Upper Room Media is a ministry of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Its mission is to bring the word of God from a timeless faith into your hearts and mind anywhere at anytime. The Orthodox Church worships God in continuity with the earliest Church, and as such is the oldest Church. It is a Church of balance: between the mystical and the tangible; between spirituality and theology; between the worship of God and service to humanity. Everything is in balance, otherwise known as right worship, which ...
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Sermons, Bible Studies and Special Events presented by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Plymouth, MN.
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Tune in to listen to Fr Michael Sorial give a sermon on what we need and what we want from God.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Not What They Were- Part 2: St Luke the Fellow Worker
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Fr Paul Girguis speaks about Saint Luke, the gospel writer, and how his relationship with the Lord made him the man he became.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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the beginning and end of our story on earth. . . This changes everything.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Saving Christianity from the Threat of Extinction
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A convicting wake up call / slap on the face to all ChristiansBy St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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At St. John's, Abouna Elijah speaks at Pentecost about unity and diversityBy St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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At St. John's Abouna Anthony gives an amusing and uplifting talk about types of trust and coming close to GodBy St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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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.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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HE HAS ALREADY EMPOWERED YOU! In Luke 10 When OLJC sent the 72 Disciples. He didn't tell them about the authority He has given them until after they came back and reported to Him. The simple fact that God commanded you something, means that He has already given you the authority / ability to do it. His Commandment / assignment alone IS Enough!!…
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Tune in and listen to Father Moses speak about how we can be converted to little children. “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:5By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you" Matthew 5:44. A commandment that we are called to do is to love our enemies. Fr Moses asks "Have you ever prayed for your enemies? If you do you will surely see God's grace work inside yo…
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Fr. Mark Aziz explores the profound spiritual conditions required to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This enlightening sermon challenges our natural inclination to compare and compete, urging us to embrace humility and child-like simplicity, as taught by JesusBy St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Explore the profound depths of St. Paul's journey with Fr. Paul Girguis delve into the transformative declaration from Philippians 1:21, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Learn about St. Paul's conversion, his mission, and his ultimate surrender to Christ's love. This sermon challenges us to reflect on our own lives and how closely th…
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How can we imitate Christ, who completely poured Himself out for us, through our interactions and service?Tune in to this amazing talk given by Debbie as she shares with the youth many real-life experiences and Bible stories that reveal what true generosity in service looks like.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr David encourages us to live our lives as though we were anointed in this world and to challenge ourselves to see every interaction through the eyes of somebody who is anointed such as the apostles. Ultimately, they were put in this world to carry out a mission for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.…
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"Penetecost is the most powerful feast of the church. It examplifies and descirbes to us the ultimate goal of the plan of slavation." Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores the fruit embedded within pentecost, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr Peter Saad explores how we are saved, what it means when Jesus says He has "overcome the world" and much more!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Living the Liturgy, Pt. 1: Preparing the Heart
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Tune into the new series, 'Living the Liturgy', where Fr. Timothy Fam discusses how we can best prepare our hearts for the liturgy from the day before!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr. Timothy Fam discusses God's abundant generosity, as seen in the miracle of the five loaves and two fish!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune into Fr. Pishoy Salama as he delves into the profound message of the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 10. In this chapter, he illuminates the significance of the harvest, revealed through the sending out of the apostles to spread the Good News. Fr. Pishoy emphasises that, like the apostles, we too are called to share and live out the Gospel in our dail…
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We are all in need of something in our lives. However, God challenges us to focus on what we have rather than what we don't have. In this way, our faith and reliance on God can be portrayed to Him. Tune in as Fr David reflects upon the story of the 5 loaves and the 2 fish whereby the disciples take the available resources, bring it forth before God…
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The Spirituality of the Kneeling Prayers: The Law Written on Our Hearts
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Fr Mark Aziz gives a very clear and succinct explanation of what’s happening in the kneeling prayers for the benefit of the listeners.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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In this insightful sermon Fr Elijah explores the true meaning of evangelism and how it stems from our love for God and others. Reflecting on the authority given to the apostles and how we can embody that same power in our lives today.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Not What They Were - Part 3: St Andrew, The First Called
