingdom.
You can make excuses and live however you want. You just cannot say you love and obey MY GOD. You will only be your own god and scriptures are very clear who holds that identity.
Please pray for my son as he comes off drugs I thought I was forgotten but then I got this Thankyou
Jayne, We will be praying for you and you son. Stay strong and keep the faith. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and guide you through this difficult time and heal your son.🙏☦️
I pray God gives your son the strength to fight this addiction 🙏🙏
Lord have mercy+
Had to check if this was MY mother lol. Been sober for a week now. Praying for your son even though this is late.
Job is an example of bad things happen to good people. Thank you Father Spyridon.
And also why they happen! 🙂👍
Father thank you for your continued work of the Lord. I am a 25 year old Roman Catholic and during my catechism I watched your videos daily. I love the East, we are truly brothers. My ancestors are from Wales and I am so pleased that my dear homeland has someone like you carrying the torch in these trying times. God Bless every Orthodox brother and sister of mine
Praying for the dead is not a biblical concept. Our prayers have no bearing on someone once he or she has died. The reality is that, at the point of death, one’s eternal destiny is confirmed. Either he is saved through faith in Christ and is in heaven where he is experiencing rest and joy in God’s presence, or he is in torment in hell. The story of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar provides us with a vivid illustration of this truth. Jesus plainly used this story to teach that after death the unrighteous are eternally separated from God, that they remember their rejection of the gospel, that they are in torment, and that their condition cannot be remedied (Luke 16:19-31).
@@PETERJOHN101 He Gave us a Bible to Read... It Tell's us Exactly how to Live while were Living.! So then we Wouldn't Go To Hell.! The Bible Explains aLL about Hell, and how you will suffer for Ever & Ever.! The Smoke of there Torment Assendith for ever & ever.! Ur Hoping that the Evil Teachings of the Mother of Heaven Catholic Church is True.! Theres No Purgatory.! Lazarus & the Rich Man.! We all have Bad Nightmares from Time to Time.! Dosen't Mean there a Visions of Hell...!
All of the suffering, pain, and hardship I have experienced throughout my life are what opened my heart to Christ and brought me to the Orthodox Church. I would never exchange a perfect life without Christ for the spiritually-rich life I have now. I truly feel like I have won the spiritual lottery and I am grateful beyond words!
All Glory be to God our Lord IHSOUS XRISTOS ++++
Now and forever and to the ages of ages AMEN+++
@@KallyKafritsaswhy is he on the wrong road ?
This channel is blessing me tremendously
St John Chrysostom says if you see someone who appears to have a perfect life here; wealthy, adored, no health problems etc, cry for them because they cannot be helped here, for some reason, through suffering so they will suffer in the next life, and that state is eternal and unending and beyond our comprehension. Suffering humbles us and brings us closer to God; it's a blessing
Suffering may be intended to humble us but who can tell me ""how much suffering,"" is enough suffering.
FFA I've been suffering a family problem for many years. I've had a gut full.
No amount of prayers, fasting, praising, glorifying, thanking, begging, almsgiving, praying for the dead- nothing has eased my pain. So I give up. Enough is enough.
I still believe, I still love, I still think God is sooo powerful I still love Orthodoxy I just don't think I'm in His chosen.
You know, soooo many beautiful priests serve liturgy and pray for and end to the war/wars.
Why are so many orthodox voices declined. I'm heartbroken by this.
@@sofiebult6687 If you're suffering then you can be helped here, that's a blessing, and it isn't 'random' or an accident. I suffered greatly and through it woke up to Christ and orthodoxy
Regarding wars and natural disasters, Christ told us that this would happen; it's a sign of the coming judgment of God. Only repentence could alter that fact but it will not happen - we live in satanic times. The Lord likens it the inevitable pain of giving birth
I will pray for you regarding your family problem
@@sofiebult6687 praying for you.
I was told to throw out, cast aside the negative thoughts, do not give them any ground, reject them and be humble.
The demons will do all they can to put stumbling blocks in our way. I pray you will step around and put them aside.
Love to you!
✨
@@sofiebult6687 God does not allow Orthodoxy to become a simple transaction. Whether we like it or not, the act of suffering IS the purpose. That IS the goal of Christ's mission: to teach us to endure "hell" on earth, so we do NOT need to endure it in hades.
It is normal to feel the strain. To feel defeated. Despondent.
Do NOT give in. Keep the faith. Sometimes when the purpose of our prayers are to pester God for something we want, we end up frustrtated. God is less interested in WHAT you are asking than he is in THAT you are asking.
God requires of us to be "in relationship". We must love him UNCONDITIONALLY. That is, when you boil it down, all there is. What do we love unconditionally? If not Christ, then make it so. Everything else, including our hopes for deliverance, is secondary.
"Christ first. The end."
Or to put it another way: "I am the alpha and the omega".
I am reminded of how the martyrs suffered for us. I cannot hope to even match their track record. But sainthood is the mission of the Church. And "martyrdom" IS what we do to shed the chains that bind us to this world, and free us to live as fully human, in the next.
Interestingly, at an Orthodox wedding, the bride and groom are given crowns. These are the crowns of martyrdom.
"Many are called. Few are chosen".
Your NUMBER 1 priority is to be among the chosen. And NOT among the lukewarm, whom Christ has said He will vomit out. Burn with passion for Christ, and His Kingdom.
Everything else is weak sauce.
I know, these are hard sayings. Who can hear it?
Forget your Saints. Look to scripture.
Catholic here, But love your teachings. May God continue to bless you.
I identified as Catholic up until a few months ago when I started attending Russian Orthodox Church. I had been watching Father Spyridon's messages here for nearly a year before then. Are you sedevacantist?
@@mstash5 hello there. no I'm not sedevacantist. I acknowledge the primacy of the Pope, even one as bizarre as the current incumbent.
@@KallyKafritsas.. Oh God bless you. your hatred of Catholics and bigotry is just sad.. I'll definitely include you in my next rosary..
@@KallyKafritsas you should be the one repenting, Helen.
Catholic here too. God bless.
Hi Father. I'm a devout Catholic Christian. I listened to some of your sermons. I feel a connection with the wisdom contained therein. I am also aware of the history between our Churches. I pray to the Father that one day we will be as one body. Also, I pray for the lost souls and ask the Blessed Mother Dei Genetrix (Theotokos) to pray to the Lord our God for mercy. Kyrie Eleison. Peace be with you.
Christ is the King of Heaven...but unlike earthly kings He has no queen.....my people were cast aside, scattered as wanderers and lost in the new roman empire for worshipping a counterfeit spirit which the Bible teaches is the queen of heaven. it is satans queen not the Lords..this spirit now dominates the world and ushers in the New Wold Order....do not be deceived..the churches through masonry/templars sorcery, and the Vatican give you this spirit. it is not the Holy Spirit...the Holy Spirit never goes against the Holy Word..how can He oppose Himself?
@@edwordwretch3419 I pray you aren't speaking of the Theotokos, the new ark of the Covenant in this satanic manner.
Pray directly to Christ. Quit praying to pagan deities. You don’t need an intermediary to speak to God.
@@thebiggestpanda1 amen brother panda! "there is one mediator between God and men the {GOD}man Christ Jesus " -1 Tim.2:5
@@edwordwretch3419 moses acted like a mediator for the people when God wanted to kill them all.
Greetings from Lebanon 🇱🇧
I am an ex Jehovah’s Witness and by Devine providence stumbled on this channel and am glad to say I am consuming your content and reflecting how much we need to hear this and this is along with the help of another orthodox believer who was placed in my path, is helping me immensely in my spiritual hunger/journey.
God bless you and may God work in your life.🙏🏼
Hello, I too am an Ex-JW and was received into the Orthodox Church this year.
@@jacob4047 me too
Amen me too switching from an inquirer to catechumen soon. This is the most beautiful thing in life.
@@jacob4047 I am an ex JW top and once I stripped the mind control from my brain, I learned I am god.
