Sermon of the Week: Recent Episodes
New Church
"Jehovah will give it into the hand of the king." (1 Kings 22:12) Enlightenment is a vital element to understanding the Word. The story of Micah's prophecies shows us what happens when we try to understand the internal sense. How do we know we aren't just seeing what we want to see? What does it look like to earnestly draw doctrine from the Word?
References: 1 Kings (1 K) 22:3-23, Matthew (Matt) 7:21-23, True Christian Religion (TCR) 231-2
By Rev. Scott Frazier
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on February 15th, 2026. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Psalm 122, Matthew 6:5-15, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 2535
By Rev. Walter Orthwein
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on October 28th 2001. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Matthew 9:18-33, Portions of: Sacred Scripture 50, AC 3980, DLW 333, DP 320
By Rev. Kurt Hy Asplundh
Recorded at Pendleton Hall, in Bryn Athyn, PA on March 6th, 1994. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: John 3:1-15, True Christianity (TCR) 523:2 & 580
By Rev. Daniel Goodenough
Recorded at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on January 10th, 1999. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
What the Lord called Joshua and the Israelites to focus on as they prepared to go to war might have surprised them. What can we learn about how to face challenges in our lives?
Lessons: Joshua 1:1-9; Arcana Coelestia 901; John 16:31-33
By. Rev. Dr. Thane Glenn
Recorded at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on July 17th, 2011. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Psalm 139, Luke 12, TCR 394, 395
By Rev. Frank Rose
Recorded in Tucson, AZ on March 24th, 1985. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Exodus 24, John 1:1-18, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 981:2
By Rev. Prescott Rogers
Recorded at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 9th, 1999. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
The Hebrew word for "dragon" is translated in different ways when it is used in different parts of the Old and New Testaments. Sometimes its a "serpent" and in the story of Jonah its a "great fish." In this sermon we'll be looking at some of these stories to see the different way the "dragon" tries to interfere with our spiritual growth and the health of the church.
By Rev. James Cooper
Recorded in Westville, South Africe on June 12th, 2016. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
"Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars" (Revelation 12:1)
Lessons: Revelation 12:1-9; Apocalypse Explained (AE) 707; Heavenly Secrets (AC) 5248:1
By Rev. Jared Buss
Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA on June 7th, 2015. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: 1 Samuel 1:8-17, AC 1931,2692-2693 Text: Genesis 40:6
By Rev. Don Rose
Recorded at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 6th, 2005. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Learning the meaning of the Lord's words to , "Cease from anger and forsake wrath." What are we supposed to do when anger rises up in us? How do we tell the difference between anger and zeal?
By Rev. Ethan McCardell
Recorded in Sarver, PA on July 22nd, 2007. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
We all go through seasons of life where we search for meaning and guidance. We can picture the kind of life we want, but we aren't sure how to get there. When Elijah is sent to visit a widow in 1 Kings 17, he asks her for something that she isn't sure she can give. In their interaction, we find the answer to what we can do when we aren't sure what path we should take.
References: 1 Kings (1 K) 17:8-16, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 9198.7, Divine Providence (DP) 42-45
By Rev. Steven Gunther
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 11th, 2025. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Intellectual trust grows as we learn revealed truth and recognize it rationally, but it becomes real trust when it enters our will by living by it.
Readings: 1 Samuel 8:1-10, 19-22, Psalm 37:1-17,37-40; Arcana Coelestia 8478:3-4., parts.
By Rev. Kenneth Alden
Recorded at Boynton Beach, FL on April 26th, 2015. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: John 16: 17-33, HH 284-286. Text: Psalm 122: 6, 7
By Rev. Alfred Acton II
Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA at Pendleton Hall on March 18th, 1990. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
How much fun is it to aim for ideals in a cynical time? Drawing on the Jacob story we will explore the tension of working practically at a lower level while still holding the highest goals of heaven in our sight.
References include Genesis 29:15-30 & AC 3854.
By Rev. Brian Smith
Recorded in MItchellville, MD on May 5th, 2019. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Matthew 15:portions, AC 6204, TCR 659, Revelation 22:12
By Rev. Williard Heinrichs
Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA on April 1st, 1990. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Exodus 33:12-33, John 12:44-46, Matthew 4:14-16, AC 4925 Text: Exodus 33:19,20
By Rev. Michael Gladish
Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA at Pendleton Hall on February 28th, 1993. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: 2 Samuel 12:1-7, Matthew 7:1-5, TCR 535
By Rev. Mark Pendleton
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on February 21st, 1999. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Easter Morning Sermon "The Lord's resurrection on the third morning embodies....the truth that He rises daily, indeed every single moment, in the minds of regenerate persons." (Arcana Caelestia 2405:8)
References: John 20:1-18; AC 6887; AC 4973:5
By Rev. Erik Buss
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 27th, 2016. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem some people recognised Him as the Messiah, other people didn't know who He was, and other people strongly rejected the idea that He was the Messiah. We hope that we would have been among those who saw Him as the Messiah but, a few chapters later, the Lord warns people not to be fooled by people pretending to be the Messiah. Can we tell the difference between the Lord and people pretending to be the Lord?
By Rev. Malcolm Smith
Recorded in Westville, South Africa on April 14th, 2019. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
"Start a Happiness Outbreak."
By Rev. Mac Frazier
Recorded in Mitchellville, MD on April 19th, 2020. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
The Joy of Happiness Part 2
The Joy of Happiness Part 3
Week 3 in the series "What would love do?"
The parable of the Good Samaritan stands as a hallmark story of going above and beyond to care for someone in need. Bishop Buss explores the things the Lord gives us that enable us to help, namely ideas, love and ability. He also considers attitudes and actions that stand in the way of our helping, that we can work on with the Lord's help. Copyright music not included.
References: Lessons: Luke 10:30-37; AC 8013
By Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, PA on October 19th, 2014. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Links to sermons from the rest of the "What would love do?" series:
Week 1: Love Serves
Week 2: Love Brings Truth
Week 4: Love Comforts
Week 5: Love Visits
Week 6: Love is Present
Week 7: Love Rejoices
Week 2 from a series titled "Journey - Path of Integrity."
By Rev. Todd Beiswenger
Recorded in Toronto, Ontario on January 11, 2026. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
Links to other sermons in the Journey - Path of Integrity series:
Week 1
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Lessons: Exodus 18, AC 8701 (portion) Text: Exodus 18:17,18
By Rev. Eric Carswell
Recorded in Glenview, IL on March 6th, 1988. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Text: Luke 6:45
By Rev. Nathan Gladish
Recorded at Pittsburgh, PA on February 7th 1993. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Deuteronomy 24, AC 9213, Isaiah 55 Text: Deuteronomy 24:10 and 11
By Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Sr.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 28th,1994. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Numbers 13 & 14, TCR 200
By Rev. David Roth
Recorded in Boulder, CO on February 18, 1996. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Genesis 4:1-11, Matthew 12:46-50, Secrets of Heaven
By Rev. Frank Rose
Recorded in Tuscon, AZ on November 10th, 2002. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Luke 10:38-42; Spiritual Experiences 1240-1241
By Rt. Rev. Brian Keith
Recorded at Boynton Beach, FL on January 18th, 2009 . For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Psalm 91, Luke 4, AC 6829, 1690. Text: Luke 4: 1, 2
By Rt. Rev. Tom Kline
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 7th, 1994. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
By Rev. Grant Schnarr
Recorded at Chicago, IL on September 1st, 1987. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
The beginning of a new year is a time that encourages people to think of the poast year and reflect on the new year beginning. Most of us would acknowledge that the last nearly ten months have been far from easy for many of us. What would the Lord like us to take away from these experiences? How can they serve the Lord's goals for our lives now and on to eternity?
References: Lessons: Psalm 65:4-7 Mark 4:35-41, Apocalypse Explained (AE) 419:24. Text: Mark 5:37-38
By Rev. Eric Carswell
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on January 3rd, 2021. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
1st Lesson: Hosea 11: 1; Jeremiah 31: 15-17 2nd Lesson: Matthew 2: 13-23 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 695: 15; 654: 19 ; Arcana Coelestia 4964: 3
By Rev. Lawson Smith
Recorded in Kempton, PA on December 31, 2017. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
The angel Gabriel standing in the presence of God symbolizes his desire to do the Lord's will. Our invitation is to do the same.
References: Lessons: Luke 1:18-20, 2:9; 1 Kings 18:15; 2 Kings 5:15-16; Apocalypse Explained (AC) 639; Apocalypse Revealed (AR) 366 Text: Luke 1:19
By Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on December 25, 2023. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: Isaiah 60:1-22; John 1: 1-14, True Christian Religion (TCR) 774. Text: John 1:14
By Rt Rev. David Lindrooth
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on 12/12/2021; For more recordings visit, www.newchurchaudio.org
Lessons: John 1, Jeremiah 33, TCR 92
By Rev. Brad Heinrichs
Recorded at Boynton Beach, FL on 12/31/2013. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Thanksgiving Service. Readings: Psalm 118, Apocalypse Explained 660.4
By Rev. Brett Buick
Recorded at Kempton New Church on November 22, 2018. For more recordings visits www.newchurchaudio.org
Intentions matter more than actions. In other words, someone who is good hearted but makes mistakes is better off than someone who is malicious even while doing the right thing. Yet even the most well-intentioned person can cause harm. Their good intentions do not negate the damage they can cause in ignorance. Rather than justifying ourselves or others by saying, "they meant well," we must find ways of addressing the harm and correcting it, even as we support and acknowledge the good intentions lying behind it.
By Rev. Joel Glenn.
Recorded at New Church Westville on May 25, 2025. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
"I say to you that ...there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance." (Luke 15:7)
By Rev. Bruce Rogers
References: Lessons: i Samuel 18:1-8; Luke 15:11-32; DP 250:1,2
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Lessons: Psalm 111, Luke 8: 22-25, AC 7280 Text: Psalm 111:10
By Rev. Mark Perry
Teachings which paint a picture of what a heavenly attitude is and can be like.
References: Lessons: Genesis 39 parts; AC 2568:4, 3923:2
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
"While I am coming another steps down before me." (John 5). A man had been waiting 38 years to be healed. He'd watched while others found healing in the waters of the pool of Bethesda. The Lord "knew" that he'd been there "a long time." Why didn't He help sooner?
References: Lessons: John 5:1-9; Divine Providence (DP) 333.
Hatfield, PA
References: Lessons: Deut. 31:22-30, Matthew 23:12-28, AE ? Text: Matthew 23:portions
Description: It is easy to feel hurt when someone turns away from something we offer. This Sunday we are talking about reframing rejection so that we don't carry the burden and hurt of another person's choices.
References: Luke 6, Luke 10, John 14, Zechariah 8 (NKJV), TCR 652
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Description: The New Church offers a unique view of marriage that is inseparably tied in with the life of the church and its teachings . By definition, because of its origin, and from the nature of its love, the New Church vision of marriage is different from the way marriage and its love is defined in our culture today. That unique view invites a different approach to attaining that love. It also promises a love that is eternal in nature and is in its essence heavenly. It is truly a most precious gift from the Lord alone.
References: Lessons: Genesis 2:15-25, Matthew 19:1-6, Conjugial Love 115 (portions)
Description: "Music" Music has been with us probably from the beginning of the human race, and in each of our lives from our mothers cooing or singing to us. It has the power to affect us, like when David played for Saul. It can take us out of ourselves and connect us with the angels. And as we sing to the Lord, He can bring us closer together in charity and mutual love.
References: Lessons: 1 Samuel (1 S) 16:14-23, Psalm (PS) 98, Conjugial Love (CL) 17:1, 2
Description: Many of us have questions about prayer: how should we pray? Who do I pray to? And does my prayer actually make a difference? The Lord's disciples had similar questions, and this Sunday we'll be talking about the Lord's response when they said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray."
Pittsburgh, PA
Lessons: Numbers 20:14-21, 21:4-9, John 3:1-15, AC 8624:4 Text: Numbers 21:8
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Lessons: Exodus 30:11-15, Matthew 5:13-16, AC 10227 Text: Exodus 30:15
Description: 1st Lesson: Jonah 3:11-4:11 2nd Lesson: Revelation 7:14-17 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 401:36-37 Sermon: “The Lord Gives us Shade from the Sun” (Text: Jonah 4:4)
"Wash yourselves, make yourself clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil. Learn to do good." (Isaiah 1:16-17) Closing prayer by Rev JF Simons.
References: Lessons: Isaiah 1:16-19; Matthew 3:1-13; True Christian Religion (TCR) 331, 571 Text: Isaiah 1:16-17
Description: ACTION acronym for how to pray: A - ask the Lord to be present, to lead your thoughts. C - Contrition. Realize we need to work on ourselves. T - Thanks for blessings....
Boulder, Colorado
Description: What the Lord called Joshua and the Israelites to focus on as they prepared to go to war might have surprised them. What can we learn about how to face challenges in our lives?
References: Lessons: Joshua 1:1-9; Arcana Coelestia 901; John 16:31-33 Text: Joshua 1:7
Description: What is the Lord asking us to do when He invites us to "count our blessings?"
References: Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm 139 Arcana Coelestia 8939
1st Lesson: Genesis 3:1-5 2nd Lesson: Revelation 12:3-9, 13-17; 20:1-3 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6952.4 Sermon: “The Serpent of Old”
One of the central teachings of the New Church is that the Word has a deeper, spiritual meaning. This meaning runs through every story, every phrase, and even every word. This Sunday we'll talk about this deeper spiritual sense, and why it was revealed only hundreds of years after the Word was written, and the role it plays in the establishment of the New Church.
This week we continue with the them of the essentials of the New Church, in other words, the core ideas that define what the New Church actually is. Last week we looked at a unique view of God. This week our focus is on life. In the New Church one of the central teachings is that we must follow the Lord’s teachings, and it is only through this that we can receive salvation and eternal life. In the book of Revelation we see images of what it means to truly live what we believe and fight mightily to put it into practice.
Our sermon series for New Church Day is going to be three parts. What's new about the New Church? We're going to look at what's new about an idea of the Lord, what's new about how you live your life, what's new about an understanding of the Lord's Word. The first one about the Lord, which we're going to do this Sunday, is going to be all about the oneness of God. How, when we look at the Lord Jesus Christ, we're seeing the fullness of God. We're seeing the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, all of it together in this one person who we can go to, relate to, have a relationship with, learn from, and worship.
The relevant lessons were Matthew 13:24-30 on the parable of the wheat and tares, and AC #3993:8-9 on "mediate goods."
When are you going to choose heaven? If you keep putting it off, when are you going to get there?
"Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased, and you inherit the land." (Exodus 23:30)
References: Lessons: John 1:parts; Exodus 23:20-30; Revelation 21 & 22 parts
Sermon of the Week - New Church Audio
We are living in an unsettling time. Emotions are high, opinions stronger than ever, and charity wanes. We can think we are right and others are blind. But all of us are blind to some degree, from ignorance and from evil. But the key to seeing is the same - to allow the Lord to heal us with His strong truth and call to repentance, to open our eyes, even to the point that we not only see the truth about life, but our sight is opened to the Lord himself.
Lessons: John 2, 9:1-41; Apocalypse Explained (AE) 475:17 Text: John 9:25
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Description: 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?
References: Lessons: Isaiah 53:1-12, Mark 10:32-45, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 1812
Should we pay for something we accidentally break? Do we need to say sorry if we did something by accident? How responsible are we for the things we don’t know? Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish virgins will help guide us in answering these questions.
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Description: Setting goals, striving to be the best, holding ourselves to the highest of standards; these are all necessary goals, the "fuel" that keeps us going, and yet perfection can't ever be achieved, not in this world or the next. How do we learn to be at peace with this seeming paradox?
References: Lessons: Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 19:16-22, HH 158, AC 3200
1st Lesson: Genesis 11:1-9 2nd Lesson: Zephaniah 3:9-13 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 259:3 Talk: “The Essentials of the Church” (Text: Zeph. 3:9)
When fear departs, hope comes.
1st Lesson: Luke 1:26-38 Talk: “Message to Mary” 2nd Lesson: Arcaana Caelestia 2338 3rd Lesson: Matthew 1:18-24 4th Lesson: Luke 2:8-14 Sermon: “Hope Replaces Fear”
Rev. Calvin Heinrichs
A survey was conducted on how well people knew the 10 Commandments. The findings were a little depressing. Most people were unable to name half of them. However, there was an interesting similarity in almost every response. The one commandment that was almost universally forgotten was the Commandment to Remember the Sabbath. On Sunday, we will explore this Commandment and what it means to keep the Sabbath.
Courage and Surrender by Rev. Jared J Buss
Type of Event: Worship Service: Sermon only
Date Recorded: 17 Nov, 2019
Location: Toronto, ON
References: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Mark 10:17-31
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Preach to Nineveh by Rev. Chris Barber Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 5 Jul, 2020
Jonah was called by the Lord to preach to foreign non-believers at Ninevah. There was a problem though - Jonah didn't want to preach to anyone who was not already of the faith. This week we will look at our inclination to assist only people we like, and how we can find it in our hearts to be servants of all.
References: Lessons: Jonah 4, Matthew 5:43-48, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 3993.9
I Can't Complain...Can I? by Rev. Dr. Thane P. Glenn
Most of us spend more time complaining than perhaps we should, especially when hardships start to stack up. Should we complain less? Should we feel bad about complaining? Does complaining have any role in our spiritual lives? What might the stories in Genesis of Jacob’s and Joseph’s trials teach us?
