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Mark 6:45-56 | Hardened And Foolish

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:59:59 +0000

Hardened And Foolish

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-06-13_mk_6_45-56.mp3

Mark 6:33-44 | Feast And Vindication

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:56:25 +0000

Feast And Vindication

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-06-06_mk_6_33-44.mp3

Job 8:1-14:22 | God’s Power and Wisdom

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:31:59 +0000

In God’s power and wisdom He brings suffering upon you but by that same power and wisdom He sustains you and saves you from your sins.

New Testament Text: Romans 8:18-30

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.godspowerandwisdom07-18-10.mp3

Westminster Confession Ch. 3 Para. 7-8 | Preaching Election Wisely And Enthusiastically

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:02:46 +0000

Preaching Election Wisely And Enthusiastically

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-01-31_Preaching_Election_Wisely_And_Enthusiastically.mp3

Job 4:1-7:21 | Good Suffering

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:18:35 +0000

God brings suffering upon you to make you more like Jesus Christ.

New Testament Text: Hebrews 12:3-11

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.goodsuffering07-11-10.mp3

Mark 7:24-37 | Lighting Up The Nations

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:47:30 +0000

Lighting Up The Nations

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-06-27_mk_7_24-37.mp3

Mark 7:1-23 | Worshipping In Vain

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:45:44 +0000

Worshipping In Vain

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-06-20_mk_7_1-23.mp3

Job 3:1-26 | Not Your Home

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:24:55 +0000

This present life cannot sustain ultimate meaning and fulfillment for you; ultimate meaning and fulfillment must be met in God and the future life.

New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 11:8-16

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.notyourhome06-27-10.mp3

Mark 4:35-41 | Beyond Imagination

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:22:40 +0000

Beyond Imagination

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-05-02_mk_4_35-41.mp3

Mark 4:21-34 | What The Blind Fool Fails To See

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:21:08 +0000

What The Blind Fool Fails To See

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-04-25_mk_4_21-34.mp3

Registered In The Book Of Life

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:19:22 +0000

Registered In The Book Of Life

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-04-18_Registered_In_The_Book_Of_Life.mp3

The Sign And Seal Of Being United With Christ

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:12:25 +0000

The Sign And Seal Of Being United With Christ

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-04-11_The_Sign_And_Seal_Of_Being_United_With_Christ.mp3

Greeting The Man You Murdered

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:08:49 +0000

Greeting The Man You Murdered

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-04-04_Greeting_The_Man_You_Murdered.mp3

Rejecting The King

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:32:35 +0000

Rejecting The King

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-03-28_Rejecting_The_King.mp3

Mark 4:1-20 | Sowing For Failure And Great Success

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:29:21 +0000

Sowing For Failure And Great Success

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-03-21_mk_4_1-20.mp3

Mark 4:1-12 | Hear But Do Not Understand

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:27:02 +0000

Hear But Do Not Understand

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-03-14_mk_4_1-12.mp3

Mark 3:20-35 | Knowing, Loving, And Doing The Will Of The King

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:06:08 +0000

Knowing, Loving, And Doing The Will Of The King

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-03-07_mk_3_20-35.mp3

Mark 3:7-19 | Those Who Were Once Not A People

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:04:00 +0000

Those Who Were Once Not A People

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-02-28_mk_3_7-19.mp3

Mark 2:23-3:6 | Religious Unholiness

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:00:56 +0000

Religious Unholiness

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-02-21_mk_2_23-3_6.mp3

Job 1:6-2:13 | God is Good

Rev. Tom Morrison — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:57:51 +0000

God is good even when He takes everything away from you and His goodness provides the basis for continuing to fear Him and not curse Him even when you suffer and don’t have answers to your suffering.

New Testament Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.godisgood06-20-10.mp3

Mark 2:18-22 | Self-Righteous Fasting At The Banquet

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:39:45 +0000

Self-Righteous Fasting At The Banquet

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-02-14_mk_2_18-22.mp3

Mark 2:13-17 | Damnable Righteous, Savable Sinners

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:35:35 +0000

Damnable Righteous, Savable Sinners

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-02-07_mk_2_13-17.mp3

Mark 2:1-12 | Do Not Forget All His Benefits

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:33:06 +0000

Do Not Forget All His Benefits

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-01-31_mk_2_1-12.mp3

Mark 1:35-45 | Obedience Better Than Sacrifice

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:30:21 +0000

Obedience Better Than Sacrifice

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-01-17_mk_1_35-45.mp3

Ruling Officers In A Gracious Church

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:27:38 +0000

Ruling Officers In A Gracious Church

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-01-10_Ruling_Officers_In_A_Gracious_Church.mp3

Mark 1:29-34 | Receiving Humble Service of Gratitude

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:24:34 +0000

Receiving Humble Service of Gratitude

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-01-03_mk_1_29-34.mp3

Mark 1:21-28 | The Authoritative Word

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:20:50 +0000

The Authoritative Word

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ-2009-12-27_mk_1_21-28.mp3

Mark 1:14-20 | Follow Me Into the Kingdom

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:18:34 +0000

Follow Me Into the Kingdom

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ-2009-11-29_mk_1_14-20.mp3

Mark 1:1-13 | Repentance, Restoration, and Peace

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:15:34 +0000

Repentance, Restoration, and Peace

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ-2009-11-22_mk_1_1-13.mp3

Job 1:1-5 | True Blessings

Rev. Tom Morrison — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:45:06 +0000

True blessings in this life are found in salvation, which Christ won for you through His perfect righteousness and approval by the Father.

New Testament Lesson: Galatians 4:1-7

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.trueblessings06-13-10.mp3

Mark 1:1-8 | A People With A Spirit Of Whoredom

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:05:47 +0000

A People With A Spirit Of Whoredom

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2009-11-01_mk_1_1_8.mp3

Mark 1:1 | The Glad Tidings Of The Son

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:21:01 +0000

The Glad Tidings Of The Son

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2009-10-25_mk_1_1.mp3

Matthew 28:16-20 | Last Words on the Church

Rev. Tom Morrison — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:47:27 +0000

The spread of the Gospel and growth in the Christian life comes by the power of the Holy Spirit through the institutional church.

Old Testament Text: Daniel 7:13-14

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.lastwordsonchurch06-06-10.mp3

Mark 6:6-32 | Foolish Kings of Kingdom of Fools

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:31:14 +0000

Foolish Kings of Kingdom of Fools

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-05-30_mk_6_6-32.mp3

Matthew 28:1-15 | Resurrection

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:12:17 +0000

The miraculous signs, the women, the angel and the guards all preach about the fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ so that you would believe your sins are forgiven and your body raised to eternal life.

Old Testament Text: Psalm 49

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.resurrection05-30-10.mp3

Matthew 27:27-66 | No More Fear

Rev. Tom Morrison — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:55:08 +0000

Jesus Christ was judged in your place so that you would not fear the curse and wrath of God.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 22

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.nomorefear05-23-10.mp3

Mark 5:1-20 | Conquering The Nations For Liberty In Peace

Rev. Movses Janbazian — Wed, 19 May 2010 05:25:47 +0000

Conquering The Nations For Liberty In Peace

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/msj_2010-05-09-mk_5_1-20.mp3

Matthew 27:1-26 | Innocent

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:45:37 +0000

Fear is extinguished and comfort is found as you see that Christ, the innocent One, was judged by God in your place.

Old Testament Lesson: Zechariah 11

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.innocent05-16-10.mp3

Matthew 26:57-75 | Repentance

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:31:56 +0000

The faithfulness of Jesus Christ creates faith and repentance in you.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.repentance05-09-10.mp3

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 | pt.2 That’s what love is all about

Rev. John Sawtelle — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:44:33 +0000

In a series of 7 verbs, Paul shows what Christian love looks like in action.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_13_4-7_Pt2.mp3

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 | pt.1 This isn’t love

Rev. John Sawtelle — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:42:57 +0000

In a series of 8 negatives Paul explains what love isn’t.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_13_4-7_Pt1.mp3

Matthew 26:30-56 | Approval

Rev. Tom Morrison — Wed, 05 May 2010 05:19:27 +0000

Jesus Christ went to the cross and died for you even though He knew you would fail Him over and over again.

Old Testament Lesson: Zechariah 13

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.approval05-02-10.mp3

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 | A Better Way

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:58:13 +0000

Paul shows the Corinthians that love is the superior way. More than self-help Christianity or psuedo spirituality, love is an essential mark of a true Christian.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_13_1-3.mp3

Matthew 26:17-30 | The Significance of Meals

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:03:51 +0000

In this sermon we understand the significance of the Lord’s Supper by examining the significance of other biblical meals – good and bad.

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 24:1-11

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thesignificanceofmeals04-25-10.mp3

Matthew 26:1-16 | Betrayed

Rev. Tom Morrison — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:27:30 +0000

In this story we compare the treachery of the Jewish leaders and Judas toward Jesus to the love of the woman who annoits Jesus’ sacred head. The difference between the two actions is the difference between a theology of glory and a theology of the cross.

