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St. John the Baptist is an Orthodox Christian church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. We are located in Beaverton, Oregon (Portland westside). Most of what we upload are the weekly Sunday homilies, mainly offered by Fr. Theodore Dorrance and Fr. Timothy Pavlatos. Each recording begins with intonations of the appointed Epistle and Gospel readings. We cite the Gospel reading in the sermon title, as this is the passage on which the sermon is usually based. We trust that you will find these homilies spiritually enriching, and bring you closer to Christ and His Church. Visitors are very welcome. We hope you will stop by to worship and fellowship with us!

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Episodes

  1. From the Tombs to the Feet of Christ - Luke 8:26-39, Gal. 2:16-20 - by Fr. Basil (October 25, 2026)

    From the Tombs to the Feet of Christ - Luke 8:26-39, Gal. 2:16-20 - by Fr. Basil (October 25, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  2. Stewardship of the Heart - Luke 8:5-15, Titus 3:8-15 - by Dn. Innocent (October 11, 2026)

    Stewardship of the Heart - Luke 8:5-15, Titus 3:8-15 - by Dn. Innocent (October 11, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  3. The Making of a Saint: Gerasimos - Luke 10:16-21, Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18 - by Fr. Matthew (October 18, 2026)

    The Making of a Saint: Gerasimos - Luke 10:16-21, Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18 - by Fr. Matthew (October 18, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  4. When We Give, God Gives -- More! - Luke 6:31-36, II Corinthians 9:6-11 - by Fr. Matthew (October 4, 2026)

    When We Give, God Gives -- More! - Luke 6:31-36, II Corinthians 9:6-11 - by Fr. Matthew (October 4, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  5. Sermon - Luke 6:31-36, II Corinthians 9:6-11 - by Fr. Matthew (October 4, 2026)

    Sermon - Luke 6:31-36, II Corinthians 9:6-11 - by Fr. Matthew (October 4, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  6. The Weight of the Cross - Mark 8:34-38; 9:1, Galatians 2:16-20 - by Fr. Basil (September 24, 2026)

    The Weight of the Cross - Mark 8:34-38; 9:1, Galatians 2:16-20 - by Fr. Basil (September 24, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  7. What Keeps Us from God - John 3:13-17, Galatians 6:11-18 - by Fr. Matthew (September 13, 2026)

    What Keeps Us from God - John 3:13-17, Galatians 6:11-18 - by Fr. Matthew (September 13, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  8. The Adirondack Chair of Your Soul - Mat 22:2-14, II Cor 1:21-24; 2:1-4 by Fr. Matthew (Sept 6, 2026)

    The Adirondack Chair of Your Soul - Mat 22:2-14, II Cor 1:21-24; 2:1-4 by Fr. Matthew (Sept 6, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  9. The Fruits of His Vineyard - Matthew 21:33-42, I Corin. 16:13-24 - by Fr. Basil (August 30, 2026)

    The Fruits of His Vineyard - Matthew 21:33-42, I Corin. 16:13-24 - by Fr. Basil (August 30, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  10. Through the Eye of a Needle- Matthew 19:16-26, I Corin. 15:1-11 - by Dcn. Innocent (August 23, 2026)

    Through the Eye of a Needle- Matthew 19:16-26, I Corin. 15:1-11 - by Dcn. Innocent (August 23, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  11. Sermon - Matthew 18:23-35, Corinthians 9:2-12 - by Fr. Matthew (August 16, 2026)

    Sermon - Matthew 18:23-35, Corinthians 9:2-12 - by Fr. Matthew (August 16, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  12. The Darkness of Our Struggles & the Light of Resurrection-Mat 17:14-23, Cor 4:9-16-by Fr. Matthew (August 9, 2026)

    The Darkness of Our Struggles & the Light of Resurrection-Mat 17:14-23, Cor 4:9-16-by Fr. Matthew (August 9, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  13. St. Sebastian & the Temple of God - Matt. 14:22-34, I Cor. 3:9-17 - by Fr. Matthew (August 2, 2026)

    St. Sebastian & the Temple of God - Matt. 14:22-34, I Cor. 3:9-17 - by Fr. Matthew (August 2, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  14. The Grace of Prayer for Others - Mat 14:14-22, Gal 3:23-29; 4:1-5 - by Dcn. Innocent (July 26, 2026)

    The Grace of Prayer for Others - Mat 14:14-22, Gal 3:23-29; 4:1-5 - by Dcn. Innocent (July 26, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  15. The Light of Christ - Matthew 5:14-19, Titus 3:8-15 - by Fr. Basil (July 19, 2026)

    The Light of Christ - Matthew 5:14-19, Titus 3:8-15 - by Fr. Basil (July 19, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  16. Priceless Love vs Cheap Love - Matthew 9:1-8, Romans 12:6-14 - by Fr. Matthew (July 12, 2026)

    Priceless Love vs Cheap Love - Matthew 9:1-8, Romans 12:6-14 - by Fr. Matthew (July 12, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  17. Bearing One Another's Burdens - Mat 8:28-34; 9:1, Gal 5:22-26; 6:1-2 - by Fr. Matthew (July 5, 2026)

