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War and Providence
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - March 13, 2022
With the conflict in Ukraine on so many people’s minds at the moment it feels like it could be useful for us to reflect on teachings from the Lord’s Word about war and providence. There are big picture questions to consider like, why does our loving God allow something as terrible as war? And there are also more day-to-day questions to consider like, how much time should we spend thinking about conflicts in other parts of the world and what, if anything, can we do to try to make things better? | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Westville, RSA
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Constellations
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 06, 2022
Stars are mentioned many times in the Word. The Writings tell us that “stars symbolize concepts of Divine goodness and Divine truth drawn from the Word” (AR 534). Constellations are pictures that we draw by connecting the dots of the stars. How do we connect the dots of various truths, and how does that help us navigate our spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Washing Our Feet
Worship Service: Sermon only - March 06, 2022
The Gospel of John tells of how after the Last Supper Jesus washed His Disciples’ feet. In this act of humility Jesus showed us the nature of His love: that it extends to all, without exception, and that it lives to serve. This Sunday we will explore how we can better invite this love into our lives, as well as how we can pass it on to others. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSA
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Think of Eternal Life
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - March 06, 2022
1st Lesson: Matthew 13:44-46 Talk: “Where Will Your Treasure Be” 2nd Lesson: Exodus 21:1-6 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8981:3-4 Sermon: “Follow the Lord Willingly” (Text: Exodus 21:6) | By Rev. Lawson M. Smith | Kempton, PA
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Why is Heaven Such a Happy Place?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - March 06, 2022
There are many ways of explaining the happiness of heaven. All of its blessings are a gift from the Lord. Part of how this occurs is the result of each angel receiving good things from all the other angels. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Heavenly Happiness - Each Angel is the Center of All
Worship Service: Sermon only - March 06, 2022
Only some of us like being the center of attention, but what about being surrounded by people who want good things for you and are willing to help you in any useful way? The Lord has organized heaven in a way that each angel is the center of focus for all the other angels. This is a key to heaven's happiness. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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By the Word all things are made
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - February 27, 2022
1st Lesson: Psalm 119:88-97 2nd Lesson: Doctrine of the Lord 1, 2 Talk: “All the Light of Truth is from the Word” (Text: Psalm 119:105) | By Rev. Andrew J. Heilman | Kempton, PA
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The Ancient Law of the Pledge
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - February 27, 2022
Topic: Boundaries. (Deut. 24:10-13) Sometimes we use unfair tactics to win over a friend or loved one to our point of view. The ancient law of the pledge shows us a way to “state our case” without taking away the freedom of the other person. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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The Ancient Law of the Pledge
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 27, 2022
(Deut. 24:10-13) Just as the Lord doesn’t use His almighty force to squeeze a decision out of us, so must we avoid using undue pressure to force an opinion or decision out of those we know or love. The lender in ancient Israel was required to follow certain guidelines, guidelines which, spiritually speaking, lead to perfect peace and harmony. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - February 27, 2022
This week’s sermon is about one of the most fundamental topics from the Teachings of the New Church. This week we will explore the role that repentance plays in our lives. Specifically, we will be exploring the necessity of making changes in our actions and not just our words. Repentance is literally the difference between spiritual life and spiritual death. | By Rev. Calvin Heinrichs | Westville, RSA
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As the Deer Panteth for the Water
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 27, 2022
The beautiful deer in our community can remind us of aspects of our spiritual life. Deer are mentioned a number of times in the Word, and five passages in particular describe five important points about our path to heaven. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Learning for a Purpose
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - February 20, 2022
As the title suggests we engage in learning to be able to do things based on that learning. In spritiaul terms the Word is our guide and a spiritual life with our version of usefulness is the outcome. | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr. | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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My Father's Business
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 20, 2022
At age twelve, the Lord declared that He must be about His Father's business. We too are called "to perform a use in accord with the Lord's gracious purposes" (Arcana Coelestia 1103:2). Our focus this Sunday is on our life's purpose or our way of contributing uniquely to the Lord's Kingdom. | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr. | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Breaking Bread
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - February 20, 2022
This Sunday, as preparation for taking the Lord’s Holy Supper, we will be talking about the significance of breaking bread and sharing it. Particularly in Western culture there can be a lot of emphasis on individuality and working on our individual lives but the Lord’s goal for us is to be part of a larger whole in which we give and receive freely. How can we work towards that goal? | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Westville, RSA
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The Bronze Serpent
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - February 20, 2022
1st Lesson: Numbers 21:4-9 2nd Lesson: John 3:14-15 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8624:4 Talk: “The Bronze Serpent” | By Rev. Brett D. Buick | Kempton, PA
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Words to Live By
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 20, 2022
What do we mean when we talk about “the Word?” Is it just a book on an altar? Or is it more than that? This Sunday we’ll explore what it means to be guided by “the Word.” | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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"To Leap Like a Deer"
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - February 13, 2022
No other large wild animal lives freely all around us the way that deer do. Their qualities are often described in the Word, some of which are quite relevant to Valentine's Day, which we celebrate on the 14th. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Experiencing the Holy Spirit
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 13, 2022
The Lord told His disciples He would send them the Holy Spirit. Have you experienced it? Yes? No? Maybe? | By Rev. N. Bruce Rogers | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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The Journey of Life (and Death)
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - February 13, 2022
For all of us, life will end in death. But it won’t really end there: after the body dies the spirit continues to live. This Sunday we will look at the journey of self-discovery that awaits us on the other side, and give some thought to how it might shape how we live in the her and now. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSA
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The Good Samaritan
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - February 13, 2022
1st Lesson: Leviticus 19:9-34 2nd Lesson: Luke 10:25-37 3rd Lesson: NJHD 85, Charity 51-54 Talk: “The Good Samaritan” | By Rt. Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs | Kempton, PA
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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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Memorial Service for Dr. Erland J. Brock
Memorial Service - February 11, 2022
| By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Easy or Hard?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - February 06, 2022
Does the Lord have a difficult time ruling the universe? Is anything difficult for the Lord? We tend to create our own list of what's easy and what's hard but how does our list compare to the Lord's? | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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The Lord Rules the Universe with Ease
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 06, 2022
The Lord doesn't have any trouble ruling the universe and does so "most easily" (SE 2234). As finite human beings, we tend to impose on God that which we consider to be difficult and hard. Can the Lord's definition of "easy" change our view of what's hard? | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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To See God
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - February 06, 2022
In the Old Testament the Lord told Moses that no one can see God and live. This is true: if we were to be exposed to the full Divinity of God it would be like being consumed by the sun. Yet God’s purpose in creation is to grow closer to humanity and to bless them. So while we cannot see God directly, there are ways that we can come to see Him more and more truly, and so develop a deeper and deeper relationship with Him. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSA
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