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 22:1-19

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.betrayed04-18-10.mp3

John 12 | Prepared for Burial

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:24:44 +0000

Mary anoints Jesus’ body in an act of faith in his atoning death

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_John_12_1-11.mp3

Psalm 118 | Long live the king!

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:23:34 +0000

The Psalmist praises God for spectacular deliverance.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_Psalm_118.mp3

1 Corinthians 15:1-28 | Resurrection

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:38:35 +0000

Your hope and comfort in this life and the next is in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53:8-11

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.resurrection04-04-10.mp3

Matthew 25:31-46 | Final Day

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:26:05 +0000

Christians inherit the Kingdom of God on the final day because God chose them to be saved through Christ; this is confirmed by their deeds of mercy to one another.

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 15

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.finalday03-28-10.mp3

Matthew 24:36-25:30 | Watchful

Rev. Tom Morrison — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:29:33 +0000

The Gospel of Jesus Christ motivates you to live rightly as you watch and wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Old Testament Text: Joel 2:1-13

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.watchful03-21-10.mp3

Colossians 2:8-23 | Christ vs. False Christianity

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:52 +0000

Paul warns Christians not to be taken captive by a “Christian” message which doesn’t preach the fully Biblical Christ who is true God and a fully sufficient savior.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_Col_2_8-23.mp3

1Cor 12:28-31 | More Spiritual Gifts

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:29:19 +0000

This list contains an extensive though not exhaustive representation of the range of the gifts that have been given to the church for its edification. Included in this summary are word gifts and action gifts, some of which are extraordinary and others ordinary.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_12_28-31.mp3

1Cor 12:14-28 | You Are the Body of Christ

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:25:03 +0000

Paul compares the church to a living human body in order to underscore the necessity of diversity of gifts in the church. The purpose of the extended analogy is to reinforce the point that since gifts are like body parts, one is gift is not to be exalted above the other, since the parts of the body must act in coordinated fashion to function properly.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_12_14-28.mp3

Matthew 2:13-23–Divinely Protected to Bring Glory

Rev. Adam Kaloostian — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:24:02 +0000

To side with baby Jesus was to side with God, to reject Him was to reject God. No matter, as Jesus was divinely protected in order to this time obediently re-live the history of the nation of Israel and its prominent leaders and bring glory to the universe.

Hosea 11
Matthew 2:13-23

Matthew 2:1-12–Rejecting or Receiving Jesus

Rev. Adam Kaloostian — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:24:28 +0000

“King” Herod and the unbelieving Jewish rulers show us how and why people reject Christ. The mysterious eastern magi are surprisingly brought to Jesus as examples of His grace to us Gentiles, and of lives devoted to Him.

Matthew 2: 1-12

Matthew 24:29-35 | Confidence

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:41:06 +0000

Confidence and comfort in this life is found not in the world but in the very Word of Christ.

Old Testament Text: Isaiah 13:1-13

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.confidence03-14-10.mp3

Ephesians 5:15-21 | Filled with the Spirit

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:52:13 +0000

Often, the filling of the Spirit is erroneously identified with the baptism of the Spirit. The consequence of this false identification is that believers are pressured into speaking in tongues to prove that they are Spirit-filled (since charismatics incorrectly think that the baptism of the Spirit is normally attested by speaking in tongues). In this passage, Paul clarifies the nature of Spirit-filling, and shows that its consequence and fruit is living a godly life, not speaking in tongues.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_Ephesians_5_15-21.mp3

1Corinthians 12:13 | Baptism with the Spirit

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:50:34 +0000

Baptism of the Holy Spirit is often incorrectly identified as a second spiritual blessing, authenticated by speaking tongues, which comes upon Christians who urgently seek it through prayer and moral preparation. This understanding is thoroughly unbiblical, and this sermon exposes some of the proponents of this position along with the errors in their argument, and makes the case from scripture, that all Christians are baptized by the Spirit in their regeneration and conversion.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_12_12-13.mp3

Matthew 24:1-14 Sermon | The Last Days

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:01:37 +0000

In order not to be misled by false teaching and apocalyptic signs in the last days, trust the God of time and history. NOTE: The last part of this sermon was cut off.

Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 2:17-23

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thelastdays02-28-10.mp3

Acts 2:36-39 | Baptism- Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude

Rev. Adam Kaloostian — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:22:08 +0000

On the glorious occasion of the baptism of two children in our church, we considered the basic law-and-gospel meaning of baptism.

Acts 2:36-39

Matthew 4:1-11 | Adam and Israel Failed, But Christ Prevailed

Rev. Adam Kaloostian — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:22:34 +0000

Jesus’ temptation ordeal in the wilderness was His triumphant re-living of both Eve and Adam’s Garden of Eden failure, and the Israelites’ wilderness wandering failure. Jesus’ obedience here was His one summary act of obedience (Romans 5:18) by which He reversed the curse and earned righteousness for His elect.

Matthew 4:1-11

Matthew 23:1-39 | Bad Leadership

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:44:17 +0000

The people of God, during the Old Testament era and today, are always under the threat of bad leadership. The most dangerous form of leadership comes from those who are deceived – they are sincere but wrong. In fact, the New Testament argues that the great tribulation in the latter days (the time period from Christ’s ascension until His second return) is marked by deception and apostacy. But thank God that Jesus Christ ultimately protects His elect from these false prophets. And there are plenty of false prophets today in churches.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.badleadership02-21-10.mp3

Matthew 22:23-46 | Material/Eternal

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:33:38 +0000

Secularism is overcome by the truth of the resurrection.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 110

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.materialeternal02-14-10.mp3

1Corinthians 12:7-11 | The Extraordinary Gifts

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:46:56 +0000

Nine spiritual gifts, divided into two categories, action gifts and revelatory gifts, form Paul’s exposition of some of the extraordinary gifts designed to both confirm and communicate divine special revelation in the apostolic era. These gifts are called extraordinary since they were given to the church for a unique, brief, and temporary time during the age of the apostles.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_12_7-11.mp3

Matthew 22:15-22 | Submit!

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:05:04 +0000

As a member of the Kingdom of God Christ calls you to submit to the state as a member of the kingdom of man. But this is not an ultimate submission for sometimes you need to disobey the state. You must obey God rather than man.

Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 4:34-37

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.submit02-07-10.mp3

1Corinthians 12:4-6 | Spiritual Gifts Part 1

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:03:10 +0000

As a general overview of the kinds of spiritual gifts, Paul explains the Trinity supplies the spiritual gifts by means of a sovereign distribution.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_12_4-6.mp3

Matthew 21:18-22:14 | Repentance and Faith

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:02:54 +0000

The normal Christian life does not consist of new and exciting adventures around every bend but rather consists of constant repentance and faith.

Old Testament Text: Isaiah 5:1-7

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.repentanceandfaith01-31-10.mp3

1Corinthians 12:1-3 | Concerning Spiritual Gifts

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:43:22 +0000

Undoubtedly, what Christians most commonly associate with 1st Corinthians, is Paul’s lenghty discussion of spiritual gifts. This sermon kicks off our study through this significant portion of scripture. Our aim will be to cover the text and teach Reformed Christians how to think about the extraordinary spiritual gifts in order that they might know what these gifts were, how they were used, and why they are no longer with the church.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_12_1-3.mp3

1Corinthians 11:17-34 | Unworthy Partakers

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:41:39 +0000

The Corinthian’s practice of the Lord’s Supper was so distorted that Paul says what they celebrated was not the Supper of the Lord (11:20). From the words of the institution of the Supper, Paul draws out three conclusions which are designed to correct the Corinthian distortions and which also serve as a guide for the churches understanding and practice of the eucharist (14:26,27,28).

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_11_17-34.mp3

1Corinthians 11:2-16 | The Difficult Problem of Headcoverings

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:39:07 +0000

For the temporary age when the extraordinary revelatory gifts were poured out upon men and women alike, Paul commands women to cover their heads when praying or prophesying in the public assembly. However, once the extraordinary revelatory gifts passed away, so did the requirement for women to wear a head covering in public worship. The main objection to this interpretation is the Pauline prohibition against women speaking aloud in the public assembly (1Cor. 14:34). This problem is relieved by interpreting the prohibition in context. Paul does not forbid every form of female vocal expression or participation in worship, rather, he forbids them from interpreting tongues and prophecy aloud (cf. 14:27,29). This interpretation assumes that the “praying” of 11:5 is the praying in tongues referenced in 14:14.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_11_1-16.mp3

1Corinthians 10:23-11:1 | Christianity in the Marketplace

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:31:26 +0000

This passage offers Pauline guidance on how Christians are to conduct themselves in the public square where faith and life intersect.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_10_23-end.mp3

1Corinthians 10:14-22 | Idolatry and Demons

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:29:49 +0000

Paul warns the Corinthians not to partake of meat sacrificed to idols, in an idols temple, because it involves a real communion with demons.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_10_14-22.mp3

Matthew 1:1-17 | A Monumental Birth

Rev. Adam Kaloostian — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:21:56 +0000

Matthew uses the sacred Old Testament genealogical list to introduce the monumental event of Jesus, the Great and Universal King, being born into the world. [please note: I meant to say "squelch our enthusiasm" instead of "quench our enthusiasm" right near the beginning of the sermon].

