Monthly Archives: April 2009

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 6 | Perfect Redeemer

April 20, 2009 – 6:15 pm

Lord’s Day 6 argues that our Lord Jesus Christ perfectly fulfills our need for redemption and righteousness through His satisfaction of God’s justice on the cross. He does this as the perfect God man. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Christ (divinity of), Gospel, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 16, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 17, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 18, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 19, redemption, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 7:1-12 | The Love of Christ

April 20, 2009 – 6:04 pm

Christ’s love compels you to love your neighbor. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 49:8-18

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in God's love, judgement, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Las Vegas URC worship services ending April 26

April 16, 2009 – 10:08 am

We regret to announce that the final Las Vegas URC worship service will be held at 6:00pm on April 26, 2009. The council of High Desert United Reformed Church (the overseeing church) has determined that funds and interest are insufficient to continue services at this time. Nevertheless, we still hope to plant a church there […]

By URC Learning Admin | Posted in Announcements | Comments (0)

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

April 14, 2009 – 8:06 pm

The hope of salvation comes to those who fear God. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 130

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in forgiveness, grace, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 12, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 13, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 14, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 15, judgement, Sermons (Catechetical), sin | Comments (0)

Romans 5:20-6:14 | From Death to Life

April 14, 2009 – 6:31 pm

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead means that you are dead to sin and alive to Christ.

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

Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 4 | Punishing sin

April 6, 2009 – 9:37 pm

God punishes sinners fairly (a defense of God’s justice) Scripture Lesson: Deut. 7:1-11

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in forgiveness, guilt, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 10, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 11, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 9, judgement, Law, Sermons (Catechetical), sin | Comments (0)

Matthew 6:19-34 | How to handle the recession

April 6, 2009 – 9:30 pm

Because God promises to provide for the temporal necessities of life, you can focus on the Kingdom of God. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 65:17-25

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in adversity, comfort, encouragement, Gospel, how to live, Matthew, providence, sanctification, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

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