HALF-HEARTED CHRISTIANS

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

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[@josestaben9352]

Father, I want to ask you about the problem I’m having with going to church, my mother does not have the time nor energy to drive me, and since I am to young to get a drivers license I cannot go myself. So should i ask my mother to drive me when she can or for me to drive myself there as soon as I get my license? (I am 14 as of now)

[@nicechock]

Father Spyridon is the only Church Father I trust. He calls out all the schemes and fairytales of the devil

[@388Caroline]

Pray for me, Father. I’m a weak sinner 🙏

[@tklrrbccar3906]

You deserve an answer my boy. I am not sure that Father Spyridon can or will reply. God bless you for seeking out God. Continue to pray for a solution. Perhaps one of the church members would give you a ride to and from church. You should inquire with the pastor or deacon of the church. They may be able to help.

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

@@josestaben9352 hello Jose, you may need to be patient if circumstances demand it, but this is no bad thing in itself. God grants us these difficulties that we may grow, and help us appreciate things when they change. Keep praying and reading, you will soon be at an age to make independent choices .

[@CharlieEwing-wk3px]

Today I have fallen. Please pray for me, a sinner.

[@coletrainremastered9302]

Me too man

[@anxiousbeachbums]

@@coletrainremastered9302 We all do. I've finally realized that "Repentance" isn't a once-and-done event. I repent many times per day, turning from the seductions of this world again and again and falling just as many times.........giving it all to Christ each time and in turn, receiving his Grace.

[@ourblessedmess5815]

You are no longer a sinner. But an adopted son. Believe the word of God. HalleluYAHUAH. He will finish the work He's begun in you, if you have a true relationship with Him. If he's started it. He will finish.

[@YoxxSHIxx]

So have I, may the Lord have mercy on me a great sinner.

[@Sudden-Death]

Certainly, 🙏 we all fall just get back up shake it off and continue on the journey. We are all sinner Jesus have mercy

[@Ultimatedgelord]

I am half hearted. I know it and I must change. I must watch this and hold myself accountable.

[@jimmyniland9721]

I’m praying for you now.

[@pjhaugh4268]

Me too, I am trying to work on. I am too comfortable. Lord please help me daily to fight this and succeed in truly sacrificing my whole life!

[@lilv8761]

Christ wont abandon you

[@williamportillo6174]

I feel this way too, I ask for the strength to overcome this

[@mmondesirr]

Me too brother

[@BakersfieldGuru]

Prayers for my healing from cancer My Lord Christ, may you hear these prayers, and give me strength and comfort. Amen

[@timthevillian9347]

I pray for you

[@BakersfieldGuru]

@@timthevillian9347 thx brother.

[@pjhaugh4268]

I will pray for you now!

[@Fein528]

May God comfort and heal you. ☦️🕊️

[@thornarts2130]

I am adding your name to my prayer list. I had cancer this past year, but am now free of it. Take heart. Be of good cheer.

[@maryhannah9685]

Feeling so lukewarm. Pray for me, dear brothers and sisters

[@stevenrichardson4659]

It's easy to be lukewarm Sister,we all struggle with things that "demand "our time It's taken time and effort,but my opening thoughts to God upon waking up are,thank you for life on this day,thank you for faith,and shelter,food,money warmth etc. I work from home so I serve my wife and ensure she has to nothing except dress,eat and leave for work.Then I do prayer book. This has changed my lukewarmness in to gratitude for my God.😊

[@gdc6614]

I pray for you, sister Mary, that the blood God shed for us heals you. 🙏🏽

[@Tocairos]

I feel the same way 😔 I don’t want to be lukewarm, I want to be good and faithful, I pray for you ❤

[@smmarie]

Four years ago I left the Protestant church. I no longer believed them. I didn't believe in the Catholics either. I asked God,"What am I to do? Where is there hope?" Your videos started showing in my feed and I learned of Holy Orthodoxy. I am now a catechumen of the Orthodox Church. Thank you for allowing God to use you for the salvation of souls.

[@gide_soss]

Same story brother, I still fall short but I thank God for bringing me into Orthodoxy

[@TheBravekillah]

What were the main reasons you abandoned Protestantism? I'm investigating the ancient churches and I think that the Protestants are ignorant in many ways.

[@BriMartin02]

Why don't you believe in roman catholism. I'm trying to find out which is the true church. God has saved me and I feel his holy spirit with me but I still do not attend church because I am not sure where to go I hear too many things and can't make sense of it all.

[@gide_soss]

@@BriMartin02 from personal experience I would say do not try and find it on the Internet go and experience these things. I made a decision to attend an orthodox church and glory to God it was the decision in my life. Follow Christ he will show you the way but take that first step.

[@Charlemagne1099]

@@BriMartin02research the Catholic Church and you will find it is the one true church Read Matthew 16:18 Read the church fathers Learn of the early church and trust me you will find the truth.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@captain603]

⁠@@arseemYou have misunderstood what those words mean. St Paul would disagree with you 1 Corinthians 4:15 "For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel."

[@captain603]

@@arseem right but that isn’t literal. Needs to be read with understanding the context

[@JamesGoldie-lm1du]

@@captain603 "For even if you were to have ten thousand teachers [to guide you] in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers [who led you to Christ and assumed responsibility for you], for I became your father in Christ Jesus through the good news [of salvation]." 1st Corinthians 4:15. No, you need context, it is on about how there is NO greater father, nor teacher, nor bringer to God AS Jesus Christ.

[@wjckc79]

I lost my daughter 15 months ago at the age of 13. I'm not mad at God for taking her but my love for her, which is also unending deep despair and impossible longing, is idolatry. I don't know what to do. With no other kids I am considering monasticism.

[@thomasfarley6052]

I can't fathom your loss, but know she is with Christ. Just focus on the Lord and pray. I am praying for you brother in Christ.

[@MikeandTaniaLean]

Hello, my name is tania, if I had the gift with words, I could say something that could console your hurt, but I don’t have such words. I am a mother of six, praise the Lord they are all alive, but, my parents lost five sons. This is a true story we were told by Bishop Filoret, who went on to become Metropolitan Filoret of the Orthodox Church abroad. In early Russia, a man was traveling, evening found him in a village he knew no one. He stopped at a house. Because there was no light, he thought he would not knock on the door but rest in the wagon close by. He fell asleep quickly, but was woken up by words and a very brilliant light from the porch of the house. When his eyes were adjusted to the light, he realised they were two Angels of God. One was Angel of life and the other an Angel of death. They were discussing the child that was just born, as to at what age this new born will die. The Angel of death insisted that he should die now, but the Angel of life said now, let him live. After a few minutes they agreed that he will die at the age of 21. My dear friend in Christ, it seems that we are born with a time of our death. Please forgive me if I have spoken out of turn and upset you. tania.

[@googleplaynow9608]

Your Father does not commit evil. That is blasphemy. I'm sorry you're hurt, but death isn't the end at all. Not even close. Christ saved everyone. You, your daughter, etc. Nothing you do will ever nullify that gift, nor will anything you do make you deserving of that gift. But THAT is the good news. That you are loved by a Father that has never and will never commit evil and that has saved you and your daughter from an eternity of sin.

[@thehulk7629]

I am so so sorry for your loss. I could not imagine how deeply sad and in despair you are and I would be too. I don’t think it’s idolatry. It’s love and that is the love Our Father has for us. Please understand that you will see her again. She is away from this evil world full of sin and He saved her from the upcoming tribulation and hard times. I will be praying for you and God’s guidance in your life. I hope you find His divine joy and love and peace. 🙏☦️

[@nicechock]

@@googleplaynow9608 He never said he thought even that? Grow up guys and stop pointing the finger all the time.

[@iTzPhyzqk]

I am a half-hearted Christian, Lord please have mercy on me the sinner.

[@nissanalgaib]

It seems like every time I see a video from Fr. Spyridon, it’s exactly what I need to hear. God’s providence has a at work in this, despite what my own unbelief tries to deny. I’ve noticed that one of the things I’ve struggled to sacrifice to God is my cynicism. I have a cynical heart that often struggles to accept the magnitude of human existence, and that it is no mere accident or coincidence. That, as a man, I am living in the greatest story ever told, and it’s God’s story. That I am participating in something magnificent beyond my comprehension, and that failure to participate in it brings horror beyond comprehension. Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

[@SlavoVladislavi]

You're not alone. Hold on tight, brother ☦️

[@alexanderc9861]

I could sit and listen to this man, day after day and be so mesmerized just by how articulate his mind is and how he teaches us how to be humble and respectful to our fellow man and our Heavenly Father. Thank you Father, bless you ❤

[@PeterCianci]

He speaks in story-form. He should go to schools and tell these stories to children too. It's our future generations who are really going to be impacted by this fallen world. I wish I could speak as well as Mr. Spyridon God bless you!

[@ionutmoldovan599]

It is not the father who speaks, but the Holy Spirit through him! At Your word, Lord Jesus, You turn their hearts to You so that they may glorify You and know You as the only true God!

[@alexanderc9861]

@@ionutmoldovan599 yes forgive my ignorance. I truly believe it is the holy anointed one from above who does this!

[@alexanderc9861]

@@PeterCianci Yeah children would definitely benefit from his words! we need to restart our generations to come

[@IsawCHRIST]

Greetings beloved father spyridon ☦️ may christ remember you always now and in his kingdom

[@SuperGogetem]

As a half-hearted Christian myself, I feel like Father is speaking to me.

[@dunkeymonkey5991]

You know Father Spyridon, I was reluctant to watch this video, because I knew what you were going to talk about would make me feel uncomfortable and painful because of the weight of the truth. But now that I have heard your message, I am grateful because to give up the things of this world is to choose Christ. And I want to love him but it is hard, but now is the time to turn from our bad habits, repent and love him with all our heart, soul and mind. Thank you God bless you

[@MMM.Luckyclover]

I have recently come into the Orthodox Faith after many years of Truth seeking. Your videos are an absolute blessing. Thank you so much for sharing the word with us all

[@pauld3298]

Amen. We are much worse than we think we are but God's grace is much greater than we think it is. Help us Lord.

[@NJP9036]

The spirit struggles against the flesh. Thank you Fr. Spyridon.

[@godsaveskyrieeleison5859]

Father my biggest hurdle is the shame I feel when I sin and I have to go to confession. I have put off confession and thus the eucharist for over a month now. I am weak and half hearted, please pray that I overcome this shame and that the devil not take me out of Christ hands.

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

Be assured, your priest will see the humility required to confess, he will rejoice that you have been unburdened from your sin, as St John Chrysostom reminds us, the devil has convinced to be bold in our sinning and tremble when we confess, but it should be the other way round. Go to confession as soon as you can, find ealing and forgiveness. God bless you

[@patricialauriello3805]

I am a Roman Catholic and I love your sermons. God bless you Father.

[@jasonperez4975]

Fr Spyridon, thank you. I love your channel. I am struggling, knowing my limitations. I pray that God grants me the grace to die to self. I also pray for wisdom as I look into the Orthodox faith

[@JohnSisk-kk7qb]

Please pray for those in peril owing to the storm ( Debby )

[@iamtheteapot7405]

Thank you for these short teachings Father, I was a protestant who was struggling fiercely with my own passions just a few short months ago and I am now on a straighter path and about to begin catechumen at my local parish. This was due, in no small part, to your teachings. Thank you so very much.

[@russellhoward3866]

I did that a little over twenty years ago, and I got a dose of grace that lasted for about two & a half years. One night, I gave in to cigarettes again, & then my passions all came back. My advice is to hold on to that grace & protect it w/ your life. I was from a nominal Catholic family though, & started going to an Orthodox parish when I was twenty. My early twenties weren't very typical I guess. Wish you the very best!

[@iamtheteapot7405]

@@russellhoward3866 Thank you and I wish you the same. And amen, I really need to guard the precious grace that has been given to me. I really appreciate these words.

