Wollongong Sunday Sermons

Fr Daniel Fanous

Fr. Daniel Fanous

Sermons

"One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see" John 9:25

A beautiful contemplation by Fr. Daniel on how one experience with Christ can open our eyes, renew our perspective and compel us to worship the Son of God.  

Experience or Belief? (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

"If you are worried about anything, don't worry, because God will take care of it and it'll be like pulling a rabbit out of a hat" 

Make sure to listen to Sam Hermena's inspirational talk on the way God blessed the 5 loaves and 2 fish in the past and does so now even now in our lives.

When Christ Pulls the Rabbit Out of the Hat (Sam Hermena)

'Then Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.' John 6:10

What's the significance of the grass? Why did the apostle John record this detail?
Tune in to Bishop Daniel's sermon as he discusses the 3 meanings of the grass in light of the Bible and how we can apply these meanings to our lives.

Definitely an EYE-OPENER

"Now There Was Much Grass in That Place" (H.G. Bishop Daniel)

'Our hearts are restless until we find our rest in God'

It seems as though these days, there's a push towards a spirituality that suits you and your needs. But when Christ comes into the picture and promises to satisfy you wholly, we begin to murmur in disbelief. 

Be sure to listen to Fr. Daniel's talk on how Christ yearns to satisfy us.

Satisfied in Christ (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

"We don't fast to suffer, we fast to stop suffering.  We don't to give up something, we fast to regain control over ourselves"

A very much needed talk given by Fr. Daniel about the importance of fasting and how we should approach the holy days of the Great Lent.

GET PUMPED!

Regaining Control By Fasting (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

In a world where darkness is prevailing and we start hearing of the chaos that happens around us it can sometimes get overwhelming. But then Christ,in the middle of all this havoc, comes and tells us "While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light".
The world is in desperate need for the light of Christ and we are the ones he commissioned for this purpose. Make sure you listen to Fr. Daniel's 'ENLIGHTENING' sermon on how to bring this light. 

The World Needs Us (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

"In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes." Luke 10:21

The Gospel on Sunday gave us the secret to Christ's joy and that is by knowing who He really is. But by what means do we get to know Him? Make sure you listen to Fr. Daniel's BEAUTIFUL sermon on how to understand who God is by serving Him

Knowing Christ Through Service (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

"It is not simply enough to hear the words of our Lord, it is not enough to call him Master, I have to let Him be my Master. And that means letting down the net even when it doesn't make sense, even if I am exhausted or even if I don't want to"

Have we let Christ become our Master? Are we obedient to Him even though it's so inconvenient to us? This sermon by Fr. Daniel is UNFORGETTABLE! Make sure you have a listen to it

Let Him Be Your Master (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

"The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full of light. But when your eye is bad, your body also is full of darkness." Luke 11:34

Often times we see the world through the lenses of our soul, seeing the darkness in our hearts everywhere around us. But how is one filled with the light of Christ?

Come and be ENLIGHTENED by Fr. Daniel's amazing sermon on being filled by Christ the True Light.

You See What You Are (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

His Holiness Pope Kyrillos VI was a holy man who dedicated his whole life to prayer and fasting becoming an example for us all to strive to be like. 
Tune into Fr Dan's INCREDIBLE talk on Pope Kyrillos and his incredible faith which we can all learn from!

Pope Kyrillos: A Man Of Prayer (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

Who am I? What love is in my heart?
Do I have a love that is focused on taking from the Lord and from everyone around me, or do I have the love that is entirely self-giving?

Thursday Eve - A Story of True Love (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

John 20:19-31
Although these days of the resurrection can pull us down spiritually, Christ does not condemn us but rather comforts us. Listen to Fr. Daniel's INSPIRATIONAL talk on how we can rise up from the pit.

A Resurrection Challenge (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

The scene is set. The people of God cry out to Him in their trouble, and so the Lord sends a small spring to redeem His people. "That small spring is Esther!"
Listen to Fr. Dan's engaging and insightful sermon on the introduction of the book of Esther!

Esther 1 - Esther is the Redeeming Spring from God (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

SPECIAL EVENTS: St Isaac The Syrian (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

The world tells us we need money, possessions, a job, a partner etc. to be happy. Is this true? How do we learn to put our hope in the Lord and not in the things of the world? Tune in as Fr. Sam teaches us how to seperate ourselves from the things around us and to focus on Christ in preparation for Lent.

SUNDAY HOMILIES: Neglecting the world (Fr. Samuel Fanous)

Tune in as Father Daniel explains how the key to a worry-free life is a life in which God is the only master.

SUNDAY HOMILIES: Do Not Worry (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

"When You said, “Seek My face,”
My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek."" Psalm 27:8

Tune into Father Daniel's talk on Temptation Sunday about casting Satan out of our lives, and inviting the Lord into our hearts this lent.

SUNDAY HOMILIES: Away With You Satan! (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

"Martydom shares in Christ's crucifixion and because it shares in His crucifixion, it shares in His resurrection"
How do we experience newness in our lives? Why is the feast of the New Year synonymous with the feast of the martyrs? Tune in to Fr Daniel as he delves deeper into these questions.

Our Need For Martydom (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

"I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh"
- Ezekiel 36:26
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Winter Youth Camp 2018 | Hardened Hearts
St Mary & St Mina's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Sydney, Australia

Youth Camp: Hardened Hearts - Charbel Iskander

St Athanasius & Pope Shenouda III - Friday Night Youth Fellowship
St Mary & St Mina's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

The Case for Christ - John Mitry (9/11/18)

Pay attention carefully. After the sin comes the shame; courage follows repentance. Did you pay attention to what I said? Satan upsets the order; he gives the courage to sin and the shame to repentance.
- St. John Chrystotom
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St Kyrillos I & St Kyrillos VI Coptic Working Youth - Tuesday Night Youth Fellowship 
St Mary & St Mina's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

Healing From Sin - Fr. Seraphim Sidaros (4/12/2018)

Fr Yacoub explains that the key to happiness first has to endure struggle. This idea of struggling before experiencing happiness dictates our love for Christ and the extreme levels we are willing to go for Him. 
Tune in!

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Sacrificing For The Lord (Fr Yacoub Magdy)

Sunday Homily: Out of the Overflow of the Heart, the Mouth Speaks (Fr. Daniel Fanous)

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