Found this channel a week ago and can’t get enough. Thank you. God bless
My father died unexpectedly 3 days before this video was premiered. Thank you so much Fr. Spyridon. I will keep praying...
Lord have mercy+
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
@@TheIntuitiveShaman thank you. God bless you too and your loved ones
My deepest sympathies. Praying for you and your father. Take refuge in Jesus's Sacred Heart. 🙏🙏
@@marialepore4581 thank you Maria. God bless you
Father Spyridon could singlehandedly gather every televangelist fan from around the world.
Father it was very nice to see you say this today. We buried our mother today and I prayed for her sould that she is with Christ and the father and this video gives me solace hearing your words today. Amen
Lord have mercy+
I am a Roman Catholic but love this YT channel. I feel a tremendous sense of peace and learn something every time.
X2
I’m also RC and loved this message. So aligned with the teachings of our treasured Catholic faith.
@@russellweber3466 Fr Spyridon is filled with the Holy Spirit. I don't question he or any Orthodox Christian. We are one family. I also think Billy Graham and Martin Luther King had the Holy Spirit even if they were unintentionally heretics. My patron Saint Pope John Paul II had the same Holy Spirit and gave youba sense of calm. Listen with your spirit !
Research the reason for the split between the two groups and you will find a truth
Perhaps it is because being a believer transcends our denominational affiliation and a heart genuinely seeking the Lord will find its reward even in most unlikely places.
Father, if I am worthy to enter Paradise I pray that I can meet you and thank you for your words of encouragement, help and your overall sincerity. God bless you
All men have fallen short of the glory of God
You are and never will be worthy. But Jesus Christ was worthy. His sacrifice on the cross paid for your sin so you can receive the “free gift of righteousness”. Through the grace of God. Read Romans 5. Verse 17 tells you what the free gift is. Paul explains the Gospel in this chapter. Blessings and may the truth found in the Word of God set you free
Indeed. I am unworthy, but hopefully worthy of His Grace! In the meantime, He gives us the armour and tools to overcome this life, through spiritual work on ourselves.
We are made worthy only by the perfect obedience, life, suffering, death, burial, resurrection and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. Look to Jesus alone, by faith, trusting in His great promise of forgiveness and eternal life. John 3:6-18, John 5:22-24, Hebrews 2.
It’s amazing…..when life is great, no suffering, everything is easy….there’s a good chance God has abandoned. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner.
Well it seems entire Christian religion is one big enjoyment of misery.Why the F am I to live in this world then if I can't enjoy it somewhat?God sits stupidly blessedly up there,with no cravings or desires but he is insistent upon us being ready to suffer for him.
Life is great but god is greater
Great in the sense of the hard tests yet the pure awareness you receive as a reward if your on track - you see the beauty in the birds , nature - you start seeing beauty in all the depression and suffering as it’s there for us to learn and grow not to reject
God never abandons. When he composed your life he may have determined what is right for your self to know and experience, not with hate, but with care.
Father Sypridon I was deeply stressed out over the prospect of Death being in the world and thought I was losing it! This was a great comfort to me. Thanks
We should only stress what we can control
A loving god wouldn’t allow death to be be so common if it wasn’t insignificant to the larger picture. Is death such a big deal if it isn’t the end? Its easy to be philosophical when not facing death, however in the moments before, acceptance is really easy, especially when in pain. There is a peace in those last minutes.
This is a great message of comfort and hope, although scary in parts. I wish I could believe this wholeheartedly. Lord help my unbelief.
Thank you 🙏 for your message.
I often get overwhelmed by the suffering of others. Praying is the only thing I actually can do. Praying is proactive.
I’m so grateful that I know God hears our prayers. 😢.
He _knows_
I needed to hear this message today. I've been compounding my suffering by ignoring that all that happens occurs within the providence of God. Thank you. God bless.
