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Come and See
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 26 Jan, 2025
We’re not very good predictors of the future and yet this doesn’t stop us from trying. Our predictions about the future tend to limit God’s capabilities which means we tend to anticipate “sameness” in our relationships and work, and in our sense of purpose and direction. We see this mindset in the brand-new disciple, Nathaniel, who, being invited by fellow disciple Philip to come see Jesus of Nazareth says, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” to which Philip replies, “Come and see” (John 1:46). Nathaniel did “come and see” and his life unfolded in a way he could never have predicted. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Take Up Your Bed and Walk
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 19 Jan, 2025
Here we are at the start of another year, and you might be in the habit of making a few New Year’s resolutions of things that you would like to do better in the year ahead. Often when we do that, we notice that many times our resolutions are the same as the year before and realize that we failed to carry through on them. So how can we avoid staying stuck in the same unhealthy spiritual place? The answer may be simpler than you think! | By Rt. Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Take Up Your Bed and Walk
Worship Service: Sermon only - 19 Jan, 2025
Here we are at the start of another year, and you might be in the habit of making a few New Year’s resolutions of things that you would like to do better in the year ahead. Often when we do that, we notice that many times our resolutions are the same as the year before and realize that we failed to carry through on them. So how can we avoid staying stuck in the same unhealthy spiritual place? The answer may be simpler than you think! | By Rt. Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Abram and Melchizadek
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 12 Jan, 2025
Abram’s daring rescue of his nephew, Lot (who had been taken captive by the kings of the north), is followed immediately by Melchizedek, priest and king of Salem, bringing out “bread and wine”" to the weary victors (v. 18). This pre-cursor to the Holy Supper pictures the peace that comes after conflict, and how the Lord “refreshes us” (AC 1726). | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Abram and Mechizadek
Worship Service: Sermon only - 12 Jan, 2025
Abram’s daring rescue of his nephew, Lot (who had been taken captive by the kings of the north), is followed immediately by Melchizedek, priest and king of Salem, bringing out “bread and wine”" to the weary victors (v. 18). This pre-cursor to the Holy Supper pictures the peace that comes after conflict, and how the Lord “refreshes us” (AC 1726). | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Journey
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 5 Jan, 2025
The Wise Men followed the star until it led them to the Lord Himself. Life is a journey. Can we follow the star that led the Wise Men, until we see the Lord and bring the gifts of our lives to Him? | By Rev. Dr Andrew M.T. Dibb , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Journey
Worship Service: Sermon only - 5 Jan, 2025
The Wise Men followed the star until it led them to the Lord Himself. Life is a journey. Can we follow the star that led the Wise Men, until we see the Lord and bring the gifts of our lives to Him? | By Rev. Dr Andrew M.T. Dibb , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Come to the Lord
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 29 Dec, 2024
When the Lord came into the world, many people went to some effort to come to where He was and were blessed because they did. How can we come to the Lord? And, as we begin to move beyond Christmas, how can we continue to come to the Lord in the new year? | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Come to the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - 29 Dec, 2024
When the Lord came into the world, many people went to some effort to come to where He was and were blessed because they did. How can we come to the Lord? And, as we begin to move beyond Christmas, how can we continue to come to the Lord in the new year? | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Prince of Peace
Worship Service: Children & Adult - 25 Dec, 2024
How do we turn to the Lord as the “Prince of Peace?” What kind of peace does He offer? How does the Lord ‘make’ or create peace in our lives? His peace is only produced by Him and it is only available to us today because of His birth subsequent Glorification! Christmas, therefore, is an opportunity to take steps to enjoy this special gift from heaven. | By Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
In the Company of Angels
Worship Service: Children & Adult - 24 Dec, 2024
The Christmas story is woven together by the glad tidings of angels. The angels didn’t simply announce the birth of Christ; they gave specific directions, counsel and support to the participants of this holy event. This Christmas Eve service will be a wonderful reminder that we live in the company of angels and that we have the opportunity to let their glad tidings reign in us in new and different ways. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Open Your Treasure
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 22 Dec, 2024
The Lord encourages us to lay up treasures in heaven (Mt. 6:20) but it’s also a good practice to “open” our treasures so that they can be seen and shared with others. The wise men did this when presenting their gifts to the young Child. It says, “and when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him…” (Mt. 2:10). Why didn’t the wise men let Jesus’ parents open the gifts? Why did they open them first? | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Open Your Treasure
Worship Service: Sermon only - 22 Dec, 2024
The Lord encourages us to lay up treasures in heaven (Mt. 6:20) but it’s also a good practice to “open” our treasures so that they can be seen and shared with others. The wise men did this when presenting their gifts to the young Child. It says, “and when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him…” (Mt. 2:10). Why didn’t the wise men let Jesus’ parents open the gifts? Why did they open them first? | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Isaiah's Prophecy of Salvation
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 8 Dec, 2024
"Isaiah's prophecy of Salvation" (Isaiah 61:1-3) What is salvation, and what does it mean that the Lord is our Savior? As we prepare for Christmas, let's think about what the Lord came into the world to do, and how we can benefit from that today. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Isaiah's Prophecy of Salvation
Worship Service: Sermon only - 8 Dec, 2024
"Isaiah's Prophecy of Salvation" When the Lord stood up in the temple and read from Isaiah 61, He said, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your ears" (Luke 4:21). In this sermon we will explore five specific things the Lord did to provide for our salvation. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Recognizing the Lord
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 1 Dec, 2024
“Recognizing the Lord” The people surrounding the Lord at His birth recognized Him as more than an ordinary Child. The wise men in particular had knowledge and understanding of who He is. For us, recognizing people we love can cause a spontaneous and warm response. What would it take for us to react the same way to the Lord? | By Rt. Rev. Peter Martin Buss, Jr. , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Recognizing the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - 1 Dec, 2024
“Recognition” It is common for us to rejoice when we see someone we love after a long absence. We know their face, we have history with them, and we look to continue the relationship by building new memories. The Lord invites us to that same relationship with Him, inspiring us to recognize Him, welcome Him, and build a life together with Him that consists of blessings and preparation for heaven. | By Rt. Rev. Peter Martin Buss, Jr. , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Are You the One?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 24 Nov, 2024
“Are You the One?” John the Baptist tells us that regardless of our efforts we will always have times of doubt, and wonder why things didn’t go our way. The beautiful thing is, when we follow the Lord, things do go His way! (John 1:6-8, 19-36; Matthew 11:1-10; True Christianity 510:2). | By Rev. Grant R. Schnarr , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Are You the One?
Worship Service: Sermon only - 24 Nov, 2024
“Are You the One?” John the Baptist tells us that regardless of our efforts we will always have times of doubt, and wonder why things didn’t go our way. The beautiful thing is, when we follow the Lord, things do go His way! (John 1:6-8, 19-36; Matthew 11:1-10; True Christianity 510:2, 688). | By Rev. Grant R. Schnarr , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Love and Logic – The Request of a King.
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 17 Nov, 2024
King Solomon asked for an “understanding heart” so that he might judge his people wisely. The parallel of this story is that we too must pray for a heart that understands because our heart (love), which is the driving force in everything we do, is often at odds with our understanding (logic) and the two can end up living separate lives. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Love and Logic – The Request of a King
Worship Service: Sermon only - 17 Nov, 2024
King Solomon asked for an “understanding heart” so that he might judge his people wisely. The parallel of this story is that we too must pray for a heart that understands because our heart (love), which is the driving force in everything we do, is often at odds with our understanding (logic) and the two can end up living separate lives. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Peace
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 10 Nov, 2024
“Peace” The story of Gideon’s Fleece (Judges 6:35-40) tells us that the Lord prepares us for our spiritual trials by instilling a sense of peace and brings us through those trials by keeping us inwardly in peace (Secrets of Heaven 8455, 3696). | By Rev. John L. Odhner , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Peace
Worship Service: Sermon only - 10 Nov, 2024
“Peace” The story of Gideon’s Fleece (Judges 6:35-40) tells us that the Lord prepares us for our spiritual trials by instilling a sense of peace and brings us through those trials by keeping us inwardly in peace (Secrets of Heaven 8455, 3696). | By Rev. John L. Odhner , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Prepared
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 3 Nov, 2024
Have you ever felt well-prepared for something? It feels good to feel like we have the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual resources to handle a particular situation. Something comes up and we have what we need to respond appropriately. Great! Are you feeling prepared for the election next week and whatever happens after it? As we gather as a community to worship the Lord together (even as we will not all be voting for the same candidates), what would it look like for each of us to be better prepared by our Heavenly Father? The Lord can make a difference in our individual lives and in our community by preparing our hearts for these times of contention, stress, and fear for the future. Let’s talk about how. Choose a question or two to reflect on or discuss: 1. Describe a time when, because of the Lord and His teachings, you felt better prepared to respond to a difficult situation. 2. What would it look like for you to have more confidence in the Lord at this current time in the world? 3. What is an area where you feel least prepared? What might it look like to invite the Lord into that part of your life? | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Music
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 27 Oct, 2024
"Music" Music is fun, but it is so much more. It affects us deeply, lifting us up and warming our hearts. Come and learn how music can move us, how even the Lord sang hymns, and how you can be a better person by learning how to sing in a choir or church. | By Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral