Monthly Archives: February 2008

Acts 7:57 – 8:8 | Great Persecution Breaks Out

The great persecution breaking out against the church in Jerusalem is the occasion for us to be inspired by Stephen and instructed about the power of Christ at work through the preaching of His Word. Acts 7:57 – 8:8

Matthew 28:16-20 | Reformed Evangelism

We argue that the Reformed have the strongest view of evangelism because it is the most biblical view. The church does evangelism through the preaching of the Gospel and Christian discipline. As the Heidelberg Catechism says, “by these two the kingdom of heaven is opened to belivers and shut against unbelivers” (question and answer 83). […]

Hebrews 10:19-25 | The Gospel as Motivation

Christ’s sacrifice on the cross overcomes your sin of ingratitude, which creates gratitude to draw close to God. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 15

Belgic Confession, Articles 4-6 | The canon and authority of Scripture

Today, many regard the Bible as containing a set of data that may be evaluated autonomously — you can take it or leave it. But the Bible is a covenantal book for the covenant community. Its Word is not judged by people, but rather it judges people, convicting them of sin and the need for […]

Hebrews 10:1-18 | Great sin, great sacrifice

Atoning for great sin requires great sacrifice, but great sacrifice means great forgiveness. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 40

URC Bible Study in Las Vegas, March 7 – April 25

What does a Reformed Church believe? Please join us for an eight-week Bible study as we consider planting a Reformed Church in Las Vegas. Presented by Rev. Tom Morrison, pastor of High Desert United Reformed Church (URCNA) in Victorville, CA Fridays, March 7 – April 25, 2008 7:00-8:00 PM Meeting at: La Quinta Inn — […]

Bad reasons why you are not a Calvinist | part 8: Isn’t God the One Who defines His love?

Well, folks, this is the swan song to this series and our review of this book. Frankly, we’re tired of reading it. In this final show, we discuss how offensive it is that Arminians are dissatisfied with God’s loving disposition, even to the reprobate. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS_Bad_Reasons_8.mp3

Welcome to the new URC Learning!

Welcome to the new urclearning.org! We have completely redesigned the site, and — as we hope is obvious to you — made it much more user-friendly. Over the next few weeks, as we roll out new Sinners & Saints podcasts, you can expect more concise programs alongside our recommendations for further study. The layout of […]

Belgic Confession, Article 3 | About Holy Scripture

In order not to be deceived, and to be convicted of sin and eternal life in Christ, you need to hear the Scriptures alone. Scripture Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8

Hebrews 9:1-28 | How to clear your conscience

When you sin, the only way to clear your conscience is to trust in the priestly work of Christ — not your own attempts to make amends. Sermon Text: Hebrews 9:1-28 Old Testament Text: Leviticus 16:15-19

Am I in trouble? Why does my conscience bother me? Now what do I do?

Everyone is in trouble. Everyone is guilty. Everyone needs to hear what can be done about the mess we are in. We are trying to convince you that you need to hear us out about the basic questions of life. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS_3Questions.mp3

Hebrews 8:1-13 | Unbreakable

(34:43) Because the New Covenant cannot be broken as the Old Covenant was broken, you have the comfort of knowing your sins are forgiven. Sermon Text: Hebrews 8:1-13 Old Testament Text: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Belgic Confession, Article 2 | Of the knowledge of God

(25:54) There are two ways in which to know God: the creation and the Scriptures. In this sermon you’ll understand what these two “books” reveal about God. Sermon text: Belgic Confession, Article 2 Scripture Lesson: Psalm 19

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