    Bearing One Another's Burdens - Mat 8:28-34; 9:1, Gal 5:22-26; 6:1-2 - by Fr. Matthew (July 5, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  18. Start with Your Identity - Matthew 8:5-13, Romans 6:18-23 - by Fr. Basil (June 28, 2026)

    Start with Your Identity - Matthew 8:5-13, Romans 6:18-23 - by Fr. Basil (June 28, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  19. Our Simple Response to God's Love- Matt 6:22-33, Rom 5:1-10 - by Fr. Matthew Swehla (June 21, 2026)

    Our Simple Response to God's Love- Matt 6:22-33, Rom 5:1-10 - by Fr. Matthew Swehla (June 21, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  20. Christ Pilots Us through Stormy Waters- Matt 4:18-23, Rom 2:10-16 - by Fr. Matthew (June 14, 2026)

    Christ Pilots Us through Stormy Waters- Matt 4:18-23, Rom 2:10-16 - by Fr. Matthew (June 14, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  21. The Path to Christ - A Path of Pain - Matt 10:32-38, Heb 11:33-40 - by Fr Matthew (June 7, 2026)

    The Path to Christ - A Path of Pain - Matt 10:32-38, Heb 11:33-40 - by Fr Matthew (June 7, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  22. The Path to Christ - A Path of Pain - Matt 10:32-38, Heb 11:33-40 - by Fr Matthew (June 7, 2026)

    The Path to Christ - A Path of Pain - Matt 10:32-38, Heb 11:33-40 - by Fr Matthew (June 7, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  23. The Holy Spirit-Drawing People to the Church - John 7:37-52, Acts 2:1-11 - by Fr Matthew (5-31-26)

    The Holy Spirit-Drawing People to the Church - John 7:37-52, Acts 2:1-11 - by Fr Matthew (5-31-26) by St John Orthodox Church

  24. Waiting for the Holy Spirit - John 17:1-13, Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 - by Dcn. innocent (May 24, 2026)

    Waiting for the Holy Spirit - John 17:1-13, Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 - by Dcn. innocent (May 24, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  25. Sermon - John 9:1-38, Acts 16:16-34 - by Fr. Paul (May 17, 2026)

    Sermon - John 9:1-38, Acts 16:16-34 - by Fr. Paul (May 17, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  26. Leave Your Pitcher at the Well - John 4:5-42, Acts 11:19-30 - by Fr. Basil (May 10, 2026)

    Leave Your Pitcher at the Well - John 4:5-42, Acts 11:19-30 - by Fr. Basil (May 10, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  27. Divine Healing & St Matrona the Blind - John 5:1-15, Acts 9:32-42 - by Fr. Matthew (May 3, 2026)

    Divine Healing & St Matrona the Blind - John 5:1-15, Acts 9:32-42 - by Fr. Matthew (May 3, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  28. The Surge of Orthodoxy in America - Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8, Acts 6:1-7 - by Fr. Matthew 4-26-26

    The Surge of Orthodoxy in America - Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8, Acts 6:1-7 - by Fr. Matthew 4-26-26 by St John Orthodox Church

  29. Thomas Sunday: Preserving the Grace of Pascha- Jn 20:19-31, Acts 5:12-20 - by Dn. Innocent (4-19-26)

    Thomas Sunday: Preserving the Grace of Pascha- Jn 20:19-31, Acts 5:12-20 - by Dn. Innocent (4-19-26) by St John Orthodox Church

  30. Palm Sunday: Christ Overcomes Every Barrier- John 12:1-18, Phil 4:4-9 - by Fr Basil (April 5, 2026)

    Palm Sunday: Christ Overcomes Every Barrier- John 12:1-18, Phil 4:4-9 - by Fr Basil (April 5, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  31. The Fiery Repentance of St. Mary of Egypt, a homily by St. Luke the Surgeon - by Fr. Matthew 3-29-26

    The Fiery Repentance of St. Mary of Egypt, a homily by St. Luke the Surgeon - by Fr. Matthew 3-29-26 by St John Orthodox Church

  32. Take Up Your Cross! - Mark 8:34-38; 9:1, Heb 4:14-16; 5:1-6 - by Dn. Innocent (March 15, 2025)

    Take Up Your Cross! - Mark 8:34-38; 9:1, Heb 4:14-16; 5:1-6 - by Dn. Innocent (March 15, 2025) by St John Orthodox Church

  33. Panagia, Our Mother - Mark 9:17-31, Hebrews 6:13-20 - by Fr. Matthew (March 22, 2026)

    Panagia, Our Mother - Mark 9:17-31, Hebrews 6:13-20 - by Fr. Matthew (March 22, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  34. Take Up Your Cross! - Mark 8:34-38; 9:1, Heb 4:14-16; 5:1-6 - by Dn. Innocent (March 15, 2025)

    Take Up Your Cross! - Mark 8:34-38; 9:1, Heb 4:14-16; 5:1-6 - by Dn. Innocent (March 15, 2025) by St John Orthodox Church

  35. Icons and Saints -John 1:43-51, Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40 - by Fr. Matthew (March 2, 2026)

