How to Hear Gods Voice

A sermon given by Father Anthony Messeh at St. Marks Coptic Orthodox Church in Washington DC on November 12, 2006

[@hannakemaw8299]

I started watching your preaching and ever since I have been trying to get back to having a relationship with God. Thank you for posting these because they really have been helping me.

[@Oilofmercy]

Wow I'm looking to become orthodox , I'm a protestant and this is the first relatable thing I've listened to. Thanks. I will fast

[@jamescook3832]

I'm the exact same way. Glad to see this comment!

[@yennguyen-uj3ri]

I'm Catholic and watching this video. I hope I can hear God's voice and what he wants me to do next.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

I am so glad that the Orthodox Church doesn’t have people running around like the charismatic’s do, speaking a ‘word’ over everyone they see. It’s unstable and questionable. From this lesson I have learned that God speaks from His word every time I open it. We speak to Him through prayer, He speaks to us through His word. I can live with this. Thank you.

[@ntlearning]

Ironically, that's how charismatics do it too hahaha. The Word always comes first and is the normative approach to hearing God's voice. Charisms are different..... but should always line up with the word. That's why the Didache gave instructions on how to know the authentic from the counterfeit charismata. I can live with that. If you know the word, you will know the counterfeit. The problem - people don't know the Word of God.

[@yaynetsehaye8176]

funny how God just spoke to me through this sermon. thanks God bless

[@zedingil]

yayne tsehaye that is not funny. don't be unchristian

[@felixdelgado1893]

@@zedingil It was a figure of speech. He/she wasnt trying to be unchristian.

[@wael9956]

جحححههههععععععججججححححهههههههههههههههههههههن

[@LucyGaid]

i needed this and God gave me this sermon!! 2017 still watching

[@summerb860]

2020 and just found this

[@joshkeravuori1]

God bless you! I loved this sermon. I pray that I and everyone who watched will put into practice what is taught here.

[@MrTheGuitarNerd]

You give some really interesting and inspiring sermons Father, God bless!

[@kodokanshiai2143]

The questions at the end shows how unwilling to submit we are as humans. The subjective and philosophical facts go completely over our heads with the temptation of the possibility of not needing the WILL to submit. That’s why we all would rather see apparitions because the doubter in us feels the need for objective proof. Amazing

[@semuhoney991]

God bless you Give more wisdom

[@myungsukim]

When God is at the center of the mind, his voice can be delivered to the heart. All mindful efforts are described in the Bible by faithful ancestors. Altar helps to tune my attitude toward God. Other examples would be explained in the Bible.

[@lisalmenard3828]

Amen!

[@gabrielgabriel5177]

I love coptic church and coptic teaching. Its more close to evangelical spirit than chalcedonian orthodox. Chalcedonians are like saying you need to just reat jesus prayer and you never cannot hear voice of God becouse everything is from satan. Spirit of Coptic Orthodox church is evangelicao spirit. Too bad I dont have any acces to it so i am without church

[@890-48]

Did you hear about the 21 martyrs who were killed and cut their heads because of their belief in Lybia? He is from the same church

[@gabrielgabriel5177]

@@890-48 yes of course may their prayers be with us

[@cindymiller5771]

Love your sermons! Always relevant and enlightening! Thanks!

[@adelhabib5975]

Glory be to our lord!

[@babac157]

God bless you.

[@GS-by7ci]

Such a good, lively, intelligent, motivating young priest with great sermons. I wish we could find a way to bring Orthodoxy to American youth and fill those seats... Lord knows I'm trying myself to interest those I know into the understanding of the true and original faith. So many Protestants are susceptible to our message.. they just haven't heard it yet

[@gabrielgabriel5177]

Coptic orthodox church is spiritally almost same as protestant. Both have same evangelical spirit at that is good. Chalcedonian orthodox is complitely different. Chalcedonians seems to be saying that you never should even try to hear Gods voice becouse propably satan will talk to you.

[@theresahanson3788]

Thank you! I got so much from this sermon. I needed this. Bless you!

[@wael9956]

جح

[@wael9956]

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[@michaelsaad2436]

All blessings.

[@myungsukim]

The parable is the correct scale to measure spiritual progress.

[@semuhoney991]

in Jesus name

[@ammusieammusie5367]

god bless you this helped alot

[@michaelguy5523]

+Ammusie Ammusie Excellent wisdom very profound yet presented in a simplified, easy to understand ( and consequently hard to obey) . He has that rare quality of being able to present truth and wisdom in a humble manner, thinking more interested in his audience and their benefit than trying to appear superior with his education and intelligence.

[@morphosis7655]

This is fantastic. You laid it out very clearly. I like the practicality of this.

[@heatherstub]

That's the faith, and glory to God. It's practical.

[@sanityscove8917]

Good word.

[@carlodagostino505]

Bravissimo!