References: Lessons: Genesis (Gen) 47:5-9, 50:15-21; Matthew (Matt) 27:45-46; John 19:28-30; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 6097
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Each new year that comes around completes a cycle of time. The passing of time can highlight a feeling that life is repetitious and that we haven’t gained any spiritual ground since the last cycle of time that came and went. However, the Lord is preparing us, slowly filling the empty places in our spirits until they are full. A completed cycle is symbolic of what our Teachings call a “fullness of state” – that moment in which we have been aptly prepared for our continued spiritual journeys, and that moment when, in humility, we are ready to let the Lord in.
References: Lessons: Exodus 12:1-11, Matthew 5:17-48 (selections), Arcana Coelestia (AC) 7839
Audio only from a YouTube broadcast made by Pastor Glenn Mac Frazier from The Washington New Church, Mitchellville on Sunday May 17, 2020.
Divine Providence
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
“The Little Things” In Micah’s prophesy, Bethlehem is identified as the birthplace of the Messiah. The emphasis placed on this town is its smallness, its seeming insignificance, and yet out of Bethlehem will “come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel” (5:2). This description of the Lord’s birthplace contains deep spiritual significance and foretells a spiritual virtue we all need which, in the eyes of the world, seems insignificant and unremarkable but which, in reality, is “the little thing” that counts the most.
Christmas season where we celebrate the birth of the Lord is rapidly approaching and it is useful to us to think about all the things we need to do in order to prepare for His Advent. One key item on each of our checklists should be to REPENT! We will discuss the important role John the Baptist played in preparing people for the Lord’s coming.
Boynton Beach, FL (Audio from YouTube video: https://youtu.be/wxgqmhpPGx8)
How the Ten Commandments free us. The Lord’s commandments can feel pretty heavy at times. So what makes the Lord’s yoke “easy” and His burden “light”?
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Text: Psalm 63: 4 1st Lesson: Exodus 17: 2nd Lesson: Psalm 62: 5-12, 63: 1-8 3rd Lesson: AC 1937
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Lord's birth marks the beginning of a process often called "glorification." Essentially, it unveils the genuine identity of the Lord – Human. This revelation echoes through prophetic voices, as seen in Isaiah 9: "For to us, a child is born... And he will be called... Mighty God...." The process of understanding God's true nature unfolds through foreshadowing prophecy, followed by the profound experience of witnessing His infancy. Come and see!
Worship / Prayer / Meditation , Charity / Life of Use / Service , Faith , Forgiveness / Repentance
Readings: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, 26, 27, 2 Samuel 12:1-23, HH 526:4, Spiritual Experiences (SD) 2621.
By Rev. Louis B. King
Recorded on September 12, 1976 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Deuteronomy 30, John 14, Arcana Coelestia (Secrets of Heaven) 1382.
By Rev. Thomas L. Kline.
Recorded on July 12, 1987 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: Luke 10:30-37; AE 444:14; HD 87, TCR 410
By Rev. Elmo K. Acton.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 28, 2017.
See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Psalm 34, Matthew 6:25-34, True Christian Religion (TCR) 68
By Rev. Christopher Barber. Recorded on February 26, 2023 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears.” (Psalm 34:17) “When people live according to the Ten Commandments, they acquire for themselves righteousness-not the righteousness of the Lord's redemption, but the Lord Himself as righteousness.” (True Christian Religion 96)
By Rev. Ryan Sandstrom.
March 17, 2024. Ivyland New Church, Pennsylania; www.newchurchaudio.org
Readings: Jeremiah 29:4-14, Matthew 21:18-22, Arcana Coelestia.
By Barry Halterman.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on February 22, 2004. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Judges 11:29-40, 1 Kings 12:26-33, AE 391:29. Micah 4:2
Sermon by Rev. Kenneth Alden. Recorded on May 17, 2015 at the New Church at Boynton Beach, Florida. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
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Readings: Genesis 16, John 8, Divine Providence 145
Sermon by Rev. Douglas Taylor. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA (Pendleton Hall) on October 16, 1988. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
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Readings: John 17, Divine Providence 220.
Sermon by Rev. E.C. Acton.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 27, 1961. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
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Readings: Genesis 20, Mark 9:36-50, Arcana Coelestia 3436
Sermon by Rev. Kurt Hyland Asplundh.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 29, 2004. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
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Readings: Mark 8, 9, 10:portions, AC 1812
Sermon by Rev. Chris Bown. Recorded on February 15, 1998 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
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Readings: Numbers 13, Isaiah 41:portions, Apocalypse Revealed 424.
Sermon by Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 11, 2003. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org
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Readings Matthew 6:25-34, 7:1-5; True Christian Religion 6; Arcana Coelestia 6384
Sermon by Rev. Erik Buss.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 9, 2020 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
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Readings: Exodus 23:20-33, John 15:9-17, Arcana Coelestia 1947:3
Sermon by Rev. Prescott Rogers
Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania (Pendleton Hall) on May 10, 1987. For more recordings please visit www.newchurchaudio.org
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Readings: Genesis 9:8-16, John 8:1-11, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 868
Sermon by Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on October 18, 1992, www.newchurchaudio.org
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Readings: Psalm 8, 55; Matthew 6:26; Revelation 12:14
Sermon by Rev. Derek Elphick. Recorded on July 9, 2023 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
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Readings: Genesis 11:1-9; Revelation 21 (parts); Apocalypse Explained 701.
Sermon by Rev. Walter Orthwein. Recorded on July 2, 2006 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
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Readings: John 4: 1-26, John 4: 27-42, Doctrine of the Sacred Scripture 20, 21, 22.
Sermon by Rt. Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on September 9, 1973. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
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What is the most unique thing about the New Church? Maybe the teachings on marriage? Maybe the view of the afterlife? These are certainly distinct teachings, but other religions believe in an afterlife, even if the details are different. Other religions have wisdom to share about marriage, even if the specifics are diverse. No, the most distinct difference in the New Church is that we teach that the Second Coming not only will happen, but has already happened.
Sermon by Rev. Calvin Heinrichs. Recorded at the Westville New Church on February 11, 2024. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
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Readings: Matthew 24, Last Judgement 73,74
Sermon by Rev. Geoffrey Howard, recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA at Pendleton Hall on June 4, 1989. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
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Readings: Matthew 6, Secrets of Heaven (Arcana Coelestia) 6206, 8478, Married Love 249
A few perspectives on depression and anxiety and five ways to cope with them.
Sermon by Rev. Derrick Lumsden. This is the third in a series on anxiety and depression. To hear his complete series, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
Recorded at New Church Westville on October 13, 2013.
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Readings: Ezekiel 36:24-28; Luke 8:26-35; Divine Providence 125
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Rose
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on December 3, 2006.
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By Rev. Michael Gladish.
Recorded on May 26, 2019 in Mitchellville, Maryland. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
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Readings: Genesis 50, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 587
By Rt. Rev. E.C. Acton
Recorded on February 3, 1968 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: John 19:16-30, Isaiah 49:1-16, Secrets of Heaven (Arcana Coelestia) 2302-2303, Conjugial Love 410.
By Rev. Pearse Frazier. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 14, 2023.
At the crucifixion, Jesus gave charge of His mother Mary to the disciple John. And this reflects the invitation the Lord offers to us all. The Lord forms the church in our hearts. In as much as we love the truth, our neighbor, and the Lord, the church grows within us. Yes, the church has structure from the doctrines the Lord has given us through His Word. Yes, there is a natural organization of people who share the values of those teachings. But it is all from the Lord's love, and it is from that love that the church finds life.
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Readings: Matthew 21: 18-27, Arcana Coelestia 9337
By Rev. William Burke. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 26, 1985.
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Readings: 2 Kings 4, Heaven and Hell 489
By Rev. Geoffrey S. Childs. Recorded at Pendleton Hall, Bryn Athyn, PA on October 15, 1989.
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Readings: Luke 8, The Doctrine of the Sacred Scripture.
By Rev. Michael D. Gladish
Recorded on July 21, 2019 at the Washington New Church in Mitchellville, Maryland.
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Readings: Leviticus 26:1-6; Matthew 7:15-20; Doctrine of Life 1,2; Apocalypse Revealed 82,84.
By Rev. Dr. Erik E. Sandstrom.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on July 8, 2007.
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Readings: Luke 4:13-22, John 20:24-29, Arcana Coelestia 1540:2, True Christian Religion 777:2.
By Rt. Rev. Bradley Heinrichs.
Recorded one week after Easter on April 16, 2023 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: John 12:32-36, John 20:1-28, True Christian Religion 43, Athanasian Creed 69
By Rt. Rev. Willard D. Pendleton.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1976.
