Fr Elijah Sermons

Favorite Sermons

QA Session @ Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church - Melbourne, FL ~ June 26, 2022

QA - The Holy Spirit in our Lives | 2022

Fr. Mina gives the sermon during the Good Friday service concerning the broken heart.

The Broken Heart - Great Friday - Fr. Mina Dimitri

Fr Elijah Estafanous speaks about the authority given to the apostles by Christ, and how living a life of genuine love and commitment to God naturally leads to spreading the Gospel.

Evangelism - The Byproduct of Love

Join us in this powerful and heartfelt sermon by Fr Elijah as he delves into the profound lessons from the story of the little boy offering his five loaves and two fish to Jesus. What motivates us to offer ourselves to God?

The Offering of Myself

In this new series "Intentionally Orthodox," Fr Elijah guides us through the beauty and depth of the Orthodox faith. This teaching series aims to help us understand and embrace our Orthodox Christian heritage with intention and purpose. Discover how the Orthodox Church, founded by Christ and preserved through the apostles and early church fathers, remains a living testament to the ancient faith. This sermon is a call to deepen your understanding, embrace your faith intentionally, and experience the richness of Orthodox Christianity.

Intentionally Orthodox: Part 1 - The Unbroken Chain

In this homily. Fr Elijah emphasizes the importance of seeing beyond external appearances and understanding the potential in every person, as illustrated in the story of Matthew the tax collector. The message highlights the danger of making quick judgments and challenges us to embrace the grace of God that sees the potential in even the most flawed individuals. The talk also explores the power of repentance and the transformative grace of God, encouraging us to trust in His ability to make all things new, no matter our past mistakes.

Potential: Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover

In this sermon Fr Elijah discusses the spiritual practice of Memento Mori" which is Latin for "remember your death." It's a reminder that life is finite and that one should live with an awareness of mortality. This awareness encourages people to live more intentionally, aligning their actions and choices with their ultimate purpose. 


Momento Mori- Remember Thy Death

Listen To Full Sermon: "Seeking His Righteousness" @ St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church - Phoenix (Peoria), AZ ~ March 2, 2025 
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Reflection ~ Passionately Seeking Him

Book of Ecclesiastes ~ Bible Study | 2025

Ecclesiastes - Chapter 3 ~ Bible Study

Fear may wake us up for a moment, but it cannot carry us for a lifetime. In this message, Fr. Elijah unpacks Matthew 24:12: “And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”
When love grows cold in our families, our churches, and our own walk with God, division and confusion follow. But Christ reminds us that perfect love casts out fear. True motivation for repentance, endurance, and unity comes not from being afraid of the end times, but from abiding in the love of Jesus.
Discover:
How love slowly fades when we neglect our relationship with God.
Why fear is only a short-term motivator, while love transforms us.
What it means to abide in Christ daily and cling to Him like a lifesaver.
How love fuels forgiveness, service, and perseverance in a broken world.
This talk is a call to examine our hearts: Has our love for Christ grown cold, or are we clinging to Him with all we have?
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Love is the Greatest Motivator

When the heat rises, God does not always pull us out. He often meets us in the fire and burns away the chains. In Part 2 of the Witness series, Fr. Elijah explores how faithful endurance turns suffering into freedom, formation, and testimony.
What you will hear:
• Daniel 3 revisited. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego enter the furnace bound and walk out unbound. The fire has no power over them, and the Fourth is with them.
• Why God does not always remove hardship. The goal is not comfort but salvation and deeper union.
• From pain science to spiritual life. Rumination magnifies pain, while gratitude and outward love rewire the heart toward healing.
• Living martyrdom today. Schools, jobs, and family life become places of daily witness.
• Practical responses in trials. Ask “Lord, where are You in this and what are You forming in me” and practice thanksgiving in all things.
• An eternal lens. This life is a dot compared to forever. Christ joins us in every furnace.
Scripture touchpoints: Daniel 3, Job 1 and 13, Hebrews 12, 1 Peter 4, Psalm 23, 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
If you are walking through the fire, take heart. The chains are the only things meant to burn, and Christ is with you in the midst.

Witness - Part 2: The Chains are Burned in the Fire

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