Assyrian Church Video Library

Assyrian Sermon— 2nd Sunday of Summer—Mar Addai Parish

English Sermon— 2nd Sunday of Summer—Mar Addai Parish

In this powerful Bible study, Father Genard Lazar breaks down Romans Chapter 5 — the contrast between Adam and Christ, sin and grace, death and life. Discover how sin and death entered the world through one man’s disobedience, yet God’s grace abounds much more through Jesus Christ, bringing justification, righteousness, and eternal life. From the Assyrian Church of the East perspective, learn what we truly inherit from Adam (consequences, not personal guilt), the purpose of the Law, and how to live as justified believers who persevere in faith. Key Takeaways • Christ’s grace is greater than Adam’s offense • We inherit mortality & inclination to sin — not guilt • Grace is not a license to sin — it calls us to repentance and obedience • Salvation: I have been saved, I am being saved, I will be saved

Assyrian Sermon— Commemoration of St. Cyriacus and his mother Julitta—Mar Addai Parish

Prayer for the Road (Journey) by Saint Mar Yousip Khnanisho | Assyrian Church of the East. Help us, O God our Savior. O Lord, You who were with Jacob and delivered him from Esau, be with Your servants. O Compassionate One, accompany them on the journey before them, protect them from every danger and from the evil of the deceitful, and bring them back in peace. May Your mighty hand be with them always. In You have I put my trust, O Lord. O Lord our Savior, those who trust in You shall walk in safety. Strengthen them with Your help, as You strengthened Joseph in the land of Egypt. Deliver them from Satan, as You delivered Jeremiah in the land of Judah, and return them safely to their homes, as You brought Jacob back in peace. — أعنّا يا الله مخلصنا. يا رب، يا من كنت مع يعقوب وأنقذته من عيسو، كن مع عبيدك. يا رحيم، رافقهم في رحلتهم، واحفظهم من كل خطر ومن شرّ المخادعين، وأعدهم سالمين. لتكن يدك القديرة معهم دائمًا. عليك توكلت يا رب. يا رب مخلصنا، من يتوكل عليك يسير في أمان. قوِّهم بعونك، كما قوّيت يوسف في أرض مصر. نجِّهم من الشيطان، كما نجّيت إرميا في أرض يهوذا، وأعدهم سالمين إلى ديارهم، كما أعدت يعقوب سالمًا.

Assyrian Sermon— Sunday of Nusardeil & The Commemoration of the 12 Apostles and Mar Yosip—Mar Addai

Sub-Deacon Steve shares his remarkable journey from a Muslim background through agnosticism and atheism to finding the fullness of truth in Christ and the Assyrian Church of the East. Baptized just last year and now serving at the altar as a Sub-Deacon, his testimony reveals how God was quietly at work throughout his life — from heated conversations with his Christian wife Nick, to the ISIS persecutions that sparked his search for truth, and ultimately to the embrace of the ancient apostolic faith spoken in the language of Jesus. Listen as Steve opens up about: The conscience and moral struggles of life without Christ The transforming power of Scripture and the Church’s rich history The overwhelming joy of his wife when he accepted Christ His ordination and the deep reverence of standing at the Holy Altar A moving story of conversion, compassion, family, and God’s relentless pursuit — perfect for anyone seeking truth or encouragement in their faith journey.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Father Genard and Father Andrew recap 38th Annual Youth Conference in the Assyrian Language

From Muslim to Subdeacon in the Assyrian Church of the East — The powerful testimony of Sub-Deacon Steve Mortada. Born into a Muslim Lebanese family in Australia, Steve grew up celebrating secular Christmas, questioning God, and eventually walking away from faith. But everything changed when a Bible verse pierced his heart and led him to the Assyrian Church of the East. In this moving testimony from the 38th Annual Youth Conference, Steve shares his incredible journey: •⁠ ⁠Growing up in a divided Muslim home •⁠ ⁠13-year family estrangement after marrying a Christian •⁠ ⁠The exact Bible verse (Matthew 10:34-36) that brought him to his knees •⁠ ⁠Finding his spiritual home at St. Peter & Paul Parish in Sydney •⁠ ⁠Baptism, ordination as Subdeacon, and reconciliation with his parents A story of redemption, forgiveness, and God’s perfect timing.

“God’s Patience is not Indefinite”

Sermon— 5th Wednesday of the Apostles —Mar Addai Parish, Turlock CA

Luke 8:49-56 Part II “Death is temporary before God"

English Sermon— 5th Sunday of the Apostles —Mar Addai Parish, Turlock CA

Sermon— 5th Sunday of the Apostles— Mar Addai Parish, Turlock CA

Sermon— 4th Wednesday of the Apostles— Mar Addai Parish, Turlock CA