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The Lord's Prayer: Part 1 - A Prayer to Our Father
Talk - 22 Apr, 2018
In first part of our series reflecting on the Lord's Prayer, we think about how it opens with the words, "Our Father." There is an intimate connection here between a child and a loving parent. | By Rev. Garry B Walsh , Phoenix, AZ
Healing Blindness - Jesus' Healing Miracles Series: Part 1 of 6
Talk - 23 Feb, 2018
This message is Part 1 in a 6-Part series that looks at different types of healing miracles performed by Jesus while He was in the world. The focus here is on what is means, not to be without natural sight, but what it means to lack understanding of how we should live and how to overcome the problems that life presents to us. | By Rev. Garry B Walsh , Phoenix, AZ
Will of God, Part 1 - Why We Need to Seek the Will of God
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 18 Feb, 2018
What is God's will for you? This is a central question for our spiritual lives. We can listen to false messages about what that is. But if we really want to know and pursue God's will for us, we must become discipline students of the Lord Jesus Christ—we must become disciples. | By Rev. Derrick Lumsden , Sarver, PA
Collected, One by One
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 11 Feb, 2018
There's a verse somewhere in the middle of Isaiah that says, ...."you shall be collected, one by one...." Someone recently showed me this verse and pointed out that it has important implications for how we approach our relationships with other people and the Lord. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Westville, RSA
Paying Attention to What Works
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 14 Jan, 2018
The Lord has given each of us a mind that can be good at making decisions but those decisions can be quite flawed. He works with us each moment of our life trying to lead us to see the possibility of better choices in the future. This requires us to recognize that sometimes change is needed . The opening hymn and the offertory have been replaced by hymns from a later service, because the original music is copyright protected. Lori & John Odhner hold copyright on "You Are the Vine". Used by permission. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Call of Abram
Worship Service: Sermon only - 14 Jan, 2018
Now the Lord had said to Abram: "Go away from your country, from your family and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you." (Genesis 12:1) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Why Does the Lord Want Us to Forgive?
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 1 Oct, 2017
"I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little." (Luke 7:47) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
A Heaven From The Human Race
Worship Service: Sermon only - 24 Sep, 2017
The Divine Providence has as its end a heaven from the human race. This sermon looks at the fact that heaven is conjunction with the Lord. Why is heaven defined in this way? How do we achieve this conjunction with the Lord? | By Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger , West Concord, MA
Helping Each Other: Part 3 - Offering Spiritual Support
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 3 Sep, 2017
In this sermon we are concluding the Helping Each Other series by talking about how to offer spiritual support. It sounds so good–offering spiritual support. And it is so good and can make such a difference when it’s done well. But offering spiritual support can also be done badly–people can be arrogant, controlling, clueless, etc. in the ways they approach "trying to help" and they can end up actually making things worse. But the answer isn’t that we should stop trying. Let’s learn what the Lord teaches about how to avoid common pitfalls and how we can best approach offering spiritual support to others. Download the workbook and other resources for doing this program at http://newchurchwestville.co.za/helping/ | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Westville, RSA
Looking for the Good in People
Worship Service: Informal Family - 20 Aug, 2017
We as a human race are often stuck in the evil of hatred and violence. In Genesis chapter 18, Abraham pleads with the Lord, and asks Him if He would still destroy Sodom even if there were just a few good people there. The Lord says He would spare the city if there were just a few good people there. This story describes how desperately the Lord wants the whole human race to be rescued from “Sodom” (representing the evil of hatred and violence) and to get to heaven. The Lord sets an example for how we too can look for even the smallest amount of goodness in other people. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Helping Each Other: Part 1 - Challenges and Opportunities
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 20 Aug, 2017
This Sunday we begin the sermons that go along with the Helping Each Other: How to Serve Spiritual Needs programme. Helping each other sounds great in theory but it can also be really challenging. We're going to start this series by looking at the challenges involved and how the Lord's teachings can help us to overcome them. For Part 2 by Rev. Joel Glenn search by date: August 27, 2017. For Part 3 by Rev. Malcolm Smith search by date: September 3, 2017. Download the workbook and other resources for doing this program at http://newchurchwestville.co.za/helping/ | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Westville, RSA
Heavenly Union - Part 1 - Spiritual Balance
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 30 Jul, 2017
Everything in the universe reflects the Divine marriage between Love and Wisdom. Without these two qualities everything would fall apart. Over the next two weeks we will be exploring this union. This week, we will focus on our need to marry love with wisdom if we want to be truly useful. Either one on its own is weak, but together they can do amazing things. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
Taking Care of Our Neighbor
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 28 May, 2017
"And who is my neighbor?" (Luke 10:29) Copyright music not included. | By Rev. Elmo K. Acton , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Follow Through
Worship Service: Sermon only - 28 May, 2017
"So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?" (Luke 10:36) | By Rev. Elmo K. Acton , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Judgement & Mercy
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 2 Apr, 2017
Worship Service on the subject of Judgement and Mercy. Lessons, children's talk and sermon. | By Rev. Michael D. Gladish , Mitchellville, MD
Discerning Love; The Best Way to Help
Worship Service: Sermon only - 26 Mar, 2017
"Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; when you see the naked, that you cover him, and not hide yourself from your own flesh?" (Isaiah 58:6-7) Closing prayer by Rev EH Carswell. | By Rev. John L. Odhner , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
What Can We Do On Sunday?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 26 Mar, 2017
The best ways to help. Lori and John Odhner hold copyrights on two hymns. The General Church holds copyright on one. All used by permission. The closing hymn was replaced by a hymn from a later service because it was copyright protected. | By Rev. John L. Odhner , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
How to Help People
Worship Service: Informal Family - 5 Mar, 2017
We all have needs, both physical & spiritual. We need to understand people's needs and fill them. Just as we give food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, etc., in a corresponding way we can identify and meet their spiritual needs. Matthew 25:31-46; Isaiah 58; NJHD 107 | By Rev. John L. Odhner , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Taking Proper Care of Ourselves
Worship Service: Sermon only - 9 Oct, 2016
In Luke 14 the Lord's words can make it seem as if we should hate the other members of our families, as well as ourselves. In reality He is telling us that we should hate the fact that we have negative tendencies like selfishness or perhaps self-pity. The Lord want us to work with Him to move away from the influence of these things and to start more fully enjoying His peace of mind and happiness. | By Rev. Garry B Walsh , Phoenix, AZ
Praying for Others
Worship Service: Sermon only - 18 Sep, 2016
Our prayers are a reflection of our hearts. Therefore, if we are concerned because another person is feeling some type of pain, we might be inspired by the Lord to pray for them. We are not trying to tell the Lord something that He doesn't already know, or to instruct Him when He already is moving things in the best direction through His infinite love and wisdom. Instead, our prayers are simply expressions of our love. And love, we are told, can have amazingly positive effects, even when those affects are not immediately obvious. | By Rev. Garry B Walsh , Phoenix, AZ
Lord, Teach Us To Pray
Worship Service: Sermon only - 4 Sep, 2016
This message considers the true power of prayer. Prayer is conversation with God. He wants to provide us with the peace and inspiration that comes when we are united to Him. But, that union cannot be formed unless we are communicating with Him. That communication is prayer. | By Rev. Garry B Walsh , Phoenix, AZ
Best Friends
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 4 Sep, 2016
Try to explain why you love someone. You can’t. Love is a gift from God. Try to explain why you are friends with someone. That’s easy. We will explore how the Lord says that friendship allows Him to grant us true love. | By Rt. Rev. Peter Martin Buss, Sr. , Westville, RSA
Righteous Judgment
Worship Service: Sermon only - 21 Aug, 2016
This message looks at the Lord's teaching that we should, "not judge according to the appearance, but judge with righteous judgment." Every day we are required to make important judgments about other people, and they are required to make similar judgments about us. Are we making these types of judgments according to the teachings that the Lord has given to us? | By Rev. Garry B Walsh , Phoenix, AZ
Marriage Is Not About You, Part 2 - Danger of Isolation
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 14 Aug, 2016
The Lord created marriage to bring two people together. The greatest danger to marriage is selfishness which isolates the individuals from each other, which can happen through dominion or just breaking into their own worlds. | By Rev. Derrick Lumsden , Sarver, PA
Peace Is Not A Game
Worship Service: Sermon only - 31 Jul, 2016
"Everyone shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, and no one shall make them afraid; for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken." (Micah 4:4) | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral