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Genesis 2:4-25 | Covenant of Works

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:24:23 +0000

Genesis chapter 2 is rich with the symbolism of salvation, including the covenant of works.

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.covenantofworks07-11-10.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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 24 | Rewards

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:41:29 +0000

God rewards those who deny any merit to themselves for salvation and rather trust in the merit Jesus Christ.

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:31-46

http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.rewards09-20-09.mp3

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 7 | True Faith

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:30:12 +0000

In this catechetical sermon we examine carefully what true faith is.

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10

1Corinthians 3:1-9 | God causes the increase

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:47:06 +0000

When it comes to salvation, human actors play a role in planting and irrigating, but ultimately, it is only by God’s sovereign grace that any sinner comes to Christ. Paul confronts the Corinthian failure to grasp that, which is manifested in their foolish and immature partisanship.

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 5 | The Fear of God

Rev. Tom Morrison — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:06:19 +0000

The hope of salvation comes to those who fear God.

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 130

Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 2 | Guilt, Grace, Gratitude

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:26:11 +0000

Three realities must be embraced in the Christian life: guilt, grace and gratitude

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 5:1-14

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 | The Virus of Triumphalism

Rev. John Sawtelle — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:14:15 +0000

Paul critiques the divisions in Corinth from a new angle when he argues that they flow from an immoderate desire to “be somebody.” To show the church how foolish that motivation is, he reminds them of what they were not: wise, influential, or well bread. Then, he points out that it was by God’s grace alone, that they are in Christ.

John 6:35-45 | Irresistible Grace

Rev. John Sawtelle — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:52:55 +0000

Irresistible grace means God never fails to bring his elect to Christ for their salvation. Jesus gives the basis of this doctrine in the “Bread of Life” discourse in John 6:26-59.

Joshua 20-21 | Cities of Refuge

Rev. John Sawtelle — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:34:00 +0000

Cities of refuge serve as an OT pointer to the free offer of the gospel and the open invitation to receive pardon through the grace of Christ.

Mark 7:24-30 | Crumbs for a Dog

Rev. John Sawtelle — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:19:28 +0000

Faith accesses the mercies of Christ, while Christ conquers demonic possession.

Joshua 8:1-35 | Conquest and Covenant

Rev. John Sawtelle — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:54:46 +0000

Conquest leads to covenant, but the last picture we receive of the conquest of Ai, the hanging of Ai’s king, functions as a window to Israel’s future as they renew the covenant at Shechem.

Joshua 5:1-15 | Gracious Promises

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:14:38 +0000

God has been gracious to His people because of the promises made to Abraham, which are promises made in Christ.

New Testament Lesson: Galatians 3:21-29

Belgic Confession, Article 23 | Justification

Rev. Tom Morrison — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:51:45 +0000

Your conscience is at peace when you believe that you are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 32

Belgic Confession, Article 17 | God seeks man

Rev. Tom Morrison — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:49:02 +0000

Because people are sinful by nature, it is impossible for them to seek God for salvation. Nevertheless, God seeks His elect, saving them through Jesus’ work on their behalf. God seeks and saves His people through the preaching of Jesus’ work (the Gospel), by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 131 | Hope in the Lord

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:37:02 +0000

The Psalmist teaches God’s people that trusting daily in God’s grace leads us to live with great peace of mind as we face the challenges of daily life.

Philippians 2:12-13 | Work out your salvation

Rev. John Sawtelle — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:25:23 +0000

In view of the God’s sovereign grace in salvation, Paul calls Christians to progress in sanctification by God’s grace through the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:19-31 | Everything Changed

Rev. Adam Kaloostian — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:21:30 +0000

The Lord changed Saul’s life. The Lord changed Saul’s message. And through those radical changes, the Lord has also changed us.

Acts 9:19-31

Hebrews 13:7-25 | The Christian’s Calling

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:03:18 +0000

You may live the Christian life only through hearing the Word of Christ.

Old Testament Text: Isaiah 63:7-14

Hebrews 12:1-17 | The Race of Faith

Rev. Tom Morrison — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:47:24 +0000

The grace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ allows you to run the race of faith.

Old Testament Text: Proverbs 3:1-12

Hebrews 11:32-40 | Better things

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:26:50 +0000

Christ enables you to endure suffering and persecution to a greater degree than the Old Testament believers.

Old Testament Text: 1 Kings 17:17-24

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

URC Learning Admin — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:00:47 +0000

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

Bad Reasons Why You Are Not a Calvinist | part 7: more on their philosophical analysis

URC Learning Admin — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:22:01 +0000

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Part two of our response to the philosophical analysis section seeks to apply the famous Genesis 50 text to Walls’ range of options for understanding the nature of human freedom and God’s control. Our conclusion, again, is that the biblical data cannot support anything but the idea that God ordains and directs the free actions of His creatures.

Exodus 15:22-17:7 | Gracious provisions

Rev. Tom Morrison — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:49:54 +0000

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This passage affords an incredible view of God’s grace in comparison to Israel’s sin.

Sermon Text: Exodus 15:22-17:7
New Testament: Matthew 4:1-11