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Confidence from the Lord
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - October 14, 2018
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O King. But if not, let it be known to you, O King, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the golden image which you have set up." (Daniel 3:16-18) Opening Hymn not included because of Copyright protection. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralConfidence Over Arrogance
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 14, 2018
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego amswered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O King, But if not, let it be known to you, O King, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up." (Daniel 3:16-18) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralGood Laughter and Bad
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - September 23, 2018
When Abraham and Sarah each heard that they were to have a son they laughed. There was no consequence for Abraham's laughter but Sarah was questioned about hers. While the Lord can bless us with times of heavenly laughter, He wants us to be aware of laughter that has a destructive quality within it. Offertory replaced with hymn form the fallowing service because it was copyright protected. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralA Child of Laughter
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 23, 2018
A Child of Laughter: The Gift of a Wise and Loving Mind. When Abraham and Sarah each heard that they were to have a son they laughed. There was no consequence for Abraham's laughter but Sarah was questioned about hers. The Lord offers each of us a future that is very different from what we have had in the past. Part of us can rejoice in this idea and another can scoff with harmful consequences. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralTurning to the Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - September 16, 2018
Some plants turn their flowers to face the sun from morning until evening. We are taught that angels always have the Lord in front of them. The ancient Israelites were led by pillars of cloud and fire. In good times and bad, the Lord encourages us to turn to Him for all the good things He can bring us. Public domain music included, as well as "Sunflowers" (21 minutes into the recording) by permission of the authors, Warwick & Bier, and singers. Recording by Keith Genzlinger. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallThe Sign of the Covenant
Worship Service: Sermon only - August 26, 2018
This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you shall be circumcised. (Genesis 17:10) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralFilling with Oil
Worship Service: Informal Family - August 12, 2018
A widow asked Elisha for help. She was afraid she would lose her sons because of debts she had. Elisha told her to gather many pots and jars. Then she was to pour oil into them from the small jar she had. When we are feeling empty and concerned for future happiness sometimes the best thing to do is recognize some area of life into which you can put caring and attention. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallA Child by Hagar: The Promise and Problems of Human Reason
Worship Service: Sermon only - August 05, 2018
Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." (Genesis 16:1-2) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Dangers of Contempt
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - August 05, 2018
Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her.: (Genesis 16:1-2) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralWallace R. Bochneak Memorial Address
Memorial Service - June 21, 2018
December 28, 1932 to June 17, 2018 | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralSometimes the Lord Does Not Fix Things Right Away
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - June 17, 2018
When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the alter the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the Earth?" (Revelation 6:10) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralPeace from Trusting in the Lord's Loving Guidance
Worship Service: Sermon only - June 17, 2018
When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the alter the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?" (Revelation 6:10) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralA Sense of Our Own Life
Worship Service: Sermon only - June 03, 2018
But Abram said, "Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go Childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" Then Abram said, "Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir!" (Genesis 15:2-3) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Lord's Plan for Us
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - June 03, 2018
Abram longing for an heir | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Capture of Lot
Worship Service: Sermon only - May 13, 2018
The challenge of misapplied rules. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralLearning the True Joy of Easter
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - April 01, 2018
Easter Family Service | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralAnd Their Eyes Were Opened
Worship Service: Sermon only - April 01, 2018
Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. (Luke 24:30-31) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Lord's Love for Us
Worship Service: Sermon only - March 29, 2018
Holy Supper Lessons and Talk. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Light of Truth
Worship Service: Sermon only - March 18, 2018
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." (John 8:12) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Lord Came To Bring Light
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - March 18, 2018
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." (John 8:12) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralPreparing Our Heirs and Preserving Their Heritage
Presentation about preparing for memorial services and burials in Bryn Athyn. Speakers: Hyland Johns, Rev. Eric H. Carswell, Julia Schmucker. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell; Hyland R. Johns | Bryn Athyn Cairnwood VillageRaising Lazarus: Inviting the Confrontation
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 11, 2018
Jesus, though well aware of the brewing anger of the religious leaders, intentionally chose to perform an amazing miracle very close to Jerusalem. He knew how the religious leaders would respond and accepted the confrontation that His actions would provoke. We also can recognize qualities in our own minds that would harm us and others and confront them. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallAbram and Lot Separate
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 25, 2018
Growing understanding leads to better choices. "Now the land was not able to support [Abram & Lot], that they might dwell together, for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together. And there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen of Lot's livestock." (Genesis 13:6-7) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Importance of Learning
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - January 28, 2018
The more we understand what the Lord teaches and try to live according to it, the more useful we will be. But sometimes gaining knowledge so captures our mind that the learning seems all that is important even if we are not trying to obey it. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Blessings and Dangers of Learning
Worship Service: Sermon only - January 28, 2018
"So it was, when Abram came into Egypt, that the Egyptians saw the woman, that she was very beautiful. The princes of Pharaoh also saw her and commended her to Pharaoh. And the woman was taken to Pharaoh's house." (Genesis 12:14-15) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Cathedral