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The Effects of the Last Judgement
June 15, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBReadings: Matthew 24, Last Judgement 73,74 Sermon by Rev. Geoffrey Howard, recorded in Bryn Athyn, PA at Pendleton Hall on June 4, 1989. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings. To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
Depression and Anxiety - 5 Ways to Cope
June 08, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MBReadings: Matthew 6, Secrets of Heaven (Arcana Coelestia) 6206, 8478, Married Love 249 A few perspectives on depression and anxiety and five ways to cope with them. Sermon by Rev. Derrick Lumsden. This is the third in a series on anxiety and depression. To hear his complete series, visit www.newchurchaudio.org. Recorded at New Church Westville on October 13, 2013. To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
Fundamental Change
June 01, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBReadings: Ezekiel 36:24-28; Luke 8:26-35; Divine Providence 125 Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jonathan S. Rose Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on December 3, 2006. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org. To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
Memories and Memorial Day
May 25, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBBy Rev. Michael Gladish. Recorded on May 26, 2019 in Mitchellville, Maryland. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org. To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
Mercy and Forgiveness
May 18, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBReadings: Genesis 50, Arcana Coelestia (AC) 587 By Rt. Rev. E.C. Acton Recorded on February 3, 1968 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings. To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
The Church of Our Hearts
May 11, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBReadings: John 19:16-30, Isaiah 49:1-16, Secrets of Heaven (Arcana Coelestia) 2302-2303, Conjugial Love 410. By Rev. Pearse Frazier. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 14, 2023. At the crucifixion, Jesus gave charge of His mother Mary to the disciple John. And this reflects the invitation the Lord offers to us all. The Lord forms the church in our hearts. In as much as we love the truth, our neighbor, and the Lord, the church grows within us. Yes, the church has structure from the ...
Removing Mountains
May 04, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBReadings: Matthew 21: 18-27, Arcana Coelestia 9337 By Rev. William Burke. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on May 26, 1985. For more recordings visit www.newchurch.org. To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
Life and Death
April 27, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBReadings: 2 Kings 4, Heaven and Hell 489 By Rev. Geoffrey S. Childs. Recorded at Pendleton Hall, Bryn Athyn, PA on October 15, 1989. For more recordings, see www.newchurchaudio.org To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
How to Read the Word
April 20, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings. To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
The Good of Life
April 13, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 19.5 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncadailyinspiration
Seeing the Lord
April 06, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 23.5 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org
If I Be Lifted Up From the Earth
March 30, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
A Different Kind of Kindgom, a Different Kind of King
March 23, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBReadings: 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: https://newchurch.org/ncaeasterreadings
The Lord, A Week Before Palm Sunday
March 16, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 20.1 MBBy Rt. Rev. Louis B. King Recorded on April 6, 2003 in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. Subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncaeasterreadings
The Source of Anxiety and the Way to Peace
March 09, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org. In preparation for the Easter season, subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncaeasterreadings
Jacob at the Well
March 02, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 16.6 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org. In preparation for the Easter season, subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncaeasterreadings
Preparing for Easter - the Road to Jerusalem
February 24, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBBy Rev. Joel Glenn Recorded February 14, 2021 at Westville New Church; www.newchurchaudio.org In preparation for the Easter season, subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: https://newchurch.org/ncaeasterreadings
Elijah's Mantle ("Living Courageously" Journey series Part 7)
February 17, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org. For more information on the Journey Program: https://journey.newchurch.org/programs/living-courageously/ In preparation for the Easter season, subscribe to daily Easter readings delivered to your inbox: https://n...
Realization and Repentance
February 10, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org. For more information on the Journey Program: https://journey.newchurch.org/programs/living-courageously/ To receive our Daily Inspiration email each day in your in...
What Are You Doing Here?
February 03, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBReadings: 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 vis...
Fire from Heaven
January 27, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org. 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: https://journey.newchurch.org/programs/living-courageously/
Revive Me According to Your Word
January 20, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBPart 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 www.newchurchaudio.org. For more infor...