2 Samuel 7:11-16
Matthew 1:1-17

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/AMK_Matt_1_1-17.mp3

Psalm 41 | You are blessed if you regard The Weak Man

Rev. Adam Kaloostian — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:15:50 +0000

This closing bookend of Book 1 of the Psalms connects clearly to Psalms 1 and 2. We must align ourselves with Jesus in His weakness, because the Lord restores, sustains, and blesses both Jesus and all who are found in Him.

Psalm 41

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/AMK_PS_41.mp3

Matthew 21:1-17 | Triumphant?

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:59:53 +0000

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is ironically triumphant, for Jesus comes in humility to suffer and die but His suffering and death will lead ulimately to triumph.

Old Testament Text: Zechariah 9:1-17

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.triumphant01-17-10.mp3

Matthew 20:17-34 | Humble Service

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:12:15 +0000

It is your calling to be lowly servants because Jesus Christ has been your lowly servant on the cross.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.humbleservice01-10-10.mp3

Matthew 20:1-16 | Grace vs. Wages

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:32:09 +0000

Your entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven is based not on who you are or what you have done but on God’s grace.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 27:1-6

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.gracevswages01-03-10.mp3

Matthew 19:13-30 | Rich and Poor

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:04:21 +0000

Eternal life is received only by those who are poor in spirit.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.richandpoor12-27-09.mp3

John 1:1-18 | Story and Incarnation

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:37:32 +0000

It seems to many today that the story of Christmas is just a story. But John’s prolouge to his Gospel makes is very plain that Christ’s incarnation was very real. That historical event occured for the salvation of God’s elect.

Old Testament Text: Exodus 34:1-9

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.storyandincarnation12-20-09.mp3

Matthew 19:1-12 | Spiritual Divorce

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:39:10 +0000

This passage is not just about marriage and divorce. Underlying the discussion about marriage and divorce inititated by the Pharisees is something more sinister, which leads to the cross.

Old Testament Text: Jeremiah 3:1-18

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.spiritualdivorce12-13-09.mp3

Matthew 18:21-35 | Forgiveness

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:19:35 +0000

Because you have been forgiven much you are able to forgive others who have sinned against you.

Old Testament Text: Genesis 50:15-21

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.forgiveness12-06-09.mp3

Matthew 18:1-20 | Loving Discipline

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:28:22 +0000

The ministry of church discipline demonstrates the way in which God loves you.

Old Testament Text: Jer. 23:1-6

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.lovingdiscipline11-29-09.mp3

Matthew 17:14-27 | Why Jesus Came

Rev. Tom Morrison — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:47:34 +0000

People use Jesus and His Kingdom to acheive their own goals and ideals but Jesus came exclusively to die for sinners.

Old Testament Text: Deut. 32:1-43

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.whyjesuscame11-22-09.mp3

Matthew 17:1-13 | Strengthening Faith

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:35:10 +0000

Faith is strengthened as you understand that the Father brought heaven to earth for a moment to reveal that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Son of Man.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.strengtheningfaith11-15-09.mp3

Psalm 39–While on the First Path

Mike Back — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:01:36 +0000

Psalm 39 is what you sing when the prosperity of the wicked discourages you almost to the point of despair.

Psalm 37–Two Paths

Rev. Adam Kaloostian — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:50:18 +0000

Psalm 37 talks about two paths and their ultimate destinations. In Christ we are on the first path, and though we should not be surprised or discouraged when we don’t receive the desires of our hearts right now, this path does lead to the happy land of glorification.

Matthew 16:21-28 | Death to Self

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:32:32 +0000

In order to follow Jesus you must accept the crucified Christ and die to yourself.

