Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
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Sermon May 10, 2026, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Sermon May 3, 2026, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Sermon April 26, 2026, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Sermon, by Rev. David Norse
Opening the Door, by Rev. Samantha Gonzales-Block
S22 Ep 18Comeback, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Easter, April 5, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Mark 16:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 15:12-26.
S22 Ep 17The Risks of Temptation
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Mark 14:32-50 and Mark 14:53-15:15.
S22 Ep 16Darkness Into Light, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on the 5th Sunday of Lent, March 22, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Isaiah 52:13-53:12 and John 19:38-42.
S22 Ep 15Extreme Love, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on the 4th Sunday of Lent, March 15, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and John 13:31-35.
S22 Ep 14Sermon Sunday, March 8, 2026, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 8, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Isaiah 50:4-9a and John 13:20-32. Due to a glitch in the recording, you will hear a gap shortly after the scripture reading and prayer. The words that Rev. Shin spoke in this gap were: "He is present when Jesus speaks of his body and blood, when Jesus breaks and shares bread, and when Jesus announces he will be betrayed. It is an intimate scene, made even more so in the Gospel of John by the fact that Jesus has just washed his disciples’ feet. Judas, one of the twelve disciples, has been cherished just as the others. And so, when Jesus says just a few verses earlier in the chapter, 'The one who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me' (13:18b), he is quoting scripture, in which the psalmist says, 'Even my bosom friend in whom I trusted, who ate of my bread, has lifted the heel against me, (Psalm 41:9). Jesus knows that Judas is about to turn his back on him and walk away." To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 13Letting Go and Holding Fast, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on the 2nd Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2026. The scripture passage this morning was John 12:20-36. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 12Sunday Sermon, Lent I, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The scripture passage this morning was John 12:1-11. Due to technical difficulties, this podcast is missing the first few sentences of the sermon. For a transcript, you are welcome always to contact the church office. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 11Keeping Our Eye on Jesus, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 10Do Not Hold Back, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Matthew 5:13-22 and Isaiah 58:1-12. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 9Sometimes A Light Surprises, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:14-16. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 8Sermon January 18, 2026, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The scripture passage this morning was John 1:29-42. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 7Sermon January 11, 2026, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Matthew 3:13-17 and Acts 10:34-43. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 6Look Up, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Epiphany Sunday, January 4, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-2. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 5Villains, Victims, Heroes, and Adults, by Rev. David Norse
Today's sermon, by Rev. David Norse, was offered on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Hebrews 2:10-18 and Matthew 1:18-25. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 4Do It for the Plot, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 3Sermon December 14, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Luke 1:46-55 and Matthew 11:2-11. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 2Not All at Once, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S22 Ep 1In the Time of King Herod, by Rev. David Norse
Today's sermon, by Rev. David Norse, was offered on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Luke 1:5-21. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 65The Reach of the Kingdom, by Roger Dixon
Today's sermon, offered on Anniversary Sunday by active church member Roger Dixon, was preached on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The scripture passages for this day were Matthew 5:43-48 and Colossians 1:11-20. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 64Beyond the End, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Isaiah 65:17-25 and Luke 21:5-19. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 63What's the Point, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Job 19:23-27 and Luke 20:27-38. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 62Remembering Rightly, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Hebrews 11:1-16 and Hebrews 11:23-12:3. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 61Sermon October 26, 2025, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Deuteronomy 34:1-12. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 60This I Know, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Jeremiah 31:27-34 and 2 Timothy 3:14-5:5. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S19 Ep 59Sermon October 12, 2025, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 57Sermon October 5. 2025, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was 2 Timothy 1:1-14. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 58Lord's Day Worship October 5, 2025 (World Communion Sunday)
Welcome to worship at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church (SPC). We are a Christian community that strives to be as inclusive as God’s grace and to be faithful in our worship, service, care, and spiritual formation. All worship services at SPC are in the Reformed tradition. The Word of God, read and proclaimed, is at the center of our worship of the Triune God.
S21 Ep 56Sermon September 28, 2025, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 and Luke 16:19-31. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 55Heartsick, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Psalm 79:1-9 and Jeremiah 8:18-9:1. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 54Relentless In Purpose, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Psalm 14 and Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 53Abundance, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Philemon 1:1-21 and Luke 14:25-33. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 52The Stories We Tell, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Jeremiah 2:4-13. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 57Let Compassion Be Our Guide, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Luke 13:10-17. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 56New Heart, New Covenant, by Rev. David Norse Thomas
Today's sermon, by Rev. David Norse Thomas, was offered on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Jeremiah 31:31-34 and John 17:20-26. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 55Speaking Truth in Love, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Ephesians 4:11-16. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 54Loved Into Our Humanity, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Luke 19:1-10 and Mark 5:25-34. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 53Sermon July 27, 2025, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Galatians 5:1-6. 13-15. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 51Sermon July 20, 2025, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were 1 John 4:7-12, 16b-21 and Amos 5:21-24. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 50Sermon July 13, 2025, by Rev. Michelle Grunseich
Today's sermon, by Rev. Michelle Grunseich, was offered on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Matthew 25:31-46. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 50Sermon July 6, 2025, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was 1 John 3:16-18. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 49This Changes Everything, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was Ruth 1:16-17. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 48Look to the Interest of Others, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight
Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were John 13:1-17 and Philippians 2:1-11. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 47Sermon June 15 by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The scripture passage this morning was John 13:31-35. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 47Sermon for Pentecost, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The scripture passages for this day were John 14:8-17, 25-27 and Acts 2:1-22. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."
S21 Ep 46Sermon June 1, by Rev. Joyce Shin
Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The scripture passages for this day were Acts 16:16-34 and John 19:20-26. To view the full Lord's Day service, visit our YouTube channel by searching "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."