    Icons and Saints -John 1:43-51, Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40 - by Fr. Matthew (March 2, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  36. Forgiveness-Fundamental Criterion of Being a Christian - Mat 6:14, Rom 13 - by Fr. Matthew (2-22-26)

    Forgiveness-Fundamental Criterion of Being a Christian - Mat 6:14, Rom 13 - by Fr. Matthew (2-22-26) by St John Orthodox Church

  37. Humility: The Path to Standing at Christ’s Right Hand-Mat 25:31-46, I Cor 8:8-13-by Basil (2-15-26)

    Humility: The Path to Standing at Christ’s Right Hand-Mat 25:31-46, I Cor 8:8-13-by Basil (2-15-26) by St John Orthodox Church

  38. Christ Meets Us in Our Hell - Luke 15:11-32, I Corin 6:12-20 - by Fr. Matthew (February 8, 2026)

    Christ Meets Us in Our Hell - Luke 15:11-32, I Corin 6:12-20 - by Fr. Matthew (February 8, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  39. Christ Meets Us in Our Hell - Luke 15:11-32, I Corin 6:12-20 - by Fr. Matthew (February 8, 2026)

    Christ Meets Us in Our Hell - Luke 15:11-32, I Corin 6:12-20 - by Fr. Matthew (February 8, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  40. The Weed of Pride - Luke 18:10-14, Romans 8:28-39 - by Fr. Matthew (February 1, 2026)

    The Weed of Pride - Luke 18:10-14, Romans 8:28-39 - by Fr. Matthew (February 1, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  41. Zeal for Christ - Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 7:26-28; 8:1-2 - by Fr. Matthew (January 25, 2026)

    Zeal for Christ - Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 7:26-28; 8:1-2 - by Fr. Matthew (January 25, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  42. Where are the Other 9? - Luke 17:12-19, Heb 13:7-16 - by Basil McAfee, Pastoral Asst. (Jan 18 2026)

    Where are the Other 9? - Luke 17:12-19, Heb 13:7-16 - by Basil McAfee, Pastoral Asst. (Jan 18 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  43. Entering the Mystery - Matthew 4:12-17, Hebrews 13:7-16 - by Fr. Matthew (January 11, 2026)

    Entering the Mystery - Matthew 4:12-17, Hebrews 13:7-16 - by Fr. Matthew (January 11, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  44. Serving in our God-Given Role - Mark 1:1-8, II Timothy 4:5-8 - by Fr. Matthew (January 4, 2026)

    Serving in our God-Given Role - Mark 1:1-8, II Timothy 4:5-8 - by Fr. Matthew (January 4, 2026) by St John Orthodox Church

  45. "Forgiveness Is ..." - Matthew 2:13-23, Galatians 1:11-19 - by Fr Matthew (December 28, 2025)

    "Forgiveness Is ..." - Matthew 2:13-23, Galatians 1:11-19 - by Fr Matthew (December 28, 2025) by St John Orthodox Church

  46. Becoming Well Pleasing to God - Matthew 1:1-25, Heb. 11:9-10; 32-40 - by Fr. Matthew (Dec. 21 2025)

    Becoming Well Pleasing to God - Matthew 1:1-25, Heb. 11:9-10; 32-40 - by Fr. Matthew (Dec. 21 2025) by St John Orthodox Church

  47. The Goal of this Life: Eternal Life - Luke 14:16-24, Col 3:4-11 - by Fr. Matthew (Dec. 14 2025)

    The Goal of this Life: Eternal Life - Luke 14:16-24, Col 3:4-11 - by Fr. Matthew (Dec. 14 2025) by St John Orthodox Church

  48. The Bent Woman and Us - Luke 13:10-17, Ephesians 5:8-19 - by Deacon Innocent (December 7, 2025)

    The Bent Woman and Us - Luke 13:10-17, Ephesians 5:8-19 - by Deacon Innocent (December 7, 2025) by St John Orthodox Church

  49. Consecrating Ourselves to Christ - Luke 12:16-21, Ephesians 2:14-22 - by Fr. Matthew (Nov. 23, 2025)

    Consecrating Ourselves to Christ - Luke 12:16-21, Ephesians 2:14-22 - by Fr. Matthew (Nov. 23, 2025) by St John Orthodox Church

  50. Sermon - Matthew 9:9-13, Romans 10:11-21; 11:1-2 - by Fr. Matthew (November 16, 2025)

    Sermon - Matthew 9:9-13, Romans 10:11-21; 11:1-2 - by Fr. Matthew (November 16, 2025) by St John Orthodox Church

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St. John the Baptist is an Orthodox Christian church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. We are located in Beaverton, Oregon (Portland westside). Most of what we upload are the weekly Sunday homilies, mainly offered by Fr. Theodore Dorrance and Fr. Timothy Pavlatos. Each recording begins with intonations of the appointed Epistle and Gospel readings. We cite the Gospel reading in the sermon title, as this is the passage on which the sermon is usually based. We trust that you will find these homilies spiritually enriching, and bring you closer to Christ and His Church. Visitors are very welcome. We hope you will stop by to worship and fellowship with us!

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