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▶  Sermons and Classes from 2019

The Wisdom In A Flower Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Wisdom In A Flower) Date: May 12, 2019 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 92, Hosea 14:4-9; Isaiah 35:1,2 2nd Lesson: Heaven And Hell 176, DeVerbo 19:2, Arcana Coelestia 1807:2 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Shake Off Thy Shoes: The Sensual 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Shake Off Thy Shoes From On Thy Feet) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Shake Off Thy Shoes: The Sensual) Date: May 5, 2019 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 3: 1-5; Joshua 5: 13-15 2nd Lesson: Luke 15: 11-24a 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6843, 6844:1-2 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Road To Emmaus Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Road To Emmaus) Date: April 28, 2019 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 24: 13-32 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 3863:14-15 Preacher: Rev. Judah E. Synnestvedt Fear Not Easter Service Lessons And Talk Date: April 21, 2019 Type: Easter Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 28: 1-10 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 677.8 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 80 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Holy Supper Service Readings: The Passion Story From the Gospel of Matthew The Passion Story From Matthew 1 The Passion Story From Matthew 2 The Passion Story From Matthew 3 The Passion Story From Matthew 4 Date: March 29, 2018 Type: Holy Supper Service Readings/Lessons Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 26: 1-35; Apocalypse Explained 659:19 2nd Lesson: Matthew 26: 36-75; Doctrine of the LORD 33: 1-3 3rd Lesson: Matthew 27: 1-31; Apocalypse Explained 659:14-15 4th Lesson: Matthew 27: 32-66; Arcana Coelestia 9715:1,2,7 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Acknowledging The LORD As King 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Donkey And Her Colt) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Acknowledging The LORD As King) Date: April 14, 2019 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 21: 1-11 2nd Lesson: Luke 19: 28-48 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2568:4-6 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Stone Which The Builders Rejected Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Stone Which The Builders Rejected) Date: April 7, 2019 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 118: 22-26 2nd Lesson: Matthew 21:33-46 3rd Lesson: Heaven and Hell 534: 1,2,3e Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Forgive Them for They Know Not What They Do 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Forgiveness) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Forgive Them for They Know Not What They Do) Date: March 31, 2019 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 18: 21-35 2nd Lesson: Luke 23: 32-43 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 539 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Spiritual Seasons Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Spiritual Seasons) Date: March 24, 2019 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 8: 15-22 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 935:2 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Sacrifices Of God 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Gifts The LORD Loves) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Sacrifices Of God) Date: March 17, 2019 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 4: 1-7; Apocalypse Explained 391:20 2nd Lesson: Psalm 51: 1-19 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 10143:1-5 Preacher: Rev. Stephen D. Cole The Future Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Future) Date: March 10, 2019 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Jeremiah 29: 1-14 2nd Lesson: Matthew 6: 25-34 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 178 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman

Being The Church In Challenging Times 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (We Can Be Like The Centurion) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Being The Church In Challenging Times) Date: March 03, 2019 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 8: 5-13 2nd Lesson: Genesis 9: 18-27 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 788:1-2, 1032:2-3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Correspondences And Holy Supper Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Address (Correspondences And Holy Supper) Date: February 24, 2019 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 6: 31-35 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2165.3-4 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Zeal Or Anger? Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Zeal Or Anger?) Date: February 24, 2019 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Zechariah 1:14-17 2nd Lesson: John 2:13-23 3rd Lesson: Conjugial Love 365-366 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Kingdom Of Uses 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Being Good Branches Of The Vine) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Kingdom Of Uses) Date: February 17, 2019 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 15: 1-8,12 2nd Lesson: Revelation 14: 1-13 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 454 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Workers In The LORD'S Vineyard Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Workers In The LORD'S Vineyard) Date: February 10, 2019 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 20: 1-16 2nd Lesson: Charity 167, 138, 145 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Building The Tabernacle 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Building The Tabernacle) 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Lessons Sermon (Building The Tabernacle) Date: February 3, 2019 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 31: 1-11 2nd Lesson: Exodus 35: 20-35, 36: 1-3 3rd Lesson: Charity 168 4th Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 10331.4 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Education By The LORD And Parents For Heaven 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Seeing The Heavens In The Stars) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Education By The LORD And Parents For Heaven) Date: January 27, 2019 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lessons: Psalm 148: 1-6; True Christian Religion 160 2nd Lessons: Luke 11: 9-13; Apocalypse Explained 1074:2, 803:2 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Hannah Prays For A Son Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Hannah Prays For A Son) Date: January 13, 2019 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: I Samuel 1: 1-2, 21 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 43-44 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Judah E. Synnestvedt Entering Into The Use And Benefit Of The Holy Supper 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (A Reason Holy Supper Is Holy) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Entering Into The Use And Benefit Of The Holy Supper) Date: January 6, 2019 Type: Combined Service And Holy Supper Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 7-8, 13-15, 19-20 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 238 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith

▶  Sermons and Classes from 2018

A Glimpse At The Divine Soul Of Jesus Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (A Glimpse At The Divine Soul Of Jesus) Date: December 30, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 40-52 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 89 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1461 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick You Shall Find The Babe Wrapped In Swaddling Clothes Christmas Eve Service Lessons Christmas Eve Service Talk (You Shall Find The Babe Wrapped In Swaddling Clothes) Date: December 24, 2018 Type: Christmas Eve Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 1-14 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 706:12 part, Heaven and Hell 277 parts Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Divine Soul Of Jesus Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon (The Divine Soul Of Jesus) Date: December 23, 2018 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 1: 26-35 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1414 3rd Lesson: Last Judgement (Posthumous) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD'S Proprium Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon (The LORD'S Proprium) Date: December 16, 2018 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 2: 18-23 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 141, 252 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Judah E. Synnestvedt Why The LORD Was Born On This Earth Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Why The LORD Was Born On This Earth) Date: December 9, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 1: 1-3, 14, 18 2nd Lesson: Earths In The Universe 113-120 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Virgin Birth 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Light Of Prophecy) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Virgin Birth) Date: December 2, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 9:2, 60:1-6 2nd Lesson: Isaiah 7 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 82 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Trampling The Serpent's Head Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Trampling The Serpent's Head) Date: November 25, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 3: 1-15 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 250, 251, 256 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Judah E. Synnestvedt This Is The Day That The LORD Has Made Thanksgiving Service Lessons Thanksgiving Service Talk (This IS The Day That The LORD Has Made) Date: November 22, 2018 Type: Thanksgiving Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 118 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 660.4 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Grace And Truth 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Grace and Thanksgiving) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Grace And Truth) Date: November 18, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 17: 7-19 2nd Lesson: Exodus 33: 12-23; John 1: 6-18 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 22; True Christian Religion 161.2 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Preparing For Taking The Holy Supper Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Address (Preparing For Taking The Holy Supper) Date: November 11, 2018 Type: Evening Holy Supper Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 1-20 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 89 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Soldiers In Heaven Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Soldiers In Heaven) Date: November 11, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 2 Kings 6: 8-17 2nd Lesson: Heaven and Hell 391 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Witnesses Of The Truth Recitation 31 (Exodus 20:1-6) 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Alone Is God) 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Lessons Sermon (Witnesses Of The Truth) Date: November 4, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 20: 1-6 (portion) 2nd Lesson: Deuteronomy 17: 2-7, 19:15 (portions) 3rd Lesson: Matthew 18: 15-16 (portion) 4th Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4197.7 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Being Healed By Faith 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Being Healed By Faith) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Being Healed By Faith) Date: October 21, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 15: 21-28 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 815b 3-6 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Judah E. Synnestvedt The LORD'S Protection Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The LORD'S Protection) Date: October 14, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: I Samuel 19: 8-24 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6574:2-3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Safety In Jerusalem 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Safety In Jerusalem) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Safety In Jerusalem) Date: October 7, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: II Samuel 16: 5-11, 19: 18-23; I Kings 2: 36-46 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 845 (portion) 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6822 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick From Threshing To Vintage To Sowing Time Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (From Threshing To Vintage To Sowing Time) Date: September 30, 2018 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Leviticus 26: 3-6; Deuteronomy 11: 13-15 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 306 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Taking Hold Of The Horns Of The Altar Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Taking Hold Of The Horns Of The Altar) Date: September 23, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: I Kings 1: 41-53 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 316: 27-28 Preacher: Rev. Judah E. Synnestvedt The Wedding Supper Of The Lamb 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Wedding Supper Of The Lamb) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Wedding Supper Of The Lamb) Date: September 16, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 19: 1-9 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 816 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 328 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Mercy Is Love Grieving Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Mercy Is Love Grieving) Date: September 9, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 86; Luke 19: 37-45 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4560 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 897.2 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman The LORD Goes Away To School 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Jesus Grows Up By Learning) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD Goes Away To School) Date: September 2, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 40-52 2nd Lesson: Psalm 119: 1-10 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 89 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Looking To The LORD Alone Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (Looking To The LORD Alone) Date: August 26, 2018 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: II Kings 4: 8-37 2nd Lesson: Luke 1: 5-3, 19-20 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2338 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Fishermen Called As Disciples 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Fishing On The Right Side) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Fishermen Called As Disciples) Date: August 19, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 21: 1-14 2nd Lesson: Luke 4: 40-5:11 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 359 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Beware Of Hypocrisy Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Beware Of Hypocrisy) Date: August 12, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 2nd Samuel 3: 22-30 2nd Lesson: Matthew 7: 1-5; 23: 23-24; Luke 13: 10-17 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 381:1,5 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Their Reward Shall Be Great In The Heavens 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Their Reward Shall Be Great In The Heavens) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Their Reward Shall Be Great In The Heavens) Date: August 5, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 14: 7-15 2nd Lesson: Luke 14: 1-15 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 695.6 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Looking To The LORD Alone Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Talk (Looking To The LORD Alone) Date: July 29, 2018 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 3:20 2nd Lesson: Divine Providence 122 3rd Lesson: Luke 22:19 Preacher: Rev. Judah E. Synnestvedt li>Letting The Light Of The New Church Shine, Even On The Hard Subjects 2018 Jacob's Creek Tuesday Morning Lecture Date: July 24, 2018 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Suggested Readings: True Christian Religion 776, 779; Last Judgement 45-46; Conjugial Love 181, 457, 523. Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Turning Water to Wine 2018 Jacob's Creek Monday Evening Worship Service Date: July 23, 2018 Type: Jacob's Creek Monday Evening Worship Service Readings: John 2:1-12 Preacher: Rev. Calvin A. Odhner Who Is Responsible For The Growth Of The New Church? 2018 Jacob's Creek Monday Late Afternoon Elective Date: July 23, 2018 Type: Jacob's Creek Elective Suggested Readings: Mark 4:26-29; John 4:31-38; Micah 5:13-16; Divine Providence 175; Apocalypse Explained 911:16. Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Bryn Athyn Caring Ministries 2018 Jacob's Creek Monday Early Afternoon Elective Date: July 23, 2018 Type: Jacob's Creek Elective Report and Discussion: Bryn Athyn Caring Ministries Speaker: Nina C. Dewees Evangelization: What Does This Really Mean And What Is Our Responsibility In Doing It? 2018 Jacob's Creek Monday Morning Lecture Date: July 23, 2018 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Suggested Readings: Matthew 5 & 25; Revelation 12; Isaiah 62; Last Judgement Posthumous 352:9 ; Apocalypse Revealed 224, 547; Brief Exposition 16; Arcana Coelestia 3974:3, 9925, 3898:3; True Christian Religion 2, 245, 791; Apocalypse Explained 641:2, 732 Preacher: Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs Coming In The Clouds Of Heaven With Power And Much Glory 2018 Jacob's Creek Monday Morning Worship Service Date: July 23, 2018 Type: Jacob's Creek Monday Morning Worship Service Readings: Matthew 3: 1-10 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Let Your Light Shine 2018 Jacob's Creek Opening Evening Worship Service Date: July 22, 2018 Type: Jacob's Creek Opening Evening Worship Service Readings: Matthew 5:1-16 Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger

The Work Of God's Love Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Work Of God's Love) Date: July 22,2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 45: 12, 18, 20; Isaiah 43: 1-2, 4-7 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 773 ( portions ) 3rd Lesson: Earths In The Universe 126 ( portions ) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God) Date: July 8, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 6: 19-21,25-33 2nd Lesson: Heaven And Hell 479 (portions) 3rd Lesson: Heaven And Hell 489 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Providence In War 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Protects Our Country If We Are Good) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Providence In War) Date: July 1, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 2 Kings 19: 25-35 2nd Lesson: 2 Kings 18: 17,19-30,34-36 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 251: 1,3,4 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Power And Glory Of The Second Coming Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (The Power And Glory Of The Second Coming) Date: June 24, 2018 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 24: 3-4,27,20-31,42,44 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 776 (portions) 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 779 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Power And Glory Of The Second Coming Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Power And Glory Of The Second Coming) Date: June 24, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 24: 3-4,27,20-31,42,44 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 776 (portions) 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 779 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Lamb On Mount Zion Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Lamb On Mount Zion) Date: June 10, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 14: 1-5 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 857 (portion) 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4215.2 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Conjunction With The LORD 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Eating What Is Good For Us) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Conjunction With The LORD) Date: June 3, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 2: 12-17 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 120 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Consolation After Temptation Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Consolation After Temptation) Date: May 27, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 15: 22-27; John 17: 8-19 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8352, 8370 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman The Next Generation Of The Church 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Power Of The LORD) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Next Generation Of The Church) Date: May 20, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 78: 1-8, 70-72 2nd Lesson: Deuteronomy 4: 1-10 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 641 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick A Little Coat For Samuel Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (A Little Coat for Samuel: Instruction For Children) Date: May 13, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1st Samuel 1: 20-28, 2: 18-21 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 395:1 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Abram Separated From Lot 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Sharing) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Abram Separated From Lot) Date: May 6, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 13: 1-2, 5-12 2nd Lesson: Genesis 13: 13-18 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1547 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Joseph Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Joseph) Date: April 29, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 39: 1-23 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6574 (part) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The Centurion: How To Be A Good Church Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Centurion: How To Be A Good Church) Date: April 15, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 8: 5-13 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1032:3 (part) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD As King 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (What Kind Of King Is The LORD) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD As King) Date: April 8, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 19: 11-16 2nd Lesson: John 18: 33-38; 19: 2-5, 12-16 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 27: 4; True Christian Religion 117, 122, 422 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Running To Report The LORD'S Resurrection Easter Family Service Lessons And Talk Date: April 1, 2018 Type: Easter Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 28: 1-10 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5284,7695; Heaven And Hell 195; True Christian Religion 170e (parts) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Holy Supper Service Readings: The Passion Story From the Gospel of John The Passion Story From John 1 The Passion Story From John 2 The Passion Story From John 3 The Passion Story From John 4 Date: March 29, 2018 Type: Holy Supper Service Readings/Lessons Readings: 1st Lesson: John 13: parts; Apocalypse Explained 806:2 2nd Lesson: John 18: 1-27; Apocalypse Explained 806:3a, 5 3rd Lesson: John 18:28, 19:16; Apocalypse Explained 806:3b, 806:e 4th Lesson: John 19: 17-42; Apocalypse Explained 899:4, 14 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith From The Mount Of Olives Palm Sunday Service Lessons Palm Sunday Service Talk (From The Mount Of Olives) Date: March 25, 2018 Type: Palm Sunday Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Zecharaih 4: 1-5, 9 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 638:16 3rd Lesson: Luke 1: 1, 28-46; 21:37 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Peace In A Violent World Worship Service For Feast Of Charity Talk For Feast Of Charity Date: March 23, 2018 Type: Feast of Charity Presentation Readings: /> Presenter: Major Justin Hendricks The LORD Bore Our Sins 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Two Malefactors Crucified with Jesus) 2nd Lesson Sermon (The LORD Bore Our Sins) Date: March 18, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 23: 39-43 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9937 (end with excerpt from Isaiah 53) Preacher: Candidate Judah E. Synnestvedt The Face Of Jehovah Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Face Of Jehovah) Date: March 11, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 3: 1-14 2nd Lesson: John 8: 51-59 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1990 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Stand Still And See The Salvation Of The LORD 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Crossing The Red Sea) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Stand Still and See the Salvation of the LORD) Date: March 4, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 14: 9-16, 21-22, 30-31 2nd Lesson: Matthew 14: 22-33 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8172, 8176 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Conjunction With The LORD In Holy Supper Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Address (Conjunction With The LORD In Holy Supper) Date: February 25, 2018 Type: Evening Holy Supper Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 14: 22-26 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 716 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Eligibility For Spiritual Combat Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Eligibility For Spiritual Combat) Date: February 25, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 20: 1-9 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 734.12-13 3rd Lesson: New Jerusalem And Heavenly Doctrine 191 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD'S Prayer For Conjugial Love 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (We Need To Ask The LORD) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD'S Prayer For Conjugial Love) Date: February 18, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 7: 7-12 2nd Lesson: Psalm 128 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 996:2, 997:4 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Our Sins Shall Be White As Snow 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Our Sins Shall Be White As Snow) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Our Sins Shall Be White As Snow) Date: February 4, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 1: 16-19 2nd Lesson: Isaiah 1: 1-2, 4,6, 9-10, 16-20, 26-27 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9333.2 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick As We Also Forgive Our Debtors Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (As We Also Forgive Our Debtors) Date: January 28, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 18:21-35 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1079 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Widow Of Zarephath And Her Daily Bread 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Widow Of Zarephath) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Widow Of Zarephath And Her Daily Bread) Date: January 21, 2018 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Kings 17: 1-16 2nd Lesson: 1 Kings 17: 17-24 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9198 (Portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick As In Heaven, So Upon The Earth Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (As In Heaven, So Upon The Earth) Date: January 14, 2018 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 17:20-24; Revelation 22: 12-17 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 956; Arcana Coelestia 2405:7 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Our Father And The Holy Supper 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Our Father) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Our Father And The Holy Supper) Date: January 07, 2018 Type: Combined Service And Holy Supper Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 6: 9-15 2nd Lesson: Isaiah 9: 6; John 14: 5-11 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 3704.7 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick

▶  Sermons and Classes from 2017

Out Of Egypt I Have Called My Son Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Out Of Egypt I Have Called My Son) Date: December 31, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 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 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Prince Of Peace Family Christmas Eve Service Lessons Family Christmas Eve Service Talk (The Prince Of Peace) Date: December 24, 2017 Type: Family Christmas Eve Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 8-14 2nd Lesson: John 14: 27 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 365.44 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Prince Of Peace Adult Christmas Service Lessons Adult Christmas Service Sermon (The Prince Of Peace) Date: December 24, 2017 Type: Adult Christmas Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 8-14 2nd Lesson: John 14: 27 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 365.44 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Refinement And Salvation Of The Spiritual Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon (Refinement And Salvation Of The Spiritual) Date: December 17, 2017 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Malachi 3, 4 (parts) 2nd Lesson: Matthew 10: 24-39 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8159: 2,4,5a Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Servant Of The LORD Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Servant Of The LORD) Date: December 10, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 7: 7-14 2nd Lesson: Luke 1: 26-38 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8993.3 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD'S People As The Stars 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Keeps His Promises) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD'S People As The Stars) Date: December 03, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 15: 1-6 2nd Lesson: Genesis 15: 7-21 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1834: 1-2 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD Makes Us Grow Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The LORD Makes Us Grow) Date: November 26, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 65: 9-13 ; Luke 8: 5-15 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9587 ; Apocalypse Explained 1153:9 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Thanksgiving As A Feast Of Charity Thanksgiving Service Lessons Thanksgiving Service Talk (Thanksgiving As A Feast Of Charity) Date: November 23, 2017 Type: Thanksgiving Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 12: 5-7 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 433 Preacher: Rev. Rev. Brett D. Buick Which Miracle Is Divine? 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Which Miracle Is Divine?) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Which Miracle Is Divine?) Date: November 19, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 7: 8-13 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 7298 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 71 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD Makes Us Grow Evening Holy Supper Service Lessons Evening Holy Supper Service Address (Worshiping The LORD In The Spiritual Sense Of His WORD) Date: November 12, 2017 Type: Evening Holy Supper Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 19: 11-21 2nd Lesson: Apcalypse Revealed 832 (excerpts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Tents And Journeys Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Tents and Journeys) Date: November 12, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 12: 1-10; 13: 1-5 2nd Lesson: John 1: 1-3, 14 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1102: 1,3; 8559 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Entering The Promised Land As An Infant 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Promised Land As An Infant) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Entering The Promised Land As An Infant) Date: November 5, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 1: 28-40 2nd Lesson: Numbers 13:-15; Luke 2:41-52 3rd Lesson: Apcalypse Explained 1487 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Withholding Bread From Gideon Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Withholding Bread From Gideon) Date: October 22, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Judges 8: 1-23 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 400 3rd Lesson: New Jerusalem and Her Heavenly Doctrine 103 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Wasteful Son Repents 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Wasteful Son Repents) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Wasteful Son Repents) Date: October 15, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 15: 11-32 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1937:1-3 3rd Lesson: Brief Exposition 52 Preacher: Candidate Judah E. Synnestvedt A Protection Against Falling Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (A Protection Against Falling) Date: October 8, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 22: 8-11; Luke 17 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 10184 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Cities of Refuge 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Cities Of Refuge) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Cities Of Refuge) Date: October 1, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Number 35: (portions) 2nd Lesson: Deuteronomy 19: 1-10 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 1145.7 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Thou Hast Many People And Great Power 1st 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Thou Hast Many People And Great Power) Date: September 24, 2017 Type: Evening Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 23: 28-31 2nd Lesson: Joshua 17: 14-18 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9334.2 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Baptism And Holy Supper Baptism of Naomi Ruth Heiter Holy Supper Address Date: September 17, 2017 Type: Baptism And Holy Supper Services Readings: Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Anointing With Love Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Anointing With Love) Date: September 10, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 133 2nd Lesson: Mark 14: 2-9 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9954.3 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD'S Education: Opening The Way 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Abram's Wife Called His Sister) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD'S Education: Opening The Way) Date: September 3, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 12: 10-20 2nd Lesson: Matthew 2:13-15; Luke 2:41-52 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1487 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Conscience And Temptations 1st 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Conscience And Temptations) Date: August 27, 2017 Type: Evening Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Habakkuk 2: 1-3; 8-10; 17-20 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1798 (2-4) 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 10,124 Preacher: Candidate Judah E. Synnestvedt Resurrection Service Resurrection Service Prelude 1 Resurrection Service Prelude 2 Resurrection Service Prelude 3 Resurrection Service Prelude 4 Resurrection Service Prelude 5 Resurrection Service Readings Resurrection Service Choir Resurrection Service Address Resurrection Service Postlude Date: August 24, 2017 Type: Resurrection Service for Dale E. Glenn Selected Readings: Psalm 37: 23-25,31; 103: 1-5; 127: 3-5; John 14:23,25-27; 21:1-13; Exodus 35:31-35 Divine Love XIIII; Heaven and Hell 449; Arcana Coelestia 2449.2, 8939 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Regeneration To Acknowledge The LORD 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Ezekiel's Vision of the Dry Bones) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Regeneration To Acknowledge The LORD) Date: August 20, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 2nd Lesson: Conjugial Love 214 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith He Shall Shepherd Them With A Staff Of Iron Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (He Shall Shepherd Them With A Staff Of Iron) Date: August 13, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Dan 2: 31-44 2nd Lesson: Revelation 12: 1-5 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 148, 543, 544 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Neither Do I Condemn Thee, Go And Sin No More 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Warning Of The Watchman) 2nd, 3rd And 4th Lessons Sermon (Neither Do I Condemn Thee, Go And Sin No More) Date: August 6, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Ezekiel 33: 6-9 2nd Lesson: Leviticus 18: 1-4,20,22,30 3rd Lesson: John 8: 1-11 4th Lesson: True Christian Religion 313 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Let There Be Light Evening Holy Supper Service Lessons Evening Holy Supper Service Sermon (Let There Be Light) Date: July 30, 2017 Type: Evening Service with Holy Supper Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 1: 1-5 2nd Lesson: John 1: 1,3,4,9 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 20 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Behold I Make All Things New 2017 Jacob's Creek Opening Worship Service Date: July 23, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Opening Worship Service Readings: Revelation 21:1-6 Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Behold I Make All Things New 2017 Jacob's Creek Monday Morning Worship Service Date: July 24, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Monday Morning Worship Service Readings: Deuteronomy 7:6-15 Preacher: Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs What's New About The New Church 2017 Jacob's Creek Monday Morning Lecture Date: July 24, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: John 16: 12-15 Conjugial Love 532-534 Preacher: Rev. Derrick Lumsden Wait! First We Need The Last Judgement 2017 Jacob's Creek Monday Afternoon Lecture Date: July 24, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: Doctrine of the LORD 65; Apocalypse Revealed 886; Divine Providence 264; Brief Exposition 94; Continuation of the Last Judgement 11-13 Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Behold I Make All Things New 2017 Jacob's Creek Monday Evening Worship Service Date: July 24, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Monday Evening Worship Service on the Hill Readings: Genesis 1: 1-5; John 1: 1-4 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick John The Baptist and Repentence 2017 Jacob's Creek Tuesday Morning Worship Service Date: July 25, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Tuesday Morning Worship Service Readings: Matthew 3: 1-10 Preacher: Rev. Calvin A. Odhner The Crown Of All The Churches 2017 Jacob's Creek Tuesday Morning Lecture Date: July 25, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: Arcana Coelestia 10765, 8768:1-3, 2853:1-3, 9276:6-7, 468:2 Heaven and Hell 308, 318, 328; True Christian Religion 762, 787; Sacred Scriptures 104, 105; Daniel 2: 36-45 Preacher: Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs Behold I Make All Things New 2017 Jacob's Creek Tuesday Afternoon Panel Discussion Date: July 24, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Panel Discussion Questions: 1. How can all of these new doctrines be contained in thirty some books? 2. What do appropriate walls look like in the church 3. What exactly (practically) does it look like for me to be a strong/healthy heart and lungs 4. Is the New Church a celestial church or better than the most ancient church Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger

His Mercies, New Every Morning 2017 Jacob's Creek Tuesday Evening Worship Service Date: July 25, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Tuesday Evening Worship Service Readings: Lamentations 3: 19-23 Preacher: Rev. Derrick A. M. Lumsden How The Doctrines Of The New Church Make History, Civics And Economics New 2017 Jacob's Creek Wednesday Morning Lecture Date: July 26, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: Divine Providence 21-26, 215,251 Doctrine Of Charity 130-131 Arcana Coelestia 10284.2 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick How The Doctrines Of The New Church Make History, Civics And Economics New 2017 Jacob's Creek Wednesday Morning Lecture Date: July 26, 2017 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture (repeat) Readings: Divine Providence 21-26, 215,251 Doctrine Of Charity 130-131 Arcana Coelestia 10284.2 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Friendship In Marriage 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Good Friendship) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Friendship in Marriage) Date: July 16, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Samuel 17: 57-58, 18: 1-4 2nd Lesson: Conjugial Love 214 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith How We Can Be Like Silver Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (How We Can Be Like Silver) Date: July 9, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Kings 10: 21-29 2nd Lesson: Sacred Spriture 26: 3-5 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Happy Is The Nation Whose God Is Jehovah 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Happy is the Nation Whose God is Jehovah) Date: July 2, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 2nd Lesson: Last Judgement 73,74 3rd Lesson: Doctrine of Charity 130 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD'S Temptations Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (The LORD'S Temptations) Date: June 25, 2017 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalms 42, 43 2nd Lesson: Luke 4: 1-13 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1812 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith That Serpent Of Old 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Great Red Dragon) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (That Serpent of Old) Date: June 18, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 12: 3-9, 12: 13-17 2nd Lesson: Genisis 3: 1-5; Revelation 20: 1-3 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6952.4 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Woman Clothed With The Sun Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Woman Clothed the Sun ) Date: June 11, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 12: 1-9, 13-14 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 533 (portion) 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 707 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Two Witnesses 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Two Witnesses) 2nd Lesson Address (The Two Witnesses) Date: June 4, 2017 Type: Holy Supper Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 11: 3-13 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 490: 1,3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Fighting For Freedom Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Fighting For Freedom) Date: May 28, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 15: 9-14 2nd Lesson: Divine Providence 148, 149 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith I Was A Sojourner And You Gathered Me 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Gathering The Sojourner) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (I Was A Sojourner And You Gathered Me) Date: May 21, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 25: 34-35, 40 2nd Lesson: Genesis 17:8; Exodus 12:49; Leviticus 20:2 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1463 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD Answers Us In His Word Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The LORD Answers Us In His Word ) Date: May 14, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Samuel 23: 1-13 2nd Lesson: Doctrine of the Sacred Scripture 44:3 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Merit And Mediate Good 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (How To Be Profitable Servants) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Merit and Mediate Good) Date: May 7, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 17: 7-10 2nd Lesson: Luke 17: 1-6 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4145: 2-3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Centurion's Faith In The LORD Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Centurion's Faith In The LORD) Date: April 30, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 8: 5-13 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 3019 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen A Service Of Worship Of The LORD In Thanks For Resurrection Resurrection Service Prayer and Readings Resurrection Service Talk (A Service of Worship of the LORD in Thanks for Resurrection) Date: April 27, 2017 Type: Resurrection Service for Janina Cole Brown Selected Readings: Preacher: Rev. Andrew D. Heilman The LORD Coming From The Mount Of Olives Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The LORD Coming From The Mount Of Olives) Date: April 23, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 21: 27-38 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 493.3 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Stephen D. Cole The Voice Of The Good Shepherd Easter Family Service Lessons and Talk (The Voice of the Good Shepherd) Date: April 16, 2017 Type: Easter Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 20: 1-16; John 10: 3,11,14 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 682.3 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Holy Supper Service Readings: The Passion Story From the Gospel of Luke The Passion Story From Luke 1 The Passion Story From Luke 2 The Passion Story From Luke 3 The Passion Story From Luke 4 Date: April 13, 2017 Type: Holy Supper Service Readings/Lessons Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 1-30; True Christian Religion 704-710 (parts) 2nd Lesson: Luke 22: 31-71; Arcana Coelestia 1787,1752,4295 3rd Lesson: Luke 23: 1-31; Apocalypse Explained 655 (parts) 4th Lesson: Luke 23: 32-56; Arcana Coelestia 1735,1789,1865,2034 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Children In The Temple 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Stones Will Cry Out) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Children In The Temple) Date: April 9, 2017 Type: Palm Sunday Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 19: 27-40 2nd Lesson: Luke 19: 41-48 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9212: 5-6 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick This Do In Remembrance Of ME Eating With Sinners Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Eating With Sinners) Date: April 2, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 5: 15-32 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8365 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Peter's Denial Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Peter's Denial) Date: March 26, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 31-34, 54-62 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 10134:13 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Losing Our Souls For The LORD'S Sake 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Feeding The 4,000 ) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Losing Our Souls For The LORD'S Sake) Date: March 19, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 8: 1-9 2nd Lesson: Mark 8: 9-15, 22-38 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 740.11 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Charity: Not With Me Is Against Me Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Charity: Not With Me Is Against Me) Date: March 12, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 11: 14-23 2nd Lesson: Divine Providence 233 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Resurrection Service Resurrection Service Preludes Resurrection Service Readings Resurrection Service Address Resurrection Service Postludes Date: March 4, 2017 Type: Resurrection Service for Wellesley Keal Selected Readings: Preacher: Rev. Mark E. Alden Ephraim Receives The Blessing Of The Firstborn Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Ephraim Receives The Blessing Of The Firstborn) Date: February 26, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 48: 1-2, 8-20 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6269:2 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Our Father's House 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The House Of Your Mind ) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Our Father's House) Date: February 19, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 7: 24-27 2nd Lesson: John 14: 1-6, 15-18 3rd Lesson: Heaven and Hell 183, 184, 186 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Voice Of Joy And Gladness, The Voice Of The Bridegroom and Bride Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Voice of Joy And Gladness, The Voice Of The Bridegroom And Bride) Date: February 12, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Jeremiah 33: 1-12 2nd Lesson: Conjugial Love 457 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Betrothal And Regeneration 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Betrothal: Pray To The LORD To Guide US ) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Betrothal And Regeneration) Date: February 5, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 24: 12-21, 50, 57-58 2nd Lesson: Hosea 2: 2-8, 14-23 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9182: 1-4 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith This Do In Remembrance Of ME Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (This Do In Remembrance Of ME) Date: January 29, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 7-8, 13-14, 19-20 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 700 (portion) 3rd Lesson: Invitation To The New Church 59 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Three Blessings Of Baptism Family Service Adult Baptism and Lessons Family Service Talk (Three Blessings Of Baptism) Date: January 22, 2017 Type: Family Service with Adult Baptism ( George and Jan Cauffman ) Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 119: 9-16 2nd Lesson: John 3: 1-8 3rd Lesson: New Jerusalem And Its Heavenly Doctrine 207-208; True Christian Religion 677, 680e, 681, 684, 721 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Worship From The word 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD In The Synagogue ) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Worship From The Word) Date: January 15, 2017 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 20: 8-11; Luke 4: 14-21 2nd Lesson: Luke 4: 22-32 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 301 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Why We Worship The LORD Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Why We Worship The LORD) Date: January 8, 2017 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 4: 4-6, 9-10; 5: 6a, 7-9, 11-12, 14 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1618 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Renewal 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD'S Circumcision And Naming ) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Renewal) Date: January 1, 2017 Type: Combined Service with Holy Supper Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 1: 57-66, Luke 2:21 2nd Lesson: Psalm 51, Revelation 21: 1-5 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 142 (hdg), 143 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith

▶  Sermons and Classes from 2016

And Thou Shalt Call His Name JESUS Christmas Day Service Lessons Christmas Day Service Sermon (And Thou Shalt Call His Name JESUS) Date: December 25, 2016 Type: Christmas Day Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 1: 67-79; Matthew 1: 18-25 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 121, 579 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Glorifying GOD For All We Have Heard And Seen Christmas Eve Family Service Lessons Christmas Eve Family Service Talk (Glorifying GOD For All We Have Heard And Seen) Date: December 24, 2016 Type: Christmas Eve Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 4-14 2nd Lesson: Spiritual Diary Minor 4734 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith A Great Light Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (A Great Light) Date: December 18, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2, 60: 1-2 2nd Lesson: John 1: 1-5, 9-14 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 200 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Birth Of The LORD: Innocence Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon (The Birth Of The LORD: Innocence) Date: December 11, 2016 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 1-14 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 1210 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD Himself Will Give You A Sign 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Use of Prophecy: Hope ) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD Himself Will Give You A Sign) Date: December 4, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 40: 1-11 2nd Lesson: Isaiah 7 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 706:15 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith I Am The Bread Of Life Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (I am the Bread of Life) Date: November 27, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 16: 4, 14-15 2nd Lesson: John 6: 30-35, 51, 58 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 899 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Memorial Service Memorial Service Prelude 1 Memorial Service Prelude 2 Memorial Service Lessons Memorial Service Address Date: November 26, 2016 Type: Memorial Service for Carl B. Smith Selected Readings: Preacher: Rev. Eric H. Carswell Thanksgiving Meditations Thanksgiving Service Lessons Thanksgiving Service Sermon (Thanksgiving Meditations) Date: November 24, 2016 Type: Thanksgiving Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 92: 5-15; Arcana Coelestia 7550 2nd Lesson: Divine Providence 296: 10,12 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Hidden Happiness 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Seeing The LORD In Heaven) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Hidden Happiness) Date: November 20, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 17: 1-9 2nd Lesson: Matthew 16: 21-28; John 16: 16-23, 31-32 3rd Lesson: Heaven And Hell 401 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Church Uses And Community Uses Feast of Charity Date: November 18, 2016 Type: Feast of Charity Address "Church Uses & Community Uses" Readings: Various New Church Doctrines Preacher: Rev. Kurt H. Asplundh Ordination And The Role Of A Priest Family Service Ordination Family Service Talk (Ordination And The Role Of A Priest) Date: November 13, 2016 Type: Family Service: Ordination (Rev. Brett D. Buick) Readings: Lessons: Selected Readings from The Doctrines of The New Church Preacher: Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Learning Not To Take Credit 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Let's Come When The LORD Calls) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Learning Not To Take Credit) Date: November 6, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 14: 16-24 2nd Lesson: Isaiah 35, Luke 14: 7-15 3rd Lesson: New Jerusalem And Its Heavenly Doctrine 151, 156 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Fear Of Giants Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Fear of Giants) Date: October 30, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Numbers 13: 1-3, 17-33 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 424 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The LORD Teaches Us What Is True And Good Family Service Confirmation Family Service Talk (The LORD Teaches Us What Is True And Good) Date: October 23, 2016 Type: Family Service: Confession Of Faith (Liza Renee Junge) Readings: Lessons: Psalm 8: 1,3,4; Matthew 7: 24-27; Psalm 106:1 Lessons: Heaven And Hell 602, True Christian Religion 177:4; 8:Heading; 11:3, Conjugial Love 82:1 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Mercy For The Harlot 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Scarlet Cord Of Charity) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Mercy For The Harlot) Date: October 16, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Joshua 2: 1-21 2nd Lesson: Luke 2: 40-52; Matthew 2: 13-15 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 89 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Parable Of The Trees Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Parable of the Trees) Date: October 9, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Judges 9: 7-21 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9277:4 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD'S Providence Is Really Good 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Spies' Rebellion, Not Trusting The LORD) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD'S Providence Is Really Good) Date: October 2, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 1: 22-33 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8595 (portion) 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 525-526 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Becoming Spiritual Harvesters Family Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (Becoming Spiritual Harvesters) Date: September 25, 2016 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 10: 1-11 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 911.15 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 172.5-6 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Holy Supper: Remembrance Of His Love 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Holy Supper Is A Sign Of How Much The LORD Loves Us) 2nd Lesson Address (Holy Supper: Remembrance Of HIS Love) Date: September 18, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 11-20 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 702, 704, 705 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Salvation Through Conscience Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Salvation Through Conscience) Date: September 11, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 6: 5-6, 8, 13-19, 21-22 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 765 (part) New Jerusalem And Its Heavenly Doctrine 131, 133, 138 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD'S Instruction As A Child 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Answering The LORD'S Call) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD'S Instruction As A Child) Date: September 4, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 12: 1-10 2nd Lesson: Luke 2: 40-52; Matthew 2: 13-15 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 89 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD Rules The Weather Adult Evening Service Lessons Adult Evening Service Sermon (The LORD Rules The Weather) Date: August 28, 2016 Type: Adult Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 147: 7-20 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 419:14 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Salvation Of Jerusalem 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Is Our Watchman) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Salvation Of Jerusalem) Date: August 21, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 62: 6-7, Ezekiel 33: 7, Psalm 127: 1 2nd Lesson: Isaiah 62: 1-2, 6-7, 10-12 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 782 (portion); Prophets and Psalms 62 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Elijah Revives The Widow's Son Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Elijah Revives The Widow's Son) Date: August 14, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Kings 17: 17-24 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2694: 2,4 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith For The Sake Of Salvation 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Live For Heaven) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (For The Sake Of Salvation) Date: August 7, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 6: 19-21, 31-33 2nd Lesson: Mark 10: 17-22 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 388 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Correspondences And Holy Supper Adult Evening Service Lessons Adult Evening Service Address (Correspondences And Holy Supper) Date: July 31, 2016 Type: Adult Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 6: 31-35 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2165.3 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD As The Sun Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The LORD as the Sun) Date: July 31, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 1: 10-16 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 53 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4180 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Responding To The LORD'S Invitation 2016 Jacob's Creek Closing Worship Service Date: July 27, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Closing Worship Service Readings: Luke 14: 16-24 Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Noses: An Under Appreciated Organ Of Love 2016 Jacob's Creek Wednesday Morning Lecture Date: July 27, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: Genesis 27: 13-29 Conjugial Love 137, 210, 439, 461, 481 Preacher: Rev. Brian D. Smith Holy Supper Worship Readings 2016 Jacob's Creek Tueday Evening Holy Supper Worship Date: July 26, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Evening Holy Supper Worship Readings Readings: Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Jacob's Creek Infant Baptism 2016 Jacob's Creek Tueday Evening Worship Service with Baptism (Chaya Bethel Genzlinger) Date: July 26, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Evening Worship Service and Baptism Readings: Genesis 28: 10-22 Genesis 3: 20 Arcana Coelestia 291 Preacher: Rev. Stephen D. Cole You Have The "Know How" - What Next? 2016 Jacob's Creek Tuesday Afternoon Lecture Date: July 26, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: True Christian Religion 377, 387, 421 Divine Love And Wisdom 216 Apocalypse Explained 785.6 Arcana Coelestia 4353 Preacher: Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs One Angel 2016 Jacob's Creek Tuesday Morning Lecture Date: July 26, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: Matthew 19: 1-6 Conjugial Love 37, 50, 75, 100, 293 Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Adam And Eve 2016 Jacob's Creek Monday Evening Worship Service Date: July 25, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Outdoor Evening Worship Service Readings: Genesis 1: 27-31 Genesis 2: 21-24 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Male And Female HE Created Them 2016 Jacob's Creek Monday Afternoon Lecture Date: July 25, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: Genesis 1: 27-28 Conjugial Love 32, 33, 56, 160-161, 168 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick

What It All Comes Down To 2016 Jacob's Creek Monday Morning Lecture Date: July 25, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Lecture Readings: Ezekiel 39: 12-22 True Christian Religion 725, 726 Preacher: Rev. Ryan M. Sandstrom Happy Are Ye If You Do Them 2016 Jacob's Creek Monday Morning Worship Service Date: July 25, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Worship Service Readings: Matthew 7: 16-20, 21, 24-29 Preacher: Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs The Heavenly Marriage 2016 Jacob's Creek Opening Worship Service Date: July 24, 2016 Type: Jacob's Creek Worship Service Readings: Conjugial Love 115 Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Laughter 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (How Wonderful To Have A Baby) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Laughter) Date: July 17, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 18: 9-15, 21: 1-3, 5-7 2nd Lesson: Genesis 21: 8-13 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2216 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Many Abodes Of Heaven Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Many Abodes Of Heaven) Date: July 10, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 14: 1-4 2nd Lesson: Heaven and Hell 183 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Loving Our Country 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Honoring Your Country) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Loving Our Country) Date: July 3, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 20: 1-6, 12 2nd Lesson: Matthew 12: 46-50 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 305 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith What Is Man? Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (What is Man?) Date: June 26, 2016 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 8 2nd Lesson: Matthew 19: 13-21 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5302 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The New Church: Acknowledgement Of The LORD Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Address (The New Church: Acknowledgement of the LORD) Date: June 19, 2016 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Daniel 7: 1-14 2nd Lesson: Revelation 19: 11-17, 19-21 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 337, 339:3, 791 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Emerald Rainbow Around The Throne Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Emerald Rainbow Around The Throne) Date: June 12, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 96: 10-13; Revelation 4 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 232, Apocalypse Explained 269: 1-2 Arcana Coelestia 231, 232 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman A Tour Of The Holy City From The Inside Out 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Holy City New Jerusalem) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (A Tour Of The Holy City From The Inside Out) Date: June 5, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 21: 10-27, 22: 1-2 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 896 (portion) 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 933 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Teach The Sons Of Judah The Bow 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD'S Truth Is Swifter Than Eagles And Stronger Than Lions) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Teach the Sons of Judah the Bow) Date: May 29, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 2 Samuel 1: 11-12, 17-19, 22-23, 27 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 414 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6423 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick How Not To Be Afraid Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (How not to be Afraid) Date: May 22, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 4: 1-15 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 389-391 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Commitment To The LORD 1st Lesson 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Commitment To The LORD) Date: MAY 15, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Joshua 24 1-15 2nd Lesson: Joshua 24: 16-30 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6138 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Purification From Evil Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Address (Purification From Evil) Date: May 8, 2016 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 13: 1-15 2nd Lesson: Divine Providence 151 (part) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Harp: Confession Of The LORD From Spiritual Truths Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Harp: Confession Of The LORD From Spiritual Truths) Date: May 8, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Samuel 16: 14-23; Revelation 14: 1-3, 15: 3-4 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 418, Apocalypse Revealed 792, Apocalypse Explained 323: 1-2 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD'S Secret Leading 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD'S Secret Leading) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD'S Secret Leading) Date: MAY 1, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 25: 1-2, 4-5, 8-10; Divine Providence 211:2e 2nd Lesson: Psalm 25: 11-22; Luke 15: 1-7 3rd Lesson: Heaven And Hell 519; Divine Providence 211: (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Broad And Narrow Way Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Broad and Narrow Way) Date: April 24, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 7: 13-17 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 1151:2 Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The Road To Emmaus 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Road To Emmaus) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Road To Emmaus) Date: April 17, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 24: 1-32 2nd Lesson: Divine Love and Wisdom 378 (portion) 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 3863: 12,14 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Fullness Of Charity Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Fullness Of Charity) Date: April 10, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 43: 26-33; Matthew 20: 1-13 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 194:2; Arcana Coelestia 454 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman The LORD Heals Our Diseases 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Heals Us) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD Heals Our Diseases) Date: April 3, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 5: 21-43 2nd Lesson: Leviticus 15: 25-33 3rd Lesson: Doctrine of Faith 1,2,6,7,12 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Seeing The LORD Easter Service Lessons and Talk Date: March 27, 2016 Type: Easter Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 20: 19-29 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8078:3-4 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Holy Supper Service Readings Holy Supper Service Readings 1 Holy Supper Service Readings 2 Holy Supper Service Readings 3 Holy Supper Service Readings 4 Date: March 24, 2016 Type: Holy Supper Service Readings/Lessons Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 26: 1-35; Apocalypse Explained 659:19 2nd Lesson: Matthew 26: 36-75; Doctrine of the LORD 33: 1-3 3rd Lesson: Matthew 27: 1-31; Apocalypse Explained 659:14-15 4th Lesson: Matthew 27: 32-66; Arcana Coelestia 9715:1,2,7 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Subordinating The Natural Man Palm Sunday 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Hosanna in the Highest) Palm Sunday 2nd and 3rd Lessons Palm Sunday Sermon (Subordinating The Natural Man) Date: March 20, 2016 Type: Palm Sunday Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 21: 1-11 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2781 (portion) 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6567 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick What Do The Scriptures Teach About Life After Death? Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (What Do The Scriptures Teach About Life After Death?) Date: March 13, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 16: 19-31 2nd Lesson: Heaven And Hell 387, 388 (parts) 391 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Speckled And Spotted: Imperfect Motivations 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Jacob's Wages From Laban) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Speckled and Spotted: Imperfect Motivations) Date: March 6, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 30: 23-36 2nd Lesson: John 15: 1-7 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 3993: 8-9 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Sword Of The LORD, And Of Gideon Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Sword of the LORD, and of Gideon) Date: February 28, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Judges 7: 1-8; 16-25 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4788: 3-4 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Great Woman From Shunem 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (How The LORD Helps Us Through The Word) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Great Woman From Shunem) Date: February 21, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 2 Kings 4: 8-21, 27-28, 32-37 2nd Lesson: 2 Kings 4: 8-37 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2338 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Way to the Tree of Life Reopened Evening Holy Supper Service Lessons Evening Holy Supper Service Address (The Way to the Tree of Life Reopened) Date: February 14, 2016 Type: Evening Holy Supper Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 2: 8-17; 3: 1-13, 22-24 2nd Lesson: Revelation 22: 1-5 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 89 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith New Births of Innocence Family Service Baptism (Baptism of Nelson Russell Heiter) Family Service Talk (New Births of Innocence) Date: February 14, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 119: 9-16 2nd Lesson: Mark 10: 13-16 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 677,680e,681,684 (parts); Conjugial Love 168, 130 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Lamp Of Doctrine 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Golden Lampstand) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Lamp Of Doctrine) Date: February 7, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 37: 17-24; Leviticus 24: 1-4 2nd Lesson: Matthew 25: 1-13 3rd Lesson: Sacred Scripture 54, 57, 59 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Holy Fear Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Fear, Freedom and Self Compulsion) Date: January 31, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Jonah 1: 1-17 2nd Lesson: Matthew 10: 16-31 (parts) 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 139, 140 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman By Their Fruits You Will Know Them 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Build Your House On The Rock) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (By Their Fruits You Will Know Them) Date: January 17, 2016 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 7: 15-20, 24-27 2nd Lesson: Jeremiah 17: 5-13 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 107, 118 (hdg), 123 (hdg) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Without Thee We Can Do Nothing Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Without Thee We Can Do Nothing) Date: January 10, 2016 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 15: 1-17 2nd Lesson: Divine Providence 30 and 92 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Heaven On Earth By Conjunction With The LORD 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Feeding the Five Thousand) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Heaven on Earth by Conjunction with the LORD) Date: January 3, 2016 Type: Combined Service and Holy Supper Readings: 1st Lesson: John 6: 1-14 2nd Lesson: Divine Providence 27, 42 (hdgs), 43, 45 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith

▶  Sermons and Classes from 2015

The LORD'S Garments Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The LORD'S Garments) Date: December 27, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 6-7; Matthew 17: 1-8 2nd Lesson: John 19: 38-42 3rd Sacred Scripture 40: 1a Apocalypse Explained 1072.3b Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Light Of The World Christmas Family Service Lessons Christmas Family Service Talk (The Light Of The World) Date: December 24, 2015 Type: Christmas Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 2: 8-14 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2699.2 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Born In The City Of David Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon (Born In The City Of David) Date: December 20, 2015 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Jeremiah 33: 10-18 2nd Lesson: Luke 2: 1-7 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 449.3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Annunciation Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Annunciation) Date: December 13, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 1: 26-38 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 163 (portion) 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 962 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The Glorification And Glorifying Of The LORD 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Nations Shall Walk To Thy Light) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Glorification And Glorifying Of The LORD) Date: December 6, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 60: 1-11; Luke 2: 8-14 2nd Lesson: Isaiah 60: 11-22; Arcana Coelestia 10053 (part) 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2133 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Uses Of Prophecy Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Uses Of Prophecy) Date: November 29, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Coronis 60 (parts) 2nd Lesson: Coronis 59 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Being Thankful For The LORD'S Mercy Thanksgiving Service Lessons Thanksgiving Service Talk (Being Thankful For The LORD'S Mercy) Date: November 26, 2015 Type: Thanksgiving Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 1: 14-27 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 293.2 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The One Who Has Authority Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The One Who Has Authority) Date: November 22, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 1: 14-27 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 293.2 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick In Keeping Them There Is Much Reward 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Word: More Precious Than Gold, Sweeter Than Honey) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (In Keeping Them There Is Much Reward) Date: November 15, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 19: 1-10 2nd Lesson: Psalm 19: 11-14; Divine Providence 259 (part) 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 238 (part) Preacher: Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr. The Seven Trumpets Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Seven Trumpets) Date: November 8, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 8,9,11 (parts) 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 7273 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Feast of Charity: The Elements of Holy Supper Feast of Charity (The Elements of Holy Supper) Date: November 6, 2015 Type: Feast Of Charity Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 7-20 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 1082:2 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Seek Peace From The LORD 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (David Does Not Take Revenge) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Seek Peace From The LORD) Date: November 1, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: I Samuel 24:2-11, 16-18 2nd Lesson: Psalm 34 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5662 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Workers In The Vineyard Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Workers In The Vineyard) Date: October 25, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 20: 1-16 2nd Lesson: Heaven and Hell 495: (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Be True To The Word 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Getting Spiritually Rich, By Doing What We Know Is Right) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Be True To The Word) Date: October 18, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 3: 14-22 2nd Lesson: Apocalyspe Revealed 200 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith I Set Before Thee An Open Door 1st and 2nd Lessons Talk (I Set Before Thee An Open Door) Date: October 11, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 3: 7-13 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 176, Apocalypse Explained 1002:3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Eternity Of Marriage 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Created Humans For Marriage From The Beginning) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Eternity Of Marriage) Date: October 4, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 1: 27-31, Genesis 2: 21-24 2nd Lesson: Matthew 19: 4-6 3rd Lesson: Conjugial Love 32, 33, 229 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Sardis: Awake From Dead Worship 1st and 2nd Lessons Sermon (Sardis: Awake From Dead Worship) Date: September 27, 2015 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 3: 1-6 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 158 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Holy Supper: A Remembrance Of His Love 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Date: September 20, 2015 Type: Holy Supper Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22: 14-20 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 702, 704, 705(parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Thyatira: In Faith From Charity 1st and 2nd Lessons Talk (Thyatira: In Faith From Charity) Date: September 13, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 2: 18-29 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 146-148, 151 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Ben Pendleton Presentation: Islam and The Heavenly Doctrines Worship Service Prior to Presentation (Islam and The Heavenly Doctrines) Ben Pendleton Presentation Islam and The Heavenly Doctrines 1st Part Ben Pendleton Presentation Islam and The Heavenly Doctrines 2nd Part Ben Pendleton Summary Questions and Answers Date: September 11, 2015 Type: Presentation Presentor: Mr. Ben C. Pendleton Pergamos: Works Without Truths 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Secret Rewards Of Kindness) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Pergamos: Works Without Truths) Date: September 6, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 2: 12-17 2nd Lesson: Jeremiah 31: 23-34 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 107 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Presence Of Love To The LORD In Everything We Do Family Service Baptism (Joshua Brian Hendricks) 1st and 2nd Lessons Talk (The Presence Of Love To The LORD In Everything We Do) Date: August 30, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9; 20-23 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1038.8 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick Symrna: In Good But In Falsities Evening Service Lesson Evening Service Sermon (Symrna: In Good But In Falsities) Date: August 23, 2015 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 2: 8-11 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 97: 2-4 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Ephesus: Repent, And Do The First Works 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Do What You Know Is Right) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Ephesus: Repent, And Do The First Works) Date: August 16, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 2: 1-7 2nd Lesson: Genesis 2: 8-9, 15-17, 3: 1-7, 17-19, 22-24 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 69, 70,72 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith David Numbers The People Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (David Numbers The People) Date: August 9, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 2 Samuel 24: 1-4, 8-11, 14-15, 17-25 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 453 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Just Do? 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The House Built On The Rock) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Just Do?) Date: August 2, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 7: 24-27 et al 2nd Lesson: Psalm 11 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 902 Preacher: Rev. Stephen D. Cole 2015 Jacob's Creek 1 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions Choosing To Follow The LORD Date: July 26, 2015 Type: Evening Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger 2015 Jacob's Creek 2 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions The Truth Shall Set You Free Date: July 27, 2015 Type: Morning Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs 2015 Jacob's Creek 3 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions Maintaining Our Freedom And Rationality Date: July 27, 2015 Type: First Lecture Session Suggested Readings: Divine Providence 71-99; Divine Love And Wisdom 115, 116; Conjugial Love 438; Arcana Coelestia 1735; True Christian Religion 43, 46 Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger 2015 Jacob's Creek 4 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions Choosing The Church Date: July 27, 2015 Type: Second Lecture Session Suggested Readings: True Christian Religion 415, 721; Arcana Coelestia 8979, 2881, 6047:2,3 Preacher: Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr./li> 2015 Jacob's Creek 5 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions All That The LORD Has Spoken We Will Do And Hear Date: July 27, 2015 Type: Monday Evening Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick 2015 Jacob's Creek 6 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions The Ability To Do Our Part Date: July 28, 2015 Type: Tuesday Morning Worship Service Preacher: Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr. 2015 Jacob's Creek 7 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions Freedom Of Speech And Expression Date: July 28, 2015 Type: Third Lecture Session Suggested Readings: Divine Providence 281: 2-3, 136:2, 139:2 Heaven and Hell 597; True Christian Religion 807, 814; Arcana Coelestia 1150:4, 1937:3, 1947:1 Preacher: Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs/li> 2015 Jacob's Creek 8 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions Group Discussion Of Freedom And Rationality Date: July 28, 2015 Type: Group Discussion Panel: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger, Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs, Rt. Rev. Peter M Buss Jr., Rev. Brett D. Buick, Rev Derrick A.M. Lumsden/li> 2015 Jacob's Creek 9 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions Apple Of His Eye Date: July 28, 2015 Type: Tuesday Evening Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Derrick A.M. Lumsden 2015 Jacob's Creek 10 New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions Rationality And The Affirmative Principle Date: July 29, 2015 Type: Fourth Lecture Session Suggested Readings: Arcana Coelestia 2568, 2588; Divine Providence 149, 150:2, True Christian Religion 508:5 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick/li>

Resurrection Service For Rachel David Odhner Lessons Talk Date: July 25, 2015 Type: Resurrection Service Lessons: Genesis 29: 15-20; Isaiah 52: 1-2, 7; Matthew 25: 31-40; Divine Love and Wisdom 308; Heaven and Hell 414 Preacher: Rev. John L. Odhner The Common Good Of The Nation And Society 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Building The Tabernacle) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Thy Kingdom Come) Date: July 19, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 35: 20-36 2nd Lesson: Doctrine Of Charity 130-152 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman I Am The Resurrection And The Life Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (I Am The Resurrection And The Life) Date: July 12, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 11: 38-46 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 899: 4-5 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Freedom Of Self Compulsion 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD'S Word Gives Us Freedom) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Freedom Of Self Compulsion) Date: July 5, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 6: 6-7; John 8: 31-32 2nd Lesson: Exodus 6: 6-8; John 8: 31-36 3rd Lesson: New Jerusalem and Her Heavenly Doctrine 142 Preacher: Rev. Brett D. Buick The LORD'S Prayer For The New Church Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (The LORD'S Prayer For The New Church) Date: June 28, 2015 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 12 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 113 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Joseph Is Alive! 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Joseph Reveals Himself) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Joseph Is Alive!) Date: June 21, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 45: 1-16 2nd Lesson: Genesis 45: 17-28 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5975 Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt The LORD'S Twelve Disciples At HIS Second Coming Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The LORD'S Twelve Disciples At HIS Second Coming) Date: June 14, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 9: 1-6 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 4: 1, 108: (parts), 337 Beginning, 339 Beginning, 339: 3, 791 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Bride And Wife Of The Lamb) 2nd Lesson Sermon (The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb) Date: June 07, 2015 Type: Combined Service With Holy Supper Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 12: 1; 21: 1-2, 9-10, 27 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 816 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Lost Sheep Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Lost Sheep) Date: May 31, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 15: 1-7 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 1096:2 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The Oaks Of Justice Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (In Battle Living and Dying in the LORD) Date: May 24, 2015 Type: Memorial Day Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 35:10 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4552 3rd Lesson: Joshua 24: (parts) 4th Lesson: Doctrine of Charity 166 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Judah's Sacrifice 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Benjamin And The Silver Cup) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Judah's Sacrifice) Date: May 17, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 44: 1-16 2nd Lesson: Genesis 44: 16-34 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5758 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Looking For Loopholes Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Looking For Loopholes) Date: May 10, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Kings 21: (portions) 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed: 132 Preacher: Rev. Scott I. Frazier Betrothal And Regeneration 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Saying Yes To The LORD) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Betrothal and Regeneration) Date: May 03, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 22: 12-21 2nd Lesson: Hosea 2: 2-8, 14-23 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9182:1-4 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Prodigal Son Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Prodigal Son) Date: April 26, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 15: 11-24 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 538 (Heading), 539 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Dining With Joseph 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Judah and the Second Trip to Egypt) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Dining With Joseph) Date: April 19, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 43: 1-17 2nd Lesson: Genesis 43: 18-34 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5647 Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Baptism Sacrament for Vera Noelle Cooper Infant Baptism Lessons Talk (The Covenant of Baptism) Date: April 12, 2015 Type: Infant Baptism Service Readings: Heavenly Doctrine 202-203; Psalm 119: 9-16; True Christian Religion 429, 431:1,3; Luke 3: 15-16; Mark 10: 13-16; True Christian Religion 677:5; New Jerusalem Heavenly Doctrine 24 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Good Shepherd Easter Festival Service Lessons and Talk Date: April 05, 2015 Type: Easter Festival Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 10:7-11; Matthew 28: 1-9 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 538; Apocalypse Revealed 914.3 (parts) True Christian Religion 177e Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Easter Holy Supper Readings from the Gospel of Mark Easter Readings from Mark 14 and Arcana Coelestia Easter Readings from Mark 14 and Arcana Coelestia Easter Readings from Mark 15 and Arcana Coelestia Easter Readings from Mark 15 and Arcana Coelestia Date: April 02, 2015 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 14: 1-31; Arcana Coelestia 2776:2-3 2nd Lesson: Mark 14: 32-72; Arcana Coelestia 2786:1-2; 2795:2 3rd Lesson: Mark 15: 1-32; Arcana Coelestia 2813:1-2 4th Lesson: Mark 15: 33-47; Arcana Coelestia 2815, 2816, 2818, 2852, 2853, 2854 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Children In The Temple Palm Sunday Service 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Riding On A Donkey) Palm Sunday Service 2nd and 3rd Lessons Palm Sunday Service Sermon (The Children In The Temple) Date: March 29, 2015 Type: Palm Sunday Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 21: 1-11 2nd Lesson: Matthew 21: 12-17 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5236: 2-5 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith You Are Spies Family Service 1st Lesson Family Service 2nd Lesson Family Service Talk (You Are Spies) Date: March 22, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 42 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5420, 5470, 5480, 5487, 5508, 5510 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Read The Word 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Why Do We Open The Word At The Beginning Of Worship) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Read The Word) Date: March 15, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 1: 1-3, 9-19 2nd Lesson: Psalm 1 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 224 (part) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Heavenly Joy Of Singing Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Heavenly Joy Of Singing) Date: March 8, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 49: 13; Matthew 26: 30 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 279; Arcana Coelestia 8261: 3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Joseph Ruler Of Egypt 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Butler Remembers Joseph) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Joseph Ruler Of Egypt) Date: March 1, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 41: 1-16 2nd Lesson: Genesis 41: 16-57 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5317 Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt The LORD Is With Us In HIS WORD Holy Supper Service Lesson Holy Supper Service Address (The LORD Is With Us In HIS WORD) Date: February 22, 2015 Type: Evening Holy Supper Service Readings: 1st Lesson: True Christian Religion 187 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Offerings As Part Of Worship: Approach The King With A Gift Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Offerings As Part Of Worship: Approach The King With A Gift) Date: February 22, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Deuteronomy 16: 16-17; 1 Kings 10: 1-10, 24-25 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4262: 1, 3, 4 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Decree Of King Darius 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Protects Us From Evil) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Decree Of King Darius) Date: February 15, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Daniel 6 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 951:8 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 123:4 Preacher: Candidate Brett D. Buick Numbered, Weighed, Divided Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Numbered, Weighed, Divided) Date: February 8, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Daniel 5: parts 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 313, Arcana Coelestia 9093 (parts), Heavenly Doctrine 239 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Let The LORD GOD JESUS CHRIST Reign 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Let The LORD Be The Ruler) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Let The LORD GOD JESUS CHRIST Reign) Date: February 1, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Daniel 4: 10-33 2nd Lesson: Matthew 20:20-28 3rd Lesson: Conjugial Love 261:3, 262:1,3, 266:4-5 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD Makes Known The Future Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The LORD Makes Known The Future) Date: January 25, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Daniel 2:19, 24-35, 44-45, 47-49 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 762 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Worshipping The LORD Alone 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Deliver Us From The Burning Fiery Furnace) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Address (Worshipping The LORD Alone) Date: January 18, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Daniel 3: 1-28 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1295:2, 10503 3rd Lesson: Heaven and Hell 555, 556, 562 Selections) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Not The King's Meat Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Not The King's Meat) Date: January 11, 2015 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Daniel 1 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 995 (selections); Divine Providence 233.8 Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Repent, For The Kingdom Of God Is Near 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Third Day: Becoming Good Trees) 2nd Lesson Address (Repent, For The Kingdom Of God Is Near) Date: January 4, 2015 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 1: 9-13; Spiritual Diary 5660-5667 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 530 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith

▶  Sermons and Classes from 2014

New Years Eve Adult Service Lessons (live) Sermon (pre-Recorded) New Years Eve Adult Service Lessons New Years Eve Adult Service Sermon (Seeing The Future - Recorded 12-31-1950) Date: December 31, 2014 Type: New Years Eve Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Isaiah 42: 1-12 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 10773 - 10781, The Doctrine Charity and Faith, The Divine Providence (selections) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith and Rev. Hugo L. Odhner Magi And Wise Men: Spiritually And Naturally Wise Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Magi And Wise Men: Spiritually and Naturally Wise) Date: December 28, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 2: 1-12 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5223:1,2,4 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Resurrection Service For Oliver R. Odhner Resurrection Service Lessons and Talk Date: December 27, 2014 Type: Resurrection Service Readings: Selected Readings from the Sacred Scripture and the Heavenly Doctrines Preacher: Rev. John L. Odhner We Can Know Our God Christmas Eve Service Lessons Christmas Eve Service Address (We Can Know Our God) Date: December 24, 2014 Type: Christmas Eve Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 3: 13-15, 49: 9-10; Numbers 24: 16-17 2nd Lesson: Luke 1: 13-14, 18-22, 2: 7-8 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 3023 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt The LORD Will Save Us From The Sensual Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon (The LORD Will Trample The Serpents's Head) Date: December 21, 2014 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 3: 8-19 2nd Lesson: Revelation 12: 1-12 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 250-252 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Spiritual Cause Of Singing Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (To Sing A Song Is To Glorify The LORD) Date: December 14, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 98 2nd Lesson: Revelation 14: 1-3, 15: 2-4 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8261:2,3 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Virginity And The Virgin Birth 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Joseph Obeys The LORD) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Virginity And The Virgin Birth) Date: December 7, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 1: 18-25 2nd Lesson: Conjugial Love 460:Heading,2 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Resurrection Service For Ann Lindrooth Fabricius Resurrection Service Lessons and Talk Date: December 5, 2014 Type: Resurrection Service Readings: Selected Readings from the Sacred Scripture and the Heavenly Doctrines Preacher: Rev. David H. Lindrooth Joseph And The Purpose Of The Advent Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (Joseph And The Purpose Of The Advent) Date: November 30, 2014 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 40 (selections) 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5110.3 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Joseph, The Butler And The Baker Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Joseph, The Butler And The Baker) Date: November 30, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 40 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5095 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Giving Gifts To The LORD Thanksgiving Service Lessons Thanksgiving Service Talk (Giving Gifts To The LORD) Date: November 27, 2014 Type: Thanksgiving Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 96 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 9938 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Divine Protection On Life's Pilgrimage Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Divine Protection On Life's Pilgrimage) Date: November 23, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 4: 35-41; Luke 12: 4-7 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8211:5, 7989a Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Healing The Man Born Blind 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Opens Our Eyes) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Healing The Man Born Blind) Date: November 16, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 9: 1-17 2nd Lesson: John 9: 18-41 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia: 2383 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Joy Of Heaven Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Joy of Heaven) Date: November 9, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 9: 1-3 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 997 (part) Preacher: Candidate Brett D. Buick Flight From Evil 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Faith Of Youth) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Flight From Evil) Date: November 2, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 39; True Christian Religion 344 (part) 2nd Lesson: Matthew 5: 27-30; 25: 41-45 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia: 5060.3 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Treasures In Heaven Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Treasures in Heaven) Date: October 26, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 6: 19-24 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 193.4 (part) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Seedtime And Harvest Shall Never Cease 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Promises Seedtime And Harvest) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Seedtime And Harvest Shall Never Cease) Date: October 19, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 8: 13-22 2nd Lesson: Matthew 13: 1-9 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 932 (parts) Preacher: Candidate Brett D. Buick Lentils: The Good Of Doctrinal Things Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Lentils: The Good of Doctrinal Things) Date: October 12, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 25: 24-34 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 3332 (part) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Judah and Tamar 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Perez and Zerah) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Judah and Tamar) Date: October 5, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 38: 27-30 2nd Lesson: Genesis 38 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia :4825 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Do Not Resist Evil Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (Do Not Resist Evil) Date: September 28, 2014 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 21: 23-25, Leviticus 24: 17-22, Deuteronomy 19: 16-21 2nd Lesson: Matthew 5: 38-48 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8223 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Repentance 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Preparing For The Wedding Supper) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Repentance) Date: September 21, 2014 Type: Combined Service with Holy Supper Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Matthew 25: 1-13 2nd Lesson: Micah 6: 1-8 3rd Lesson: Doctrine of Life 92 (Hdg) - 94, 97 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Binding The Strong Man 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Little By Little, The LORD Drives Away Evils) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Binding The Strong Man) Date: September 14, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Deuteronomy 7: 17-26 2nd Lesson: Judges 3: 1-6, Mark 3: 20-27 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Explained 650.60 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith and Rev. David W. Millar The Heavenly Joseph Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Joseph.. When the Heavenly Joseph is spoken of, no one else is thought of) Date: September 7, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 37 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4733 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Entering The Kingdom Of God As A Little Child Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Entering The Kingdom Of GOD As A Little Child) Date: August 31, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 19: 1-8 2nd Lesson: Mark 10: 13-16 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2567.4 Preacher: Candidate Brett D. Buick Spying Out The Land Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Talk (Spying Out The Land) Date: August 24, 2014 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Numbers 13: 23-33, 14: 1-10 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2714 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD's Gifts Through Men 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Solomon's Masculine Judgement) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD's Gifts Through Men) Date: August 17, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Kings 3: 16-28 2nd Lesson: John 18: 28-40, 19: 1-16 3rd Lesson: Conjugial Love 163, 166 (heading), 168 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Gifts The LORD Gives Through Women Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (The Gifts The LORD Gives Through Women) Date: August 10, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 2: 18-25, 3: 20 2nd Lesson: Conjugial Love 161, 155(r):3, middle par. Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Days Of Creation 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Created By Life And Light) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Days Of Creation) Date: August 3, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 1: 1-5, 9 2nd Lesson: Genesis 1 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4, 6-14 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" Our Father In The Heavens Date: July 30, 2014 Type: Closing Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" Hell Is Eternal! How Is That Merciful? Date: July 30, 2014 Type: Fourth Lecture Session Suggested Readings: New Jerusalem and Heavenly Doctrine 239; Arcana Coelestia 6977, 8700; Heaven and Hell 478-481; Apocalypse Explained 1220:3; Apocalypse Revealed 864; Divine Providence 319 Preacher: Rev. Brad D. Heinrichs Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" Our Father In The Heavens Date: July 29, 2014 Type: Evening Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Stephen D. Cole Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" Innocence And Peace / Heaven: Why You Really Want To Become An Angel Date: July 29, 2014 Type: Third Lecture Session Suggested Readings: Matthew 10; John 14; Heaven and Hell 276-290 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" Entering The Kingdom Of GOD AS A Little Child Date: July 29, 2014 Type: Morning Worship Service Candidate: Brett D. Buick Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" Laborers In The Vineyard Date: July 28, 2014 Type: Evening Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Brad D. Heinrichs Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" Vastations: What Are They and Why Does It Matter? Date: July 28, 2014 Type: Second Lecture Session Suggested Readings: Arcana Coelestia 1106-1113, 7122; Heaven and Hell 513 Candidate: Brett D. Buick

Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" You're Not There Yet: Waking UP In the World of Spirits Date: July 28, 2014 Type: First Lecture Session Suggested Readings: Matthew 23; Heaven and Hell 421-431, 491-493; Last Judgement 64 Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" The Gospel, Repent : Heaven and Hell Date: July 28, 2014 Type: Morning Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Jacob's Creek New Church Camp Worship Services and Sessions / Topic Title "Life After Death" A Heaven From The Human Race Date: July 27, 2014 Type: Evening Worship Service Preacher: Rev. Matthew L. Genzlinger Judgement 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Aaron and Hur Uphold Moses' Hands) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Judgement) Date: July 20, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 17: 8-16 2nd Lesson: Joel 3: 9-17 3rd Lesson: Divine Providence 16, 18 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Saying Yes To The LORD's Proposal Of Marriage Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Saying Yes To The LORD's Proposal Of Marriage) Date: July 13, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 22: 12-21 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 881, 960 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Innocence And Unity In The New Church 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Disciples Argue) Sermon (Innocence and Unity in the New Church) Date: July 6, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 9: 33-41 2nd Lesson: Isaiah 54: 1-7 3rd Lesson: Heaven and Hell 57 (First Part); Arcana Coelestia 2982:1 Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt Coveting And Anxiety Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Thou Shalt Not Covet) Date: June 29, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 12:1-31 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The Four Beasts Of The Apocalypse Evening Service Lessons Evening Service Sermon (The Four Beasts Of The Apocalypse) Date: June 22, 2014 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 29 2nd Lesson: Revelation 4 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion 68 Preacher: Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt HE Is Like The Light Of The Morning 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD'S Second Coming ) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (HE Is Like The Light Of The Morning) Date: June 15, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 22: 12-21 2nd Lesson: II Samuel 23: 1-7 3rd Lesson: True Christian Religion Chapter 14: Headings Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith How John Saw The LORD: Why We Open The WORD Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (How John Saw The LORD: Why We Open The WORD) Date: June 8, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 1: 9-20 2nd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 43-44 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Until I Drink It New With You 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Bread Is His Love) 2nd Lesson Address (Until I Drink It New With You) Date: June 1, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 26: 17-20, 26-30 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 708b, 709 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Baptism Sacrament for Agustin Daniel Infant Baptism 1st and 2nd Lessons Talk (The Two Universal Gates) Date: May 25, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 24: 1-10, Revelation 3: 7-8, 14-15, 20-22, 4: 1-2 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 721 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman My Brother's Keeper 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Cain and Abel) 2nd Lesson Sermon (My Brother's Keeper) Date: May 18, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 4: 1-12 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 370, 372 Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen A Mother's Gift: The Linen Ephod Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (A Mother's Gift: The Linen Ephod) Date: May 11, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 1 Samuel 1:21-28, 2:18-21, 26 2nd Lesson: Luke 2: 1-7 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 7601:5, Sacred Scripture 40 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Fishermen Called As Disciples 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Each of Us can be a Special Treasure to the LORD) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Fishermen Called As Disciples) Date: May 4, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 19: 3-6, Deuteronomy 7: 1-6, 11 2nd Lesson: Luke 5: 1-11 3rd Lesson: Apocalypse Revealed 744 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Let The Word Affect You Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Draw Moses Out) Date: April 27, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 1:9-10,22; 2:1-10 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6751 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Faith From Love Easter Festival Service Lessons Easter Festival Service Talk Date: April 20, 2014 Type: Easter Festival Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 20:1-16 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 592; Canons 1 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Easter Holy Supper Readings from the Gospel of John Easter Readings from John and AE Easter Readings from John and AE Easter Readings from John and AE Easter Readings from John and AE Date: April 17, 2014 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: John 13: (parts); Apocalypse Explained 806:2 2nd Lesson: John 18:1-27; Apocalypse Explained 806:3a,5 3rd Lesson: John 18:28-40, 19:1-16; Apocalypse Explained 806:3b, 806:e 4th Lesson: John 19:17-42; Apocalypse Explained 899:4,14 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD Has Need Of Him 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Has Need Of Him) 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: April 13, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 19: 28-40 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 457: 2-4 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Tearing Of The Veil 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Beautiful Veil of the Tabernacle) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The Tearing of the Veil) Date: April 6, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 26: 31-37; Revelation 1: 12-16 2nd Lesson: Matthew 27: 45-54 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 2576: 2-5(Parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Divine Providence 1st and 2nd Lessons) Talk (Divine Providence) Date: March 30, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 10: 28-31 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 5122:3 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau Madsen The Glorification Of The LORD In Worship 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lessons) Talk (The offerings to our LORD) Date: March 23, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Leviticus 9: 3-6, 15-23 2nd Lesson: Mark 12: 28-33 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 10143:3, 10053 (part) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman The LORD'S Consolation 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Comforts Abram) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD'S Consolation) Date: March 16, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 15: 1-6 2nd Lesson: Genesis 15: 7-21 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1778, 1865 (Parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith What Are The Uses Of Worshiping The LORD? 1st Lesson and Younger Children's Talk (What is Worship?) 2nd Lesson and Older Children's Talk (What Are The Uses Of Worshiping The LORD?) Date: March 9, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Revelation 4: 9-10,5: 7-12, 14 2nd Lesson: Luke 10: 38-42 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1618 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Nets and Reformation 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Fishers of Men) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Nets and Reformation) Date: March 2, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 4: 17-22 2nd Lesson: True Christian Religion 587 (Part) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier How The Rich May Go to Heaven 1st Lesson and Younger Children's Talk (Love People, Not Things) 2nd Lesson and Older Children's Talk (Intelligence Is From The LORD) Date: February 23, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mathew 19: 16-26 2nd Lesson: Heaven and Hell 365.3 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier I Was In Prison And You Came To Me 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Cares for Joseph Even in Prison) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (I was in Prison and You Came to ME) Date: February 16, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 39: 20-23; 40: 2-3,6-15 2nd Lesson: Matthew 25: 31-46 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 905; Divine Providence 36 (Parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Baptism Sacrament for Juliet Kocieda and Desiree Worthington Adult and Daughter Baptism Talk (Baptism: Washing So That We May Be Healed) Date: February 9, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 9-14 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Spiritual Nakedness And Clothing It 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (When Thou Seest The Naked, Thou Shalt Cover Him) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (When Thou Seest The Naked, Thou Shalt Cover Him) Date: February 2, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 2: 25; 3: 6-11, 21; Luke 2: 4-7 2nd Lesson: Genesis 9: 20-24; Arcana Coelestia 1079 3rd Lesson: Conjugial Love 431 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Natural Life Is Instruction And Temptation 1st and 2nd Lessons and Younger Children's Talk (Seeking to be Instructed) 3rd Lesson and Older Children's Talk (We Are All Sojourners In Temptation) Date: January 26, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Genesis 47: 1-12 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1463.1 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 6097 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The LORD Gives Us Living Water To Drink 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Brings Water Out Of The Rock) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (The LORD Gives Us Living Water to Drink) Date: January 19, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Exodus 17: 1-7 2nd Lesson: Numbers 20: 1-13 3rd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8352: 1,2 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Delights And Good Of Charity 1st and 2nd Lessons and Younger Children's Talk (The LORD is the Neighbor) 3rd and 4th Lessons and Older Children's Talk (The LORD Gives Resurrects Delight) Date: January 12, 2014 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: I Kings 17: 8-16 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 8033, 10227:27 (selections) 3rd Lesson: I Kings 17: 17-24 4th Lesson Arcana Coelestia 8143:2-3 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Doing For The Least Of The LORD'S Brothers 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Sheep Help Their Neighbors) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Doing For The Least Of The LORD'S Brothers) Date: January 5, 2014 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 25: 31-46 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 4211, 4217:2 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith

▶  Sermons and Classes from 2013

Baptism Sacrament for Jeff and Gayle Britland Adult Baptism Talk (Baptism: Preparing The Way Of The LORD) Date: December 29, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: Luke 1:17 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith And On Earth Peace, Goodwill Among Men 1st and 2nd Lessons Talk (And On Earth Peace, Goodwill Among Men) Date: December 24, 2013 Type: Christmas Eve Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 2: 1-14 2nd Lesson Heaven and Hell 288:3 /> Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith We Should Rejoice That Others Can Be Saved Part One Lesson Part One Talk (Rejoice With Exceedingly Great Joy) 2nd Lesson and Older Children's Talk (Rejoice For The Salvation Of Others) Date: December 22, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 2: 1-12 2nd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 2284:5, 537 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The Star and the Scepter Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon (The Star and the Scepter) Date: December 15, 2013 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson Numbers 24: 10-19, 25 2nd Lesson John 12: 34-50 3rd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 4180:5 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Love Conquers Tedium 1st Lesson and Younger Children's Talk (When Tedium Takes Over) 2nd Lesson and Older Children's Talk (Love Is Outside Time) Date: December 08, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Daniel 3: 1-23 (Parts) 2nd Lesson Daniel 3: 24-30, Arcana Coelestia 3827 (Portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier All Are Redeemed, So Anyone Can BE Saved 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Wheat And The Chaff) 2nd Lesson Sermon (All Are Redeemed, So Anyone Can Be Saved) Date: December 1, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 3: 1-12 2nd Lesson True Christian Religion 115.2, 580.3, 581 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Thankful For The Sabbath 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lessons Talk (Thankful For The Sabbath) Date: November 28, 2013 Type: Thanksgiving Service Readings: 1st Lesson Deuteronomy 24: 17-22 2nd Lesson Mark 2: 23-28 3rd Lesson True Christian Religion 301-304 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The LORD Saves Peter On The Water 1st and 2nd Lessons Talk (The LORD Save Peter On the Water) Date: November 24, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 14: 22-32 2nd Lesson True Christian Religion 123: 4,5 Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The Earth Is The LORD's 1st and 2nd Lessons (The Earth is the LORD's) Date: November 17, 2013 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson Psalm 24 2nd Lesson Divine Provindence 210 (Part) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Need For What Is Our Own To Die 1st Lesson and Younger Children's Talk (If It Dies, It Brings Forth Much Fruit) 2nd Lesson and Older Children's Talk (The Need For What Is Our Own To Die) Date: November 10, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 2: 5-9, 19 Isaiah 40: 5-8 John 12: 23-25 2nd Lesson Revelation 14: 12-13, Apocalypse Explained 899a (Portions) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Apostles Love Truth By Shunning Evil 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Has Power Over Evil) 2nd Lesson Sermon (Apostles Love Truth By Shunning Evil) Date: November 3, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Mark 5 1-20 2nd Lesson Doctrine of Life 34, 39 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Using the Sword of the LORD 1st Lesson and Younger Children's Talk (The Sword of the LORD, and of Gideon) 2nd Lesson and Older Children's Talk (Using the Sword of the LORD) Date: October 27, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Judges 6-7: (parts) 2nd Lesson Apocalypse Revealed 836 (Portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Self Examination 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Eating the Forbidden Fruit) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Self-Examination) Date: October 20, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 3 2nd Lesson Amos 5: 6-10, 13-15 3rd Lesson Heaven and Hell 549 Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Animals and Affections 1st Lesson and Young Children's Talk 2nd Lesson and Older Children's Talk (More Than Sparrows) Date: October 13, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 12: 1-9 2nd Lesson Heaven and Hell 110 (Portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Certainty, Then Uncertainty, Then Confidence 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (I Know vs. I Trust) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Certainty, Then Uncertainty, Then Confidence) Date: October 06, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Mark 9: 17-24 2nd Lesson Deuteronomy 18: 19-22 3rd Lesson Divine Providence 178 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Scott I. Frazier Baptism Sacrament for Savannah Hendricks Baptism Talk (The LORD is Always With You) Date: September 29, 2013 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson Joshua 1: 1-9, 3: 7-9,11,13, 5: 13-15 2nd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 2303 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Parables Of Heaven 1st and 2nd Lessons Sermon (Parables of Heaven) Date: September 22, 2013 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson Mark 4: 21-34 2nd Lesson Heaven and Hell 288, 397, 230 (Selections) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The Two Witnesses 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Two Witnesses) 2nd Lesson Sermon (The Two Witnesses: Apocalypse Revealed 531) Date: September 15, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Revelation 11: 3-13 2nd Lesson Apocalypse Revealed 490: 1,3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Spiritual Good Is From Religion 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lessons Talk (Daniel and His Companions in Babylon) Date: September 8, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Daniel 1: 1-21 2nd Lesson Doctrine of Charity 85 (portion) and 86 3rd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 6208 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman The LORD'S Infancy: The Call Of Divine Love 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD'S Call) 2nd Lesson Sermon (The LORD'S Infancy: The Call of Divine Love) Date: September 1, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 12: 1-9 2nd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 1414 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Four Phases Of Temptation 1st and 2nd Lessons Sermon (4 Phases of Temptation) Date: August 25, 2013 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson Joel 1 and 2 (selections) 2nd Lesson Doctrine of Life 89 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Beware A Love Of The World 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Foolishness Insanity of a Love of Money) 2nd Lesson and 3rd Lesson Sermon (Beware a Love of the World) Date: August 18, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Conjugial Love 268 (portion) 2nd Lesson Matthew 17: 24-27, Mark 7: 9-13 3rd Lesson True Christian Religion 394 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Butterflies: An Image Of The LORD'S Kingdom 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lessons Talk (Butterflies: An Image of the LORD'S Kingdom) Date: August 11, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Revelation 21: 1-5, 22: 1-2 2nd Lesson True Christian Religion 687:2-3 3rd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 3000 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Regeneration Is Like The Formation In The Womb 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lessons Talk (I am fearfully and wonderfully made) Sermon (Regeneration is Like the Formation in the Womb) Date: July 28, 2013 Type: Family Service and Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18 2nd Lesson John 3: 1-10 3rd Lesson Divine Wisdom 4 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman True Freedom 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Freedom and Victory) 2nd Lesson Sermon (True Freedom) Date: July 21, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Judges 6: 11-16, 7:19-21 2nd Lesson Divine Providence 73 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The Meaning Of A Veil 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lessons Talk (The Meaning of a Veil) Date: July 14, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 24: 54-67 2nd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 4859 (portion), 3207 (3), 3rd Lesson Doctrine of the Holy Scripture 40(1) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith True Freedom 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Who is the Ruler?) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (True Freedom) Date: July 7, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Daniel 4: 10-17, 29-33, 37 2nd Lesson John 8: 30-47 3rd Lesson Divine Providence 43 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Listen For The Trees 1st and 2nd Lessons Talk (Listen for the Trees) Date: June 30, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson II Samuel 5: 17-25 2nd Lesson The New Jerusalem And Its Heavenly Doctrine 191, 195 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier

Peace From The LORD 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Three Elements of Peace) Date: June 23, 2013 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 10: 7-20 2nd Lesson Mark 13:4-10 3rd Lesson Apocalypse Revealed 306 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Look To The LORD Alone In Repentance 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Baptism and Holy Supper: Preparation and Fulfillment) Holy Supper Address (Look to the LORD Alone in Repentance) Date: June 16, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 22: 7-15, 19-20 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Gates Into The City Baptism Sacrament for Logan Long Lessons and Talk (Introductions to Heaven) Date: June 9, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Revelation 21: 1-14 2nd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 5135:3 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Liberating Judgment 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD Rescues The Good People) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon (Liberating Judgment) Date: June 2, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Revelation 6: 9-11, 20:1-6 2nd Lesson Revelation 20: 7-15 3rd Lesson Apocalypse Revealed 865-866 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Memorial Affections Lessons Talk (Remembering with Affection) Date: May 26, 2013 Type: Memorial Day Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson John 21: 1-14 2nd Lesson Divine Providence 197-198 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Mary and Martha 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Mary and Martha) 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: May 19, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 10: 38-42 2nd Lesson Apocalypse Explained 606 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Two Gates To Eternal Life Holy Supper Service Lessons Holy Supper Service Talk Date: May 12, 2013 Type: Holy Supper Service Readings: 1st Lesson True Christian Religion 510 2nd Lesson Apocalypse Explained 475:20 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Sweeping The House Lessons Talk Date: May 12, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 24:22-31 2nd Lesson Luke 15:1-10 3rd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 3142:1 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Hope In Temptation And Anxiety 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Scarlet Thread of Hope) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: May 05, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Joshua 2: 6-21 2nd Lesson Lamentations 3: 17-32 3rd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 2338, 8159:3, 8165:2, 6574:2 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Forgiveness Lessons Talk Date: April 28, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 18:15-22 2nd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 433 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The Good Samaritan 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Good Samaritan: Love Is What You Do) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: April 21, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 10: 25-37 2nd Lesson Leviticus 19: 11-18 3rd Lesson True Christian Religion 406(Hdg), 417(Hdg), 410 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Thou Shalt Not Steal Lessons Talk (Thou Shalt Not Steal) Date: April 14, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Ezekiel 34:1-16 2nd Lesson John 10:1-16 3rd Lesson True Christian Religion 317-319 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The Kingdom of Uses 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Cast Your Net on the Right Side: Doing a Good Job for the LORD and the Neighbor) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: April 07, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson John 21: 1-14 2nd Lesson Revelation 14: 1-13 3rd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 454 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD Has Flesh And Bones Easter Festival Service Lessons Easter Festival Service Talk Date: March 31, 2013 Type: Easter Festival Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 24:40-53 2nd Lesson Doctrine of the Lord 35:(9-10) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Easter Holy Supper Readings from the Gospel of Luke Easter Readings from Luke and TCR Easter Readings from Luke and AC Easter Readings from Luke and AE Date: March 28, 2013 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Luke 22:1-30; True Christian Religion 704-709 (parts) 2nd Lesson: Luke 22:31-71; Arcana Coelestia 1787,1752,4295 3rd Lesson: Luke 23:1-31; Apocalypse Explained 655: (parts) 4th Lesson: Luke 23:32-56; Arcana Coelestia 1735,1789,1865,2034 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The LORD As Our Authority 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The LORD As Our King) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: March 24, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Mark 11:1-11 2nd Lesson Psalm 43 3rd Lesson True Christian Religion 131, 615 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Little By Little: Spiritual Rebirth Is A Gradual Process 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Little By Little) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: March 17, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Exodus 23: 23-30 2nd Lesson John 1:1-4,10-13;Revelation 21:1-7;22:16,20-21 3rd Lesson Selected Passages From The Writings Given for the New Church Preacher: Rev. Mark Pendleton Ignorance Excuses, But It Does Not Save Lessons Talk Date: March 10, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Numbers 15:22-31; 2 Kings 4:38-41 2nd Lesson: Arcana Coelestia 1667:2; 3rd Lesson: Divine Love and Wisdom 50(portion) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Warmth in Winter 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Why We Have Seasons in Our Lives) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: March 03, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 6: 8-14; 7:5,7-12; 8:1,14,18,20-22 2nd Lesson Luke 17:20-30 3rd Lesson Conjugial Love 235 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Healing the Centurion's Servant Lessons Talk Date: February 24, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 8:5-13 2nd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 3019 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The LORD Walks on the Sea 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Having Confidence in the Lord) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: February 17, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 14:22-33 2nd Lesson Psalm 78:1-8,12-16 3rd Lesson True Christian Religion 787:1 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Feeding The Crowds Lessons Talk (Acknowledge the Good From the Lord) Date: February 10, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Mark 8:1-21 2nd Lesson Divine Providence 321:7 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Resurrection of an Innocent Faith 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Lord Raises Us From Death) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: February 03, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 9:18-26 2nd Lesson Mark 5:21-43 3rd Lesson Faith 1,2,6,7,12 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Hem of the Garment Lessons Talk Date: January 27, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 8:42-48 2nd Lesson Arcana Coelestia 1017 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Taking Up the Cross 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Calling the First Disciples) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: January 20, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Mark 1:14-21 2nd Lesson Matthew 10:37-41 3rd Lesson Apocalypse Explained 893:(portion of 3) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The Lord's Presence on the Stormy Seas Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk (Calling on the Lord when doctrine seems to fail) Date: January 13, 2013 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Psalm 107:23-32; Mark 4:1-3, 33-41 2nd Lesson SD 196, Apocalypse Explained 514:20-21 (portion), New Jerusalem Heavenly Doctrine 196 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Holy Supper: Rest From Our Labors 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Working For the LORD) 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: January 06, 2013 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Exodus 35: (parts) 2nd Lesson True Christian Religion 721 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith

▶  Sermons and Classes from 2012

Simeon Blesses God Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk Date: December 30, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 2:25-35 2nd Lesson Apocalypse Explained 897:2 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Star Over Bethlehem Christmas Service Lessons Christmas Service Talk Date: December 24, 2012 Type: Christmas Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Isaiah 60:1-6 2nd Lesson Matthew 2:1-12 3rd Lesson Apocalypse Revealed 65 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Herod and the Lord Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon Date: December 23, 2012 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 2:13-23 2nd Lesson Jeremiah 31:15-17 3rd Lesson Heaven & Hell 330-332(selections) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Thy Light Has Come Adult Service Lessons Adult Service Sermon Date: December 16, 2012 Type: Adult Service Readings: 1st Lesson Isaiah 60:1-6,10-11,19-22 2nd Lesson John 12:30-50 3rd Lesson AC 4180:5-6 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Shepherds Tell About the Lord's Birth Family Service Lessons Family Service Talk Date: December 09, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Jeremiah 23:1-4, 3:15 2nd Lesson Luke 2:8-20 3rd Lesson AC 343 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Repentance for the Remission of Sin 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Baptisms of John) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: December 02, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Luke 1:5-17, Mark 1:1-8 2nd Lesson Malachi 3:1-7 3rd Lesson NJHD 159-163 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Abram's Victory Lessons Talk Date: November 25, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 14:1-16 2nd Lesson AC 1707:1, 1655 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Thanksgiving to the LORD from All Kinds of Affections Lessons Talk Date: November 22, 2012 Type: Thanksgiving Day Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Psalm 98 2nd Lesson: AR 276, AE 323, 502 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Humility and Self-Confidence 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Not Self-Confidence, but Confidence in the LORD) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: November 18, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Daniel 10:1-12 2nd Lesson Luke 14:7-11 3rd Lesson AC 8455 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Order of Conjunction of the Lord with Man Lessons Talk "A Ring of Gold and the Circle of Things" Date: November 11, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: Lessons: Exodus 25;10-15; Num. 31:48-52; Isaiah 40:21-22; Rev. 4:1-4; AC 9495, 10057.2-3 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman What Nourishes The LORD 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Lord Knows Us) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: November 04, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson John 4:5-25 2nd Lesson John 4:27-42 3rd Lesson AC 5293.2, 5576.5 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Charity Lessons Talk Date: October 28, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Joshua 22:7-16, 21-31 2nd Lesson AC 1079 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Betrothal and Regeneration 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Heaven is Like a Marriage) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: October 21, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 22:1-14 2nd Lesson Hosea 2:2-8, 14-23 3rd Lesson AC 9182:1-4 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Gift of Grace Lessons Talk Date: October 14, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson John 1:1-17 2nd Lesson AR :484.2, AC 2423 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier When Joseph's Brothers Bowed Down to Him Lessons Talk Date: October 07, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 44:14-17, 27-34 2nd Lesson AC 4724:4; 904:2-3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Five Things to do for a Prayer-Filled Life Children's Talk and Ordination (The Ordination We Are About To Do) Lessons Sermon Date: September 30, 2012 Type: Combined Service with Ordination Readings: 1st Lesson Exodus 28: (parts) 2nd Lesson Matthew 6: 5-15 3rd Lesson AC 2535 (portion) Preacher: Rt. Rev. Thomas L. Kline The Phases of the Moon and Our Faith Lessons Sermon Date: September 23, 2012 Type: Evening Service Readings: Lessons: Genesis 1:14-19 Matthew 24:27,29-30 Revelation 12:1-2, 21:22-27, 22:1-6 AC 30(portion) AR 533(portion), 935(portion) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Heaven on Earth by Conjunction with the Lord 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Feeding the Five Thousand) 2nd Lesson Address Date: September 16, 2012 Type: Combined Service with Holy Supper Readings: 1st Lesson John 6:1-14 2nd Lesson DP 42 (Heading),43,45 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Gathered in the Lord's Name Lessons Talk Date: September 09, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 18:15-20 2nd Lesson TCR 682 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Wisdom of the Heart 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Learning Your Use) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: September 02, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Exodus 36:2-7 2nd Lesson Mark 4:30-32 3rd Lesson Heaven and Hell 112 (portion), 57 (portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Awe and Holy Fear Lessons Talk Date: August 26, 2012 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson Genesis 28:10-22 2nd Lesson AC 3718 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The Salt of the Earth 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Elisha Heals the Waters with Salt) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: August 19, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson 2 Kings 2:19-22 2nd Lesson Matt. 5:1-16 3rd Lesson AC 9207:1-3, 5-7 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Dew: Seek the Truth of Peace Lessons Talk Date: August 12, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Judges 6:28-40 2nd Lesson AC 8455:1, 8456a Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Charity in the Three Testaments 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Two Great Commandments) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: August 05, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matt. 5:17-20, 38-39, 43-45, 48 2nd Lesson Deut. 7:1-5, 9-15, 23-24 3rd Lesson TCR: 409 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Providence in Babylon Lessons Talk Date: July 29, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Daniel 4:28-37 2nd Lesson John 14:1-4 3rd Lesson DP 323 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Trust in Providence Lessons Talk Date: July 22, 2012 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson Jeremiah 17:1-14 2nd Lesson DP 331 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier And the Use Was Enough for All the Use to Do It 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Use) 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: July 15, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Exodus 1:8-14; Exodus 36:1-8 2nd Lesson Divine Love 13:(parts) Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman

Elijah Is Fed By Ravens Lessons Talk Date: July 8, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson 1 Kings 17:1-7 2nd Lesson AC 9323:4, AC 650:11, AC 8431:1 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Spiritual Freedom, from a Love of Eternal Life 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Who is the Ruler) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: July 1, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Daniel 4:(parts) 2nd Lesson Matt. 16:21-28 3rd Lesson DP 73:(parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Gospel of John Class Class Date: June 21, 2012 Type: Class Readings: Gospel of John Chapter 1 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier A Spiritual Apocalypse 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Promise of Heaven) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: June 17, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Rev. 22:1-7 2nd Lesson Rev. 22:8-21 3rd Lesson AR 947:(portion) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Precious Stones: Literal Truths Shining Lessons Talk Date: June 10, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Exodus 28:15-21 2nd Lesson Rev. 21:10-14, 18-21 3rd Lesson SS 44:4, AR 566:6 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Our Spiritual Inheritance 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (Reward According to Our Works) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: June 03, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Rev. 22:12-21 2nd Lesson Rev. 21:1-10 3rd Lesson AC 1799:1-4 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Briar and the Rose Lessons Talk Date: May 27, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: Lessons Isaiah 7:17-19,23-25; CL 147; Isaiah 55:6-13; CL 294 (portion); Isaiah 35:1,2 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Tares in the Wheat 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: May 20, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson Matthew 13:24-30 2nd Lesson AC 9295:3,4 Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Honor Thy Mother Lessons Talk Date: May 13, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson Mark 3:31-35 2nd Lesson TCR 305-308 (selections) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Reflection on Eternal Life 1st Lesson and Children's Talk (The Shunammite's Son is Resurrected) 2nd and 3rd Lessons Sermon Date: May 06, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1st Lesson 2 Kings 4:18-37 2nd Lesson Psalm 90 3rd Lesson AC 10217:1,5,6 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith The Fig Tree Lessons Talk Date: April 29, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: Matthew 21:18-21; TCR 374 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Cast Your Net on the Right Side Lessons and Children's Talk Date: April 22, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: Ezek. 47:1-12 John 22:1-14; AE 432:10,12;513:15,16 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman How Good Are Thy Tents: Protection from Living in Order 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: April 15, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: Num. 23:27-30; 24:1-2,5-6,9-15,17,25 Rev. 21:1-8; 22:1-4 AC 4236 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Do Not Be Astounded Lessons and Children's Talk Date: April 08, 2012 Type: Easter Family Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Mark 16; AC 3718; AC 8925:2 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Easter Readings from the Gospel of Matthew Easter Readings from Matthew Date: April 05, 2012 Type: Evening Service Readings: 1st Lesson: Matthew 26:1-35; AE 659:19 2nd Lesson: Matthew 26:36-75; D. Lord 33:1-3 3rd Lesson: Matthew 27:1-31; AE 659:14-15 4th Lesson: Matthew 27:32-66; AC 9715:1,2,7 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Palm Sunday: How a Church Falls 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: April 1, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: Luke 19:28-40;Luke 19:41-44;HH 288;HH 289(portions) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Jesus Walks on the Water and Calms the Winds of Life Lessons and Children's Talk Date: March 25, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: Mark 6:45-52; AE 514:21 Preacher: Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith Spiritual Truths Tell Us How to Love 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: March 18, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: Genesis 29; AC 3768; AC 3820 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Peace and Work Lessons and Children's Talk Date: March 11, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: Psalm 29; Matthew 11:25-30; HH 286, 288 and 290 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Conjugial Love's Seasons 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: March 4, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: CL 293:6; CL 137 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Calming the Storm Lessons and Children's Talk Date: February 26, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: Mark 4:35-41; TCR 126 (a portion) Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen The Lord Came to Call Sinners to Repentance 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: February 19, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: Luke 5:27-32; 7:31-50 Ezek 33:10-19; AE 803:2-5 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Friendship and Mutual Love Lessons and Children's Talk Date: February 12, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-14; John 21:15-17; AC 3875:5 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier The Ishmael Rational 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: February 5, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: Genesis 16; AC 1964 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Learning to Listen to the Lord Lessons and Children's Talk Date: January 29, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: 1 Sam. 3:1-10; AC 3869:1-2, 1555:2-3 (parts) Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith Elisha and the Heavenly Host Lessons and Children's Talk Date: January 22, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: II Kings 6; AC 8918:4 Preacher: Rev. Arne Bau-Madsen Guardian's over Charity and Faith 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: January 15, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: Luke 4:1-15; Psalm 91; AC 5992 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Moving at the pace of the Little Ones Lessons and Children's Talk Date: January 8, 2012 Type: Family Service Readings: Gen 33:12-16; Luke 11:5-13; AC 4377-9 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Holy Supper: A Reminder of Eternal Life 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: January 1, 2012 Type: Combined Service Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8; Luke 6:43-45; 12:6,7,27,28; AC 3854:2-3 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith

▶  Sermons and Classes from 2011

The Lord, when He was born Lessons and Sermon Date: December 25, 2011 Type: Christmas Adult Service Readings: Gen 12:1-5; AC 1414; Luke 1:28-38; 2:1-7; AC 4594 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman Glory to God Lessons and Children's Talk Date: December 24, 2011 Type: Christmas Eve Family Service Readings: Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-21; John 13:31-35 Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Like a Little Child Lessons and Sermon Date: December 18, 2011 Type: Adult Service Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6; Matthew 6:1-18; TCR 112:6 and 306 (portions) Preacher: Rev. Pearse M. Frazier Frankincence, how truth becomes good within us Children's Talk (only) Date: December 11, 2011 Type: Family Service Lessons: Isaiah 60:1-11; Luke 1:8-17; Rev 8:1-6; AC 9475, 10296 Preacher: Rev. Andrew J. Heilman The Strength to be Gentle 1st Lesson and Children's Talk 2nd Lesson Sermon Date: December 4, 2011 Type: Combined Service Readings: 1 Samuel 17:41-50; Matt. 12:9-21; TCR 84 Preacher: Rev. Lawson M. Smith