Sermon of the Week

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How to Read the Word 04/20/2024

How to Read the Word Readings: Luke 8, The Doctrine of the Sacred Scripture. By Rev. Michael D. Gladish Recorded on July 21, 2019 at the Washington New Church in Mitchellville, Maryland. Visit for more recordings. To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29593308

The Good of Life 04/13/2024

The Good of Life Readings: Leviticus 26:1-6; Matthew 7:15-20; Doctrine of Life 1,2; Apocalypse Revealed 82,84. By Rev. Dr. Erik E. Sandstrom. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on July 8, 2007. For more recordings, visit To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29952883

Seeing the Lord 04/06/2024

Seeing the Lord Readings: Luke 4:13-22, John 20:24-29, Arcana Coelestia 1540:2, True Christian Religion 777:2. By Rt. Rev. Bradley Heinrichs. Recorded one week after Easter on April 16, 2023 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. For more recordings visit /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29952623

If I Be Lifted Up From the Earth 03/30/2024

If I Be Lifted Up From the Earth Readings: John 12:32-36, John 20:1-28, True Christian Religion 43, Athanasian Creed 69 By Rt. Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1976. Visit for more recordings. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29952418

A Different Kind of Kindgom, a Different Kind of King 03/23/2024

A Different Kind of Kindgom, a Different Kind of King Readings: Zechariah 9:9; Luke 19:28-40; John 18:33-38; True Christianity 114 By Rev. Barry Halterman, Chaplain and Religion Department Chair at the Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools in Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013. Subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29906428

The Lord, A Week Before Palm Sunday 03/16/2024

The Lord, A Week Before Palm Sunday By Rt. Rev. Louis B. King Recorded on April 6, 2003 in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. Subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29875863

The Source of Anxiety and the Way to Peace 03/09/2024

The Source of Anxiety and the Way to Peace Readings: Psalm 42; Matthew 6:19-34; Divine Providence (DP) 210 By Rev. Erik Sandstrom, Sr. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on October 9, 1977. For more recordings visit . In preparation for the Easter season, subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27549858

Jacob at the Well 03/02/2024

Jacob at the Well Readings: Genesis 29:1-14, Matthew 13:1-23, Arcana Coelestia 3803. By Rt. Rev. Elmo C. Acton. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 11, 1975. For more recordings, see . In preparation for the Easter season, subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29593378

Preparing for Easter - the Road to Jerusalem 02/24/2024

Preparing for Easter - the Road to Jerusalem By Rev. Joel Glenn Recorded February 14, 2021 at Westville New Church; In preparation for the Easter season, subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29875693

Elijah's Mantle ("Living Courageously" Journey series Part 7) 02/17/2024

Elijah's Mantle ("Living Courageously" Journey series Part 7) Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-18; Arcana Coelestia 5321:3,4,5 This is the seventh and final sermon in the "Living Courageously" Journey series. By Rev. Dr. Andrew M.T. Dibb. Recorded on November 15, 2009 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. For more recordings visit . For more information on the Journey Program: In preparation for the Easter season, subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29592938

Realization and Repentance 02/10/2024

Realization and Repentance Readings: 1 Kings 21 parts; Matthew 5:27-32; Apocalypse Revealed (AR) 132. By Rev. Scott Frazier. Part six in a seven-part sermon series given in conjunction with the New Church Journey Program, "Living Courageously". Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 8, 2009. For more recordings see . For more information on the Journey Program: To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29271563

What Are You Doing Here? 02/03/2024

What Are You Doing Here? Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-18; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 8657, 2535 By Rt. Rev. Thomas Kline. Part 5 in a seven part series given in conjunction with the 2009 New Church Journey Program, "Living Courageously". The task for this week is: Listen for the still, small voice of God. Do not be discouraged-allow the voice of the loving God to become a powerful expression of encouragement to go forward living courageously. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 1, 2009. For more recordings visit . For more information on the Journey Program: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29097713

Fire from Heaven 01/27/2024

Fire from Heaven Readings: 1 Kings 18 parts; Luke 10:51-56; Conjugial Love 235:1. By Rev. Dr. Raymond Silverman. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on October 25, 1999. For more recordings visit . Part 4 in a seven-part sermon series given in conjunction with the New Church Journey Program, "Living Courageously". For more information on the Journey Program: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/29096938

Revive Me According to Your Word 01/20/2024

Revive Me According to Your Word Part 3 in a seven-part sermon series given in conjunction with the New Church Journey Program, "Living Courageously". The task for this week is: Seek Inspiration-Pray. Read and meditate on Sacred Scripture. Allow yourself to be inspired by the Word of God. Readings: Lessons: 1 Kings 17 parts; Arcana Coelestia 8943,1408,1776. Text: Matthew 4:4 By Rev. Grant Odhner. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Octber 18, 2009. For more recordings visit . For more information on the Journey Program: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/28990363

