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Practicing Forgiveness - Transformation
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - March 25, 2018
This Sunday is Palm Sunday and the last Sunday of our Practicing Forgiveness programme. Throughout these past few weeks we've talked about the difference that forgiveness can make - in an individual's life and in society in general. We understand the before picture and we like the after picture but how do we get from one to the other? This Sunday we'll try to understand more of what comes in between in the process of being transformed by forgiveness. The sermon was written by John L. Odhner, read by Malcolm Smith. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Westville, RSAPracticing Forgiveness - Forgiveness within Ourselves
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - March 18, 2018
We have talked about how we are called to forgive those who have hurt us, and to seek forgiveness from other people and from the Lord for the things we have done. This Sunday we will consider another important aspect of forgiveness: forgiveness within ourselves. There are times when other people may have forgiven us and the Lord certainly has but we still beat up on ourselves and we can't seem to let it go. The Lord can help us to understand why this happens and help us to get free. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Westville, RSAPracticing Forgiveness - Being Forgiven
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - March 11, 2018
We have all needed to be forgiven at one time or another. It's tempting at these times to think a simple "I'm sorry" will suffice. But when it comes to forgiveness "sorry" just doesn't cut it. Although when we say sorry it may be heartfelt it does nothing to change us or our situation. It is when we recognise our fault and make an effort to change that we can receive real forgiveness. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn | Westville, RSAPracticing Forgiveness - Why Forgive?
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - February 25, 2018
This Sunday we begin the Practicing Forgiveness programme with a question: "Why Forgive?" Why should we forgive people who have hurt us? What is it about forgiveness that is so essential to spiritual life that all the major world religions teach about how important it is? And - most importantly - how do we do it? How do we grant and seek forgiveness in a genuine way? Come on Sunday as we begin to try to find answers to these important questions. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith | Westville, RSAThe Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me
Worship Service: Sermon only - November 05, 2017
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me; Because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. (Isaiah 61:1) | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralPracticing Forgiveness
Doctrinal Class - November 01, 2017
A five class series on Practicing Forgiveness. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn Cairnwood VillagePracticing Forgiveness - Transformation
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 29, 2017
In the story of the paralyzed man who was brought to Jesus through the roof, the Lord said, “Your sins are forgiven you…. Arise, take up your bed and walk” (Mark 2). In what ways does being unforgiving or unforgiven paralyze us? In what ways does forgiveness transform us, and allow us to take new steps on our spiritual journey? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallTransformation
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 29, 2017
"Which is easier, to say to the paralytic: 'Your sins are forgiven you' or to say, 'Arise, take up your bed and walk'?" (Mark 2:9) | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn CathedralTake Up Your Bed and Walk
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - October 29, 2017
"Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Arise, take up your bed and walk'?" (Mark 2:9) | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons | Bryn Athyn CathedralForgiving Ourselves
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 22, 2017
We all make mistakes, often. We will need to receive forgiveness for many of those. Yet we can sometimes be our own harshest critics. How do we forgive ourselves for our mistakes so that we can find peace and hope? We will look at the story of the woman the Lord saved from being stoned, and said to her "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more." (John 8). | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallBeing Accused By Evil Spirits
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - October 22, 2017
"Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more." (John 8:11) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralSelf-Forgiveness
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 22, 2017
"Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?" (John 8:4-5) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralBeing Forgiven
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 15, 2017
In the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), this son had done some wrong things. But he turned his life around and returned to his father who lovingly forgave him. His brother didn’t want to forgive him. Each of the characters represent parts of us on the journey of forgiveness; the journey of being lost and then found; the journey home. In order to complete this journey, forgiveness and repentance need to go hand in hand. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallThe Courage to Change
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - October 15, 2017
And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worth to be called your son" (Luke 15:20-21) | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralReceiving Forgiveness
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 15, 2017
"I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, and am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.'" And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. (Luke 15:19-20) | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn CathedralForgiveness: My Side of the Equation
Worship Service: Sermon only - October 08, 2017
Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. (Matthew 18:27) Closing prayer by Rev EH Carswell. | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr. | Bryn Athyn CathedralForgiving Instead of Retaliating
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - October 08, 2017
Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. (Matthew 18:27) | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr. | Bryn Athyn CathedralForgiving Others
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 08, 2017
Today we explore some of the challenges in forgiving others, balancing justice and compassion, and what to do if someone continually hurts you. Our text is the story of the unforgiving servant in Matthew. | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn Heilman HallForgiveness
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 08, 2017
| By Rev. Brian D. Smith | Mitchellville, MDWhy Does the Lord Want Us to Forgive?
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - October 01, 2017
"I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little." (Luke 7:47) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell | Bryn Athyn CathedralWhy Forgive?
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 01, 2017
This Sunday we launch the “Practicing Forgiveness” Journey series with the story of a woman who washed and anointed Jesus’ feet (Luke 7:36-50). In this story the Lord taught one of the Pharisees something important about forgiveness. Why is forgiveness such an important part of spiritual life? What is the connection between forgiveness, faith, and love? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall1 - 21 of 21