[@laceygreenwood]

It comes to mind that we really don't sacrifice much to give up the world or our will, really. It is a debt of love to God we owe for ALL He has done and does for us, that is beyond all thought, that can never be repaid. Our love is too small and our gratitude too little, as well as our hardness of heart, putting self & this world before Him. We are weak, indeed. Thank you, Fr Spyridon. Very good & timely message for us all!

[@patodwyer721]

Thank you FR.SPYRIDON for your Wisdom and Guidance

[@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS]

❤✝ CHRIST IS RISEN ✝❤ ❤💪🙏✝ GOD BE WITH US AGAINST EVIL AND TEMPTATIONS ✝🙏👩‍❤‍👨🕊

[@iliesculiliana5846]

DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR HOMILY. SO MUCH TRUTH AND GRIEF ALSO. BE BLESSED DEAR FATHER

[@thebigg4628]

I’m a sinner and even less than half hearted. May lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me.

[@PituGuli987]

God bless us all ❤☦️

[@dorianjoldes4242]

This Channel is purely a gem! Thank you Father Spyridon for reminding me that I should crave for heavenly things😊

[@phillipafton1253]

Father... your practical wisdom on living our walk with Christ is priceless may God's blessings continue to be on your message and may it fall on the hard hearts that need this message in our savior Jesus name amen 🙏

[@theodoroskitsios3251]

Άγια Λόγια, λέξη προς λέξη. ! Σας ευχαριστώ πάτερ Σπυρίδωνα ! Δόξα σοι ο Θεός. Holy Words ! I thank you father Spyridon ! Glory for the God.

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

A lot of people are not willing to say how much Gods means to them and what cost would they lay their hearts on the altar for God. Most people don’t understand what discipleship means. Such an important message Fr. Spyridon. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@hendersonshuntinglodge1207]

Thank you Father Spyridon

[@lemonade6126]

To abandon the world is to follow Christ.

[@henryconner780]

Sometimes I feel I’m so unworthy, that I feel guilty even praying. I often ask the Theotokos to pray for me, perhaps The Son will listen to my needs through her, but even I am not worthy for that. I will still ask

[@NikolaStankov-dm7mm]

Repent, repent, repent. That level of shame is of Satans interest to stir you away from God. May you be blessed.🙏

[@JESUS_KING_LORD_]

GOD wants you to forgive yourself also. Believe and receive.🙏🏼🕊️

[@Threlkissimo]

You only need to pray directly to Jesus… he’s the mediator between you and God. It isn’t biblical to go to “Theotokos” to pray for you. Be careful not to involve culture with religion. You can and should always pray directly to God himself

[@aftizzy]

Thank you Father Spyridon. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner. Amen ❤️🙏🏽☦️

[@gemschaeffer7291]

Thank you Father spyridon for your inspirational videos...Amen all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ

[@aapoviholainen7960]

Thank you father for this message and may christ have mercy on us sinners

[@captainquint25]

As always, most inspiring as The Truth of Almighty God always. is. May God continue to bless and keep you Father.

[@SeekersoftheKingdomMinistries]

I am a half-hearted Christian, pray for me

[@imao7429]

God bless you 🙏 ❤️ 🙌 all

[@Retheraq]

Christ bless you all!

[@tymccutchen]

Pray for my wife please. She's Fallon into Darkness. May she find Jesus Again. In Jesus Name i pray Amen 🙏🏻

[@beaubangston8211]

I prayed

[@Mr89db]

She needs your help brother 🙏 but be patient, I pray for you and your family

[@tymccutchen]

@@Mr89db I know' I pray for for her so much. I've cried a lake of tears over here this year and givin her to Jesus. He's fighting my battle for me. ✝️

[@tymccutchen]

@@Mr89db And thank you so much for praying for us. I pray for you as well 🙏🏻

[@youngkob3408]

Thank you father, glory to God

[@gemschaeffer7291]

Lord I give you my heart...Amen 🙏 all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ

[@DavidCodyPeppers.]

Blessings to you. 🕊

[@iliesculiliana5846]

DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR HOMILY SO MUCH AND GRIEF ALSO. BE BLESSED DEAR FATHER

[@Ghost_2398]

the timing is crazy

[@mr.ethical1050]

God comes in many forms. In many times, and moments.

[@sm3756]

Thank you Father🙏

[@msshellt7612]

Truth and Love....❤

[@OldManTony789]

i love you all

[@cam-dasmartman]

I love you too

[@beaubeau8693]

Love you as well 🤍

[@hansvanderhelm2306]

Thank you father Spyridon so true to remind us and myself to answer the call of Jesus to deny ourselves take up our cross and follow Him it is a hard and narrow road few will find it. His promise I will send the Helper the Holy Spirit the Spirit of Truth and another scripture (there are many) the apostle Paul in Romans 12 verses 1&2 lays it all down for us and me. Thank you again brother for reminding me God bless you. Hans from New Zealand

[@noway165]

What did a young man say...let me go bury my father. And The Lord said... Me, a sinner, thought this while listening. ❤

[@Yonas-Trinity]

Thank you Father. Message well received.

[@thomasmichael5396]

This is true gospel

[@bluecoffee-bo8ut]

thank you father God bless

[@LofiJian]

praise the LORD JESUS CHRIST forever to the glory of GOD the FATHER

[@erebos7093]

Thank you, truly

[@whatcookgoodlook]

2:19 is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you Fr. for sharing the gospel with this poor sinner.

[@micook3204]

May GOD bless you Father ❤🙏

[@NordpeakConsulting]

Father Spyridon, your words are for me often times the antidote to the toxicity of this world, thank you deeply !

[@normadaly7506]

Thank you father

[@boxing_classics285]

I love your videos father spyridon i listen to them when i walk all the time and at home aswell keep it up you are my fav preist.

[@Ilija3]

Father, could you please make a video about mental illness and OCD? God bless

[@MasterofMuppets02]

After being saved from many bad habits, thanks to God, I found myself committing to one tonight that I have yet to kick. Feeling as I did it i had a feeling that it isn't where God wants me to do anymore. It is below me. Incredibly enough this video was the first one to appear on my home page. Message recieved. Praise to Jesus Christ. Thank you Father Spyridon. Praise God

[@Sudden-Death]

Words of wisdom thank you

[@ourblessedmess5815]

Thank you. 💜💜💜💜

[@nicholasdemato1718]

When I got to my church they ask me who taught me about orthodoxy and I say from the lord through father spyridon

[@simeongranada8959]

Father, God has truly blessed you with a command of language, and us by association. May I awaken, with His help, to these meanings and may I truly take my life into account, freed from shame and despair, and act with hope for God.

[@Fein528]

Based priests like the wonderful Fr Spyridon are who I look up to for enlightenment, guidance, wisdom and strength. Men like these, the Saints, Mother Mary and most of all Messiah Jesus of Nazareth, King of Kings are who we are to look to, not celebrity culture. Worldly ways can never compare to God’s way. God bless you Fr Spyridon ☦️

[@getrightbrady]

I will not reject Christ, our Lord

[@georgewilliams6175]

Your talks bring great peace Father

[@Zachary-Nichols]

Thank you fr

[@YourInterest1]

this made me really think about myself and where i stand

[@Imperial_Boltgun]

I can barely even call myself half hearted. I have been real weak.

[@travp1288]

Father, thank you for sharing these wise words. God has blessed us with your insight.

[@HRGM333]

Well said sermon 🙏 Shalom

[@binak.4590]

I really truly liked the background place it s full of god connection it is living the nature the sound of the birds the stillness the atmosphere of contemplation thanks it s makes the preach more authentic and alive ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WeNeedMercyYHWH]

And we all have limits.. sacrifice of our heart cant happen while we cling to the things of the world; we will never enter full, true discipleship to Christ. Gods words spoken through you always hold so much weight and truth. Thank you Fr. Spyridon youre appreciated, and loved.

[@twocontollersonebrain9071]

My desire for wealth, knowledge and power sets my limit in my heart

[@kathleankeesler1639]

Thank you.

