Influence of Heaven & Hell
At least two evil spirits and two angels are present with every person. These spiritual associates permit people to freely choose between the influence of good and evil in their lives.
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Contact with Spirits
New Church teachings warn that deliberately contacting spirits is dangerous.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- 1 Samuel 28, Leviticus 20
- Sarah B Odhner
- © General Church
Do Animals Go to Heaven?
There are many animals in the afterlife. They are representative forms of things angels and evil spirits love.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- Sarah B Odhner
- © General Church
Emanuel Swedenborg: Childhood 1688-1710
In 1688, the year of Swedenborg's birth, most Swedes were poor rural peasants. In providence, Emanuel was born into a family who gave him an education and financial security, paving the way for him to serve the Lord later in life.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- Sarah B Odhner
- © General Church
Healthy Friendships
Healthy friendships focus on what is good in others, not just the fun you have when you are with them.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- Sarah B Odhner
- © General Church
Easter Morning
The story of Easter morning teaches that the Lord Jesus, who came to earth and touched us with His great love and wisdom, is more than a man. He is our God.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- John 20, Matthew 28, Matthew 27
- Sarah B Odhner
- © General Church
How Am I Saved?
The Lord wants to save all people but gives people the freedom to reject His love and choose the selfishness of hell instead, if they wish to.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- Luke 10
- Sarah B Odhner
- © General Church
How Does God Lead People?
The Bible lays out a path to happiness. By making God's truth our Guide and following Him we can hear His voice through friends, conscience, inspiring books or by reflecting on events we experience.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- Matthew 17, Psalms 17
- Sarah B Odhner
- © General Church
Palm Sunday
From ancient times riding on a donkey was a sign of being a judge and king. Jesus' triumphant ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was a prophecy that was fulfilled on Easter morning.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- Zechariah 9, Mark 11, Psalms 47, Revelation 19
- Sarah B Odhner
- © General Church