Bryn Athyn Church Family Service
Weekly readings and sermons from the 9:30 family service at Bryn Athyn Church in Bryn Athyn, PA, a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem. Readings are drawn from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg.
Podcasting since 2025 • 26 episodes
Bryn Athyn Church Family Service
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A Place Prepared for You | Rt. Rev. Peter Buss, Jr.
Jesus said, “In My Father’s house are many mansions…” (John 14:2). He was talking about heaven, and a place that He is preparing for each of us there. What can it mean that the Lord has in mind an eternal home specifically for you, and how can ...
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Hell Has No Power! | Rt. Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs
Often, when we hear stories from the Word about the powerful enemies that conquered the Children of Israel and then we read in the Heavenly Doctrine about the hatred of the devils in hell, we can think that our enemies and hell are formidable f...
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The Extra Mile | Rev. Derek P. Elphick
The phrase “going the extra mile” has become a part of everyday language but there’s a fascinating context for the two miles spoken of in Matthew 6:41 - the first is done under compulsion, the second (or “extra”) is our choice. Let’s gather as ...
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Agreeing with the Word | Rev. Scott I. Frazier
"Jehovah will give it into the hand of the king.” (1 Kings 22:12) Does the Word agree with us, or do we agree with the Word? The Lord asks us to learn and live truths we understand, but maybe that doesn’t mean to learn and live truths we like. ...
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The Sixth Commandment: “You shall not commit adultery” | Rev. Derek P. Elphick
(Exodus 20:14) This commandment challenges us to explore the promptings of our heart (ego) which can be at odds with the watchful eye of our understanding (better self). Just as we strive to live in a world free of pollution and contamination, ...
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