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In this sermon Fr Paul dives deep into St Andrew's life, his unwavering faith, and his extraordinary journey as a follower of Christ. Though often in the background, St. Andrew's zeal, humility, and dedication played a crucial role in spreading the Gospel.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35 Tune in to this epic talk given by Fr George as he gives the youth practical tips that will help in following Christ's example of complete self-emptying.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune into Fr Pishoy Salama as he examines the joyous readings that there is a thirst and hunger for the Lord, May we use use this motivation to draw near to the Lord in all that we do.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Have we dug deep and allowed Christ to rule in our hearts as the Rock that we have built our house upon? Have we allowed Him to permeate our whole lives so that when we give or do anything it is for His glory and not our own?By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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The Israelites were fed by God with Manna from Heaven in the wilderness for 40 years, until they began to loathe eating it and desired the meat of Egypt. This is a picture of them loathing the freedom that God offered and desiring to be in bondage again just to enjoy fleeting carnal pleasures. This is a danger for us and something we all need to be…
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Tune in as Fr David informs us that there can be challenges that we may come across when serving in the church and provides us with methods to be persistent during these situations.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Christine reminds the youth that God has gifted us all with 86,400 seconds everyday and so we must savour each moment by being present.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr Anthony emphasises to the youth the importance of wisdom in our spiritual lives and how to put it into practice.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Meena talks to the youth about how to be cautious and have discernment when navigating through a world filled with temptation. In this way, our love for our Lord Jesus Christ will be portrayed.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr. Timothy Fam discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and how we can make the most of this apostle's fast!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Conflict Not Combat, Pt. 5: Cancelling the Debt
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Tune in as Fr. Anthony Messeh takes us on part five, 'Conflict Not Combat', where he discusses the common myths associated with being at peace with others, and how to achieve forgiveness!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Mina advises the youth on how to discern what is good or what can be detrimental to our journey with Christ; in regards to our social life.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Not What They Were- Part 1: St Peter the Most Relatable Apostle
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In this series, Fr Elijah discusses how when the apostles met Christ they were no longer what they were but drastically changed. This does not mean that they were perfect but they were on the journey and direction to becoming who Christ called them to be. In this talk Fr Elijah shares about St Peter the most relatable apostle.…
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Everybody has been given a gift! It is time that we unwrap these gifts and employ them. Tune in as Fr David reminds us to use the gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to us.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Not What They Were - Part 1: St Peter the Most Relatable Apostle
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Tune in for part 1 of Fr Elijah Estafanous' series exploring the transformative journeys of the Apostles after meeting Christ, this week focusing on St. PeterBy St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 1 - Episode 2
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Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 1 - Episode 2
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"The Scriptures were not given us for this only, that we might have them in books, but that we might engrave them on our hearts." - Homily 32 on the Gospel of John by St. John ChrysostomTune into Fr. Thomas Hanna as he explains the Gospel reading about loving our enemies. He focuses on the importance of engraving this scripture passage in our heart…
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Tune in as Fr David contemplates upon John 16:32 and provides us with practical ways in which we can fight off loneliness.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Andrew reveals to the youth the five lies that the devil manipulates us to believe about ourselves and instead how we can fill our hearts with the truth that the Lord proclaims to us.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Conflict, Not Combat, Pt. 4: Speaking the Truth in Love
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Tune in as Fr. Anthony Messeh discusses how we can communicate through difficult situations or thoughts in our relationships!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Conflict, Not Combat, Pt.3: Mastering Your Story
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Tune in as Fr. Anthony Messeh discusses how controlling your story can help you control your emotions!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Conflict, Not Combat, Pt.2: Start with the Heart
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Tune into part two of the series, 'Conflict, Not Combat' where Fr. Anthony Messeh discusses how we can face conflict when the tension is high!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Conflict, Not Combat, Pt.1: The Power of Conflict
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Tune into a new series, 'Conflict, Not Combat', where Fr. Anthony Messeh discusses the correct way to approach conflict in order to grow!By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in to Fr. Thomas Hanna as he explains the themes of the Feast of Pentecost. His insights allow us to reflect on the similarities between the early church and the church today, while also delving into the significance of this holy day as the birth of the church.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Fr Elijah shares in this sermon about what is the victory that leads us to eternal life.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr David Milad explores the concept of loneliness and how engaging in service can help alleviate this feeling.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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Tune in as Fr. Michael Sorial gives a powerful sermon on what we do with the gifts that the Holy Spirit gives us.By St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
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