Monthly Archives: September 2008

Belgic Confession, Article 28 | The true visible church

September 28, 2008 – 6:48 pm

Since the Scriptures teach that salvation is found only in true visible churches you must join one and not leave. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:13-20

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Belgic Confession Article 28, Church, church membership, Covenant of Grace, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (2)

Joshua 8:1-35 | Curse removed

September 28, 2008 – 6:44 pm

The story of Israel’s victory over Ai is ultimately about God’s victory over Satan through Christ’s curse on the cross, which results in the removal of God’s curse from His people. New Testament Text: Galatians 3:1-14

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Covenant of Works, Joshua, Mosaic Covenant, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession, Article 27 | The Universal Church

September 23, 2008 – 7:54 am

The reality of the univeral church is comforting because God maintains it despite the times in which the true visible church is in a shambles. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:1-14

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Church, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Joshua 7:1 -26 | Sin and Gospel

September 23, 2008 – 7:46 am

In this story about the sin of Achan you learn that God must reveal sin through the Law so that people may repent of their sin and turn to Christ. New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in church discipline, forgiveness, Gospel, Joshua, judgement, Mosaic Covenant, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession, Article 26 | Christ’s Intercession

September 23, 2008 – 7:39 am

In this sermon we learn how Christ is our merciful and faithful High Priest. Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 9

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Belgic Confession Article 26, Christ (priesthood of), Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Joshua 6:1-27 | The Defeat of Jericho

September 23, 2008 – 7:27 am

The defeat of Jericho foreshadows the final end of the world when Christ returns to defeat His enemies and give His people their final home. New Testament Text: Hebrews 11:13-31

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in day of the Lord, Joshua, judgement, Second Coming (parousia), Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession, Article 25 | Covenant and Law

September 7, 2008 – 5:32 pm

In order to understand the way in which the OT Law applies to the church today you must understand the various covenants in the Old and New Testaments. That is what we do in this sermon. Scritpure Lesson: Galatians 3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Belgic Confession Article 25, Covenant of Grace, Covenant of Works, Gospel, Mosaic Covenant, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession, Article 24 | Sanctification

September 7, 2008 – 5:24 pm

A justified person will also be a sanctified person who does good works out of gratitude to God. Scripture Lesson: Colossians 3:1-17

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Belgic Confession Article 24, gratitude, justification, regeneration, sanctification, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Joshua 5:1-15 | Gracious Promises

September 7, 2008 – 5:14 pm

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

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in circumcision, Covenant of Grace, grace, Israel, Joshua, Mosaic Covenant, promises of God, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

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