Sermon of the Week

Sermons from New Church pastors around the world.

Law, Grace and Mercy - By Rev. Prescott Rogers 06/28/2026

Law, Grace and Mercy - By Rev. Prescott Rogers 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41806585

The Child Who Ruled with a Rod of Iron - By Rev. James Cooper 06/21/2026

The Child Who Ruled with a Rod of Iron - By Rev. James Cooper 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 in Westville, South Africe on June 12th, 2016. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41693390

Letting Love Be Our Spiritual Clothing - Rev. Jared Buss 06/14/2026

Letting Love Be Our Spiritual Clothing - Rev. Jared Buss "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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41612665

Divine Inquiry into Sadness - Rev. Don Rose 06/07/2026

Divine Inquiry into Sadness - Rev. Don Rose 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41538350

Dealing with Anger - Rev. Ethan McCardell 05/31/2026

Dealing with Anger - Rev. Ethan McCardell 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41451135

Keeping the Jar Full - Rev. Steven Gunther 05/24/2026

Keeping the Jar Full - Rev. Steven Gunther 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) 17:8-16, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 9198.7, Divine Providence (DP) 42-45 By Rev. Steven Gunther Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on November 11th, 2025. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41394120

Trusting the Lord - Rev. Kenneth Alden 05/17/2026

Trusting the Lord - Rev. Kenneth Alden 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41319725

Peace - Rev. Alfred Acton II 05/10/2026

Peace - Rev. Alfred Acton II 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. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41206925

Aiming for Heaven - Rev. Brian Smith 05/03/2026

Aiming for Heaven - Rev. Brian Smith 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41076765

When is an Evil a Sin - Rev. Williard Heinrichs 04/26/2026

When is an Evil a Sin - Rev. Williard Heinrichs 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/41013380

Goodness Within by Rev. Michael Gladish 04/19/2026

Goodness Within by Rev. Michael Gladish 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40900230

The Mote and the Beam - Rev. Mark Pendleton 04/12/2026

The Mote and the Beam - Rev. Mark Pendleton 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40785435

Racing to Find the Lord (Easter sermon) - Rev. Erik Buss 04/05/2026

Racing to Find the Lord (Easter sermon) - Rev. Erik Buss 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40714475

Can you Recognize the Messiah? - Rev. Malcolm Smith 03/29/2026

Can you Recognize the Messiah? - Rev. Malcolm Smith 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 and people pretending to be the Lord? By Rev. Malcolm Smith Recorded in Westville, South Africa on April 14th, 2019. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40629685

The Joy of Happiness Part 1 - Rev. Mac Frazier 03/22/2026

The Joy of Happiness Part 1 - Rev. Mac Frazier "Start a Happiness Outbreak." By Rev. Mac Frazier Recorded in Mitchellville, MD on April 19th, 2020. For more recordings, visit /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40556770

Love Welcomes - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr. 03/15/2026

Love Welcomes - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr. 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 not included. References: Lessons: Luke 10:30-37; AC 8013 By Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, PA on October 19th, 2014. For more recordings, visit Links to sermons from the rest of the "What would love do?" series: Week 1: Week 2: Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: Week 7: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40412075

Drop the Distractions - Rev. Todd Beiswenger 03/08/2026

Drop the Distractions - Rev. Todd Beiswenger 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 . Links to other sermons in the Journey - Path of Integrity series: /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40324195

How Do We Use the Word to Guide Ourselves - Rev. Eric Carswell 03/02/2026

How Do We Use the Word to Guide Ourselves - Rev. Eric Carswell 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40279300

The Good Treasure of the Heart - Rev. Nathan Gladish 02/22/2026

The Good Treasure of the Heart - Rev. Nathan Gladish Text: Luke 6:45 By Rev. Nathan Gladish Recorded at Pittsburgh, PA on February 7th 1993. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40166420

The Law of the Pledge - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Sr. 02/15/2026

The Law of the Pledge - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Sr. 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40097520

Spiritual Hesitation - Rev. David Roth 02/08/2026

Spiritual Hesitation - Rev. David Roth 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/40008995

Brothers in Conflict - Rev. Frank Rose 01/30/2026

Brothers in Conflict - Rev. Frank Rose 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39912505

Sins of Omission- Rt. Rev. Brian Keith 01/23/2026

Sins of Omission- Rt. Rev. Brian Keith 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39825015

Temptation - Rt. Rev. Tom Kline 01/16/2026

Temptation - Rt. Rev. Tom Kline 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 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39751290

Giants in the Land - Rev. Grant Schnarr 01/09/2026

Giants in the Land - Rev. Grant Schnarr By Rev. Grant Schnarr Recorded at Chicago, IL on September 1st, 1987. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39629750

Responding to Opportunities for Growth - Rev. Eric Carswell 01/02/2026

Responding to Opportunities for Growth - Rev. Eric Carswell The beginning of a new year is a time that encourages people to think of the poast year and reflect on the new year beginning. Most of us would acknowledge that the last nearly ten months have been far from easy for many of us. What would the Lord like us to take away from these experiences? How can they serve the Lord's goals for our lives now and on to eternity? References: Lessons: Psalm 65:4-7 Mark 4:35-41, Apocalypse Explained (AE) 419:24. Text: Mark 5:37-38 By Rev. Eric Carswell Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on January 3rd, 2021. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39555050

Out of Egypt I Have Called My Son - Rev. Lawson Smith 12/26/2025

Out of Egypt I Have Called My Son - Rev. Lawson Smith 1st Lesson: Hosea 11: 1; Jeremiah 31: 15-17 2nd Lesson: Matthew 2: 13-23 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 695: 15; 654: 19 ; Arcana Coelestia 4964: 3 By Rev. Lawson Smith Recorded in Kempton, PA on December 31, 2017. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39440600

Standing in the Presence of God - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr. 12/19/2025

Standing in the Presence of God - Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr. The angel Gabriel standing in the presence of God symbolizes his desire to do the Lord’s will. Our invitation is to do the same. References: Lessons: Luke 1:18-20, 2:9; 1 Kings 18:15; 2 Kings 5:15-16; Apocalypse Explained (AC) 639; Apocalypse Revealed (AR) 366 Text: Luke 1:19 By Rt. Rev. Peter Buss Jr. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on December 25, 2023. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39440495

The Lord's Word Becoming Alive with Us - Rt. Rev. David Lindrooth 12/12/2025

The Lord's Word Becoming Alive with Us - Rt. Rev. David Lindrooth Lessons: Isaiah 60:1-22; John 1: 1-14, True Christian Religion (TCR) 774. Text: John 1:14 By Rt Rev. David Lindrooth Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on 12/12/2021; For more recordings visit, www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39354915

Jehovah Our God Is One - Rev. Brad Heinrichs 12/05/2025

Jehovah Our God Is One - Rev. Brad Heinrichs Lessons: John 1, Jeremiah 33, TCR 92 By Rev. Brad Heinrichs Recorded at Boynton Beach, FL on 12/31/2013. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39255165

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