[@LucyGaid]

we miss you Father Anthony Messeh

[@MrConstantMalachi]

Is he with God now? His enthusiasm is inspiring.

[@summerb860]

Who else is like oh shoot, looks like God just said turn the TV off and go to your room. Close the door and don't come out until you've really thought about what I said". Haha excellent, thank you for this.

[@MrConstantMalachi]

Or, "You think that station is neat? Tune on in to mine and prepare to have your heart blown"

[@immacolatamartino6223]

❤️🌻🌺

[@darkstreamfish2729]

I wish the orthodox church near me was like this. They sing/chant (which I dig) but that's it, no sermon. And they never sit. I have feet and ankle problems, I cannot stand in one spot that long; not for 2 hours.

[@philopaterdaoud5267]

This priest is of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Visit your nearest! God bless!

[@godisallineed9163]

I realized and understood God's messages to me but I can't do them cause of my weaknesses and mistakes, I need to go to God because I'm happy with Him but I ran away... It really hurts 😞

[@livt9449]

It is never too late to try again... remember Jesus didn't come for the strong .. He came for the weak like u n me

[@saint5203]

Excellent sermon father. I give a children's homily about our busy lives and how it keeps us distracted from God. It was for the adults as well but..... I was talking about just like the plants around our house need care. We need to care for our souls. Excellent sermon Father. What church are you at and where is it located I'd love to see one of your sermons?God bless you Father. Thank you🙏 Subdeacon Christopher

[@csa7189]

The person asking about apparitions clearly didn't listen properly or understand the purpose of this lecture. Some people will never change.

[@bethelhembizuneh1444]

💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏

[@ridtag1262]

soil means our soul and the seed means wisdom

[@Arjun1234]

seed is the word of God.

[@Arjun1234]

and I believe soil is the condition of your heart.

[@saint5203]

If you don't submit. If you don't obey God's word. You will not hear from god

[@Luke-eu3yc]

To hear God 's voice, you need to love the non orthodox people and respect their believes and do not underestimate their believes.

[@mr.harambe2658]

Luke 12 see them worshipping false gods and killing their souls and if you love and care for them teach them and they will get salvation

[@westernriteorthodox8719]

Just because they don't belong in the Orthodox Church, Doesn't mean there not Christians who are saved and Believe Christ's as Lord and savior. Your way of thinking is cultish

[@alemberhe7609]

I totally agree with you that we have to love you (or them). Love is the highest command after all. In no way do we have to respect "their beliefs" however. The fact that you began your sentence with "you need to" is prideful. My advice to you as an Orthodox Christian is also that you love God and love your neighbors, before telling others what "they need to do". God leads those who earnestly seek him on the right path, and when I am certain that Orthodoxy is the right one for all, I will not tell you that you "need to" be a part of it. We all need God's Grace and help; may He provide it to us all in his magnanimity. Amen.

[@mumta2392]

i'm totally agree with you that's powerful preaching,,keep up a good job in the future brother but the problem is you are forgetting to say what the name of the verses found,

[@nardostamrat8001]

Where is this church. I would love to attend a service

[@stephenbellow6777]

I'd say it's the Church and the Holy father's primarily

[@meharisereke4077]

I am not English speaker but I hear a little bit In this way I won’t to Lear my Christanity us well us possible .

[@mumta2392]

where is this church?

[@johnsaad5509]

St. Marks church in Washington DC

[@davidmichel1350]

What is the name of this priest, Because I love his sermons

[@RJ-D20]

Look at the description. God bless

[@890-48]

Father Anthony Messeh

[@bariamo999]

what bible translation is he reading from?

[@arminyousefi5282]

prob nkjv, that's what Orthodox Christians use

[@jasonwesley8371]

Sadly I'm half deaf and always miss the message...

[@MrConstantMalachi]

There should be three dots in the top corner of the window which give an option of captions. Unless you're talking about a spiritual half-deafness, in which case, you're watching the right sermon!

[@HoboBob]

Doesn't play. ???

[@ariyaemmet3852]

try playing it now.

[@ploopploop9569]

He looks better with a full beard than he does with a trimmed beard.

[@christinadelacroix2370]

I like this priest guy but man so wrong ! If you meditate or meditate and repeat the Jesus prayer " Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me and heal me " or any meditation after you sincerely pray for what you want an answer to...I have had things happen/ and even answers came via my environment ...- in fact Jesus made himself known to me as a Lion in meditation when I was on Buddhist path....I prayed to have God reveal himself and he did ! so meditation and prayer both - can have magical things happen....

[@gabrielgabriel5177]

I think this what you are saying is chalcedonian western orthodox teaching. It seems to be wrong and depressing teaching. Coptic teaching is right and evangelica

[@suite701]

what are these stupid questions these ppl are asking?? apparitions? really?

[@gabrielgabriel5177]

They are not stupid. I see apparations a lot. I mean not visions you can see by eyes but in your mind and i have experiences that God really speaks thrue them