Escaping a Crippling Gnosticism | Welcoming Gifts [EP. 10]

About this sermon

In this final episode of the season, we reflect on how to live a joyfully sacrificial lifestyle as Christians, and we answer questions from listeners. "Welcoming Gifts" by Fr. Jeremy Davis: https://store.ancientfaith.com/welcoming-gifts-sacrifice-in-the-bible-and-christian-life/ 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - How to remember sacrifice in your daily life? 5:59 - How to avoid losing focus while serving the Church? 10:58 - Giving financially to the Church 18:52 - Prayer and fasting - two sides of the same sacrificial coin 23:26 - Acts of mercy 31:14 - Question 1: Talk more about anamnesis/remembrance? 39:15 - Question 2: PSA in light of Sacrifices in Genesis 15? 50:31 - Question 3: Sacrifices decontaminating the temple? 1:05:51 - Question 4: Development vs formation? 1:08:08 - Final words of encouragement 👉 Want more podcasts, daily devotional, and Scripture teachings? Download our app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ancient-faith-radio-app/id542980935 or here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ancientfaithministries.ancientfaithradio.prod&pli=1 Follow Ancient Faith on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ancientfaithministries/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ancientfaithministries Find Books and Other Resources from Ancient Faith: https://store.ancientfaith.com/ Support Ancient Faith Ministries: https://www.ancientfaith.com/support/ About us: Ancient Faith Ministries exists to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ through accessible and excellently-crafted publications and creative media that educate, edify, and evangelize, leading to a living experience of God through His Holy Orthodox Church. Ancient Faith Ministries operates with the blessing of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Escaping a Crippling Gnosticism | Welcoming Gifts [EP. 10] #orthodoxchurch #easternorthodox #orthodoxy #ancientfaith #christianity