Encounter Divine Changes

Encounter Divine Changes

Homiletic sermon delivered Sunday November 25, 2007 by Fr John Brian at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission in Madison, Wisconsin.

Focusing on the next passage of Luke, the Annunciation to the Mother of God Mary, with special attention on Jacob's Ladder (Genesis 28), Conception of Samson (Judges 13), Isaiah 64, Galation 4 and 1 John 3. This is further understanding of angels and the power of God.

These are the readings appointed for the Annuciation to Mary during the preparation period for Nativity in Malankara Syrian Church calendar year.

Angels Incense Rise

Angels Incense Rise To Get Our Attention

Homiletic sermon delivered Sunday November 18, 2007 by Fr John Brian at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission in Madison, Wisconsin.

Focusing on the beginning of Luke (with discussion of the beginning of 2 Peter, Ephesians 5, Genesis 17, Numbers 8 and 1 Samuel 1) with explanation of angels and prayers for incense.

These are the readings appointed for the Annuciation to Zechariah, the preparation period for Nativity in Malankara Syrian Church calendar year.

Every Place You Are The Temple

Every Place You Are The Temple

Homiletic sermon delivered Sunday November 11, 2007 by Fr John Brian at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission in Madison, Wisconsin.

Focusing on Hebrews 9, Acts 7, and Isaiah 55 - inspired (as always) by the Gospel: John 10:22-28 - this sermon deals the physical temple and our spiritual transformation.

These are the readings appointed for Hoodhosh Eetho (Sunday of Church Dedication), at the beginning of the Malankara Syrian Church calendar year.

Baptism of Lydia

Baptism of Lydia

Homiletic sermon delivered Saturday November 10, 2007 by Fr John Brian at
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission in Madison, Wisconsin.

On the occasion of the baptism of the infant Lydia, focusing on the scriptures appointed to be read at the baptism of a daughter (end of John Chapter 3 and end of Galations Chapter 3) as well as the story from Acts 16 about Lydia in Phillippi.

Man Building God Building

Man Building God Building


Homiletic sermon delivered Sunday November 4, 2007 by Fr John Brian at
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission in Madison, Wisconsin.

This could also be named: Stones, Angels, Blocks and Pillars

Focusing on the end of Exodus, Isaiah 6:1-8, Matthew 16:13-23, 1 Peter 2:1-12 (with some verses from 1 Corinthians) - dealing with a suitable dwelling place for the Lord and the materials to build.

These are the readings appointed for Koodhosh Eetho (Sunday of Church Sanctification), the beginning of the Malankara Syrian Church calendar year.