Subject: What Spirit Controls Your Heart? Living out the Feast of Pentecost Description: What does it truly mean to receive the Holy Spirit? On this Feast of Pentecost, Fr. David Winn looks past the surface to examine what spirit is actually driving our lives, our choices, and our parish community. Starting with a memorable, providential story about falling trees in North Carolina, this Orthodox Christian homily explores how we discern the movements of the Spirit. As St. Paul reminds us in his letter to the Galatians, a spirit is known fundamentally by its fruit—whether it is the terrifying, monstrous unity brought about by the spirit of hate and fear, or the sweet, life-giving fruit of love, joy, and self-control. If we live by the Spirit, we must learn to keep in step with the Spirit. Join us as we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Trinity upon the Church and learn to cultivate a heart where Christ truly dwells. To support our parish and its ongoing ministries as we share the light of Christ with our community, you can give securely online here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E3E4Q2M6NHJT4 #OrthodoxChristian #Pentecost #HolySpirit #OrthodoxSermon #FruitOfTheSpirit

What does the Ascension actually have to do with your salvation? In this Orthodox Christian homily, we look past the common misconceptions to explore the cosmic reality of Christ ascending to the right hand of the Father. Drawing from the deep theology of the Church Fathers, including St. Maximus the Confessor, Fr. David Winn reveals how the Ascension is not just an exit, but the ultimate fulfillment of human destiny. Discover how the basic ethics of human dignity are rooted in the ancient principle of the archetype—where honor shown to the image passes directly to the prototype. By taking our human nature past the ranks of the angels and seating it in the heavens, Christ has bridged the divide between the earthly and the divine, proving that humanity is no longer foreign to heaven. If you are searching for deep meaning in a secular world, this teaching reminds us of the incredible dignity bestowed upon us by the Holy Trinity. The day's readings and service sheets https://www.antiochian.org/liturgicday/4560 To support our parish and its ongoing ministries as we share the light of Christ with our community, you can give securely online here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E3E4Q2M6NHJT4 #OrthodoxChristian #OrthodoxSermon #FeastOfTheAscension #humandignity