Monthly Archives: November 2009

Matthew 18:1-20 | Loving Discipline

November 30, 2009 – 10:28 pm

The ministry of church discipline demonstrates the way in which God loves you. Old Testament Text: Jer. 23:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.lovingdiscipline11-29-09.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 33 | Conversion

November 30, 2009 – 10:26 pm

The Heidelberg Catechism argues that a Christian is converted over the whole of his or her life. Of course this is something much different from what Evangelicals mean when they talk about conversion. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:17-24 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.conversion11-29-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in faith, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 32 | Gratitude

November 27, 2009 – 10:56 pm

Why must Christians do good works? This Lord’s Day gives the answer. Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:1-2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.gratitude11-22-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in gratitude, how to live, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 17:14-27 | Why Jesus Came

November 27, 2009 – 10:47 pm

People use Jesus and His Kingdom to acheive their own goals and ideals but Jesus came exclusively to die for sinners. Old Testament Text: Deut. 32:1-43 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.whyjesuscame11-22-09.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 31 | Who is saved?

November 16, 2009 – 8:00 am

The true visible church on earth has the authority to open and close the Kingdom of Heaven through preaching and discipline. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:13-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.whoissaved11-15-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Church, church discipline, church membership, church officers, faith, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 85, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 9, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 17:1-13 | Strengthening Faith

November 15, 2009 – 6:35 pm

Faith is strengthened as you understand that the Father brought heaven to earth for a moment to reveal that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Son of Man. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.strengtheningfaith11-15-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in comfort, day of the Lord, faith, Matthew, Podcasts, redemption, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Psalm 39–While on the First Path

November 13, 2009 – 9:01 am

Psalm 39 is what you sing when the prosperity of the wicked discourages you almost to the point of despair.

By Mike Back | Posted in Old Testament, Podcasts, Psalms, Sermons, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Psalm 37–Two Paths

November 13, 2009 – 8:50 am

Psalm 37 talks about two paths and their ultimate destinations. In Christ we are on the first path, and though we should not be surprised or discouraged when we don’t receive the desires of our hearts right now, this path does lead to the happy land of glorification.

By Rev. Adam Kaloostian | Posted in Old Testament, Podcasts, Psalms, Sermons, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 30 | Admission to the Table

November 8, 2009 – 6:41 pm

The church is given the responsibilty and authority to fence the Lord’s Table. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.admissiontothetable11-08-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in church government, church officers, Lord's Supper, sacraments, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (4)

Matthew 16:21-28 | Death to Self

November 8, 2009 – 6:32 pm

In order to follow Jesus you must accept the crucified Christ and die to yourself. Old Testament Text: Genesis 12:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.deathtoself11-08-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in happiness, how to live, Matthew, persecution, sanctification, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 29 | Lord’s Supper 2

November 2, 2009 – 9:57 pm

The is the second of three sermons on the Lord’s Supper. In this sermon we cover the historical views of the Lord’s Supper and look at Matthew 26. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:17-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.lordssupper211-01-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Lord's Supper, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 16:1-20 | Keys of the Kingdom

November 2, 2009 – 9:49 pm

Most Evangelicals put an emphasis on their decision to “accept Jesus into their heart.” This emphasis includes the belief that they can give themselves assurance of their salvation. Essentially they believe that they broker their salvation. But Jesus argues in this passage that the church brokers salvation. Therefore, comfort of salvation and the assurance therefore, […]

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

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