Monthly Archives: December 2008

Gospel Triumph and Gentile Persecution

December 29, 2008 – 8:05 am

As the apostle-missionaries enjoy success but face persecution in the form of blasphemy, personal attacks, and jealousy of religious and political leaders, their humility and resolve inspires us to be undaunted in our own ministry. We can be confident because we belong to Jesus and because all whom He appoints to eternal life will also […]

By Rev. Adam Kaloostian | Posted in Acts, election, ministry, predestination, Sermons (Scriptural) | Tagged | Comments (0)

The Ten Commandments | part 15: a gospel order to the elements of worship

December 29, 2008 – 7:18 am

Now that we understand what elements God wants in a worship service, we need to think about when He wants us to do each of them. A good Reformed liturgy gives careful thought to the order of the elements in a worship service. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_15.mp3

By URC Learning Admin | Posted in Gospel, Sinners & Saints, The Ten Commandments, worship | Comments (1)

Belgic Confession, Article 35 | The Lord’s Supper

December 21, 2008 – 6:28 pm

We are answering the question, “what is the Lord’s Supper?” The answer: It is a meal in which Christ is really present, spiritually speaking. Because He is present by His Spirit, He communicates His body and blood to us so that the meal is a means of grace in which we grow spiritually. The institution […]

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Belgic Confession Article 35, Lord's Supper, sacraments, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 1:18-25 | The Virgin Birth

December 21, 2008 – 6:19 pm

Salvation and comfort are found in the miraculous birth and destiny of Jesus, the Messiah. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 7:1-8:4

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Christ (divinity of), Gospel, Holy Spirit, incarnation, Isaiah, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Matthew 1:1-17 | Promises

December 21, 2008 – 6:12 pm

The fulfillment of the promise for a Messiah made to David and to Abraham comes through a human line at just the right time. Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in incarnation, Matthew, promises of God, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

The Ten Commandments | part 14: the second commandment and the elements of worship

December 12, 2008 – 8:49 am

If the second commandment teaches the regulative principle, we have to then ask: “What exactly does the Bible say we should do in New Covenant worship”? Without a New Testament book of Leviticus, are we left in the dark? http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_14.mp3

By URC Learning Admin | Posted in Law, Sinners & Saints, The Ten Commandments, worship | Comments (1)

Acts 12:1-24 | Another Obstacle Overcome

December 12, 2008 – 8:39 am

Another Herod becomes another obstacle to the existence and success of the church. This Herod is shamed by God exercising His power to execute him after miraculously releasing Peter from prison.

By Rev. Adam Kaloostian | Posted in Acts, adversity, persecution, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession, Article 34, part 2 | Infant Baptism

December 8, 2008 – 4:57 pm

Baptism replaces circumcision as a sign of the covenant of grace; therefore, Christian parents who are in the Covenant of Grace are commanded to baptize their children. Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-15

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in baptism, Belgic Confession Article 34, church membership, circumcision, Covenant of Grace, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Psalm 103 | Forgiveness and Gratitude

December 8, 2008 – 4:22 pm

Great gratitude is a necessary consequence of great forgiveness. New Testament Lesson: Romans 12:1-2

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in forgiveness, gratitude, Psalms, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

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