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Readings: Zechariah 9:9; Luke 19:28-40; John 18:33-38; True Christianity 114
By Rev. Barry Halterman, Chaplain and Religion Department Chair at the Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools in Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013.
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By Rt. Rev. Louis B. King
Recorded on April 6, 2003 in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.
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Readings: Psalm 42; Matthew 6:19-34; Divine Providence (DP) 210
By Rev. Erik Sandstrom, Sr.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on October 9, 1977.
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Readings: Genesis 29:1-14, Matthew 13:1-23, Arcana Coelestia 3803.
By Rt. Rev. Elmo C. Acton.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 11, 1975. For more recordings, see www.newchurchaudio.org.
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By Rev. Joel Glenn
Recorded February 14, 2021 at Westville New Church; www.newchurchaudio.org
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Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-18; Arcana Coelestia 5321:3,4,5
This is the seventh and final sermon in the "Living Courageously" Journey series.
By Rev. Dr. Andrew M.T. Dibb. Recorded on November 15, 2009 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: 1 Kings 21 parts; Matthew 5:27-32; Apocalypse Revealed (AR) 132.
By Rev. Scott Frazier.
Part six in a seven-part sermon series given in conjunction with the New Church Journey Program, "Living Courageously".
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 8, 2009. For more recordings see www.newchurchaudio.org.
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Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-18; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 8657, 2535
By Rt. Rev. Thomas Kline.
Part 5 in a seven part series given in conjunction with the 2009 New Church Journey Program, "Living Courageously". The task for this week is: Listen for the still, small voice of God. Do not be discouraged-allow the voice of the loving God to become a powerful expression of encouragement to go forward living courageously.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 1, 2009.
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Readings: 1 Kings 18 parts; Luke 10:51-56; Conjugial Love 235:1.
By Rev. Dr. Raymond Silverman. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on October 25, 1999.
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Part 4 in a seven-part sermon series given in conjunction with the New Church Journey Program, "Living Courageously".
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Part 3 in a seven-part sermon series given in conjunction with the New Church Journey Program, "Living Courageously". The task for this week is: Seek Inspiration-Pray. Read and meditate on Sacred Scripture. Allow yourself to be inspired by the Word of God.
Readings: Lessons: 1 Kings 17 parts; Arcana Coelestia 8943,1408,1776. Text: Matthew 4:4
By Rev. Grant Odhner. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Octber 18, 2009.
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Readings: 1 Kings 17:1-16; John 6:27-35; Arcana Coelestia 4844.
A seven-part sermon series given in conjunction with the Journey Program, "Living Courageously". The task for this week is: Practice genuine kindness. Secretly practice doing good deeds for others. Know that it is God's power in you, and do not take merit. With each act, remember to express gratitude to the Lord for your ability to do kind acts for others.
By Rev. Jeremy Simons. Recorded on October 11, 2009 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: 1 Kings 16 & 17 parts; Luke 4:16-30; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 4145.
By Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth.
First in a seven-part sermon series in conjunction with the Journey Program, "Living Courageously". The task for this week is: Identify your motives. Notice your thoughts and behaviors. Ask yourself, "Why did I do this?" Become aware of any mixed motives.
Recorded on October 4, 2009 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
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Readings: Matthew 25:14-30, Brief Exposition (BE) 40, Divine Love and Wisdom 431, Divine Providence 220.
Rev. Dr. Andrew M.T. Dibb.
Recorded on January 4, 2004 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Matthew 1, Luke 1:26-38, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 6371, 6373.
By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr.
Recorded on Decmeber 25, 1999 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Luke 1:26-38, Revelation 12:1-12, Apocalypse Explained 706:12.
Text: Isaiah 9:6
By Rt. Rev. Willard D. Pendleton.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on December 25, 1962.
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Readings: Malachi 3,4:portions, Luke 2:21-40, Arcana Coelestia 896.
By Rev. Dandridge Pendleton.
Recorded on December 12, 1976 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: Numbers 24: parts, Matthew 2, parts, Doctrine of the Lord 8, 11 (portions).
By Rev. B. David Holm. Recorded on December 16, 1979 at Pendleton Hall in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.
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Readings: Isaiah 40, Luke 6, AC 2072, DLW 286, AC, Luke 6:12-38
By Rev. Pearse Frazier.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 25, 2023. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: Psalm 116, John 14:15-23, 15:1-8, Arcana Coelestia 9293:1.
By Rev. N. Bruce Rogers.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 18, 1984. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: Luke 9:51-63, Arcana Coelestia 4104:5
By Rev. Daniel W. Heinrichs.
Recorded at the New Church at Boynton Beach on August 17, 2008.
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Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:3-4)
Readings: Psalm 37:3-9; Matthew 6:25-34; Arcana Coelestia 4353:3
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Readings: Exodus 3, John 20, Arcana Coelestia 2280 (portion).
By Rev. Robert Jungé
Recorded on May 13, 1984 in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania at Pendleton Hall
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Readings: Exodus 3:13-15, Deuteronomy 7:11-13, John 15:9, Arcana Coelestia number 1947.
By Rev. Dan Goodenough. Recorded by August 19, 2001 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: Matthew 11:20-30, Heaven and Hell (HH) 528
By Rev. Alfred Acton II. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania at Pendleton Hall on April 14, 1991.
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Readings: Joshua 6, 7, True Christianity, Numbers 58 and 500.
By Rev. Göran Appelgren. Recorded on Noveber 10, 2002 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: Deuteronomy 8, Arcana Coelestia 8539, Heaven & Hell 155.
By Rev. Derek Elphick. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 20, 2022.
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Readings: Exodus 3, John 8:58, True Christian Religion 777, 787
A number of people in Scripture had the opportunity to see God. Moses saw Him. So did some of the prophets. And of course the Lord's own disciples saw Him when He walked on earth. This is what the Word of God is for: it is the way we come to see and know our God. How is this working out for us? Do we see and know our God from His Word? Is it making a difference in our lives? Let's look at some of the ways the Lord is revealing Himself to us.
By Rev. Louis Synnestvedt.
Recorded on Febuary 12, 2017 at New Church Westville, South Africa, See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Revelation 1:1-20; Conjugial Love 444
By Rev. Alison Nicholson.
Recorded on January 11, 1981 at the Olivet New Church in Toronto, Ontario.
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Readings: Psalm 46, John 14, Divine Love and Wisdome 13, The Coronis 48.
By Rev. Geoffrey Howard.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 9, 1975.
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Readings: Genesis 18:1-16, John 10:22-42, Arcana Coelestia 2144:2,3.
By Rev. Roy Franson.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on January 26, 1958. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
By Rev. Michael Gladish.
Recorded in Mitchellville, Maryland (Washington New Church) on June 2, 2019.
Readings: Isaiah 40:3-31, Matthew 3, Apocalypse Explained 1088:4,5.
By Rev. David Simons. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on February 7, 1960.
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Readings: John 14: 6-15, 21, 23, True Christian Religion 369
Recorded on June 22, 1975 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Matthew 7, John 14, True Christian Religion 593
Recorded on February 25, 1990 in Bryn Athyn, PA at Pendleton Hall. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Micah 7:2-8; Matthew 12:9-13; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 4843.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on July 26, 2009. See more recordings at www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: Luke 11:1-13; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 2535.
We are often tempted to give up working on our spiritual lives, but the Lord urges us to persevere, and He promises that we will succeed.
By Rev. Andrew M.T. Dibb. Recorded January 13, 2013 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Genesis 6:1-7; True Christian Religion (TCR) 189-190. By Rev. Christopher R.J. Smith
Recorded at The Kempton New Church on August 5, 2007. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Joshua 9: 3-21, 27, HH 402. Text: Heaven and Hell 64.
Sermon by Rev. Kenneth Stroh. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 6, 1961.
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Readings: John 8:1-11; Matthew 7:1-15.
By Rev. Daniel Heinrichs. Recorded at the New Church at Boynton Beach, Florida on August 10, 2008.
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Readings: Genesis 2:1-17, John 2:1-11, Arcana Coelestia 1996:1-3.
By Rt. Rev. George de Charms. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 12, 1973. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Subject: Preparation for life after death
Readings: Revelation 21, Doctrine of the Lord 62:2, Matthew 5.
By Rev. Mac (Glenn) Frazier. Recorded at The Washington New Church, in Mitchellville, Maryland on June 21, 2020. Edited down from full recording, available at www.newchurchaudio.org.
Recorded on June 14, 2020 in Mitchellville, Maryland. This was edited down from a longer recording. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Psalm 91, John 12: 23-36, AC 6000: 1-3.
By Rev. Norbert Rogers. Recorded on February 27, 1966 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Psalm 80, Luke 4:14-22, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 6307, 6477.
