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All temptation is an attack against the love present in a person, the degree of temptation depending on the degree of that love. If love is not attacked there is no temptation. (Secrets of Heaven 1690:3) | By Rev. J. Bheki Dube | Westville, RSA

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Swearing, Cursing and Blasphemy

Worship Service: Sermon only - September 17, 2023

1st Lesson: Matthew 5:33-37 2nd Lesson: Spiritual Experiences 2206 Sermon: “Swearing: A Deplorable Habit” | By Rev. Calvin Heinrichs | Kempton, PA

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Jesus' Secret Visit to Jerusalem

Worship Service: Family (may include music) - September 10, 2023

Although the Lord preached and performed miracles openly in Jerusalem, on one occasion He went there secretly, and no one knew He was there. Why did He do this? | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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The Lord's Secret Presence

Worship Service: Sermon only - September 10, 2023

Divine Providence 211 makes the surprising statement that if we were to know what the Lord was doing in our lives, we would see Him as our enemy. How is this possible since He is continually protecting us and leading us towards eternal happiness? | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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The Story of the Word

Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - September 10, 2023

The Word is, at heart, a story. It’s true that at times the nature of the story is opaque, but the central message is straightforward: God created people in order to love; when they turned away, and nearly destroyed themselves, He continued to love them; and in time, come down as Jesus Christ to save us; and this work of saving us carries on even today. This Sunday we will explore how the story that the Word tells can be life-changing. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSA

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Water to Wine

Worship Service: Informal Family - September 10, 2023

One of the first miracles that Jesus did was turning water to wine at a wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11). What can this miracle teach us about spiritual transformations in our own lives? The piano interlude is included with permission of author Solomon Keal. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall

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Tell Your Story

Worship Service: Family (may include music) - September 03, 2023

The Scriptures use “witnessing” to remind people of their history, their roots. Moses and Joshua did it with the Israelites, reminding them how they had won their freedom, and how it couldn’t have happened without the Lord. Telling our story (lessons learned) to children, friends, and loved ones is a powerful way of bearing witness to the Lord, His Word, faith, charity. In this service we will be exploring examples from the Scriptures and the Writings that speak to the use and value of personal testimonies. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick | Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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Tell Your Story

Worship Service: Sermon only - September 03, 2023

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Memorial Service for Rachel Ebert

Memorial Service - September 03, 2023

| By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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Feed What Grows

Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - September 03, 2023

We often prioritize things that aren't working. Sometimes this is a good thing: after all, if it isn't working it needs to be fixed. But often we also pour energy into areas that are not bearing fruit. The Lord invites us to put aside the things that aren't working, and instead focus on the things that will bear fruit: things like love to the Lord, charity to the neighbour, and the joy of service. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSA

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What Life After Death Can Teach Us About Life Right Now

Worship Service: Informal Family - September 03, 2023

There are a lot of things to think about, care about, and stress about in this world. When someone dies it reminds us of how short life in this world can be and it can shift our perspective on what matters. We are blessed with many teachings about what life after death will be like; what can we learn from those teachings about what matters in our lives right now? | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall

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Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees

Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - September 03, 2023

1st Lesson: Luke 12: 1-5 Talk: “Beware the Leaven of the Pharisees” 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 7906 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9999.2 Sermon: “Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees” | By Rev. Brett D. Buick | Kempton, PA

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"The Devil's Pillow"

Worship Service: Family (may include music) - August 27, 2023

We are saying goodbye to the lazy days of summer and fun vacations, and we are about to begin the busy months of the school year. It is a great time to think about being useful and getting back to work. However, it is also a good time to reflect on the value of the rest and relaxation we just experienced, and contrast that with what the Heavenly Doctrine teaches us about idleness. Idleness is referred to there as “the Devil’s Pillow!” | By Rt. Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs | Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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"The Devil's Pillow"

Worship Service: Sermon only - August 27, 2023

We are saying goodbye to the lazy days of summer and fun vacations, and we are about to begin the busy months of the school year. As adults, it is a great time to think about being useful and getting back to our jobs. However, it is also a good time to reflect on the value of the rest and relaxation we just experienced, and contrast that with what the Heavenly Doctrine teaches us about idleness. Idleness is referred to there as “the Devil’s Pillow!” We will take a look at why and how usefulness provides a valuable protection from the hells and can keep the devil at bay. | By Rt. Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs | Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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Leaving the Past Behind

Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - August 27, 2023

We sometimes think that to leave our mistakes behind we can just forget about them; but we also know that really doesn’t work. The alternative seems to be to somehow make up for them, and there is truth in this. But what does it take to make up for a mistake? Especially a mistake that rises to the level of being evil? It can feel like we have to undo our mistake, and yet there is no way to change the past. The reality is that repentance (the Lord’s way of making up for mistakes) is not so much about the past, but the present: repentance does not undo the things we have done; instead it allows us to become a different person in the present moment. It’s all about who we are, not who we used to be. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSA

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Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Worship Service: Informal Family - August 27, 2023

The Lord’s disciples asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). The response is the Lord’s Prayer, which teaches us not only words we can say, but how to have a loving relationship with the God of the Universe, and how to receive His love for all people. | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall

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As in Heaven so upon the Earth

Worship Service: Family (may include music) - August 27, 2023

1st Lesson: Matt. 6:1-13 2nd Lesson: HH 374 Talk: “Heaven on Earth” | By Rev. Calvin Heinrichs | Kempton, PA

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We Are Never Lost When the Lord Leads Us

Worship Service: Family (may include music) - August 20, 2023

The Israelites were lost in the wilderness for 40 years. Have you ever been lost? Even if there are other people lost with you, it can be scary. You don't know which way to go, you don't how long you will be lost. But, fortunately, in the Word, the story has a happy ending, for the Lord led them out of the wilderness. How can we get the Lord's help like that when we feel lost? | By Rev. Stephen D. Cole | Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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Wandering in the Wilderness

Worship Service: Sermon only - August 20, 2023

"They went astray in the wilderness" (Mark 9:24) Psalm 107:4 says of the Israelites: "They went astray in the wilderness." Their wandering in the wilderness is one of the major stories in the Old Testament and speaks to the way that many of us may feel, at least in certain times in life. When we feel lost or directionless, it is hard to know what to do. The wilderness is said to represent a state of temptation. But perhaps this prompts a question in the minds of some: If the Israelites were being tempted, what were they being tempted to do, or not to do? | By Rev. Stephen D. Cole | Bryn Athyn Cathedral

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The Magical Thinking of Faith Alone

Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - August 20, 2023

We don't really believe in magic anymore: no one thinks I could make a rabbit pop out of a hat by any means other than mere trickery. But we still do fall into a kind of "magical thinking" when it comes to faith. That is, we believe that if we say the right words or go through the right motions it will magically make us into new people. But the only way to actually change is to do the hard work of changing yourself. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSA

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Come now and let us reason together, says the Lord

Worship Service: Informal Family - August 20, 2023

What is it like to reason with the Lord, and how is this different from reasoning with each other? Can the tone and quality of our dialogue with each other change if we have first reasoned with the Lord? | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall

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Noah: Salvation Through Conscience

Worship Service: Family (may include music) - August 20, 2023

1st Lesson: Genesis 6:5-22 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 765 (part) 3rd Lesson: New Jerusalem & Heavenly Doctrine 131, 133, 138 Talk: “Noah: Salvation Through Conscience” | By Rev. Lawson M. Smith | Kempton, PA

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