Father it was very nice to see you say this today. We buried our mother today and I prayed for her sould that she is with Chris and the father and this video gives me solace hearing your words today. Amen
I am sorry to hear of her loss, thanks be to God she has you to continue praying for her. God bless you
@@FatherSpyridonROCOR What kind of doctrine that you have that you THINK IT IS OK TO BE CALLED FATHER and to say to continue praying for deceased people? Hmmm. It is not What the Apostles taught at all.
@@rochelleperry2242 If you are sincerely interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity, beyond what is available on UA-cam, you could get a copy of the book Orthodox Dogmatic Theology by Michael Pomazansky. It lays out the doctrines and explains them matter of factly. If you also want to read some of the arguments made concerning these doctrines, you might prefer Orthodox Apologetic Theology, also by Pomozansky.
Thank you Father, for telling it like it is. This world needs the unadulterated, pure Word of God.
yeh, well, cite where in the "pure word of God" is support for this strange doctrine (tradition of man) -- praying for the dead???
“ Lord Jesus Christ son of God,
Have mercy on me,
A sinner. “
☦️
Please help us God to endure this earthly suffering ,it's just so hard sometimes,father please pray for me 🙏
Sending prayers to you!!!🙏🙏🙏
May God give you strength and happiness through your struggles. Please lord we are at your mercy.
@@egoless4762 God bless you too 🙏
@@christopherbates1428 thanks 🙏 God bless you too
Thank you for your sermons. I'm just beginning to find my faith. I'm not baptised as my mother wanted to me to find faith my own way. Your guidance is very much appreciated. I've always believed in the good lord but I've never committed as I suppose I wasn't ready or didn't feel like I wanted to commit, a regret I carry but I'm hoping he will guide me and get me there.
From Phoenix, Az. Thank you Father for this message of hope!🙏🕊
@@DeborahRose2885 👋
Sometimes I think that God gave us Jesus because he knows that Humanity has trouble with unconditional faith because it requires blindness and Jesus gave us sight.
Lord Yeshua, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner
God did not place us in a garden…but a battlefield for our souls and the souls of others.
Elaborate
@@jcryptogoldsilv2826 you must go through many dark nights in order to reach heaven and become a friend of God is not an easy task to be brought into existence for eternal life with God! It is the mystery of God with fallen angels and their war on God and his creation especially their hatred towards God for creating us to be with him! It is narrow way and you must wake many others soul friends strangers when such topics arise! For fallen angels hate us and God! God in the end judgement everything will halt he will end their assault! This is how we grow in the wisdom of God and being through the wisdom of saintly fathers!
I thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving you the wisdom and clarity of the Spirit so you can guide us in such a profoundly transparent way in His Truth! Keep doing what you are doing father Spyridon, your words are changing many lives!!!
The unworthy from Las Vegas
I pray that God our father in heaven my forgive us all for our sins and trespasses everyday, I am sorry for being one of the biggest sinners in the world, may you have mercy on us all!
Job did cry out why me in his attempt to understand. He didn't understand for he clung to his righteousness as a work. Job was humbled by God reminding him that no how righteous he is all fall short of the glory of God.
I've been in my suffering stage. Mercy God
Praying for you man.
Me to it isn't stopping or getting better and I am just about finished .. I can't anymore.
@@mahinawindstar6553hang in there my friend. I don’t know you, but I love you. Hang in there and go through the pain. Trust in God. Blessings
@@Praise___YaH thank you sincerely!!🔥🐲🤺
@@mahinawindstar6553 what’s going on?
I’m Catholic. I feel in my soul the tear between me and the Orthodox. You have much wisdom and seriousness for us. I pray for unity.
Come Home. Rome left the rest of the Church and fellow brothers and took the west with them.
The Pope is not Christ's representative on earth. Jesus doesn't need one ... Unless he's still dead !
Catrina's reply is heresy. She means well but she will lead you to Hell. You are already Home.
@@LMC444111 heresy? By what standards? Respectfully, look at the western church embracing LGBTQ+ and all kind of stuff, doesn't that sound heretical to you?
@@leonhartkonigsberg2053 "heresy? By what standards?"
Christ gave the Chair to one man, not a committee.
