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Gospel - Good News for Repentance and Reformation
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 30, 2018
Addiction and repentance have a lot in common. And the good news, the _gospel_ that the Lord offers us is that He can fully reform and heal us. An introduction to a series on the Sermon on the Mount. "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of heaven is near; repent and believe in the gospel." Readings: Mark 1:15; Matthew 4:12-25; Heaven and Hell 533; True Christian Religion 571; Last Judgement posthumous 352 | By Rev. Pearse M. Frazier | Atlanta-Morningstar Chapel (Alpharetta GA)A Glimpse At The Soul Of Jesus
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - December 30, 2018
Family Service - Talk Title - A Glimpse At The Soul Of Jesus 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 40-52 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 89 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1461 | By Rev. Brett D. Buick | Kempton, PAThe Flight into Egypt - and Related Events
Worship Service: Children & Adult - December 30, 2018
“Now when [the wise men] had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, ‘Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.’” (Matthew 2:13). A post-Christmas service for the last Sunday in 2018. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDOur Gifts for the Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 30, 2018
The wise men brought the Lord symbolic gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh (Matthew 2). We too bring gold when we love the Lord, frankincense when we love one another, and myrrh when we wish to be of service. Yet when we reflect more deeply we see that these are actually gifts the Lord gives to us (Secrets of Heaven 9938.2). | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallAnd the Child Grew
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 30, 2018
| By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Toronto, ONThe Journey of the Wise Men
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 25, 2018
"...we have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him." (Matthew 2:2) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralIn and Out of Egypt
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 25, 2018
| By Rev. Michael K. Cowley | Toronto, ONGood News from Heaven
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - December 24, 2018
Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great Joy which will be to all people." (Luke 2:10) | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralChristmas Eve 2018
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 24, 2018
Lessns and sermon in four parts. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDYou Shall Find A Babe Wrapped In Swaddling Clothes
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve Service - Talk Title - You Shall Find A Babe Wrapped In Swaddling Clothes 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 1-14 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 706: 12 Part, Heaven and Hell 277 Parts | By Rev. Lawson M. Smith | Kempton, PAStillness
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve Address | By Rev. Jared J. Buss | Toronto, ONI saw God today
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 23, 2018
“And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. … Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.” (Luke 2:16-20) This service is composed of some Christmas readings, a pageant with a chance to go see the baby Lord, and lots of singing of Christmas carols. As always, the posted recordings have the copyrighted music edited out. Some of the readings are also edited out, since copyrighted music was playing behind the readings. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallZacharias and Elizabeth
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - December 23, 2018
Preparing for Christmas. "On This Day Earth Shall Ring" replaced by "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" because of copyright restrictions. | By Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Gifts of the Wise Men
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - December 23, 2018
The Wise Men gave their gifts because combined the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh symbolize all worship owed to the Lord. In total, worship is must be from the heart, head, and life. When we fully commit to the Lord in that way, we give the gifts of the Wise Men. | By Rev. Derrick Lumsden | Sarver, PAZacharias and Gabriel
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 23, 2018
The Angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth." (Luke 1:13-14) | By Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith | Bryn Athyn CathedralExceedingly Great Joy
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 23, 2018
| By Rev. Michael K. Cowley | Toronto, ONTim Rose Memorial Address
Memorial Service - December 23, 2018
| By Rev. Pearse M. Frazier | Atlanta-Morningstar Chapel (Alpharetta GA)The Divine Soul Of Jesus
Worship Service: Adult (full service with music) - December 23, 2018
Adult Sunday Service - Talk Title - The Divine Soul Of Jesus 1st Lesson: Luke 1: 26-35 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1414 3rd Lesson: Last Judgement (Posthumous) 129 | By Rev. Brett D. Buick | Kempton, PADickens' Christmas Carol
Doctrinal Class - December 19, 2018
Dickens' 1843 classic tale forged an enduring cultural link between the celebration of Christmas and the practices and attitudes of a Christian life. Richard Lines, president of the Swedenborg Society, calls it "Dickens' Swedenborgian Fairy Tale." Dickens apparently wrote it shortly after reading the work "Heaven and Hell" Background tones are from church organ being tuned. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn Cathedral Social HallKeeping Watch By Night
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 16, 2018
The shepherds knew that night could be a dangerous time for the sheep, so they were diligently keeping watch. Little did they know of the spiritual darkness that was deepening and creating dangers for human beings. The darkness was suddenly removed with the appearance of an angel bringing them “good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” We too have times when we need to keep watch within times of spiritual night with the hope and promise for our lives that the Lord’s birth into the world can bring to each of us. (a non-copyrighted song is included). | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallWhere Is He Who Has Been Born King of the Jews?
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - December 16, 2018
The wise men pursued the Lord when they knew of His coming. Our knowledge of the Lord can be a star that leads us to Him, and it includes finding Him by way of organized religion and the wisdom collected there. Even when these organizations are corrupted, they are a place where we can learn and find the Lord. | By Rev. Derrick Lumsden | Sarver, PAThe Shepherds
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - December 16, 2018
Family service. The shepherds were awake when everyone else was sleeping, and heard the news of the Lord's coming. How can we be those shepherds when the Lord wants to tell us good things? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Shepherds
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 16, 2018
The Lord could have announced His coming to anyone, but He chose to announce it first to the shepherds. Why them? What do they represent in our lives that can first receive the news the Lord wants to announce to us ? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralWe Have Come to Worship Him
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - December 16, 2018
Worship is not something we think of as difficult. Yet there is a lot more to worship than meets the eye. The deeper meaning of worship shows up in the story of the wise men. These men did not simply worship the Lord from where they were. They got up and traveled to find the Lord and give him unique gifts. Likewise, if we want to truly worship the Lord, we have to seek Him out, and offer Him gifts of love, faith, usefulness. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSA