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The Lord's Army
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 25 May, 2014
The Book of Revelation tells a story of 144,000 people, standing with the Lord on Mount Zion. They are an army, but not like other armies, because their purpose is to bring the love of heaven into the world. (The General Church of the New Jerusalem holds a copyright on the lyrics to the opening hymn.) | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Book of Life
Doctrinal Class - 14 May, 2014
And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works. (Revelation 20:12) | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cairnwood Village
The Harrowing of Hell
Doctrinal Class - 23 Apr, 2014
From Wikipedia: "In the context of Christian theology, the Harrowing of Hell is the Old English and Middle English term for the triumphant descent of Christ into Hell between the time of his Crucifixion and his Resurrection when he brought salvation of the righteous who had died since the beginning of the world (excluding the damned)" | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cairnwood Village
Walking the Path of Life
Worship Service: Sermon only - 13 Apr, 2014
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 F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Thought
Worship Service: Sermon only - 16 Mar, 2014
"Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these" Luke 12:27 What goes on inside our minds? The Heavenly Doctrines provide amazing insights about how to follow the Lord's admonition not to worry about our lives. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Speech of Angels
Worship Service: Sermon only - 2 Feb, 2014
Stories about how angels speak can teach us about our own efforts to communicate. Sometimes things that we hear are deeply moving to us. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The First Shall be Last, and the Last First
Doctrinal Class - 15 Jan, 2014
Many stories in the Word point out that there are often hidden advantages in what seem like disadvantages in life. Why is it that there are so many stories in the Word about smaller and weaker forces overcoming those that are larger and stronger? Why was the Lord born at a time when we are told that He was least likely to be accepted? These two classes are about how the hidden advantages of weakness are mirrored in amazing ways in our lives. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral Social Hall
Why December 25th?
Lecture - 18 Dec, 2013
What do we know about when the Lord was actually born? | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral Social Hall
Christmas Gifts
Doctrinal Class - 11 Dec, 2013
"And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His Mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11 | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral Social Hall
Balaam and the Angel
Worship Service: Sermon only - 1 Dec, 2013
The story of the wicked prophet Balaam and his encounter with the Angel of the Lord. The angel's words to him can be seen as an important key to the way that we approach religious questions in our life. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Can Donkeys Talk?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 1 Dec, 2013
Numbers 22 is the story of the prophet Balaam and his donkey. Our topic is the reason why the donkey spoke and what she said to Balaam. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Second Day of Creation
Worship Service: Sermon only - 13 Oct, 2013
When the Lord divided the waters below from the waters above He was giving us an example of something that we need to learn to do. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Second Day of Creation
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 13 Oct, 2013
Cooperation
Worship Service: Sermon only - 18 Aug, 2013
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
White Robes
Worship Service: Sermon only - 2 Jun, 2013
White robes are mentioned in many places in the Word, often as rewards or as things that bring comfort. They are an important key to a satisfying life. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Things That Make You Feel Better
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 2 Jun, 2013
One of the themes of the book of Revelation is that life's challenges do not last forever, and that the Lord works constantly to help us overcome them and have a rewarding life. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Paul Olson Memorial Service
Memorial Service - 18 May, 2013
Begin a New Life, Part 4 - Starting Over
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 5 May, 2013
"A new life." - People often talk about starting over, or getting a new start in life. We are also told in many places "to examine ourselves, recognize and admit to our sins, pray to the Lord, and begin a new life." What are the factors that influence people's success in this effort? | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Westville, RSA
Does Fire Ever Come Down From Heaven?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 28 Apr, 2013
Fire is a powerful force both for good and evil. How do we make sure that we use it only for good? | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Issues in New Church Doctrine
Doctrinal Class - 24 Apr, 2013
What do the Heavenly Doctrines teach us about how to explore issues? | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cairnwood Village
Starting Over
Worship Service: Sermon only - 21 Apr, 2013
People often talk about starting over, or getting a new start in life. We are also told in many places "to examine ourselves, recognize and admit to our sins, pray to the Lord, and begin a new life." What are the factors that influence people's success in this effort? | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Concept of "Emergence"
Lecture - 10 Apr, 2013
The concept of"Emergence" and the General Church theory of church government. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cairnwood Village
Bryce Genzlinger Memorial Service
Memorial Service - 30 Mar, 2013
To Eat This Passover Before I Suffer
Worship Service: Sermon only - 28 Mar, 2013
The timing of the Last Supper in relation to the Lord's crucifixion is no accident. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem
Worship Service: Sermon only - 17 Mar, 2013
From a mountaintop in Galilee the Lord began a final journey to Jerusalem that is described in Luke 9 to 19. The things that happened along the way happens to all of us. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral