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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

2018 Jacob's Creek Tuesday Morning Lecture

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