"... look at the western church embracing LGBTQ+ and all kind of stuff, doesn't that sound heretical to you?"
It does, which is why I attend a traditional church.
@@LMC444111 but what is Your point, then? If I understood You right, You meant, that the church must be ruled by one man instead of some type of commitee/many priests, but then You talk about going to a PARTICULAR church, which surely has some sort of a leader figure. Yet he is the leader of a group, not the entire "christianity". So, if there are, for example, many traditional churches, then there are many quasi "leaders" of those churches. And, in their plurality, don't they form some type of commitee anyways?
P.s, sorry for my poor english, my native languages are german and russian
About 14 years ago I "retired" from the city. Of course I was told by everyone that "I was running away", "giving up", and "going to be a nothing".
I didn't/ couldn't care anymore. I knew that I needed to trust God that I wasn't where I belong and needed to retreat to "the desert" to be with Him. To find quiet solitude to trust and pray. Even through my pain and disability I found peace choosing simplicity rather then the worldly success.
Suffering with Christ is joy. Suffering for worldly success is a torture that cannot be overcome without a complete rejection of that path.
My great grandmother recently died at 95 as an unrepentant atheist, please pray for her.
Name?
Lord have mercy+
Our Lord has unlimited and inexhaustible mercy and compassion. Don’t trouble your heart, Jesus comes as a beggar for souls. Be at peace
...and let me add Constable, as a previous hospice nurse, I can assure you that God and a soul converse up to their death..and according to several Saints, God gives them an hour to reconsider.. and never forget the intercession of the Immaculate Mother
Heavenly Father, please have mercy on this beautiful grandmother. Amen
@@KallyKafritsas God Bless you Helen
Thank you once again Fr. Spyridon for your teachings. ☦
I need Gods mercy.!!!
Thank you Lord Jesus.
I hope to be a catechumen very soon. I love worshipping at Divine Liturgy at our Orthodox Church
Thank you Father spyridon. These words, like all the others, brought me back to a clear mind. I notice how my own thoughts and feelings change from day to day. I notice how eazy one can be distracted and pulled away from this great truth that you speak and many other wise men that came before us. Constant prayer and fasting is definitely what we need. It keeps us yoked to God and not carried off by distractions and temptations of the flesh. Brother I thank the spirit that is within you who is indeed your helper. Thank you so much for your faith and good work on this UA-cam channel. God bless you my faithful and noble brother. What a blessing you aid in giving us like refreshment from a hard day's labor. Much appreciation for you sir.
1 Corinthians 15 KJV
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
♥️know♥️
1 John 5 KJV
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
"How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways!" God bless
Glory to God. Thank you Father. I struggle daily and the temptations that cross me scourge my soul. I pray God to have mercy on me, and I am grateful for your wisdom.
Not sure how / why this video came up on my playlist (I was listening to a Billy Idol music track before this video auto played!) but irrespective of the reason, I listened to the message and I can honestly tell you, the clarity of the message and clarity of delivery was something I’ve never experienced before. Very profound. Thank you. I have subscribed to your page and look forward to learning more about your word and the teachings of the Orthodox Church.
This is God's providential care for you! Orthodoxy will bring blessings to your life if you choose to embrace it. I encourage you to find a local parish and visit. You won't regret it.
@@Southlander1000 Thank you for your reply and encouraging word. I will indeed look into the opportunities to attend an Orthodox church and explore the teachings.😊
Fr Spyridon, I am Catholic and enjoy your messages immensely. I have been asking God for works of Mercy, and you have expressed how praying for the souls gone was a great act of Mercy. I had no clue until you have mentioned it. I pray for them everyday. Thank you and may God bless you immensely.
Praying for the dead is a Spiritual Work of Mercy.
Thank you, Father, for your deep and profound talk.
I appreciate your wisdom, Father.
Revelation 17 KJV
9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
Vatican city and Rome are on seven mountains. ✅
Revelation 17 KJV
4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:
Cardinals are arrayed in purple and scarlet dressed like women. ✅
They are decked in gold and precious stones.✅
The pope has a golden cup in his hand.✅
Revelation 17 KJV
18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
Vatican city is a great city that has reigned over the kings of this earth. ✅
Hebrews 10 KJV
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
The focus on praying for the dead while we still have time is moving to me and perhaps many others that have grown up with many friends and family that fell away from the faith.
I haven't had a day without pain somewhere in my body since 1995. For a long time, it made me bitter and mean spirited. My 40's saw 6 major surgeries and almost continuous pain, physically, mentally and emotionally. Add to all that an emotionally abusive relationship. Now at 52, I've finally answered God's call to return to my faith and I see pains differently. I know they will come but I offer them as sacrifice for the redemption of souls. No longer do my pains bother my emotions or drain me mentally. Instead, I think of one more soul getting closer to the grace and glory of Our Father.
Thank you father.☦️🙏❤️
Thank you, father, your sermons are gorgeous!!!
Very wise teaching, I've just needed it. That teaching makes quite sense for me in this very moment. I'd wish to have an Orthodox Church in my city. Thanks father for your inspired words God bless you !!! 🙏 🙏 🙏
Bless Father!
Thank you for all you do for us here, and in your wonderful books! My wife and I love to catch your video updates, amd have really profited from your writings! God bless!
🙏☦️
A question to all?? I’m Looking forward to an intelligent reply.?? Moved by lust at the sight of her, King David called for Bathsheba to be brought to him and slept with her. David committed adultery with a married woman called Bathsheba, wife of Uriah. what's more, David murdered Uriah by proxy by ordering all of Uriah's comrades to abandon him in the midst of battle, so that he ended up getting killed by an opposing army. The Prophet Nathan was sent by God and warned King David. well, Torah verses clearly say that both URIAH and DAVID Blessed by GOD.
Well, the question is, if Uriah, David and Bathsheba go to heaven. To whom will Bathsheba be given? This question is ready to test the wisdom of all of you: The Bible [ Torah]: God promised that God had already chosen all three humans for heaven: David, Uriah and Bathsheba. I’m Looking forward to an intelligent reply.
Note: God said through Nathan the prophet that King David was rich. Uriah was poor and had nothing but Bathsheba, a little lamb. Therefore, God here assured that the couple was chosen through the parable. David's prayer sought forgiveness and Later King David has been forgiven too. no doubt all three will go to heaven. If So, to whom will Bathsheba be given? Note: Matthew 22/23-30: There will be no right answer. The question raised by the Sadducees was about the impossible situation of a widow having seven husbands, all brothers. If Abraham goes to heaven, Sarah will be his wife in heaven. just as Mary will be Joseph's wife. Matthew 22:23-33/ It has a different meaning. You and your spouse love each other, live together on earth, and are true believers in Christ. If they go to heaven, they don't need to remarry. They don't need to create new babies.
@@bitmasricco5699 Errr... what? It is very far from clear to us what, exactly, you are asking here.
@@bolshoefeodor6536 Matthew 22:23-33/ it has different meaning. If you are already married on earth, you don't need to be married in heaven again. That's it.
You and your spouse love each other and live together on earth and can be said to be true believers in Christ. If they go to heaven, they don't need to remarry. They don't need to create new children. Can they live together in heaven?
The source of this promise is John 14:3. Christ is going to establish places in Heaven for all believers. Christ frequently reminded the disciples not to be attached to their earthly home, and to realize that everything on earth is temporary: if so, will Sarah and Abraham have separated in heavenly house? will their only son Isaac separated?
@@bolshoefeodor6536 the question is, if Uriah, David and Bathsheba go to heaven. To whom will Bathsheba be given? This question is ready to test the wisdom of all of you: The Bible [ Torah ]: God promised that God had already chosen all three humans for heaven: David, Uriah and Bathsheba. I’m Looking forward to an intelligent reply.
@Bitmas Ricco
Using the text you shared, Matthew 22:29-30 says, "Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven."
