We Have Seen the True Light

Fr. Demetri Costarakis
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Here you will find youth and main sermons given by Fr. Demetri Costarakis...Recording of various homilies or guest speakers...Various Liturgical Services or chanting to the Glory of God...Bible Study Sessions...Orthodox Life Series topics

  1. Connecting Zacchaeus to Our Stewardship - Main Sermon 1/25/26

    JAN 31

    Connecting Zacchaeus to Our Stewardship - Main Sermon 1/25/26

    Zacchaeus teaches us that we always make time for what truly matters. Stewardship of time is not about finding extra hours—it is about choosing Christ intentionally: prayer, worship, reading of Holy Scripture, caring for our neighbor. When Zacchaeus makes time for Christ, Christ stops, looks up, and calls him by name and then goes to his home. When we make room for God in our life, our lives change for the better and this is stewardship. Listen…

    13 min
  2. Stewardship Begins with Thanksgiving - Main Sermon 1/18/26

    JAN 23

    Stewardship Begins with Thanksgiving - Main Sermon 1/18/26

    Today we hear the Gospel Passage of the 10 that were all healed by Christ when they asked for His mercy.  Much can be said about these verses, those with leprosy, how all were healed, only one came back to give thanks and so much more. Today‘s sermon focuses on us. How? Listen…

    18 min
  3. A GREAT Goal for 2026 - Main Sermon 1/11/26

    JAN 17

    A GREAT Goal for 2026 - Main Sermon 1/11/26

    Think back when you were a part of a successful team.  It could have been in High School, college, or vocation.  Why was that team more successful than the others? If you go into a barber shop, you might hear this question regarding sports “which team is the greatest of all time?” Did you know that you are a member of the GREATEST TEAM ever assembled? No??? Listen…

    16 min
  4. Being GREAT for Christ - Youth Sermon 1/11/26

    JAN 17

    Being GREAT for Christ - Youth Sermon 1/11/26

    Today Fr. Demetri offers a the youth sermon and focuses on how certain Saints have been given the title “Great” What does this mean for us? Listen…

    16 min
  5. How St. Paul Finished His Life and the New Year for Us - Main Sermon 1/4/26

    JAN 10

    How St. Paul Finished His Life and the New Year for Us - Main Sermon 1/4/26

    On this First Sunday of the New Year you might think that you would hear a sermon of new focus and direction.  Yet this is not what we hear in the chosen Epistle Reading in the Church calendar today, instead we hear how St. Paul knew his time on earth was coming to a completion and he shares his wise words with St. Timothy (and us). What does he say?  What does this have to do for us in 2026? Listen…

    13 min
  6. St. John the Baptist and His Example to Us - Youth Sermon 1/4/26

    JAN 10

    St. John the Baptist and His Example to Us - Youth Sermon 1/4/26

    In two days we will celebrate the Feast of Holy Theophany/Epiphany, in which we remember the Baptism of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the River Jordan.  There is so much that we learn from this wonderful Feast, and one of them is the example of St. John the Baptist. What was his example and how is it important for us today? Listen…

    6 min
  7. The Meaning of Bethlehem on This Christmas Eve - Main Sermon 12/24/25

    12/26/2025

    The Meaning of Bethlehem on This Christmas Eve - Main Sermon 12/24/25

    Many sermons have been given on Christmas Eve focusing on the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ According to the Flesh.  But how many of us know why the Christ was born in Bethlehem? Did you know that Bethlehem has a meaning? Listen…

    15 min
  8. Being Ready for Christmas and a Little Test - Youth Sermon 12/21/25

    12/24/2025

    Being Ready for Christmas and a Little Test - Youth Sermon 12/21/25

    Christmas is just a few days away! Many have done certain things to prepare, lights and decorations, sending out cards, baking, etc.  But have we prepared our souls for the Birth of our Lord in the Flesh? Fr. Demetri offers a little exam too (image provided in this sermon) and asks everyone to take it to see how one may score.

    10 min
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Here you will find youth and main sermons given by Fr. Demetri Costarakis...Recording of various homilies or guest speakers...Various Liturgical Services or chanting to the Glory of God...Bible Study Sessions...Orthodox Life Series topics

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  • Creator
    Fr. Demetri Costarakis
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 We Have Seen the True Light
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