[@markloginger2834]

Im ready to give up everything for Christ Cause he gave everything up for us 🙏

[@Bobby.truthsayer.1956]

I have been half hearted for a long time, struggling, yes, but nonetheless half hearted. Over drinking, sexual immorality, fits for rage, cursing, and definitely Not Loving My Neighbor. The other night, The Lord allowed me to experience a terrible vision. I steered face to face with a real demon. He looked wholly dedicated to evil. He had a human face and miniature goats ears. We had eye contact. I saw his expression. It was cold as ice. When I awakened I understood that I had been in the presence of a real demon and this was obviously as a result of my half heartedness towards our Merciful Father in Heaven. I have understood clearly now that by daily drinking alcohol I have been flirting with the devil, flirting with death and damnation. The Lord knew I needed this shock to shake me out of my half heartedness. We all get what we ask for. May our daily actions not ask for death and damnation. Let us run to the Loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ and worship Him with daily obedience lest our hearts be extinguished and our souls die. We need to be the new creatures that He created us to be, filled with His Love and walking with Him.

[@CharlieGeez-qu8md]

Amen, Amen,and Amen. Please Im asking for prayers for me and my family. Thank you everyone💗🙌🙌🙏❤

[@Vientokh]

I admit, recently during my sinning it starts to feel like no conviction is near me, I just know my deed was wrong and I want to repent to never stray from God yet I fear that I am becoming spiritually dead in christ

[@user-ch4ex3yy4l]

same for me. you are not alone. read Psalm 51 and ask God for a new heart.

[@tayecannon]

Strong and important message. I love your videos

[@LaxDux]

I am definitely not a half-hearted Christian, but not so sure about three-quarters hearted. Just joking, God bless Fr. Spyridon ❤☦️

[@littlechange1]

I love you Father Spyridon! I pray you are blessed with great health and peace. Your videos help so many of us and your dedication to the faith gives us a hope for ourselves. I pray I continue to seek Gods Will in His Ways. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@Zebracat5]

Strait is the Gate,and narrow is the way which leadeth unto Life,and few there be that find it. Deep Message Father Spyridon.

[@djfunkychicken]

Father thank you for all your videos.. they are a blessing to so many. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@weylguy]

Just prior to the Gospel reading, our Orthodox priest reminds us of Christ's saying "Blessed are those who have not seen and have not heard, and yet have believed."

[@leroychambers7909]

god bless you

[@OrthodoxJeffrey]

Christ is Lord ☦️

[@kwozog681]

I’m a half hearted Christian. God will tell/ask me “let’s read the Bible”, “let’s talk” and more. But I say to myself I’m playing a game or something else. To be honest I feel ashamed sometimes. God please forgive me, a sinner.

[@marcosandrade9410]

Thank you, Father! I had gotten to a point where I did not have peace of mind because of lust, so I prayed fervently to the Lord and after much struggle and many failures, I was freed by His grace. I thought letting go of it was a sacrifice, but now I realize it was more like a rescue. It is only now that I am free that I can truly make it a sacrifice to the Lord by abstaining from it in all manners, even those I see as not harmful to my flesh.

[@trinahaifa2860]

Your short messages are so comforting, Father. "Lord Jesus Christ, accept the consecration that I offer to you of all that I am and all that I have and take every faculty of my body and soul close to thy sacred heart. Let your holy blood cleanse, sanctify, and preserve my soul so that nothing shall separate me from thee. Amen"

[@anomalous9771]

God bless all

[@aaronhesse-u9s]

honestly Father Spyridon i cant thank you enough my faith started from listening to cliffe on tik tok and it began to go futher by listening to peoplle by god logic sam shamoun but what i would like to thank you is your word inspiried from the holy spirit really showing how i can have a spiritual connection with our lord not just understanding the metaphysics of the trinity or understanding the hypostatic union because after all even the devil understands those things but it is the faith and the deep spiritual connection with god that will get us with him eventually and i would really like to thnk you for showing me this All glory to the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning as it is now and as it will be everlasting a world without end May the holy spirit work through you in every breath until the last god bless you

[@stacie9007]

Thank you. This is just what I needed to hear.

[@AdriAbe]

Father, i don‘t know why but i‘m always falling for sins. Sometimes i say to myself, it was so unmecessary, but i keep failing. Please pray for me so i can find a deeper union with christ☦️