By Rev. Kurt Hy. Asplundh. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 13, 2004.
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Readings: Genesis 25:20-34, Genesis 29:1-20, Arcana Coelestia 3796
By Rt. Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Recorded on April 18, 1971 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: Psalm 139, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 468:1,2
By Rev. Robert Cole. Recording on August 17, 1969 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: Exodus 1; John 15, 16, 17; Arcana Coelestia 6663.
By Rev. Andrew Heilman. Recorded on March 11, 1984 at Pendleton Hall in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Subject: Divine Providence. Readings: Luke 18:9-17, Conjugial Love 413, 414:portions.
By Rev. Fred Elphick. Recorded on March 11, 1990 in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania at Pendleton Hall.
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Readings Genesis 28:6-22, Arcana Coelestia 3702.
By Rev. Brett Buick. Recorded on September 5, 2021 at the Kempton New Church.
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Let’s follow the Lord’s movements in the days after Easter: how and where did He appear? Who saw Him? What were their reactions? And what does it all mean for us today?
By Rev. Michael Gladish. Recorded on April 28, 2019 at the Washington New Church. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Luke 24:25-48, John 20: 18-31, The Doctrine of the Lord 35:1,2,9,10,11.
By Rev. Douglas Taylor. Recorded on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1977 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?" (Matthew 21:10). The triumphal procession into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was a culmination of the Lord's ministry and His travels from place to place in the Holy Land. It brought Him into Jerusalem as the King that we follow in our own path of life.
By Rev. Jeremy Simons. Recorded on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Throughout the history of religion, God's various qualities have been depicted in various ways in the many different cultures across the globe. In coming on earth as Jesus Christ, the Lord showed us the crucial missing element: God's Humanity. Connecting with God as a Divine Human Being changed the world and it can change us. (John 11:35; TCR 370, 109)
By Rev. Barry Halterman. Recorded on April 3, 2022 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: Psalm 13:portions, Mark 13:33-35, AC 10146.
By Rev. Glenn Alden. Recorded on July 29, 2001 at Sunrise Chapel, Tucson, AZ.
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Readings: Genesis 6, Matthew 24:30-39, Arcana Coelestia 605.
By Rev. Michael Cowley. Recorded on March 3, 2019 at the Olivet New Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: John 8:31-37, True Christian Religion 8:2,3
By Rev. Fred Schnarr. Recorded on July 25, 2004 at The New Church at Boynton Beach, Florida. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: John 16:portions, True Christian Religion 146
By Rev. Ormond Odhner. Recorded on August 21, 1955 in Glenview, Illinois. For more recordings see www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings from Genesis and Arcana Coelestia.
By Rt. Rev. Louis B. King. Recorded on May 20, 1990 in Bryn Athyn, PA at Pendleton Hall. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Luke 11:1-13, Arcana Coelestia 6476, 6619.
By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr.
Recorded on May 12, 1991 at Pendleton Hall, in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Joshua 24:2,13-25, Divine Providence 281:1,2.
By Rev. Frank Rose.
Recorded on August 19, 1973 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
How we can find healing.
Readings: John 5:2-16; AC 10083:5-6.
By Rev. Erik Buss. Recorded on March 3, 2019 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: 2 Kings 17:24-32, John 4:5-26, Arcana Coelestia 2702.
By Rev. Scott Frazier. Recorded on August 22, 2022 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
The Lord's conversation with the Samaritan woman about water, marriage, and worship shows us now to think, love, and obey the truth. It is a story calling us back to true worship for enlightenment and happiness.
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Readings: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Joshua 1:8, Revelation 20:12, Arcana Coelestia 2474
By Pastor Derek Elphick. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 15, 2021.
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Readings: Genesis 42:1-24; Arcana Coelestia 5470
By Rev. David Holm. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on June 15, 1980. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Genesis 30:22-24; Genesis 50:19-21; Matthew 1:18-25; Arcana Coelestia, Secrets of Heaven numbers 3969:3 and 1079.
By Rev. Solomon Keal
Recorded on December 20, 2012 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Numbers 24:12-17, Revelation 22:12-17
By Rev. Daniel Heinrichs. Recorded at The New Church at Boynton Beach, Floriday on December 8, 2002. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7; Isaiah 52:1-10; Luke 1 & 2 parts; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 3696, 3780
By Rev. Norman Reuter. Recorded in Troy, Michigan on December 25, 1957. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-7; John 1:1-18; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 1414, 1443.
By Rev. Hugo Lj. Odhner. First two lessons read by Rt. Rev. George de Charms. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on December 25, 1956. More recordings available at www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: Matthew 7, John 14.
Text: True Christian Religion (TCR) 591
By Rev. Lorentz Soneson. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. More recordings at www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: 1 Samuel 16, 17, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 10249 (portion).
By Rev. C. Mark Perry. Recorded on December 1, 1991 in Bryn Athyn, PA.
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Readings: Psalms 146, 148, 149; Apocalypse Explained (AE) 1210:1.
By Rev. Kenneth Alden.
Recorded at The New Church at Boynton Beach in Florida on November 26, 2006. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: John 20, Apocalypse Explained (AE) 899
By Rev. Chris Bown. Recorded on August 1, 1982 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Matthew 20:29-34, John 14:13-28, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 10578:3, Canons of the New Church on the Holy Spirit III.
By Rev. Ottar Larsen. Recorded on June 3, 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Readings: John 14: 1-21. Apocalypse Explained (AE) 151: 1-3.
By Rev. Ormond Odhner. Recorded on July 9, 1978 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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Readings: John 14: 1-21. Apocalypse Explained (AE) 151: 1-3.
By Rev. Ormond Odhner. Recorded on July 9, 1978 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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By Rev. Matthew Genzlinger.
Recorded on January 10, 2016 at the New Church of Concord. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
By Rev. Matthew Genzlinger.
Recorded on January 10, 2016 at the New Church of Concord. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Readings: Matthew 13:31,32, Divine Love and Wisdom (DLW) 17:5
By Rev. Willard Heinrichs. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1988. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Matthew 13:31,32, Divine Love and Wisdom (DLW) 17:5
By Rev. Willard Heinrichs. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1988. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: John 8:1-20, TCR 650-652.
Text: John 8:15, 16
By Rev. Norbert Rogers. Recording on December 12, 1971 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: John 8:1-20, TCR 650-652.
Text: John 8:15, 16
By Rev. Norbert Rogers. Recording on December 12, 1971 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Matthew 10:16-31; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 9296:2
By Rev. Roy Franson. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 5, 1978. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Lessons: Mark 6:1-13; Matthew 11:1-30; True Christian Religion
By Rev. Mark Pendleton. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on February 25, 2006. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Lessons: Mark 6:1-13; Matthew 11:1-30; True Christian Religion
By Rev. Mark Pendleton. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on February 25, 2006. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Psalms 38 & 88, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 2272-2273.
Sermon by Rev. Bruce Rogers. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on September 24, 1978. See more recordings at www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: Psalms 38 & 88, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 2272-2273.
Sermon by Rev. Bruce Rogers. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on September 24, 1978. See more recordings at www.newchurchaudio.org.
Seeking truth from the Word of God.
By Rev. David Roth. Recorded at The New Church of Boulder Valley, Colorado on April 29, 2007. Part of a series on "New Church Foundations." See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Seeking truth from the Word of God.
By Rev. David Roth. Recorded at The New Church of Boulder Valley, Colorado on April 29, 2007. Part of a series on "New Church Foundations." See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Psalm 139, John 14, Doctrine of the Lord 46
By Rev. Patrick Rose. Recorded in Cleveland, Ohio on Februrary 2, 1986.
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Readings: Psalm 139, John 14, Doctrine of the Lord 46
By Rev. Patrick Rose. Recorded in Cleveland, Ohio on Februrary 2, 1986.
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Readings: Lessons: 2 Samuel 24: portions, Arcana Coelestia 10219
By Pastor J. Clark Echols. Recorded at Sower's Chapel, Sarver, PA.
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Readings: Haggai 1:7-11; Zachariah 8:20-23; Arcana Coelestia 6587:2,3 & 9276:2,3; Heaven and Hell 57.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 27, 2018. See more at www.newchurchaudio.org.
Readings: Isaiah 29:18; Luke 18: 35-43; Divine Providence 282
By Pastor Tom Rose at Ivyland New Church. Recorded on February 6, 2011. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Matthew 5, 6, Divine Providence 207, 210 (portions).
Rev. Louis Synnestvedt. Recorded at Olivet New Church in Toronto, Ontario on July 3, 1983.
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Readings: John 1, TCR 786
By Rev. Michael Cowley. Recorded at Olivet New Church, Ontario, Canada on January 12, 2020.
