Sermon of the Week

Sermons from New Church pastors around the world.

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

This is the Day that the LORD has Made - Rev. Brett Buick 11/28/2025

This is the Day that the LORD has Made - Rev. Brett Buick Thanksgiving Service. Readings: Psalm 118, Apocalypse Explained 660.4 By Rev. Brett Buick Recorded at Kempton New Church on November 22, 2018. For more recordings visits www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39151200

Unintended Consequencences - Rev. Joel Glenn 11/21/2025

Unintended Consequencences - Rev. Joel Glenn Intentions matter more than actions. In other words, someone who is good hearted but makes mistakes is better off than someone who is malicious even while doing the right thing. Yet even the most well-intentioned person can cause harm. Their good intentions do not negate the damage they can cause in ignorance. Rather than justifying ourselves or others by saying, “they meant well,” we must find ways of addressing the harm and correcting it, even as we support and acknowledge the good intentions lying behind it. By Rev. Joel Glenn. Recorded at New Church Westville on May 25, 2025. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39119265

The Prodigal Son and His Brother 11/14/2025

The Prodigal Son and His Brother Bryn Athyn Cathedral "I say to you that ...there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance." (Luke 15:7) By Rev. Bruce Rogers References: Lessons: i Samuel 18:1-8; Luke 15:11-32; DP 250:1,2 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/39023010

Holy Fear 11/07/2025

Holy Fear Bryn Athyn Cathedral Lessons: Psalm 111, Luke 8: 22-25, AC 7280 Text: Psalm 111:10 By Rev. Mark Perry /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/38938815

Heaven is An Attitude 10/31/2025

Heaven is An Attitude Teachings which paint a picture of what a heavenly attitude is and can be like. References: Lessons: Genesis 39 parts; AC 2568:4, 3923:2 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/38865330

Waiting by the Waters 10/24/2025

Waiting by the Waters Bryn Athyn Cathedral "While I am coming another steps down before me." (John 5). A man had been waiting 38 years to be healed. He'd watched while others found healing in the waters of the pool of Bethesda. The Lord "knew" that he'd been there "a long time." Why didn't He help sooner? References: Lessons: John 5:1-9; Divine Providence (DP) 333. /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/38773990

Being Right for the Right Reasons 10/01/2025

Being Right for the Right Reasons Hatfield, PA References: Lessons: Deut. 31:22-30, Matthew 23:12-28, AE ? Text: Matthew 23:portions /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/37818288

Dealing With Rejection 09/24/2025

Dealing With Rejection Description: It is easy to feel hurt when someone turns away from something we offer. This Sunday we are talking about reframing rejection so that we don't carry the burden and hurt of another person's choices. References: Luke 6, Luke 10, John 14, Zechariah 8 (NKJV), TCR 652 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/37818160

Conjugial Love, a Most Precious Gem of the New Church 09/17/2025

Conjugial Love, a Most Precious Gem of the New Church Bryn Athyn Cathedral Description: The New Church offers a unique view of marriage that is inseparably tied in with the life of the church and its teachings . By definition, because of its origin, and from the nature of its love, the New Church vision of marriage is different from the way marriage and its love is defined in our culture today. That unique view invites a different approach to attaining that love. It also promises a love that is eternal in nature and is in its essence heavenly. It is truly a most precious gift from the Lord alone. References: Lessons: Genesis 2:15-25, Matthew 19:1-6, Conjugial Love 115 (portions) /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/37817690

Music 09/10/2025

Music Description: "Music" Music has been with us probably from the beginning of the human race, and in each of our lives from our mothers cooing or singing to us. It has the power to affect us, like when David played for Saul. It can take us out of ourselves and connect us with the angels. And as we sing to the Lord, He can bring us closer together in charity and mutual love. References: Lessons: 1 Samuel (1 S) 16:14-23, Psalm (PS) 98, Conjugial Love (CL) 17:1, 2 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/37817495

Lord Teach Us to Pray-Worship Service 09/03/2025

Lord Teach Us to Pray-Worship Service Description: Many of us have questions about prayer: how should we pray? Who do I pray to? And does my prayer actually make a difference? The Lord's disciples had similar questions, and this Sunday we'll be talking about the Lord's response when they said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray." /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/37817370

Spiritual Snake Bites 08/27/2025

Spiritual Snake Bites Pittsburgh, PA Lessons: Numbers 20:14-21, 21:4-9, John 3:1-15, AC 8624:4 Text: Numbers 21:8 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/37817195

God Ran to Meet Him 08/20/2025

God Ran to Meet Him Luke 15:17-24 AC 4235 /episode/index/show/sermonoftheweek/id/37817020

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