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Christmas Eve 2018
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 24, 2018
Lessns and sermon in four parts. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDResurrection Service for Cathy Smith
Memorial Service - December 15, 2018
| By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDThanksgiving Day Family Service
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - November 22, 2018
On our Thanksgiving Day the service included a procession of fruit offerings for the needy and the sermon was actually a two-part "family talk" for all ages. It was mainly about giving thanks for our freedom, and for 5 special Laws of Providence that ensure this freedom. - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDControlling our Emotions
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - November 18, 2018
Did you know that the understanding does NOT lead the will? It is the other way around! So how can we stay centered and avoid being overly reactive to other people and things? ~ MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDThe Bitter Waters of Marah
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 28, 2018
The Bitter Waters of Marah in Exodus 15, and how they were made sweet. This is an expository sermon on the spiritual meaning of the story. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDAcceptance, Judgment, Mercy and Stereotypes in the Word
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 14, 2018
What can we make of the harsh things that are written throughout revelation about whole nations, peoples and churches? What does this mean and how is it useful? ~ MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDA Matter of Life and Death
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 07, 2018
Following a series of doctrinal sermons, this Sunday we get down to the basics of what really matters – and it’s not just family! ~ MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDThe Humanity of the Lord
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - September 30, 2018
The Divinity of the Lord is presented in the single Person of the Lord Jesus Christ, a perfect Human male referred to as “the Son of God.” Why is that and what can we make of it? - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDThe Divinity of the Lord
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - September 23, 2018
Today I have ventured into some troubled waters about the way we see and understand God, and I make a case for seeing Him definitively as a Divine Man, i.e., male. WHY? - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDThe Church in the Wilderness
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - August 19, 2018
As the church struggles in a "post-Christian" culture, or in some cases an "old Christian" culture, I thought it would be appropriate to address what the Writings have to say about this. - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDHow to Read Minds
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - August 12, 2018
How to Judge Motives and Intentions | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDChaos and the Leading of Providence
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - July 29, 2018
“Before anything is reduced to order it is very common for everything to be reduced first of all to a state of confusion resembling chaos so that things that are not compatible may be separated from one another. And once these have been separated the Lord arranges them into order” (AC 842:3). | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDSimulations of Love & Wisdom
Worship Service: Sermon only - July 22, 2018
"Why Self-Compulsion is Useful and Not Hypocritical." - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDKeeping It Real
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - July 15, 2018
"Rights and Responsibilities. This sermon, titled "Keeping it Real," explores the concept of human rights, or entitlements, as distinct from responsibilities, and asks each of us to look within ourselves to see what we can do to make the world a better place. - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDFrom Swords to Plowshares
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - June 03, 2018
The beautiful prophecy of Isiah 2 and Micah 4 proclaims a new life of peace and productivity after war.. But what are the details of this symbolism in our spiritual lives? | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MD"And then they shall know ...."
Worship Service: Sermon only - May 27, 2018
The prophecies of Ezekiel often repeat this phrase: ".... And then they shall know that I am the Lord their God." How? When? And what does this mean for US today? What does it take? - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDBuilding the Community - Part II
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - May 20, 2018
| By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDMothers' Day
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - May 13, 2018
Two universal atmospheres from he Lotd - the love of having the children and the love of protecting them. How these relate to marriage, motherhood and the purpose of creation. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDLetting Go and Getting More
Worship Service: Sermon only - April 29, 2018
Sometimes our most fervent prayers go unanswered. Then what? How can we learn to let go of what isn’t working so that we can receive more of what does work? How can humility inform purpose? ~ MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDThine is the Kingdom & the Power & the Glory
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - April 15, 2018
| By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDThe Story Behind Palm Sunday
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - March 25, 2018
A commemoration of the events that took place when the Lord entered Jerusalem just before His crucifixion, and this year we focus on what happened in the Temple. ~ MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MD"Forgve Us Our Debts..."
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - March 04, 2018
Continuing our series on The Lord's Prayer, this time the topic is forgiveness. - MDG A printable text version of the sermon in this recording is available from the New Church Mitchellville web-site at http://washingtonnewchurch.org/worship/recent-sermons/ | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDLead Us Not into Temptation
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 25, 2018
Listen as we explore how and why the Lord permits temptations in our iives and leads us through them. - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDJeremiah - The Prophet and his Prophecies
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - February 18, 2018
Jeremiah was one of the most courageous characters in the Bible and yet we know very little of his work. Learn, and be inspired by what he has to teach us today. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MD