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Putting Hand to Plough
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 13, 2022
There are several stories in the Word which warn against “looking back” or “turning back.” What is the significance of this and how is it different from taking a trip down memory lane? | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Micah and the Danites
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 06, 2022
In Judges 17 and 18, there’s a story about a man named Micah who had an idol, and was not treated well by the Danites. What does this story symbolize about our own spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Self-Sacrifice
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 30, 2022
In Genesis 22, it appears that God wants Abraham to give up his son Isaac. Fortunately this is not actually the case. What does this symbolize in our own lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Swedenborg, the Scholar
Presentation - January 28, 2022
This is the audio from a live streamed video presentation. The video can be accessed via this link: https://bit.ly/3o9KR10. (However, the video will not be available long term). | By Rev. Dr Andrew M. Dibb | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Coming Through the Fire
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 23, 2022
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego followed the Lord even when doing so meant they would be thrown into a fiery furnace. How can we find that kind of courage and confidence? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Magic and Miracles
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 16, 2022
How is “magic” different from “miracles” in the Word? What do “magic" and “miracles” symbolize in our lives today? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Opportunities for Growth
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 09, 2022
Most of us would acknowledge that for quite a long time normal life has been far from normal for many of us. What would the Lord like us to take away from these experiences? How can they serve the Lord’s goals for our lives now and on to eternity? | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Strength and Surrender
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 02, 2022
Spiritual life requires both “strength and surrender.” At the shore of the Red Sea, Moses told Israel to “Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord” and at the same time to “Move forward” (Exodus 14). Peter was able to walk on water, but then he wasn’t (Matthew 14:22-34). Why do we so often fail in self-control and resolutions? | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Lessons and Carols
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 19, 2021
This Sunday morning service featured a five-piece brass band playing Christmas carols, interspersed with Christmas readings. For copyright reasons, the music has been removed, leaving the Christmas readings read by lay readers and Rev. Solomon Keal. As always, discussion follows the service. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Nativity
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 05, 2021
The word “nativity” means “birth.” What does the symbolism of the Christmas nativity teach us about how the Lord is born in our hearts? What are the “nativities” in our spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Feeding the 4000
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 21, 2021
At a time when it seemed there wasn’t enough food, the Lord gave thanks and miraculously there was enough. How does this story describe the power of gratitude in our lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Gentle Families
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 14, 2021
The Lord admonishes us to be gentle with each other and especially with little children. Our topic “Gentle Families” will explore the role of innocence or gentleness in family life. (Matthew 18:1-14, Mark 9:33-10:16) | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Listening with Compassion
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 07, 2021
When Hagar faces an incredibly difficult situation, she makes a rash decision. Rather than chastising her or punishing her, the Lord responds with compassion and helps her save her son. We can follow the Lord's example in this story and learn to listen with compassion, even when people may not be communicating in the healthiest way. | By Steven Gunther | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Listening with Humility
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 31, 2021
When Solomon became king, he humbly asked the Lord for an understanding heart instead of power and riches. His humble wisdom served many people. This week we’ll focus on listening without necessarily knowing the answers, as well as listening for the sake of changing ourselves and not others. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Patient Listening
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 24, 2021
When the Lord visited Mary and Martha in their home, Mary sat and listened but Martha was "distracted with much serving." (Luke 10: 38-42) What if food had been served a little late that evening? Can we be content with the passage of time and patiently listen? | By Rev. Kurt Hyland Asplundh | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Listening with Awareness
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 17, 2021
Starting our fall Journey sermon series “Tell Me More” with the story of Pharoah’s daughter discovering Moses in the basket along the riverbank. This service will also include commissioning the newly trained Stephen Ministers into the important use of compassionately listening. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Why does the Lord sometimes seem angry?
Worship Service: Informal Family - September 19, 2021
Many of the stories in the Old Testament describe an unhappy relationship between the Lord and the Children of Israel. The Children of Israel are disobeying the Lord’s commandments, sometimes in terrible ways. What can we learn from these stories that helps all of us better understand the Lord? | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Legion and the Pigs
Worship Service: Informal Family - September 05, 2021
In Mark chapter five, there is a story about a man who was possessed by many evil spirits. The Lord cast out those evil spirits, but He did it in a strange way, which involved pigs. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Steps toward knowing God
Worship Service: Informal Family - July 11, 2021
We can take “Steps towards Knowing God” by understanding the levels of reality, beginning with the Lord as the Sun of Heaven, which enlightens and enlivens the three levels of the heavens and the human mind. These concepts are like steps on Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:12-13, True Christianity 24). | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Loving the Kingdom of God in our Country
Worship Service: Informal Family - July 04, 2021
In Joshua chapter 24, Joshua reminded the people of all that the Lord had done to bring them into their country. He said they were free to serve whichever gods they liked, but he also said: “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” How does loving our country connect with loving and serving the Kingdom of God? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Church as the Bride of the Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - June 20, 2021
Part of the message proclaimed on “New Church Day” 1770 is, “Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb” (True Christianity 791). The Lord’s marriage with people takes place when we allow Him to work in us and through us as if we were doing it on our own. | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Four Living Creatures
Worship Service: Informal Family - June 13, 2021
This is part 2 of our three-part series leading up to New Church Day on June 19th. Last week we discussed why it is important to know that God is a Person. This week we focus on the four living creatures who surround Him on His throne and the important role they play in facilitating our connection with Him. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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God is a Person
Worship Service: Informal Family - June 06, 2021
This week, we begin a three-part series leading up to New Church Day on June 19th. We will start with the story of John seeing the Lord in the midst of the golden lamp stands in Revelation 1. Why is it important to know that God is a Person? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Going the Extra Mile
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 23, 2021
In Matthew 5:38-42, we hear a call to put energy into the things that matter most. We will explore together the value of working out differences, pursuing spiritual goals, and self-improvement. | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr. | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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