Serving God First ("Living Courageously" Journey series Part 2)
January 13, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBReadings: 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 Cat...
The Courage to Grow ("Living Courageously" series Part 1)
January 06, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings. For more information on...
Priorities
December 30, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
The Lord's Descent to Earth
December 23, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
The Fulfillment of Prophecy
December 16, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org.
Faith in the Will and the Spirit of Anticipation
December 09, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
The Star and Scepter
December 02, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Hope, Faith, and Laughter
November 25, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org.
What Shall I Render to the Lord?
November 18, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org.
Disciples of the Truth
November 11, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org
Trust in the Lord and do Good
November 04, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBTrust 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
Reflection
October 28, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org
Can We Love the Lord's Law?
October 21, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
The Yoke of God
October 14, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Suffering
October 07, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBReadings: Joshua 6, 7, True Christianity, Numbers 58 and 500. By Rev. Göran Appelgren. Recorded on Noveber 10, 2002 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Visit www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
The Wandering Years
September 30, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBReadings: 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 www.newchurchaudio.org.
How Well Do We Know the Lord
September 23, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBReadings: Exodus 3, John 8:58, True Christian Religion 777, 787 A number of people in Scripture had the opportunity to see God. Moses saw Him. So did some of the prophets. And of course the Lord's own disciples saw Him when He walked on earth. This is what the Word of God is for: it is the way we come to see and know our God. How is this working out for us? Do we see and know our God from His Word? Is it making a difference in our lives? Let's look at some of the ways the Lord is revealing...
Turning to the Lord
September 16, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBReadings: Revelation 1:1-20; Conjugial Love 444 By Rev. Alison Nicholson. Recorded on January 11, 1981 at the Olivet New Church in Toronto, Ontario. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
The Personal Presence of the Lord with Man
September 09, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBReadings: Psalm 46, John 14, Divine Love and Wisdome 13, The Coronis 48. By Rev. Geoffrey Howard. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on March 9, 1975. For more recordings see www.newchurchaudio.org.
Perception of the Holy Trinity
September 02, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBReadings: Genesis 18:1-16, John 10:22-42, Arcana Coelestia 2144:2,3. By Rev. Roy Franson. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on January 26, 1958. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
The 12 Gates of the Holy City, New Jerusalem
August 26, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBy Rev. Michael Gladish. Recorded in Mitchellville, Maryland (Washington New Church) on June 2, 2019.
The Letter of the Word
August 19, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBReadings: Isaiah 40:3-31, Matthew 3, Apocalypse Explained 1088:4,5. By Rev. David Simons. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on February 7, 1960. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Conjunction of the Lord with Man
August 12, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 27.5 MBReadings: John 14: 6-15, 21, 23, True Christian Religion 369 Recorded on June 22, 1975 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Moments of Truth
August 05, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBReadings: Matthew 7, John 14, True Christian Religion 593. Sermon by Rev. Lorentz R. Soneson. Recorded on February 25, 1990 in Bryn Athyn, PA at Pendleton Hall. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
When I Fall, I Will Arise
July 29, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBReadings: Micah 7:2-8; Matthew 12:9-13; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 4843. By Rev. Dr. Thane Glenn. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on July 26, 2009. See more recordings at www.newchurchaudio.org.
The Friend and Midnight
July 22, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBReadings: Luke 11:1-13; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 2535. We are often tempted to give up working on our spiritual lives, but the Lord urges us to persevere, and He promises that we will succeed. By Rev. Andrew M.T. Dibb. Recorded January 13, 2013 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
Resolving Contradictions in the Word
July 15, 2023 16:05 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBReadings: Genesis 6:1-7; True Christian Religion (TCR) 189-190. By Rev. Christopher R.J. Smith Recorded at The Kempton New Church on August 5, 2007. See www.newchurchaudio.org for more recordings.
The Life of Use
July 08, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBReadings: Joshua 9: 3-21, 27, HH 402. Text: Heaven and Hell 64. Sermon by Rev. Kenneth Stroh. Recorded at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on August 6, 1961. For more recordings visit www.newchurchaudio.org.