Monthly Archives: February 2009

Belgic Confession, Article 13 | Giving a word back

February 16, 2009 – 6:48 pm

Paul’s sermon in Acts 17 is an example of how the church should give a word back to those who challenge the Christian faith. Scripture Lesson: Acts 17:16-34

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Belgic Confession Article 13, creation, God (nature of), revelation: common (or general), Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 4:12-25 | The Kingdom of Heaven

February 16, 2009 – 6:36 pm

People leave the kingdom of darkness and sickness and come into the Kingdom of Heaven because Christ draws them. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 9:1-7

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in adversity, demons, faith, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession, Articles 1 & 2 | Why are there atheists?

February 9, 2009 – 7:25 pm

There are no true atheists but only those who suppress the truth of God’s existence, which is clear in the creation. Scripture Lesson: Romans 1:16-32

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in atheism, Belgic Confession Article 1, Belgic Confession Article 2, creation, defending your faith, God, revelation: common (or general), Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 4:1-11 | Jesus’ Temptation

February 9, 2009 – 6:32 pm

Where Adam, Israel and you sinned when tempted, Jesus obeyed when tempted and therefore saved you and can help you in your present temptations. Old Testament Text: Genesis 3:1-7

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Israel, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession, Article 37 | The Second Coming part 2

February 2, 2009 – 8:22 pm

In the first sermon on the second coming of Christ we examined what the nature of the second coming is. Also we examined what signs would precede the second coming. In this sermon we examine what happens next: The dead will be raised, the dead will be judged and the New Heavens and Earth will […]

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Belgic Confession Article 37, resurrection, Second Coming (parousia), Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 3:13-17 | Jesus’ Baptism

February 2, 2009 – 8:10 pm

Jesus Christ is baptized by John the Baptist so that He might identify with His people in their sinful, lowly state. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 53

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in baptism, Matthew, repentance, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

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