Sermon of the Week

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

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 recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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 the story of Jonah its a "great fish." In this sermon we'll be looking at some of these stories to see the different way the "dragon" tries to interfere with our spiritual growth and the health of the church. By Rev. James Cooper Recorded i...

"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) Lessons: Revelation 12:1-9; Apocalypse Explained (AE) 707; Heavenly Secrets (AC) 5248:1 By Rev. Jared Buss Recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA on June 7th, 2015. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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 difference between anger and zeal? By Rev. Ethan McCardell Recorded in Sarver, PA on July 22nd, 2007. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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 Elijah is sent to visit a widow in 1 Kings 17, he asks her for something that she isn't sure she can give. In their interaction, we find the answer to what we can do when we aren't sure what path we should take. References: 1 Kings (1 K) 17:...

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 Samuel 8:1-10, 19-22, Psalm 37:1-17,37-40; Arcana Coelestia 8478:3-4., parts. By Rev. Kenneth Alden Recorded at Boynton Beach, FL on April 26th, 2015. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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 recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.

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 still holding the highest goals of heaven in our sight. References include Genesis 29:15-30 & AC 3854.  By Rev. Brian Smith Recorded in MItchellville, MD on May 5th, 2019. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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 February 28th, 1993. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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 www.newchurchaudio.org

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 regenerate persons." (Arcana Caelestia 2405:8) References: John 20:1-18; AC 6887; AC 4973:5 By Rev. Erik Buss Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 27th, 2016. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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 He was the Messiah. We hope that we would have been among those who saw Him as the Messiah but, a few chapters later, the Lord warns people not to be fooled by people pretending to be the Messiah. Can we tell the difference between the Lord...

"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 of Happiness Part 2 The Joy of Happiness Part 3

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. Bishop Buss explores the things the Lord gives us that enable us to help, namely ideas, love and ability. He also considers attitudes and actions that stand in the way of our helping, that we can work on with the Lord's help. Copyright music...

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 www.newchurchaudio.org .   Links to other sermons in the Journey - Path of Integrity series: Week 1 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6

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 www.newchurchaudio.org

Text: Luke 6:45 By Rev. Nathan Gladish Recorded at Pittsburgh, PA on February 7th 1993. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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 more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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

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 www.newchurchaudio.org

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, visit www.newchurchaudio.org

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, visit www.newchurchaudio.org