Serving God First ("Living Courageously" Journey series Part 2) 01/13/2024

Serving God First ("Living Courageously" Journey series Part 2) Readings: 1 Kings 17:1-16; John 6:27-35; Arcana Coelestia 4844. A seven-part sermon series given in conjunction with the Journey Program, "Living Courageously". The task for this week is: Practice genuine kindness. Secretly practice doing good deeds for others. Know that it is God's power in you, and do not take merit. With each act, remember to express gratitude to the Lord for your ability to do kind acts for others. By Rev. Jeremy Simons. Recorded on October 11, 2009 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See for more recordings. For more information on the Journey Program: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/28419986

The Courage to Grow ("Living Courageously" series Part 1) 01/06/2024

The Courage to Grow ("Living Courageously" series Part 1) Readings: 1 Kings 16 & 17 parts; Luke 4:16-30; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 4145. By Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth. First in a seven-part sermon series in conjunction with the Journey Program, "Living Courageously". The task for this week is: Identify your motives. Notice your thoughts and behaviors. Ask yourself, "Why did I do this?" Become aware of any mixed motives. Recorded on October 4, 2009 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See for more recordings. For more information on the Journey Program: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/28177883

Priorities 12/30/2023

Priorities Readings: Matthew 25:14-30, Brief Exposition (BE) 40, Divine Love and Wisdom 431, Divine Providence 220. Rev. Dr. Andrew M.T. Dibb. Recorded on January 4, 2004 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit for more recordings. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/28168712

The Lord's Descent to Earth 12/23/2023

The Lord's Descent to Earth Readings: Matthew 1, Luke 1:26-38, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 6371, 6373. By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr. Recorded on Decmeber 25, 1999 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit for more recordings. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/28158665

The Fulfillment of Prophecy 12/16/2023

The Fulfillment of Prophecy Readings: Luke 1:26-38, Revelation 12:1-12, Apocalypse Explained 706:12. Text: Isaiah 9:6 By Rt. Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on December 25, 1962. For more recordings, visit . /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27891453

Faith in the Will and the Spirit of Anticipation 12/09/2023

Faith in the Will and the Spirit of Anticipation Readings: Malachi 3,4:portions, Luke 2:21-40, Arcana Coelestia 896. By Rev. Dandridge Pendleton. Recorded on December 12, 1976 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See for more recordings. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27849528

The Star and Scepter 12/02/2023

The Star and Scepter Readings: Numbers 24: parts, Matthew 2, parts, Doctrine of the Lord 8, 11 (portions). By Rev. B. David Holm. Recorded on December 16, 1979 at Pendleton Hall in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. Visit for more recordings. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27601275

Hope, Faith, and Laughter 11/25/2023

Hope, Faith, and Laughter Readings: Isaiah 40, Luke 6, AC 2072, DLW 286, AC, Luke 6:12-38 By Rev. Pearse Frazier. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 25, 2023. For more recordings visit . /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27601260

What Shall I Render to the Lord? 11/18/2023

What Shall I Render to the Lord? Readings: Psalm 116, John 14:15-23, 15:1-8, Arcana Coelestia 9293:1. By Rev. N. Bruce Rogers. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 18, 1984. For more recordings, visit . /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27601143

Disciples of the Truth 11/11/2023

Disciples of the Truth Readings: Luke 9:51-63, Arcana Coelestia 4104:5 By Rev. Daniel W. Heinrichs. Recorded at the New Church at Boynton Beach on August 17, 2008. For more recordings visit /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/28569153

Trust in the Lord and do Good 11/04/2023

Trust in the Lord and do Good Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:3-4) Readings: Psalm 37:3-9; Matthew 6:25-34; Arcana Coelestia 4353:3 Bryn Athyn Cathedral; www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27444300

Reflection 10/28/2023

Reflection Readings: Exodus 3, John 20, Arcana Coelestia 2280 (portion). By Rev. Robert Jungé Recorded on May 13, 1984 in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania at Pendleton Hall For more recordings see /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27335109

Can We Love the Lord's Law? 10/21/2023

Can We Love the Lord's Law? Readings: Exodus 3:13-15, Deuteronomy 7:11-13, John 15:9, Arcana Coelestia number 1947. By Rev. Dan Goodenough. Recorded by August 19, 2001 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See for more recordings. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27334713

The Yoke of God 10/14/2023

The Yoke of God Readings: Matthew 11:20-30, Heaven and Hell (HH) 528 By Rev. Alfred Acton II. Recorded in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania at Pendleton Hall on April 14, 1991. See for more recordings. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/27082398

Suffering 10/07/2023

Suffering Readings: Joshua 6, 7, True Christianity, Numbers 58 and 500. By Rev. Göran Appelgren. Recorded on Noveber 10, 2002 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit for more recordings. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/26968575

The Wandering Years 09/30/2023

The Wandering Years Readings: Deuteronomy 8, Arcana Coelestia 8539, Heaven & Hell 155. By Rev. Derek Elphick. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 20, 2022. For more recordings, see . /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/26901177

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