Monthly Archives: August 2009

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 21 | The Church

August 30, 2009 – 6:23 pm

The church has fallen on hard times. The church is capitulating to the desires of people and failing in her mandate to do Word, Sacraments and Discipline. In this sermon we relook at the Great Commission, which is Christ’s mandate to make disciples through the Word, Sacraments and Discipline. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 28:16 – 20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thechurch08-30-09.mp3

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

Matthew 12:38 – 50 | Following Jesus

August 30, 2009 – 6:00 pm

Jesus’ life, death and resurrection are more than sufficient evidence for you to follow Him out of gratitude for the Gospel. Old Testament Text: Jonah, 1,2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.followingjesus08-30-09.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 20 | Comfort of the Holy Spirit

August 23, 2009 – 7:48 pm

The Holy Spirit comforts you by making you a partaker of Christ, teaching you and abiding with you forever. Scripture Lesson: John 14:1-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.comfortoftheholyspirit08-23-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Holy Spirit, Podcasts, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 12:22-37 | Unforgivable Sins

August 23, 2009 – 7:38 pm

In Christ you have assurance that you will not commit sins that are beyond forgiveness. Old Testament Text: Psalm 135 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.unforgivablesins08-23-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in forgiveness, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural), sin | Comments (1)

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 19 | The Reign of Christ

August 16, 2009 – 6:06 pm

Christ has ascended to heaven. Now what is the next step in His exaltation? It is His reign and future return. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:1-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.reignofchrist08-16-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in exaltation, Second Coming (parousia), Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 12:15-21 | The Love of God

August 16, 2009 – 5:55 pm

How do you know if God loves you? You know God loves you because He fulfilled your spiritual needs in Christ’s humble ministry on earth. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 42:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.theloveofgod08-16-09.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 18 | Ascension of Christ

August 12, 2009 – 9:18 am

This sermon covers three points: First, what it means for Christ to ascend into heaven, second how the doctrine of the two natures of Christ relate to the ascension and third, what benefits you receive from Christ’s ascension into heaven. Scripture Lesson: Acts 1:1-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.ascensionofchrist08-09-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Second Coming (parousia), Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 12:1-14 | Legalism

August 12, 2009 – 9:09 am

A misunderstanding of the Law leads to damnation; a proper understanding of the Law will lead to salvation in Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Hosea 6:4-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.legalism08-09-09.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 17 | Resurrection

August 2, 2009 – 6:22 pm

The resurrection of Christ is evidence of your justification, the power of sanctification and the pledge of your glorification. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.resurrection08-02-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Holy Spirit, justification, sanctification, Sermons (Catechetical), trust | Comments (0)

Matthew 11:20-30 | Rest in Christ

August 2, 2009 – 6:14 pm

Belief in God’s decree and salvation will result in humility, rest in Christ and the willingness to follow Christ and His Law. Old Testament Lesson: Job 40:6-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.restinchrist08-02-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in God (nature of), gratitude, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural), wisdom | Comments (0)

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