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A Higher Law
Worship Service: Informal Family - July 07, 2024
The law said that someone who prayed to anyone other than the king would be thrown into the lions’ den. But Daniel followed a higher law. America was founded in part on a belief that the laws of justice transcend temporary edicts of a king. How do we love our country while looking first to the Lord’s higher law? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Cathedral UndercroftMothering Moses
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 12, 2024
Several women played mothering roles in the life of Moses: his own mother, his sister, Pharaoh’s daughter. We will celebrate the mother figures in our own lives, and we will reflect on the church as spiritual mother, nurturing us and encouraging us to nurture one another. | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Cathedral UndercroftA Servant to All
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - March 17, 2024
| By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn CathedralTaking up the Cross
Worship Service: Sermon only - March 17, 2024
When the Lord’s disciples argued over who might sit on the Lord’s right hand and left hand in heaven, the Lord called them to think differently about greatness: they should seek to be least, rather than greatest, and to serve, rather than being served (Mark 10). How do we live by those teachings? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn CathedralTrue Humility
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 04, 2024
Jesus told a parable about two people who were praying (Luke 18). One gave thanks that he was better than other people; the other would not even raise his eyes to heaven, but simply asked for mercy. How can we recognize our immense need for mercy and forgiveness without giving in to despair? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Cathedral UndercroftThe Wasteful Son and His Responsible Brother
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 15, 2023
The Lord told a parable about a wasteful son who was forgiven and his responsible brother who resented that forgiveness (Luke 15). At different times, we play the part of each brother. What does this parable have to say to us no matter which part of this story we are in? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallCast the Net on the Right Side
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 07, 2023
After the Lord’s resurrection, His disciples went fishing. All night they caught nothing; but in the morning, when Jesus appeared on the shore and told them to cast the net on the right side of the boat, they did so – and they caught a huge number of fish (John 21). What does this story teach us about changing how we approach things that aren’t working in our lives? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallHumility and Confidence
Charter Day Service - October 07, 2022
| By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn CathedralDon't Hold a Grudge
Worship Service: Informal Family - July 17, 2022
Jonah was sent to offer a second chance to people who, in his opinion, didn’t deserve one. How can we overcome grudges to serve even people we don’t get along with? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallComing Through the Fire
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 23, 2022
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego followed the Lord even when doing so meant they would be thrown into a fiery furnace. How can we find that kind of courage and confidence? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallThe Promise of God-With-Us
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 06, 2020
The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him that Mary would give birth to a Son from the Holy Spirit. This would fulfill the prophecy of a virgin conceiving and bearing a Son named “Immanuel,” which means “God with us.” The Lord was born in this world to be “God with us.” But what does this mean for us here and now, when we cannot see His physical body with our eyes or touch Him with our hands? How can we know that He truly is with us? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallBe Strong and of Good Courage
Worship Service: Informal Family - July 21, 2019
When Moses died, and leadership was passed to Joshua, the Lord had a message for Joshua. We are all faced with new things in life which may be frightening. The Lord has the same message for us: "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallAnd the Child Grew
Worship Service: Sermon only - December 30, 2018
| By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Toronto, ONHow We Practice Becomes Who We Are
Address at Athletic Commissioning Service. Readings by K Rogers, J Philips & Z Brock | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn CathedralDo You Want to Be Made Well?
Worship Service: Informal Family - July 15, 2018
A man had been sick for 38 years, and the Lord asked him a strange question: “Do you want to be made well?” Of course, he wanted to be made well! But maybe it's not such a strange question after all. Aren't there areas of our lives where part of us doesn’t WANT the Lord's healing? How can we allow the Lord to transform those parts within us? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallLearning to See the Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 26, 2017
The Lord healed a man who had been blind from birth by putting clay on his eyes and sending him to wash in the pool of Siloam. The man did as the Lord told him, even though he didn't know who the Lord was, and was able to see. How can we learn from this blind man's example and learn to see clearly? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallFacing Our Fears
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - February 19, 2017
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage: do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go," (Joshua 1:9) Offertory replaced by hymn from 11 am service because the former was copyright protected. | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn CathedralCourage
Worship Service: Sermon only - February 19, 2017
"And Barak said to [Deborah], "If you will go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go!" So she said, "I will surely go with you; nevertheless there will be no glory for you in the journey you are taking, for the Lord will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman." (Judges 4:8-9) Closing Prayer by Rev EH Carswell. | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn CathedralPrepare the Way of the Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 04, 2016
The angel Gabriel appeared to Zacharias the priest, and told him that his wife Elizabeth would bear a son in her old age. The son would be called John, and he would prepare the way of the Lord. The miracle of Christmas, of the Lord being born into the world and into our hearts, does not simply happen on its own; we need to prepare for it, and John the Baptist can show us the way. Luke 1:5-17, TCR 532 | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallAs We Forgive Our Debtors
Worship Service: Sermon only - September 18, 2016
"Then his master, after he had called him , said to him, 'you wicked servant!, I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?'" (Matthew 18:32-33) Closing prayer by Rev. Eric H. Carswell. | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn CathedralWhat Does It Mean to Forgive?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - September 18, 2016
"Forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors." (Matthew 6:12) | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Bryn Athyn CathedralGod Meant it for Good
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - April 24, 2016
Why do bad things happen? Is God really in control? The teachings of the New Church spell out the answers to these questions clearly. The sermon this week delves into these questions and looks at how Divine Providence works for the better even when things look bad. | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Westville, RSAWaiting on the Lord
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - April 10, 2016
Many of us understand that spiritual growth is a long, slow process, and that change doesn't happen overnight. But sometimes it seems like we're not moving at all, and sometimes it even seems like we are moving backwards. How can we find the trust and strength to continue waiting for the Lord when it seems like we have already been waiting for so long? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Westville, RSAPalm Sunday Service
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - March 20, 2016
Why did the Lord decide to enter Jerusalem in the way he did? What was the background to Him coming to earth and the history of the kings of Israel? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Westville, RSALiving Gratefully 4 The Gift of Love
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - February 28, 2016
God's goal for each one of us is that we experience genuine love: love for Him and for other people. We know from experience that love that is forced is not really love at all; and so God never compels us to love or believe against our will. Instead, He calls us to follow Him freely, and to compel ourselves. This week, we will talk about how we can follow His example in our interactions with others – how we can resist the urge to control and dominate others, and instead appeal to what they love. | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn | Westville, RSA