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Worship Service: Family (may include music) - May 17, 2015
Do you assume that good things are going to happen or bad? Do you assume people will like you or dislike you? Do you prepare for the future or do you assume it will take care of itself? What is the proper balance the Lord wants us to have? Copyright music not included. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralForgiveness
Worship Service: Sermon only - April 12, 2015
Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:21-22) | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralWelcoming the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - March 29, 2015
"But when the chief priests and scribes saw the the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' they were indignant and said to Him. 'Do You hear what these are saying?' and Jesus said to them, 'Yes, Have you never read, "Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected Praise"?' (Matthew 21:15-16) | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralWhat Would Love Do, Week 4 – Love Serves
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - March 01, 2015
This Sunday we continue the What Would Love Do? program, talking about the different ways that we are called upon by the Lord to love and serve other people. This week we will particularly focus on how to clothe the naked - both giving clothes to those who are physically in need, and offering comfort to those who are spiritually naked. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Westville, RSAPurposeful Living
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 15, 2015
'The word of Jehovah came to him, and He said to him, "What are you doing here Elijah?"'(1 Kings 19:9) At times we make decisions based on what's in front of our faces. But we know that when we can make decisions intentionally we are far happier. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralMindfulness
Doctrinal Class - February 11, 2015
A four class series | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn Cathedral Social HallReclaiming the Desert
Worship Service: Sermon only - January 11, 2015
"The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose." (Isaiah 35:1) We all have desert places in our hearts and lives. The Lord promises that if we want they can become fruitful and vibrant. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralKeeping the Lord Safe
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - December 24, 2014
The Lord came on earth to save us - to be our Savior. Yet much of the Christmas story involves things that people do to keep the Lord safe so He could grow and prosper. Before the Lord can save us, we need to keep Him safe in our hearts. Bell Choir interlude arranged by Kent Cooper. Used by permission. The hymns are not copyright protected. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralOfferings We Bring to the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - November 30, 2014
"With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the High God?" (Micah 6:6) The book of Leviticus offers us three things we can give that please the Lord. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralThat Your Joy May Be Full
Worship Service: Sermon only - November 16, 2014
"The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest, Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves." (Luke 10:2-3) | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralLetting the Lord Help You
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - November 16, 2014
We know that we are supposed to love the Lord but it's hard to do that since we can't see Him. This service talks about how we can show the Lord we love Him. Contemporary hymn "I Love You Lord" not included because of Copyright protection. Hymn "Lord Look Down" substituted in its place. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralI Was Hungry and You Gave Me Food
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 05, 2014
We begin our, " What Would Love Do?" series. People hunger, or yearn, for many things in life. The Lord created us to help them, and in doing so help Him. This sermon explores how to meet spiritual hunger needs in ourselves and in others. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralBeing Hungry
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - October 05, 2014
Being Hungry is bad, right? Well, sometimes it's a healthy sign. When is it good and when bad? What should we do about it? John & Lori Odhner hold copyright on introit. Used with permission | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralSpeak, Lord, For Your Servant Hears
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 07, 2014
Samuel heard the Lord but did not understand that he had. He changed his approach and the Lord was able to speak much more extensively to him. What changes in us allow the Lord to speak to us more fully? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralHearing the Lord
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - September 07, 2014
The Lord is speaking to us all the time but we don't notice. Yet he does not give up. John & Lori Odhner hold copyright on Offertory Hymn. Used with permission. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralA Fresh Start
Worship Service: Sermon only - August 24, 2014
We know that the Lord wants good things for us. But how do we hear His voice as He urges us to receive them? What does a loving God sound like? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralHope
Worship Service: Sermon only - July 27, 2014
Exploring the Lord's teachings on hope and what we can do to feel that good things are coming our way. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Lamb Whose Presence Causes Judgment
Worship Service: Sermon only - June 08, 2014
"Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father's name written on their foreheads. (Revelation 14:1) The Lord is portrayed in Scripture as a Lion, a Human, a star, a door, light, a vine. 28 times in the book of Revelation He is referred to as a Lamb. Why is that important? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Most Important Things The Lord Said
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - June 08, 2014
The New Church is based on a few basic ideas from which everything else comes. The General Church of the New Jerusalem holds a copyright on one hymn. Used by permission. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralSinners and Saints
Worship Service: Sermon only - May 18, 2014
Give us the willingness to see where we have done wrong, where we have hurt others, where we are unable to do what we would like, to be aware of the hurt this causes and to turn to You for help. Grant us the humility of spirit to turn to You as the one source of all spiritual healing and blessing. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralFishing on the Right Side of the Boat
Worship Service: Sermon only - April 27, 2014
Reaching out to people from love, focusing more on the process than the facts or the end result, opens us up to the wisdom the Lord is waiting to give us. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralCorrespondence of the Grand Human
Doctrinal Class - April 02, 2014
Where will you belong in Heaven? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn Cathedral Social HallThe Boundary of No
Worship Service: Sermon only - March 30, 2014
We spend a lot of time looking at what's possible in our lives, and hoping for good things to happen. Yet what we say no to is often more important than what we say yes to. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralRepresentation of Jacob's Children
Doctrinal Class - March 26, 2014
The Lord tells us of different kinds of people drawn to the church. Which one are you? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn Cathedral Social HallJacob Lifted Up His Feet
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 23, 2014
Sometimes the Word seems like a closed book to us even though we know there is so much power and life in it. This sermon offers insights into why this happens and what we can do about it. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn Cathedral