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Readings: 1 Kings 19: 1-21, Arcana Coelestia 2682: 2,3. Topic: States of despair.
By Rev. Fred Schnarr. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania in 1980.
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We are described as “wonderfully made” in Psalm 139 but then again, in Isaiah we are called a ‘wicked nation,’ ‘laden with iniquity,’ in which we find nothing sound from head to foot. How do we reconcile these descriptions? How do we hold the necessity of repentance in our own daily living?
By Rev. Brian Smith. Recorded at the Washington New Church, Mitchellville, Maryland.
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Readings: Genesis 29:15-30, Isaiah 9:1,2,6,7, True Christian Religion 422,423
Text: John 15:5,6 By Rev. Geoffrey Childs, Jr. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania (Pendleton Hall), See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Genesis 28:10-17; Luke 9:10-17; True Christian Religion 142.
By Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on September 8, 2019. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
By Rev. Douglas Taylor. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on June 22, 2008. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Revelation 14: 1-7, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 9925 (read by Rev. Stephen Cole)
By Rt. Rev. Louis B. King. Recorded Bryn Athyn Cathedral on June 19, 1977 www.newchurchaudio.org
By Rev. Christopher R.J. Smith. Recorded on May 10, 2022.
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Readings: Lessons: Psalm 49, Psalm 112, Arcana Coelestia 8717:3. By Rev. Lawson Smith. Recorded on February 26, 1995 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See more at www.newchurchaudio.org
Readings: Lessons: Luke 6, Arcana Coelestia 6324, Divine Providence 251 (portion), AC 2077
By Rev. Erik E. Sandstrom. Recorded on January 13, 1991 at Pendleton Hall in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Lessons: Genesis 31 portions; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 4171
Bryn Athyn Cathedral, www.newchurchaudio.org
Readings: John 6,7, AC 4529.
By Rev. David R. Simons. Recorded at Pendleton Hall, in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1985.
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Readings: 1 Samuel 20:1-17; John 3 portions; The Doctrine of The Sacred Scripture 53-55.
Bryn Athyn Cathedral, www.newchurchaudio.org
By Rev. Alan Cowley. Rev. Christopher A. Barber reads the lessons: Judges 7:1-9; Matthew 19:26-30; Arcana Coelestia 1820 & 10182:2 Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 26, 2013. www.newchurchaudio.org.
Rev. Cowley is now the pastor of the Oak Arbor, Michigan congregation of the New Church https://oakarbor.org/. Rev. Barber now teaches Religion at the Academy of the New Church (https://www.ancss.org/)
Readings: Luke 24:13-36; Spiritual Experiences
733; Word Explained 6378
Text: Luke 24:32
By Rev. George D. McCurdy. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on April 26, 2009, the week after Easter Sunday. www.newchurchaudio.org
Readings: John 12: 20-36, John 20, Arcana Coelestia 2813. Text: John 12: 34
Easter Sunday sermon by Rt. Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 26, 1967. www.newchurchaudio.org
Readings: 1 Kings 1:32-40, Matthew 21:1-17, Apocalypse Revealed (AR) 611
Text: John 12:13 By Rev. Geoffrey Howard. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 19, 1989, www.newchurchaudio.org
Readings: John 14:1-11, Arcana Coelestia 8439
Text: John 14:6 By Pastor Nathan Gladish. Recorded in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 19, 1998. www.newchurchaudio.org
The Lord is a healer. Four miracles show a progression of unchecked spiritual sickness in our lives. These stories show how the sufferers approached the Lord for healing, and what He did in each case to heal them. Readings: Lessons: Matthew 8:1-17, Arcana Coelestia 8364
By Rev. Andrew M.T. Dibb. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, www.newchurchaudio.org
The Lord tells us that the key to having love is to also have faith.
By Rev. Pearse Frazier. Recorded at The Sower's Chapel in Sarver, Pennsylvania in 2016.
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Readings Lessons: Matthew 6:25-34, Arcana Coelestia 8478.
Recorded in 2001 at The New Church at Boynton Beach, Florida. www.newchurchaudio.org
By Rev. Dan Goodenough. Recorded in 1986. Text: Luke 7:9,10
Also reading from Arcana Coelestia 100083
Bryn Athyn, PA www.newchurchaudio.org
At age twelve, the Lord declared that He must be about His Father's business. We too are called "to perform a use in accord with the Lord's gracious purposes" (Arcana Coelestia 1103:2). Our focus today is on our life's purpose or our way of contributing uniquely to the Lord's Kingdom.
Readings: Lessons: Luke 2:45-50, Mark 1:35-39, Apocalypse Revealed 889
By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr.
Recorded on February 20, 2022 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, www.newchurchaudio.org
Text: Matthew 6:17
By Rev. Ragnar Boyeson in 2002. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, www.newchurchaudio.org
Readings: Genesis 28:10-22; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 840
By Rev. Stephen D. Cole.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2011.
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Readings: Exodus 3, John 6, Arcana Coelestia 6829 By Rev. Robert S. Jungé
Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA on May 3, 1987. www.newchurchaudio.org
One thing the disciples learned - if the Lord is with you in the boat, you don't need to be afraid.
Readings: Psalm 107:21-31, Luke 8:19-25, Apocalypse Explained (AE) 514:20-23
Text: Psalm 107:23,24
By Pastor Donald Rose. Recorded in 2000 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The people stanidng with the Lamb on Mt. Zion in Revelation 14 were the people who would make up the New Heaven after the Lord's Second Coming. What made them believe in this when so many others did not?
References: Lessons: Revelation 13-14, Apocalypse Revealed 613.
Text: Revelation 14:1
By Rev. Jeremy Simons. Recorded on January 9, 2022 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral; www.newchurchaudio.org
Temptations precede major changes in our lives.
By Tom Kline. Recorded January 8, 1984 in Bryn Athyn, PA; www.newchurchaudio.org
Readings: Luke 2:39-52; Mark 4:26-32; True Christian Religion (TCR) 89
By Pastor John Odhner. Recorded in 2011 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
Readings: Genesis 12, John 1, and Arcana Coelestia 1409.
By Pastor Tom Kline. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2012. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
This is a favorite Christmas sermon that some people listen to every year. The readings are from Isaiah 40:9-11, Luke 2:1-20, and Apocalypse Revealed 705 and 158.
By Rev. Walter E. Orthwein. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
What would it have been like to be a shepherd watching over his flock at night? The angel appeared to the shepherds in their lonely vigil, which says something about how the Lord sends His angel to us too.
By Pastor Erik Buss. Recorded in 2020 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, www.newchurchaudio.org
By Rev. Kurt Horigan Asplundh. Recorded December 4, 1988 at Pendleton Hall in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. See www.newchurchaudio for more recordings.
When Moses saw the burning bush in the wilderness, the Lord told him to take off his sandals because he was on holy ground (Exodus 3). What does it mean for us to spiritually remove our "shoes" in order to be on holy ground?
By Rev. Solomon J. Keal. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2021.
A Thanksgiving message from Rt. Rev. Brian Keith. Recorded in 2011 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
By Rev. Dandridge Pendleton at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, in 1957. Rev. Pendleton recently passed into the spiritual world. www.newchurchaudio.org
By Rev. Kurt Horigan Asplundh. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1993. www.newchurchaudio.org
How and why God created humans to have free will.
By Rev. Alfred Acton II. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 5, 1979. www.newchurchaudio.org
The role of the prophets was to communicate God’s messages to the people. They did that by speaking and writing but also by embodying the message they were communicating in one way or another. The prophet Ezekiel was often commanded to do some rather weird things to embody the messages he was communicating. Here we try to understand why he did these things and what that can reveal to us about why Jesus did the things that He did as the Word made flesh who dwelt among us.
From Pastor Malcolm Smith, recorded March 21, 2021 at New Church Westville. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more
We continue to look at how the Old Testament prophets reflect the life of Jesus. Jeremiah lived in a time when impending invasion and doom hung over the people of Israel, and yet the prophets promised peace and prosperity. Jeremiah's role was to proclaim the reality that things would get worse before they got better unless they changed their ways. This seemingly pessimistic message echoed the spiritual message that Jesus brought hundreds of years later: this time a spiritual doom threatened, and Jesus urgently pushed people to repentance lest they be overcome by sin.
From Pastor Joel Glenn at New Church Westville. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
The teachings of the New Church say that the whole of the Word relates to the Lord Jesus Christ and what He went through while on Earth. And so we’ve done sermon series in the past on finding Jesus in the life of Abraham, Joshua, and Elisha. This time we’re going to focus on three of the major prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. This will be a chance to learn a bit about these prophets, about what the Lord went through on Earth, and about the role of a prophet in difficult times.
By Pastor Malcolm Smith, recorded on March 7, 2021 at New Church Westville. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more.
One of the biggest challenges in life is learning how to interpret setback and disappointment. How we deal with loss and defeat, and how we view underlying causes, will do a lot to reshape our future. The Lord's Word records a number of incidents and events in which people expect one thing but are shown something quite different. Most of us don't like surprises but in the case of the Lord's surprises, these are often just what we need.
Pastor Derek Elphick, recorded September 26, 2021 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral
King Solomon's material wealth and worldwide reputation for wisdom are described in fascinating detail in the Word. What might those descriptions tell us about our modern world and why did the Lord say none of it compared to a blossoming flower?
By Rev. Kurt Hyland Asplundh. Recorded August 22, 2021 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. www.newchurchaudio.org
(On the 20th anniversary of 9/11) Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr. offered this sermon a few days after the attacks on September 11, 2001. Recorded in 2011 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. www.newchurchaudio.org
Sometimes we think fondly back on the simplicity of childhood. Our biggest concerns seem small in comparison to what we face as adults. It’s a pity we cannot go back to that simple mind-set of trust and innocence. Or at least, that’s what a cynical world tells us. But the Lord offers hope in the face of pessimism. Even though we may have exchanged childish idealism for adult realism, that does not mean we can never go back. In fact the Lord promises that we can regain our innocence and find abundant hope even in a troubled world. It’s not too late.
Pastor Joel Glenn, Recorded at Westville New Church on August 22, 2021; www.newchurchaudio.org
Friendships don't just fall on our laps. They require work and a commitment to honesty and integrity if we wish to have meaningful ones. The quality of a friendship is dependent upon our willingness to grow and mature spiritually. We'll consider the types of things that fill the "space" between ourselves and others remembering that "anyone can befriend another, but most of all we ought to befriend what is good" (AC 4804).
References: Lessons: 1 Samuel 20, AC 4804
Text: 1 Samuel 20:42
By Pastor Derek Elphick. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on July 25
The complicated relationship between our motives and what we do.
By Rev. Michael Gladish.
Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 8, 2021.
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Readings from Psalm 56, Matthew 10 and Divine Providence 29.
From Pastor Frank Rose. Recorded in 2009 at Sunrise Chapel, Tucson, AZ, www.newchurchaudio.org
Perhaps the clearest command that the Lord gives us in regards to evil-doers is that we ought to forgive them. This command is one of the hardest commands to follow and it is crucial for our spiritual well-being. Yet if forgiveness is our only response to evil then we miss the bigger picture. So in addition to forgiveness, what else does the Lord teach us about responding to evil?
From Pastor Joel Glenn at New Church Westville, South Africa. www.newchurchaudio.org
From Pastor Kurt Horigan Asplundh. Recorded in 1989 in Byn Athyn, PA. www.newchurchaudio.org
We continue with our exploration of the Abraham story and how every detail speaks directly to the heart and mind of Jesus Christ. As our final entry in the series we will look at the near sacrifice of Abraham's son Isaac. While horrendous on the surface, the deeper meaning reveals the trauma that Jesus faced as He fought to embody Divine Love in everything that He did.
From Pastor Joel Glenn at New Church Westville. Recorded May 14, 2017. www.newchurchaudio.org
This time we'll be exploring a difficult story—the story of Abraham bargaining with God and asking Him if He will still destroy Sodom and Gomorrah if even just a few good people are there. The teachings of the New Church say that, in this strange and somewhat disturbing story, we can actually find a glimpse into the heart and mind of Jesus Christ when He was in this world and gain a better understanding of His incredible love for people who are trapped in evil.
From Pastor Malcolm Smith in Westville New Church, recorded May 8, 2017. www.newchurchaudio.org
"When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be be repaid."
(Luke 14:12)
References: Lessons: Luke 14:7-14; HD 91-94
By Pastor Eric Carswell
www.newchurchaudio.org, Bryn Athyn Cathedral
What can the life of a man, dead now for thousands of years, teach us about our God? The story of Abraham, called to leave his home, tasked with producing a new nation, a people for God, may seem a distant fable. Yet in the details of Abraham's life we can find, if we look deeply enough, insight into the life of God Himself. We will look for some of these insights and find a deeper understanding of our Lord.
By Pastor Joel Glenn. Recorded in 2017 at New Church Westville. www.newchurchaudio.org
The Holy City New Jerusalem is one way to picture heaven. In this sermon we will look at some of the main features of the city as it is described in the book of Revelation and use those keys to unlock a clearer picture of the spiritual home that the Lord has built for us.
By Rev. James Cooper. Recorded in 2016 at the Westville New Church. www.newchurchaudio.org
What is the purpose of your life?
By Pastor Tom Kline. Recorded in 2007 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. www.newchurchaudio.org
By Pastor John Odhner. Recorded in 2005 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. www.newchurchaudio.org
When we have doubts about our spiritual progress, we should remember the sure hope of divine providence, with the infinite power of the Lord in it.
By Rev. Kurt Horigan Asplundh. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 1989. www.newchurchaudio.org
In this series we looked at what the early years of the life of Joshua show us about the early years of Jesus' life and at what the turning point in Joshua's life can show us about a similar turning point in Jesus' life. In this final part we will look at what Joshua's conquest of the land of Canaan can show us about what Jesus was fighting against and fighting for during His three years of active ministry.
By Pastor Malcolm Smith. Recorded in May 2019 at New Church Westville. www.newchurchaudio.org
Joshua was the military commander of the people of Israel, who led them across the Jordan River into the land of Canaan, where he violently claimed the land in the name of Jehovah his God. Jesus was a spiritual leader, who came to the Jordan River to be baptized and begin His ministry of love and repentance. Yet these two stories, so different on the surface, are the same story. This Sunday we will explore what Joshua crossing the Jordan can tell us about Jesus and His ministry.
By Pastor Joel Glenn. Recorded in 2018 at New Church Westville; www.newchurchaudio.org
People have been drawing parallels between the stories of Joshua and Jesus for a long time (which makes sense considering that Jesus is the Greek version of the name Joshua). But the teachings of the New Church indicate that the connections between the stories go much deeper than a shared name and some intriguing similarities. Every detail of the story can be read as a way for us to get a deeper understanding of the Lord's experience while He was on earth. We explore the early stories of Joshua, before he became the leader of the Children of Israel, and what those stories can show us about the life of the Lord Jesus Christ.
By Pastor Malcolm Smith. Recorded in 2018 at New Church Westville; www.newchurchaudio.org
Signs of the Lord's providence are all around us in the world of nature, and within our own minds as we grow spiritually.
References: Genesis 15:1-6; Arcana Coelestia 1807; Matthew 6:25-33
Text: Matthew 6:28-29
Recorded in 2011 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. www.newchurchaudio.org
How do we overcome darkness and choose to love the light, when it doesn't always come naturally?
Recorded in 1992 in Bryn Athyn, PA; www.newchurchaudio.org
In Scripture we read about the Spirit of the Lord coming on people. This talk explores a passage in Isaiah about what can happen to us when we receive the Spirit of the Lord that He showed us in His resurrection.
References: Lessons: Isaiah 11:1-10, 2:1-5; True Christian Religion (TCR) 139
By Pastor Erik Buss. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2020 www.newchurchaudio.org
How does your concept of Jesus Christ mature over time? And how does this affect your life in heaven?
By Rev. Prescott Rogers. Recorded on March 21, 1999 Bryn Athyn, PA. www.newchurchaudio.org
By Pastor Eric Carswell. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2018. More recordings at www.newchurchaudio.org
How do we find hope?
By Pastor Don Rose. Recorded in 1995 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
How to approach worry and anxiety with faith and spirituality. By Pastor Tom Kline. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 1998. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
This is the story of the Children of Israel being besieged by an enemy in the city of Samaria. As we experience our version of being besieged in our houses during a pandemic, we will talk about what help the Lord can offer us in times when we feel trapped.
Recorded March 29, 2020 by Pastor Malcolm Smith at New Church Westville. www.newchurchaudio.org
In the challenges that we face, and that many of us are facing right now, it is important that we continually go back to the Lord. Spiritual life does not just happen: it takes intentional and persistent work, work that goes on even when life is at its hardest.
Second in a series about connections between the story of Elisha and the life of Jesus.
From Pastor Joel Glenn. New Church Westville, www.newchurchaudio.org. Recorded in 2020.
At the deepest level, the stories in the Bible are about the Lord and what He went through while He was in this world. We are going to be looking for connections to the life of Jesus in the dramatic and sometimes quite confusing stories of the prophet Elisha. In this first part we will be looking at the relationship between Elijah and Elisha and exploring how the Lord in the Word made flesh can help us with our real problems and challenges.
From Pastor Malcolm Smith at New Church Westville, www.newchurchaudio.org. Recorded in 2020
By Rev. Grant Odhner. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 22, 2020. So much of life is out of our control. We can feel helpless in the face of that. The Lord experienced similar circumstances when He was in the world. Before He was glorified, His conscious awareness was bound by limits, just as ours, so that He could be attacked by hell. In these moments, He was able to overcome because He could draw on an inner power that was His own. We are indeed powerless in such moments; but the Human God is with us. Can we trust in him?
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The story of when the Lord turned water into wine parallels how we can see his presence in everyday life.
By Pastor Erik Buss. Recorded March 15, 2020 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. www.newchurchaudio.org
This week we continue to explore the teachings of the New Church and what they can mean for us. One of the more unusual aspects of these works is the descriptions of conversations with spirits and angels and the surroundings in which they took place. Swedenborg did not just share ideas, but also the things that the Lord allowed him to see, hear, and feel. Although unusual, what can these experiences teach us about heavenly life that mere ideas could not?
From Pastor Joel Glenn at New Church Westville, recorded on September 1, 2019. www.newchurchaudio.org
People are often intimidated to try reading Emanuel Swedenborg’s books. He wrote a lot of books and they get into some pretty deep and complex topics. And yet in his own words, these books are "the coming of the Lord." So how do we approach these books in a way that moves beyond philosophy and enters into a real, living relationship with the Lord?
By Joel Glenn. Recorded in 2019 at New Church Westville, South Africa; newchurchaudio.org
A New Year's message from Rev. Derek Elphick. Recorded at The New Church at Boynton Beach, Florida in 2001.
A Christmas sermon from Rev. Walter Orthwein. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2011. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for sermons, classes and more.
A Christmas season sermon. By Pastor Tom Kline. Recorded at Pendleton Hall in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania in 1984. www.newchurchaudio.org
Why did God need to come to earth?
A Christmas preparation class.
Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA in 1991. www.newchurchaudio.org
By Pastor Eric Carswell. Recorded in 2019 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
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"The prophecies from beginning to end form a vital part of the Lord's revelation to us."
A Christmas preparation class given by Rt. Rev. Louis B. King in 2009.
Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
How did Mary and Joseph's role in the Lord's birth lead to His being able to overcome the evils of humanity.
By Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith. Recorded in 2019 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. www.newchurchaudio.org
A sermon about the traps that we often fall into when we form opinions and make decisions. By Rev. Jeremy Simons. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2016. www.newchurchaudio.org
"Peace to you, do not be afraid; your God and the God of your father has given you the concealed gift in your pouches; your silver came to me." (Genesis 34:23)
A Thanksgiving message from Rev. Elmo K. Acton. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2016. www.newchurchaudio.org
Part 8 in the 8-part series "Exodus - Journey to Freedom," a sermon series about spiritual growth as symbolized in the Bible. By Rev. Charles E. Blair. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2007. (www.newchurchaudio.org)
Part 4 in an 8-part sermon series about the inner meaning of the Exodus story.
By Rev. Walter Orthwein, recorded in 2007 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral (www.newchurchaudio.org)
Part 6 in an 8 part sermon series on the inner meaning of the Exodus story. What does it tell us about our spiritual journey?
By Rev. Jeremy Simons, recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2007 (www.newchurchaudio.org)
Part 5 in an 8 part sermon series about the inner meaning of the Exodus story in the Bible.
By Rev. Scott Frazier. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral in 2007. (www.newchurchaudio.org)
Part 4 in an 8-part sermon series about the inner meaning of the Exodus story.
By Rev. Grant R. Schnarr
Recorded in 2007 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral (www.newchurchaudio.org)
Part 3 in an 8 part sermon series about spiritual growth, as symbolized in the Exodus story in the Bible.
By Rev. Thomas Kline. Recorded on October 7, 2007 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral (www.newchurchaudio.org).
Part 2 in the 8-part series "Exodus - Journey to Freedom," a sermon series about spiritual growth as symbolized in the Bible.
By Rev. Dr. Raymond Silverman. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on September 30, 2007. (www.newchurchaudio.org)
First in a series of 8 sermons on the the meaning of the Exodus story as it relates to spiritual growth. By Rev. Grant R. Schnarr.
Recorded in 2007
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How Jesus' life embodied the Lord's Prayer.
By Pastor Frank Rose. Recorded on April 1, 2001 at Sunrise Chapel in Tucson, AZ (www.newchurchaudio.org)
The Lord on earth gave a lot of attention to loving our enemies and New Church teaching confirms that it is vital for our spiritual health. Yet it's one of the hardest commandments to follow. What does the Lord actually expect of us, and how do we go about loving our enemies in a way that is healthy, not papering over what is wrong or being overly harsh?
Pastor Erik Buss at Bryn Athyn Cathedral (www.newchurchaudio.org)
What's going to happen in the future of the New Church? What are things going to look like in the next 50 years or the next 1000 years? Will there be a need for another new church? This Sunday, as we celebrate the founding of the New Church 250 years ago, we will try to get a picture of the future of the New Church and an understand of what our role is right now.
Recorded on June 21, 2020 by Pastor Malcolm Smith of New Church Westville, South Africa (See more at www.newchurchaudio.org)
The New Church teaches that the Apocalypse has already taken place: in fact, it took place over 250 years ago, as the New Church was being born into the world. Understanding the spiritual events from that time period can help us better understand the world we live in today. Last week, Malcolm talked about how the mere existence of the New Church did not automatically make people better: even New Church people have, and still can, support abhorrent practices. This week we will talk about the difference the New Church does make, and why it matters that a New Church was established and continues to exist.
Recorded by Pastor Joel Glenn of New Church Westville, South Africa (See www.newchurchaudio.org for more)
Things in the world these days can seem rather apocalyptic. Intriguingly the teachings of the New Church say that the apocalypse has already happened, over 250 years ago in fact. What does that mean for us today? How can that larger narrative help us to understand what's going on in the world at the moment?
Recorded June 7, 2020 by Pastor Malcolm Smith of New Church Westville, South Africa (See more at www.newchurchaudio.org)
If I asked you, "Do you have any enemies?" you would probably answer, "No." I think most people don't think that they have any enemies. So does the Lord's revolutionary command to love our enemies not really apply to most of us? Well, we all have people that we treat as enemies and we need to recognise that fact. And then we need to learn what it means to love them and then do it.
Recorded on July 5, 2020 by Pastor Malcolm Smith of New Church Westville, South Africa (see www.newchurchaudio.org for more)
God made the human mind to function like the ark of Noah during the floods of our lives.
By Pastor Tom Kline. Recorded in 2003 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral (newchurchaudio.org)
In this sermon series we’ve talked about how the Lord is working in every little detail of what happens in our lives. That can be a profoundly comforting thought but, in other moods, it can make us feel like it doesn’t matter what we do. If it’s all in God’s control, then our decisions mean nothing, really. In other moods, it can feel like God is just some distant force (if He’s there at all) and it’s entirely up to us to figure out what we need to do with our lives and what God is doing or not doing is largely irrelevant to our daily lives. The teachings of the New Church provide another option for how to understand this.
From Pastor Malcolm Smith at New Church Westville, South Africa (www.newchurchaudio.org)
This week we continue our series on misconceptions about Divine Providence. There are moments when something so unlikely and unexpected, and yet so wonderful, occurs, that we cannot help but see it as the hand of God at work in the world. But if God intervenes so forcefully in the world sometimes, it serves to highlight the many times when He does not (apparently) intervene. Why is one person miraculously spared from cancer, while thousands of others are condemned to die? The truth is that God’s Providence is not just at work in the unlikely and the obvious ways we see. His Providence extends to each and every moment of our lives, even down to the most mundane. He is never absent.
From Pastor Joel Glenn at New Church Westville, South Africa (newchurchaudio.org)
Part 1 of 3
A sermon series on misconceptions about Divine Providence. Often when something difficult happens we want to know why—why did this happen? Sometimes the answer that people come to is that “it was meant to be”. But is that true? What does that even mean? How should we think about all the different things that happen in our lives?
Pastor Malcolm Smith, New Church Westville, South Africa (www.newchurchaudio.org)
This sermon from Rev. Chris Barber examines the selfhood of a nation, a church, and a person, and discusses how the foundations that lead to greatness can also lead to division.
Recorded on July 5, 2020 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral (www.newchurchaudio.org)
What can we learn from the humbling of a king in the Old Testament about humbling our own hearts?
Rev. Donald L. Rose at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, recorded in 1992. (www.newchurchaudio.org)
The story of Jonah touches on issues of bigotry and prejudice.
Pastor Jeremy Simons at Bryn Athyn Cathedral (www.newchurchaudio.org)
Prayer in this sermon: God, help me today to do your will.
Pastor Glenn Alden at Tucson, Arizona. Recorded in 2003. (See full library at www.newchurchaudio.org)