Bryn Athyn Church Adult Service
Weekly readings and sermons from the 11 a.m. adult service at the 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 Adult Service
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A Place Prepared for You | Rt. Rev. Peter Buss, Jr.
It is an amazing blessing to live with the clear reality of eternal life in mind. It is a further blessing to know that the Lord in His providence is preparing us, even now, for an eternal home in His kingdom. Yet often these perspectives can s...
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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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Seeking Truth, Discovering Falsity | Rev. Scott I. Frazier
"Jehovah will give it into the hand of the king.” (1 Kings 22:12) Enlightenment is a vital element to understanding the Word. The story of Micah’s prophecies shows us what happens when we try to understand the internal sense. How do we know we ...
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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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