Old Testament Text: Genesis 12:1-9

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.deathtoself11-08-09.mp3

Matthew 16:1-20 | Keys of the Kingdom

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:49:58 +0000

Most Evangelicals put an emphasis on their decision to “accept Jesus into their heart.” This emphasis includes the belief that they can give themselves assurance of their salvation. Essentially they believe that they broker their salvation. But Jesus argues in this passage that the church brokers salvation. Therefore, comfort of salvation and the assurance therefore, is known in the true visible church, which yields the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 22:15-25

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.keysofthekingdom11-01-09.mp3

Psalm 32 | Confession is good for the soul

Rev. John Sawtelle — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:14:58 +0000

Life experiences often teach valuable lessons. In David’s case, on the one hand, he learned that hiding sin from God led to physical and emotional pain, and a lack of spiritual joy, and on the other, he learned that confessing sin openly before God led to assurance of justification and true happiness. These life-lessons are the basis of David’s instruction to the saints in Psalm 32.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_Psalm_32.mp3

1 Corinthians 10:6-13 | Don’t crave evil things

Rev. John Sawtelle — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:10:01 +0000

Paul cites a series of examples from the wilderness period in Israel’s history which serve negatively to warn saints to not gratify sinful lusts. He concludes his admonition in v13 with a note of encouragement for those who struggle with sin.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_10_6-13.mp3

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 | Don’t be ignorant

Rev. John Sawtelle — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:18:28 +0000

As Paul turns back to his admonition about meat sacrificed to idols, he warns the Corinthians, from the history of Israel, that Christians ought not presume upon their baptism and participation in the means of grace if they don’t fight sin and persevere in faith.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_10_1-11.mp3

Matthew 15:21-39 | The Love of Christ

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:19:08 +0000

The expansive love of Christ is seen in the context of human sin and misery.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-6

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.theloveofchrist10-25-09.mp3

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 | Run to win

Rev. John Sawtelle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:17:01 +0000

In a day and age when everyone gets a participation ribbon, Paul reframes our thinking about competition and says there is only one aim: win! Using a couple of different athletic metaphors Paul describes the kind of perseverance, discipline, and aim that is required in order not fall short of final salvation.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_9_24-27.mp3

Matthew 15:1-20 | The Heart

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:57:58 +0000

Your heart is bad, sick and wicked. That’s what the Bible says of all people – even Christians! The only way to have peace with God and the only way your heart will change is through Jesus Christ. That’s why His precious blood was shed for you. First God justifies you declaring you righteous and then He changes your heart.

Old Testament Text: Isaiah 29:1-14

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.theheart10-08-09.mp3

Matthew 14:22-33 | What is Worse

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:30:11 +0000

Many believe that the worse thing that can happen is for a person to lose his job, home, health and/or life. But there is something much worse that can happen. The story of Jesus walking on the water is about this and about how to avoid the worse thing.

Old Testament Text: Job 9:1-10

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.whatisworse10-04-09.mp3

1 Corinthians 9:15-18 | Woe is me if I preach not the gospel

Rev. John Sawtelle — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:16:40 +0000

In bringing the first section of this chapter to a conclusion, Paul explains why he does not exercise the liberty of taking a paycheck for his ministerial labors. The claim Paul advances is that his pay is preaching without compensation, so that no one will be able to remove his ground for boasting. It is difficult to find deeper insight into what moved Paul to serve as he did than what is disclosed in this passage here. Out of conscious awareness of his unworthiness to be a slave of Christ, as well as out of an appreciation for the objective value of the gospel, Paul sacrificed his all for the kingdom of God.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_9_15-18.mp3

Matthew 14:13-21 | Abundant Provisions

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:30:21 +0000

Understanding the abundance of salvation in Christ will deepen your appreciation for it.

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 15:22-17:7

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.abundantprovisions09-27-09.mp3

Matthew 13:53-14:12 | Rejection

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:30:58 +0000

Because of the humble ministry of Jesus and John the Baptist you are saved from your sins and have received the Kingdom of Heaven with its call to humility.

Old Testament Text: Isaiah 53

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.rejection09-20-09.mp3

1 Corinthians 9:4-14 | You work, you get paid

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:59:51 +0000

With two separate arguments, Paul defends the claim that he is entitled to financial compensation for ministerial labor. By establishing his right to be paid, Paul demonstrates that sometimes it is wise, and beneficial to others, to deny certain privileges to self in order to be a blessing to others.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/JS_1_Cor_9_4-14.mp3

Matthew 13:24-52 | Growth

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:17:09 +0000

Understanding that the Kingdom of Heaven grows slowly over time in an imperceptible way and that there will be a final judgment of the wicked allows you to be patient and willing to give all to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Old Testament Text: Psalm 78:1-4

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.growth09-13-09.mp3