This means when we die and go to heaven our contract with our spouse is no longer relevant as we will be like the angels in heaven (Matt.22:29). We will also have spiritual bodies and not corporal ones (1 cor. 15:44) We will be married to Christ in heaven during the marriage of the Lamb in Revelation and it will be the church which is the bride with Christ the groom (Rev 22:1-3). In the church we only identify ourselves in Christ Jesus (Gal. 3:28). Marriage is a holy thing just as much so is celibacy (Prov.18:22). Marriage is a contract tied to this earth. However, in heaven and the new creation we (the Church) will be Married to Christ alone.
I'm sharing since you wanted a genuine answer and I'm not looking to debate as I believe these passages are very clear on this matter.
Amen, Fr. Spyridon. Amen. ~Thank you, Father, for this timely, clear, and helpful message. God bless and keep you in the coming New Year and always.
Glory to our Lord ✝️🙏🏼
I like to view suffering and struggle as a blessing and often pray for it. I know that everytime I have experienced these things I have came out stonger. I would be without life if suffering did not battle with me everyday. Amen father and thank you
What a beautiful landscape. Jesus created wonders we don't deserve.
THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU FATHER.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALSO.
Yes !
Hi Father, thank you for the reminder to endure our difficulties for Christ… I keep forgetting this as I start to crumble from the weight of the blessings God has put into my hands.
On another note I am currently reading your book Journey To Mount Athos. I’m loving it, I’m particularly enjoying your personal story & how you became Orthodox. It must be torture for Ministers/ Priests etc who also know the truth & continue to suppress it. I hope all such Priests receive the courage to announce the truth and follow it. I’m only up to page 59 where you are about to step off the ferry onto Athos. Can’t wait till I start reading the next chapter. God bless you and your Ministery ❤✝️🙏
Thank you for this message. I really needed to hear this now. I pray for ALL those who have passed and EVERYONE ELSE 🙏 God Bless us ALL and Peace, Love and Happiness to ALL. Thank you Lord, Thank you Jesus. Please GOD, have mercy on us ALL. AMEN 🙏
Thank you, Father. My mother in law has ALS. Watching her suffer has really caused me to ask “why” and rack my head with what I have perceived as “unfair.”
Very sorry to hear that - it's a truly awful disease
Thank you Fr.Spyridon for your Wisdom and guidance
It is true, we feel like it is the end of the world when we face our personal problems which at times feel like a burden too heavy to carry. Yet, they are nothing in comparison to the torture our spirit will deal with if we have turned our back on God. A few decades of suffering on this planet is nothing in front of eternal life in God's glory. Easier said than done, but each of us has a cross to carry.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Mathew 16:25
You are saving my life, thank you.
Μπράβο Πατέρα🤗☦
Amazing how deeply this reaches into myself. Father Spyridon seems to know the precise words to say.
I'm struggling with anger and despair. Providence lead me to a good place, and then to a bad place. I've been betrayed and trapped by family. I don't know what God wants me to do...
In my “Job years”…I was furious. At my illness & honestly at Heaven itself. I’ve returned to to faith…but was in the wilderness for many years.
Good word. Being made holy is not cheap and quick. And eternity apart from God is much more painful than anything suffering we could face in this world.
I've been smoking weed and tobacco since the age of 16 I'm now 26. I was under the illusion that it was bringing me closer to God.
I don't drink alcohol and I quit smoking weed and tobacco THREE DAYS AGO.
The passing of my Grandfather Peter on new year's night 2022 into 2023 aged 78 has given me a reality check which the lord blessed me with insight into the frailty of life.
Peter worked as a master builder for most of his life, putting his own wellbeing aside to achieve his ambition of becoming a comfortable landlord, only to be taken when he could finally after many years of selfless work start to branch out to help his family. He was stubborn and wouldn't ask for help after news of his passing I went to see where he lived and I was utterly brokenhearted to see his cramped cold and mouldy living conditions filled with antiques that had collected over a lifetime.
My Grandad Peter Howcroft collapsed with pneumonia hitting his head and was lying on the floor alone for four days and nights before his two sons Simon and Mark broke the door down and got him to hospital where he passed away the following day. He hadn't been well for many years but never made a fuss.
