Monthly Archives: March 2009

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 3 | Sinners!!!

March 30, 2009 – 5:57 pm

Man’s depraved nature was not God’s creation but came through Adam so that we are completely incapable of any good and prone to all evil unless we are born again by the Spirit of God. Scripture Lessons: Genesis 1:24-31; 2:15-17; 3:1-24; 6:5

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Covenant of Works, guilt, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 6, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 7, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 8, Law, Sermons (Catechetical), sin | Comments (0)

Matthew 6:1-18 | True vs. False Religion

March 30, 2009 – 5:30 pm

Jesus teaches the necessity of true religion, which is possible only through Jesus Himself. Old Testament Text: Genesis 15:1-6

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

Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 2 | Sin and misery

March 22, 2009 – 7:05 pm

The Law of God reveals your sin and misery, which leaves you to trust in Christ to save you from your sin and misery. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 22:34-40

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in guilt, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 3, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 4, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 5, Sermons (Catechetical), sin | Comments (0)

Matthew 5:33-48 | No evil no hate

March 22, 2009 – 6:17 pm

Do not resist those who attack you but love them as Christ has loved you. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 50:5-9

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

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

March 16, 2009 – 6:26 pm

Three realities must be embraced in the Christian life: guilt, grace and gratitude Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 5:1-14

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in grace, gratitude, guilt, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 2, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 5:27-32 | The thoughts of adultery

March 16, 2009 – 6:14 pm

The thoughts of adultery necessarily affect your neighbor and your God but God in Christ forgives you of this sin. Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 3:6-18

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in marriage, Sermons (Scriptural), sin, Ten Commandments | Comments (0)

Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 1 | Wherein is comfort

March 10, 2009 – 8:33 pm

The fallen world is full of discomfort. Ultimate comfort is found in Jesus Christ alone Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:18-39

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in comfort, Gospel, Sermons (Catechetical), suffering | Comments (0)

Matthew 5:21-26 | Murder

March 10, 2009 – 8:27 pm

The sin of murder includes anger and the lack of willingness to reconcile with others. These sins are forgiven when Jesus takes on God’s righteous anger at the cross. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 1:15-18

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

Belgic Confession, Articles 3 & 5 | Is the Bible trustworhty?

March 2, 2009 – 10:02 pm

Of late there have been very vigorous attacks on the reliability of the Bible. Some scholars will say since there are many differences between the manuscript copies of the original texts, the Bible you hold in your hands is not an accurate representation of the originals. This sermon covers the details of why that it […]

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Belgic Confession Article 3, Belgic Confession Article 5, revelation, scripture, scripture: canonization, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 5:13-20 | The Law of Gratitude

March 2, 2009 – 9:50 pm

You must receive the Sermon on the Mount as the Law of gratitude through the grace of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: Psalm 1

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in faith, Gospel, gratitude, Law, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural), Ten Commandments | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession, Article 13 | The problem of evil

March 2, 2009 – 9:43 pm

Many people believe that the presence of evil in the world argues against a good and powerful God. In this sermon we argue how evil fits into the providence of God. Evil is not a problem for which God has an answer in Christ and in the final judgment. Scripture Lesson: Acts 2:22-24

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in adversity, Belgic Confession Article 13, defending your faith, judgement, providence, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 5:1-12 | The Beatitudes

March 2, 2009 – 9:33 pm

Christians accept the lowly status of the Christian life through Jesus who will reverse that status in heaven. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 66:1-2

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in adversity, Gospel, gratitude, persecution, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

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