In this sermon, delivered at the Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, MA, Rev. Sage Cole addresses the need to be spiritually realistic and content with our imperfections. Click below for a PDF version of Rev. Cole’s sermon: Upside Down, Feet Up, and Head Down Rev. Sage Cole is the current pastor at he historic Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, MA. …
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In this sermon, delivered at the San Francisco Swedenborgian Church, Rev. Junchol Lee discusses the inner meaning of some common biblical narratives around the character of David, and how leardership dynamics pan out in our own inner lives. Readings: 1 Samuel 16 1-30 Matthew 18 1-5 Listen to Rev. Lee’s AUDIO sermon below: …
Although one can find disparaging passages in Swedenborg’s writings about Paul, we need not assume prejudice against him ourselves. We will attempt to be a fair reader of both Paul and Swedenborg. When we find doctrinal opposition, we will lay out both sides of the argument. In this way, one will be able to see …
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Wilson Van Dusen: The Man Who Opened the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg to Many by Rev. Jane Siebert May 2017 A couple of memories to share… Sitting in the home of Van and Marge, talking about Swedenborg, religion, mysticism, God, was the most holy experience I have ever encountered. It was not …
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In this Sermon, delivered at the New Jerusalem Church (Swedenborgian) in Bridgewater, MA, the Rev. Susannah Currie explores the significance of appreciating public servants in these trying political times. Click below for an audio recording of Rev. Currie’s sermon: https://soundcloud.com/pastorsusannah/appreciating-public-servants Readings: Isaiah 9:6-7 & Matthew 5:17-20
In this sermon, delivered at the Church of the Holy City in Washington, D.C., Rev. Rich Tafel discusses the Beatitudes, and their ever-relevant call to be peacemakers amid socio-political division and adversity. Click below for a PDF version of Rev. Tafel’s sermon: “How We Can Be Peacemakers” -Rev. Rich Tafel Rev. Rich …
Although one can find disparaging passages in Swedenborg’s writings about Paul, we need not assume prejudice against him ourselves. We will attempt to be a fair reader of both Paul and Swedenborg. When we find doctrinal opposition, we will lay out both sides of the argument. In this way, one will be able to see …
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In this sermon, delivered at Wayfarer’s Chapel, the National Memorial to Emanuel Swedenborg in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, the Rev. David Brown explores the theme of fear and insecurity, and insights into how we can cope with the spiritual challenges arising out of them. Click below for a PDF version of Rev. Brown’s …
In this sermon, delivered at the New Jerusalem Church (Swedenborgian) at Bridgewater, MA on March 19, 2017, the Rev. Susannah Currie explores the theme of spiritual struggle, as illustrated by the mythical struggle between Jacob and the “angel” in Genesis 32: “Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. …
In this Easter sermon, Rev. Thom Muller explores Swedenborg’s esoteric interpretation of the Easter narrative, and how it relates to our own inner life. Click below for a PDF version of Rev. Muller’s Sermon: Resurrection Within: The Invitation of Easter Rev. Thom Muller is pastor of Hillside, an Urban Sanctuary, in El …
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