My heart has never felt so torn I thought highly of Grandad Peter his philosophy of life was one of a kind.
Please pray for my family in your hearts.
I wish I could have spoken more openly with him about Truth, it saddens me that he has been influenced by eastern religions that in my mind fall short of the true kingdom of God
Just hours before writing this message I became sick, convulsions feeling like I'm about to die thoughts of anger, despair, confusion and powerlessness the taste of blood with each exhaled breath.
I cried out to God's blessed Son and redeemer Jesus Christ.
Help me oh lord through this feeling for you have given me the strength to make it this far through life.
My hands and feet went supernaturally cold so I put my hands out in prayer and focused my breathing holding breath to breath.
After 15 minutes I started to feel warmer although not fully recovered I felt relief.
I'm giving glory to God with everybreath. And I will continue to do so until all these unfamiliar spirits are purged by The Lord's eternal glory and cast down and out of my Holy Temple.
If you followed this message to this point be assured that these feelings of withdrawal are real and smoking weed and tobacco is the root cause of uncertainty of spirit in so many lives including mine.
I have made a promise to the Lord to never go back on this tribulation
Thank you brother you are blessed, the Lord's truth sets us free from sin and death and guides an infinite sea of people on the path to righteousness we cherish his everlasting flame.
Receive my prayer
Strength and fortitude of spirit to all who listen with an open heart and seek a place of rest under the wing of the almighty forever ,
Amen
I came across you by accident. I listened and quickly realised it was no accident. I needed to hear this and the story of Job blew me away in a new understanding !
Thank you Father. All Glory to God.
☦️
All of the holy ones have been wedded to the cross and to suffering which they come to embrace as gift. I only bewail the cross when I think myself wiser than God.
Just when I wanted to give up this video popped up 😢Glory to are Lord Jesus Christ amen 🙏 the Lord always fines a way to get through to you ❤
As always, Father, the particular focus of your sermons seem to correlate directly with things going on in my life. May God continue to bless you.
I'm suffering the death of my beloved mother. 💔😔😭.
I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying you find comfort in the knowledge of His Resurrection ☦️🙏🏼♥️
@@DChristina Thank you. I do need more prayers.
Lord have mercy+
Orthodoxy is so beautiful.
My brother recently died after a life of drug abuse and then being hit with a baseball bat to the head, then being denied treatment by the jail. Because of your videos I went to his death bed to pray for his repentance while he stared at me in a semi coma with one eye streaming tears. Days later he died, I laid hands on his corpse with our Dad and we prayed for his soul. I am an Baptist Deacon who is profiting greatly from your work. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insight 🙏🏽
God bless you for your work on the kingdom. We all need these truths.
I only pray to God in Jesus name no one else, but I do wish that none shall perish.
I'm a born again Christian. But I find your sermons to be just as wonderful and scripture-based as many of the apologists I listen to. The story of Job is one of my favorite lessons. Also, the stories of David and Joseph are equally wonderful as "how to live" and "what to be cautious lest we fall" lessons to learn from as we walk towards Jesus Christ and eternity.
I would add the prophet Daniel to that list too.
Superb thoughts inspired by God, that came in just the right moment.Thank You Father Spyridon!
Holy and infallible God. We are in his presence brothers. Glorify him.
Thank you, Fr. Spyridon. I really needed to hear this.
I have fallen short again into Lust...But I know for a fact, even deep down, that I will EVERY TIME turn back to Christ like a zombie, like a child who recognizes his Father.
Please, keep me in your prayers. May Christ bless each one of you!
Keep FIGHTING tge GOOD FIGHT & find a true, closed mouth friend & brother you can be transparent with and confess your sins to 💭
Your testimony is appreciated so much more than you know. Thank you, for being in the world.
Thank you father. Your words helps me come closer to God.
Thank you for the wise discussion. I agree whole heartedly!
I learned this lesson, first hand, from the ground up, when I was in the desert.
Humility comes when it is needed, That's for sure.