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The Covenant Restored
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 09, 2016
When we break trust, with the Lord or with others, how can it be restored? When someone breaks trust with us, how can we work with him or her to rebuild it? | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr. | Westville, RSA
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Is It True?
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 09, 2016
'Therefore it will happen, when the Egyptians see you, that they will say, 'This is his wife'; and they will kill me, but they will let you live. Please say you are my sister, that it will be well with me for your sake, and that I may live because of you.' (Genesis 12:12-13) | By Rt. Rev. Thomas L. Kline | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Thoughts on Humility
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 02, 2016
Here are a few brief thoughts regarding the value of becoming truly humble. | By Rev. Garry B. Walsh | Phoenix, AZ
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Searching
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 02, 2016
We are called by the Lord to be “merchants” in search of pearls. Pearls represent truths from the Lord’s Word, and the pearl of great price stands for knowledge about the Lord Himself. The Lord plants within us a longing called in the Writings for the New Church “the affection for truth.” The more we search in the Word, or talk with others in an effort to discover the great truths about life, the more the Lord will be able to bless us with wisdom. We will come to discover in growing ways what leads to lasting happiness, and feel called to turn to the Lord as the one who can lead us to experience it. | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr. | Sarver, PA
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Spiritual Restoration, Part 3 - Greater Glory
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 02, 2016
The Lord knows that we can become discouraged as we work to restore our lives. The Lord reminds us that He is with us and promises us greater glory through that restoration. | By Rev. Derrick Lumsden | Sarver, PA
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Mindful Communication Challenge, Listening
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 02, 2016
It is in accordance with the laws of order that no one should become convinced of the truth instantaneously, that is, should instantaneously be made so sure of the truth that he is left in no doubt at all about it. (AC 7298:2) | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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A Listening Heart
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - October 02, 2016
"Therefore give to your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil" (1 Kings 3-9) Lori & John Odhner hold copyright to "Samuel, Samuel" Used by permission. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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The LORD'S Providence Is Really Good
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 02, 2016
Sunday School Service - Children's Talk Title - The Spies' Rebellion, Not Trusting The LORD 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 1: 24-33 2nd Lesson: Mark 10: 17-22; Luke 12: 22-28 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 2 (part); Arcana Coelestia 2982.2 (parts) | By Rev. Nathan Cole | Kempton, PA
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Part 2 - What's the point of me?
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 02, 2016
Last Sunday we talked about the purpose of life in this world and got into ideas about heaven and working to bring heaven to earth. This week it gets more personal - and potentially more difficult. Yes, we're supposed to be useful and bringing heaven to earth but what does that mean about what a person does on a Monday morning? What if a person hates their job or is just entirely uninspired about doing their job? Should they quit or stick it out? What if a person knows what they want to do but can't due to bad health, injury, old age, or any number of other factors? How can the Lord help each of us to answer the question, "What's the point of me?" | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Westville, RSA
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Be Soft Ground
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 02, 2016
“Be Soft Ground” - Mindful Communication Challenge - Week One - “Am I Listening?” - Parable of the Sower - Luke 8:5-15 | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Politics and the New Church
Doctrinal Class - September 28, 2016
A three part series: 1 - Do the Writings teach the separation of church and state? 9/14 2 - Do the Writings support the idea of a woman president? 9/21 3 - Is the New Church liberal or conservative? 9/28 Most discussion not included. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn Cathedral Social Hall
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Pray Always
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 25, 2016
The Lord tells us that we should "pray always." Prayer is simply conversation with Him. We should be continuously talking to Him in order to strengthen our relationship with Him. In this way we open ourselves to learning from Him and grow in our trust of Him and His providence. | By Rev. Garry B. Walsh | Phoenix, AZ
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Part 1 - What's the Point of Life in This World
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 25, 2016
Sometimes, in the midst of all the busyness, bizarreness, and belly-punches that life in this world can involve, we need to take a step back and ask what’s the point? Why are we here? What are we spending all this time and energy for? The Lord can help us with this—if we’re willing to take the time to listen. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Westville, RSA
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Building and Guarding the New Church
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 25, 2016
"Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it. Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain." (Psalm 127:1) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Becoming Spiritual Harvesters
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 25, 2016
Evening Adult Service - Lessons and Sermon 1st Lesson: Luke 10: 1-11 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 911.15 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 172.5-6 | By Rev. Brett D. Buick | Kempton, PA
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Why is the New Church So Important
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - September 25, 2016
"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6:33) Copyrighted music not included. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Prayers of Hope for Loved Ones
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 25, 2016
Vesper Service | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Spiritual Restoration, Part 2 - Hear the Lord
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - September 25, 2016
Spiritual restoration can progress when you hear and fear the Lord; then He will be with you. When you hear and fear the Lord, He will be with you, and He will stir your spirit to build His place in your life. | By Rev. Derrick Lumsden | Sarver, PA
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Counterintuitive
Worship Service: Informal Family - September 25, 2016
Why do we need the Lord's Word? Sometimes the truth is counterintuitive. Judges 7 - Gideon’s 300 - AC 6948 | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Praying for Others
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 18, 2016
Our prayers are a reflection of our hearts. Therefore, if we are concerned because another person is feeling some type of pain, we might be inspired by the Lord to pray for them. We are not trying to tell the Lord something that He doesn't already know, or to instruct Him when He already is moving things in the best direction through His infinite love and wisdom. Instead, our prayers are simply expressions of our love. And love, we are told, can have amazingly positive effects, even when those affects are not immediately obvious. | By Rev. Garry B. Walsh | Phoenix, AZ
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Why We Have Sacraments 1- Baptism
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - September 18, 2016
This Sunday we have the privilege of witnessing an infant baptism. And so, in the sermon, we’re going to be talking about baptism and Holy Supper. Here’s a passage to get you thinking about the topic. Have you ever had thoughts along these lines? If the spiritual meaning of the Word had not been disclosed,… [people] might mutter and say to themselves, “What is baptism but pouring water on a baby’s head? What does that do for the baby’s salvation? What is the Holy Supper but taking bread and wine? What does that do for our salvation? For that matter, what is holy about these rituals, other than the fact that the ecclesiastical hierarchy has traditionally accepted them as sacred and divine and has commanded us to observe them? Although the churches claim that when the Word of God is brought near the elements they become sacred, these rituals are essentially just ceremonial.” … Yet from the point of view of their spiritual meaning, these two sacraments are the holiest acts of worship. (True Christianity §667) When we understand the significance of baptism and Holy Supper they can become a very meaningful part of our spiritual lives, rather than just arbitrary seeming rituals. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Westville, RSA
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Holy Supper: Remembrance Of HIS Love
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - September 18, 2016
Sunday School Service with Holy Supper - Children's Talk Title - The Holy Supper Is A Sign Of How Much The LORD Loves US 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 11-20 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 702, 704, 705 (parts) | By Rev. Lawson M. Smith | Kempton, PA
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As We Forgive Our Debtors
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 18, 2016
"Then his master, after he had called him , said to him, 'you wicked servant!, I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?'" (Matthew 18:32-33) Closing prayer by Rev. Eric H. Carswell. | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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What Does It Mean to Forgive?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - September 18, 2016
"Forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors." (Matthew 6:12) | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Carl R. Gunther Memorial Address
Memorial Service - September 17, 2016
"Because you have made the Lord...your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you... For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways." (Psalm 91:9-11) | By Rev. Walter E. III Orthwein | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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