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Balaam and the Angel
Worship Service: Sermon only - 1 Dec, 2013
The story of the wicked prophet Balaam and his encounter with the Angel of the Lord. The angel's words to him can be seen as an important key to the way that we approach religious questions in our life. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Can Donkeys Talk?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 1 Dec, 2013
Numbers 22 is the story of the prophet Balaam and his donkey. Our topic is the reason why the donkey spoke and what she said to Balaam. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Most Holy Act of Worship
Worship Service: Sermon only - 24 Nov, 2013
We are told that taking Holy Supper is the most holy act of worship. Why is this? What makes it so holy and how can we experience that holiness? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Power of Rituals
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 24 Nov, 2013
We live in a world that wants us to focus on the inner character of any situation without paying attention to the external. Yet there is real value in ritual and patterns in our lives, especially in our spiritual lives. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Evelyn Klein Stephens Memorial Service
Memorial Service - 23 Nov, 2013
Rest for Us, Rest for the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - 17 Nov, 2013
The seventh day of creation reflects a state when a person no longer needs to fight an inner battle to do what is right. The person truly wants to do good and useful things. This state also provides an end to the Lord's battles for us and His rest. | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
What Does it Mean to be a Human Being?
Worship Service: Sermon only - 10 Nov, 2013
(Part 6 of 7 in the Journey series: 7 Practices of Peace). Human beings are not perfect. We make mistakes; we err. What does it mean to be truly human? After all, on the sixth day "God created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27), and Jesus said, "You shall be perfect, just as your Father in Heaven is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). | By Rev. Dr Raymond J. Silverman , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Getting Help from the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - 3 Nov, 2013
The creation of birds and fish represent the Lord's living presence in our ideas and concepts. His presence in these is essential for a more useful and happy life. (You may also find a video of this sermon from the Bryn Athyn Cathedral at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/brynathynservice/videos) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Birds & Fishes, Big & Small
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 3 Nov, 2013
Then God said, "Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens." Genesis 1:20 | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
An Inner Compass: Our Sun, Moon and Stars
Worship Service: Sermon only - 27 Oct, 2013
This day of creation describes the beginning of a new stability and direction that improve our lives dramatically. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Like a Fruitful Tree
Worship Service: Sermon only - 20 Oct, 2013
The third day of creation included the first living things - grass, seed-bearing plants and fruitful trees. These all represent good things that we can do. This third day is also specifically associated with repentance. Why? | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Charter Day
Address - 18 Oct, 2013
The Second Day of Creation
Worship Service: Sermon only - 13 Oct, 2013
When the Lord divided the waters below from the waters above He was giving us an example of something that we need to learn to do. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Second Day of Creation
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 13 Oct, 2013
Let There Be Light: Awakening to the Lord's Presence
Worship Service: Sermon only - 6 Oct, 2013
We begin our Journey program exploring the first awareness of a higher reality the Lord makes in our lives. These new beginnings happen throughout our lives and offer hope. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
A Kingdom of Servants
Worship Service: Sermon only - 29 Sep, 2013
A mother wants seats of honor for her two sons in the Lord's Kingdom (Matthew 20:20-28). The Lord uses this tainted request to speak to us about a key to human happiness and fulfillment. It does not come from the self-serving pursuit of power; rather it comes through a life devoted to usefulness. | By Rt. Rev. Peter Martin Buss, Jr. , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Why Do We Bless the Lord?
Worship Service: Sermon only - 22 Sep, 2013
We usually think about the blessings the Lord showers upon us. Why then, in Scripture, are there such frequent references to us blessing God? What does this suggest to us? | By Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Lachlan Pitcairn Memorial Service
Memorial Service - 20 Sep, 2013
Prayer Is Talking With the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - 15 Sep, 2013
Regarded in itself prayer is talking to God and at the same time some inner perspective on the things that are being prayed for. (Arcana Coelestia 2535) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Teach Us To Pray
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 15 Sep, 2013
One of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." (Luke 11:1) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Spiritual Practices
Worship Service: Sermon only - 8 Sep, 2013
You could say that our lives are defined by the habits and rituals we do no matter what. The Lord has told us about spiritual practices that let Him in. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The First Law of the Lord's Government
Worship Service: Sermon only - 1 Sep, 2013
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and dine with him, and he with Me. (Revelation 4:20) | By Rev. Eric H. Carswell , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
If Anyone Adds to These Things
Worship Service: Sermon only - 25 Aug, 2013
In each part of the Lord's revelation (Old Testament, New Testament, Swedenborg's Writings) there are hard teachings, teachings that challenge us, that might make us want to reject what is said there. Why did the Lord put them there? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
What is from the Lord?
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 25 Aug, 2013
Everyone has to decide what they will listen to. The Lord has given His Word in such a way that we have a choice. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Cooperation
Worship Service: Sermon only - 18 Aug, 2013
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
