Monthly Archives: December 2009

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 34 | First Commandment

December 27, 2009 – 9:14 pm

In this sermon we examine the first commandment in the context of the other 10 commnandments, see what it requires and see how it is fulfilled in Christ. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 44:9-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.firstcommandment12-27-09.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in love, Mosaic Covenant, Sermons (Catechetical), Ten Commandments | Comments (0)

Matthew 19:13-30 | Rich and Poor

December 27, 2009 – 9:04 pm

Eternal life is received only by those who are poor in spirit. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.richandpoor12-27-09.mp3

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

John 1:1-18 | Story and Incarnation

December 21, 2009 – 10:37 pm

It seems to many today that the story of Christmas is just a story. But John’s prolouge to his Gospel makes is very plain that Christ’s incarnation was very real. That historical event occured for the salvation of God’s elect. Old Testament Text: Exodus 34:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.storyandincarnation12-20-09.mp3

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

Matthew 19:1-12 | Spiritual Divorce

December 14, 2009 – 6:39 pm

This passage is not just about marriage and divorce. Underlying the discussion about marriage and divorce inititated by the Pharisees is something more sinister, which leads to the cross. Old Testament Text: Jeremiah 3:1-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.spiritualdivorce12-13-09.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 34 | Law

December 6, 2009 – 8:30 pm

Because of the Gospel you owe duty to God and to your neighbor. Scripture Lessons: Matthew 22:34-40, James 2:8-13

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Covenant of Grace, Covenant of Works, Law, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Matthew 18:21-35 | Forgiveness

December 6, 2009 – 8:19 pm

Because you have been forgiven much you are able to forgive others who have sinned against you. Old Testament Text: Genesis 50:15-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.forgiveness12-06-09.mp3

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

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