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Word Became Flesh, Part 2 - Receiving the Light
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - December 10, 2017
John was sent to bear witness of the light. Bearing witness of the light is a matter of ideas and of life. This preparation is for the coming of the light, and the question is do we receive that light? If we can receive that light, we will be born as children of God. | By Rev. Derrick Lumsden | Sarver, PAWitness to the Light
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - December 10, 2017
Before Jesus could begin His ministry He needed John to prepare the way first. The world at the time was in such a bad state that people could not have taken in Jesus teachings if John had not first prepared them and filled them with hope for Jesus' coming. John did this by bearing witness to Jesus' Light, so that when that light did come people could recognise it and embrace it. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSAA Very Present Help in Trouble
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 10, 2017
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in Trouble. (Psalm 46:1) | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Servant Of The LORD
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - December 10, 2017
Family Service - Talk Title - The Servant Of The LORD 1st Lesson: Isaiah 7: 7-14 2nd Lesson: Luke 1: 26-38 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8993.3 (portion) | By Rev. Brett D. Buick | Kempton, PAReflections on the Angel's Message to Joseph
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 03, 2017
This week's message considers the announcement of the angel to Joseph in a dream. These words reassured him. They also point to the hugely important fact that Jesus, the Christ Child, was God the Father Himself, coming into the world. | By Rev. Garry B. Walsh | Phoenix, AZThe Lord is A Very Present Help in Trouble
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 03, 2017
The Lord came into the world in a very challenging time to help the human race through its troubles, and to be present with each of us through trying times. | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallWord Became Flesh, Part 1 - In the Beginning
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - December 03, 2017
The Lord as to the Word or Divine Truth descended and became flesh. His coming brings us light and overcomes the darkness. If our deeds are good we respond to and seek the light, and it is the light which produces in us a new life and good deeds. | By Rev. Derrick Lumsden | Sarver, PAThe Lord Did Not Come to Bring Complacency
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 03, 2017
"Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. (Matthew 10:34 | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralGood Peace and Bad Peace
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - December 03, 2017
John the Baptist spoke of preparing the way for the Lord. Raising valleys, lowering mountains and straightening out the crooked ways all mean efforts that the Lord wants us to make that help to bring heavenly peace. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralTo God be the Glory
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 03, 2017
Singing is one of the most powerful ways to express joy, and this is no more true than at Christmas. The teachings of the New Church tell us that going back thousands of years, the people in ancient times delighted in singing songs about the Lord's future coming and the salvation He would bring. Today we do the same as we not only look back to the Lord's birth but also forward to His birth into our own lives. After a short talk on the joy of singing to the Lord we will join together to celebrate the joy of the Lord's Coming and the Christmas season in general. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSAThe LORD'S People As The Stars
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - December 03, 2017
Sunday School Service - Children's Talk Title - The LORD Keeps His Promises 1st Lesson: Genesis 15: 1-6 2nd Lesson: Genesis 15: 7-21 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1834: 1-2 | By Rev. Lawson M. Smith | Kempton, PAThy Kingdom Come
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - December 03, 2017
| By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDHeaven and Hell Pt. 18 - The Three Steps on the Way to Heaven
Worship Service: Sermon only - November 26, 2017
Here in Part 18 of our series following the book "heaven and Hell', we consider the three steps that a person needs to take once they have left this earthly life, before they are ready to enter heaven. | By Rev. Garry B. Walsh | Phoenix, AZThe LORD Makes Us Grow
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - November 26, 2017
Family Service - Talk Title - The LORD Makes Us Grow 1st Lesson: Psalm 65: 9-13 ; Luke 8: 5-15 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia: 9587 ; Apocalypse Explained 1153:9 | By Rev. Lawson M. Smith | Kempton, PAFalsity Turned to Good
Worship Service: Sermon only - November 26, 2017
"Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those are with them. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralMore of Us or Them?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - November 26, 2017
Do you often feel alone in trying to be a good person? You're trying to be descent, but there are all these voices and negative messages pushing us in the opposite direction. The Lord says that there's a lot more support of us than we think. Short Selection copyright protected by John & Lori Odhner. Used by permission. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralThe Word Made Flesh
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 26, 2017
Sometimes human language can seem rather inadequate when it attempts to convey an idea. One of the things the Lord accomplished by being born into this world was to give us tangible examples of what it means to wisely love others. The Lord became the Word made flesh and dwelt among us to teach and lead us so that we might know Him and be led by Him towards better lives. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallHow Wealthy is Too Wealthy
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - November 26, 2017
As Christians is it our duty to shun wealth? Jesus says that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God. So should the wealthy among us be ashamed of their wealth? Should the poorer of us take pride in their poorness? Not exactly. The problem with money is the use to which we apply it. Money is heavenly when we see it as an opportunity to serve others and hellish when we see it as a way to love ourselves. All of us, rich and poor, need to take stock of the gifts we have been given in abundance and ask how we can use that abundance to make the world a better place. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSAThanksgiving
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - November 26, 2017
| By Rev. Michael D. Gladish | Mitchellville, MDAlone
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - November 26, 2017
| By Rev. Brian D. Smith | Mitchellville, MDThanksgiving As A Feast Of Charity
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - November 23, 2017
Thanksgiving Service - Talk Title - Thanksgiving As A Feast Of Charity 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 12: 5-7 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 433 (portion) | By Rev. Brett D. Buick | Kempton, PAHeaven and Hell Pt. 17 - We Will Always Be What We Love the Most
Worship Service: Sermon only - November 19, 2017
Here in Part 17 of our series following the book 'Heaven and Hell' we reflect on the Lord's message that "we are what we love." The type of dominant love that drives our affections in this world will always remain with us. The Lord wants to work with us to ensure that that dominant love is outward looking, focusing on loving Him and loving our neighbors. | By Rev. Garry B. Walsh | Phoenix, AZLevitical Blessing
Worship Service: Sermon only - November 19, 2017
"The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26) | By Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith | Bryn Athyn CathedralObserving Feasts
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 19, 2017
The Lord proclaimed that the children of Israel were to celebrate feasts of harvest of first-fruits and ingathering (see Exodus 23:16), and that they should bring their fruits to the Lord. What does it represent when we bring fruit to the altar and have a feast on Thanksgiving? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall