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What inspires Kindness - Rev. Jeremy Simons
This sermon addresses the question of where kindness comes from and what motivates it in us. Lessons: Genesis 24:14-19; True Christianity (TCR) 439, 440. By…
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Doing the Right Thing, Prudence - Rev. Dr. Andrew Dibb
"One's own prudence is not real and only appears to be, and also ought to so appear; but Divine Providence, owing to its presence in the least particulars, is…
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Seeking Truth, Discovering Falsity - Rev. Scott Frazier
"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…
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Prayer - By Rev. Walter Orthwein
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…
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Healing Miracles - By Kurt H. Asplundh
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…
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If We Are Reborn, What Changes? - By Rev. Daniel Goodenough
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…
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Be Strong and Very Courageous - Rev. Dr. Thane Glenn
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…
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Celebrating Self - By Rev. Frank Rose
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
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Law, Grace and Mercy - By Rev. Prescott Rogers
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…
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The Child Who Ruled with a Rod of Iron - By Rev. James Cooper
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…
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Letting Love Be Our Spiritual Clothing - Rev. Jared Buss
"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)…
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Divine Inquiry into Sadness - Rev. Don Rose
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…
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Dealing with Anger - Rev. Ethan McCardell
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…
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Keeping the Jar Full - Rev. Steven Gunther
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…
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Trusting the Lord - Rev. Kenneth Alden
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…
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Peace - Rev. Alfred Acton II
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…
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Aiming for Heaven - Rev. Brian Smith
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…
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When is an Evil a Sin - Rev. Williard Heinrichs
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…
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Goodness Within by Rev. Michael Gladish
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…
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The Mote and the Beam - Rev. Mark Pendleton
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…
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Racing to Find the Lord (Easter sermon) - Rev. Erik Buss
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…
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Can you Recognize the Messiah? - Rev. Malcolm Smith
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…
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The Joy of Happiness Part 1 - Rev. Mac Frazier
"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…
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Love Welcomes - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr.
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…
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Drop the Distractions - Rev. Todd Beiswenger
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…
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How Do We Use the Word to Guide Ourselves - Rev. Eric Carswell
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…
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The Good Treasure of the Heart - Rev. Nathan Gladish
Text: Luke 6:45 By Rev. Nathan Gladish Recorded at Pittsburgh, PA on February 7th 1993. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
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The Law of the Pledge - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Sr.
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…
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Spiritual Hesitation - Rev. David Roth
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
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Brothers in Conflict - Rev. Frank Rose
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…
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Sins of Omission- Rt. Rev. Brian Keith
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…
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Temptation - Rt. Rev. Tom Kline
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…
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Giants in the Land - Rev. Grant Schnarr
By Rev. Grant Schnarr Recorded at Chicago, IL on September 1st, 1987. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org
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Responding to Opportunities for Growth - Rev. Eric Carswell
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…
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Out of Egypt I Have Called My Son - Rev. Lawson Smith
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…
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Standing in the Presence of God - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr.
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…
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The Lord's Word Becoming Alive with Us - Rt. Rev. David Lindrooth
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…
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Jehovah Our God Is One - Rev. Brad Heinrichs
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
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This is the Day that the LORD has Made - Rev. Brett Buick
Thanksgiving Service. Readings: Psalm 118, Apocalypse Explained 660.4 By Rev. Brett Buick Recorded at Kempton New Church on November 22, 2018. For more…
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Unintended Consequencences - Rev. Joel Glenn
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…
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The Prodigal Son and His Brother
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…
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Holy Fear
Bryn Athyn Cathedral Lessons: Psalm 111, Luke 8: 22-25, AC 7280 Text: Psalm 111:10 By Rev. Mark Perry
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Heaven is An Attitude
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
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Waiting by the Waters
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…
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Being Right for the Right Reasons
Hatfield, PA References: Lessons: Deut. 31:22-30, Matthew 23:12-28, AE ? Text: Matthew 23:portions
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Dealing With Rejection
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…
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Conjugial Love, a Most Precious Gem of the New Church
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 …
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Music
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…
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Lord Teach Us to Pray-Worship Service
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…
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Spiritual Snake Bites
Pittsburgh, PA Lessons: Numbers 20:14-21, 21:4-9, John 3:1-15, AC 8624:4 Text: Numbers 21:8
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Originality
Bryn Athyn Cathedral Lessons: Exodus 30:11-15, Matthew 5:13-16, AC 10227 Text: Exodus 30:15
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The Lord Gives Us Shade from the Sun
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…
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Baptism By Fire-
"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…
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Living Prayer
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 -…
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Be Strong and Very Courageous
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…
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Counting Our Blessings
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
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How to Contact God
References: Lessons: Exodus 4:1-5, John 15:1-5, AC 6954 Sarver, PA
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The Serpent of Old
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"