Sermons and video from St. Paul

These videos are from our Sunday Divine Liturgy. Complete recent homilies by Fr. Alexei are below.

Short clips of the liturgy

Brief clips from the Divine Liturgy and from Fr. Alexei’s homilies

Homilies

Deliver Us from the Evil One

November 1, 2026 · 11:08

Fr. Alexei Smith on the Gerasene demoniac and what the Church believes about the devil and exorcism: evil is a real presence, the devil is to be faced and fought, and that is why every baptism begins with an exorcism.

The Masks of Wealth and Poverty

October 25, 2026 · 8:51

Fr. Alexei Smith on the rich man and Lazarus, with St. John Chrysostom: not sharing with the poor is a kind of theft, and at death the masks of wealth and poverty come off.

The Beloved Physician

October 18, 2026 · 10:10

On the Feast of St. Luke, Fr. Alexei tells the story of the beloved physician, the evangelist who shows Christ as the healer of our souls.

Compassion Without Limit

October 11, 2026 · 9:39

At the gate of Nain, two crowds meet. Fr. Alexei asks how far our compassion reaches.

The First Step in Loving Your Enemies

October 4, 2026 · 9:47

Jesus tells us to love our enemies, and in the same sentence he gives us the first step: pray for them.

Launch Out into the Deep

September 27, 2026 · 11:27

Fr. Alexei explains what it means to go beyond a shallow faith in Christ.

Feast of the Holy Cross

September 20, 2026 · 9:43

What is the “mystery of salvation,” and how should we understand it?

Talks by Fr. Alexei

Videos of our pastor, Fr. Alexei, speaking on topics of spiritual and religious importance.

Fethullah Gulen and Hizmet (aka the Gulen Movement)

Modern Genocides Against Christians and Jews

Address to Foundation for Religious Diplomacy

Catholic Church and Other Religions

Catholic Church and Other Religions: Q&A

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