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Opening Up to Courage
Worship Service: Informal Family - 10 Feb, 2019
Moses’ Mission. Choosing Vulnerability. For week three of the “Opening Up” series on Moses, we will consider the courage it took for Moses to face the opposition of the powerful Pharaoh of Egypt and to take the Israelites from their old life toward a new and easily uncertain future. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Opening Up to Humility
Worship Service: Informal Family - 3 Feb, 2019
For week two of the “Opening Up” series on Moses, we’ll look at the story of Moses removing his shoes at the burning bush (Exodus 3). When we go through spiritual struggles, we often feel shame. But when we humbly surrender to vulnerability, the Lord can lift us up and fill us with reassurance. When we open up to humility, just as with Moses, no matter how inadequate we think we are, the Lord can use us for good. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
The Dishonest Manager
Worship Service: Informal Family - 13 Jan, 2019
The Lord’s parable of the “Unjust Steward” in Luke 16, about the firing of a manager for mismanagement and corruption, has a message for all of us about how we manage our own spiritual lives. We have a tendency to claim for our own what the Lord has given us. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Controlling our Emotions
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 18 Nov, 2018
Did you know that the understanding does NOT lead the will? It is the other way around! So how can we stay centered and avoid being overly reactive to other people and things? ~ MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish , Mitchellville, MD
Acceptance, Judgment, Mercy and Stereotypes in the Word
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 14 Oct, 2018
What can we make of the harsh things that are written throughout revelation about whole nations, peoples and churches? What does this mean and how is it useful? ~ MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish , Mitchellville, MD
Don't Bring Your ‘Dog’ to Church
Worship Service: Informal Family - 9 Sep, 2018
We look at the story of Lazarus, the dogs that licked his sores, and the need to quiet our inner “watch-dog” and be willing to believe. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Give Me a King Part 2
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 5 Aug, 2018
The responsibilities of kings, govoners and leaders in the natural world. | By Rev. Brian D. Smith , Mitchellville, MD
Spiritual Bears
Worship Service: Informal Family - 22 Jul, 2018
There are several stories in the Word about bears. What is the spiritual significance of bears? | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Every Valley Will Be Exalted
Worship Service: Informal Family - 24 Jun, 2018
Here we look at the valleys in the Bible and our lives. What is the quality of a valley? Can good things be found in our low points? “Isaac’s servants dug in the valley, and found a well of running water there.” (Genesis 26:19) | By Rev. Elmo K. Acton , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
"And then they shall know ...."
Worship Service: Sermon only - 27 May, 2018
The prophecies of Ezekiel often repeat this phrase: ".... And then they shall know that I am the Lord their God." How? When? And what does this mean for US today? What does it take? - MDG | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish , Mitchellville, MD
Laughter - Good and Bad
Worship Service: Informal Family - 22 Apr, 2018
We like to laugh and it can be such a good thing. And laughter can be pretty unkind, something the Lord talks about. We'll explore different kinds of laughter and how we can learn to find joy in line with what the Lord wants of us. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Looking for Signs
Worship Service: Informal Family - 4 Feb, 2018
Signs are helpful in navigating through life. And there are lots of different kinds of signs. In autumn, the leaves turning gold is a sign of coming winter. A street sign can warn us of an unexpected turn in the road ahead. What are the signs of Faith? What are the signs that the Lord is helping us? And what are the signs that we are doing what the Lord asks of us? The Word is full of stories about different signs. We will look at the story of Gideon, who asked the Lord for signs (using a fleece and the dew) that He will save Israel from their enemies. The gist of it is that this is also a sign to us that our love and wisdom can grow within us in amazing ways! It is a practical reminder that the Lord is working within us to open our eyes and help us become more loving people (complete with the insights on how to do so). We will talk about the signs that the Lord can be present in each of our lives. | By Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Back Ten Degrees
Worship Service: Informal Family - 14 Jan, 2018
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” As we mark Dr. King's birthday this weekend we discuss the meaning of this quote by comparing it with Isaiah's message to King Hezekiah, that the shadow on his sundial would move back ten degrees. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
The Word Made Flesh
Worship Service: Informal Family - 26 Nov, 2017
Sometimes human language can seem rather inadequate when it attempts to convey an idea. One of the things the Lord accomplished by being born into this world was to give us tangible examples of what it means to wisely love others. The Lord became the Word made flesh and dwelt among us to teach and lead us so that we might know Him and be led by Him towards better lives. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Sin and Sickness
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 29 Oct, 2017
Behold I Am Coming Quickly: Patience & Persistence
Worship Service: Sermon only - 15 Oct, 2017
When the Lord says He will come or do something "quickly" He means that He will come or do something certainly. How does knowing this help us develop two important spiritual disciplines: Patience & Persistence. | By Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger , West Concord, MA
A Residue In The Land
Worship Service: Sermon only - 8 Oct, 2017
What exactly are "remains?" "Remains" are all the states of good and truth that the Lord implants within us during the course of our entire life. We have the choice to either cover these remains over, or allow the Lord to draw them forth. | By Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger , West Concord, MA
Building Your House On The Rock
Worship Service: Sermon only - 10 Sep, 2017
What does it mean to build your house upon the rock versus the sand. This sermon helps us understand this by focusing on the spiritual meaning of "sand." | By Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger , West Concord, MA
Fear - Both Hellish and Heavenly
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 2 Jul, 2017
We tend to become paralyzed when we feel fear. It holds us back from taking risks. But the Lord says do not be afraid. Even when the storms of life rage around us we have nothing to fear. In contrast is Holy Fear: this is the fear that we might let harm come to things that are good. When we feel this fear it does not paralyze us. Instead it inspires and empowers us to protect the good things in our lives. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
I Have Called You By Name
Worship Service: Informal Family - 7 May, 2017
"Even in our world a 'name' means more than just a name - it also means what someone is like. People's natures get attached to their names." (True Christianity 300) "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine." (Isaiah 43:1) | By Rev. John L. Odhner , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Making Choices
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 2 Apr, 2017
When confronted with hard choices the easiest thing to do is to make no choice at all. Yet this choice is often the worst choice of all: in trying to keep our options open we lose out on all of them. The Lord is adamant that we make a committed choice: He sets before us life and death and urges us to choose life. Commitment to a choice is the only way to succeed spiritually. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
Watching our Words
Worship Service: Informal Family - 19 Feb, 2017
This Sunday we are celebrating the founding of Kainon School and so will have the whole primary school community joining us for worship. The topic of the service is the school theme for the year: "Watching Our Words." On Sunday we're going to be exploring what needs to be in place for us to be able to watch or pay attention to anything. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Westville, RSA
Ninety Years and Up 2
Program - 14 Feb, 2017
1) Christa Bedford: Introduction, 1:59. 2) Ruth Lynch: Cairnwood Village, 6:01. 3) Geoffrey Cooper: WW II, 8:03. 4) Barbara Packer: Teaching, 3:24. 5) Homer Needle: Farming, 3:40. 6) James Junge: Education, 6:10. 7) Dorothy Brown for Judy Rhodes, 3:15. 8) Hyland & Beth Johns: Experiences, 11:47. 9) C Bedford: Recognitions, 6:57. 10) G Cooper: HVS&L, 8:16. | By Multiple Speakers, Bryn Athyn Cairnwood Village
A Blossoming Stick
Worship Service: Informal Family - 22 Jan, 2017
The miracle of Aaron’s staff (in Numbers 17) bearing leaves, blossoms and ripe almonds is an image of the life of a person who is making an effort to be led by the Lord. This is a story is about the role of the Lord's Word in guiding our lives and how it affects what we think, say and do. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Unless the Lord Builds the House
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 8 Jan, 2017
A Bryn Athyn College Talk by the Rev Thane Glenn (originally preached 3 Feb 2016) adapted slightly into a sermon by the Rev Malcolm G. Smith. A sermon on how we can get stuck on the idea that if we just work hard enough we can control the outcome of things. What if we can trust we don't need to prove ourselves? The Lord is always working towards our highest good. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Westville, RSA