Monthly Archives: January 2010

Matthew 1:1-17 | A Monumental Birth

January 20, 2010 – 8:21 pm

Matthew uses the sacred Old Testament genealogical list to introduce the monumental event of Jesus, the Great and Universal King, being born into the world. [please note: I meant to say “squelch our enthusiasm” instead of “quench our enthusiasm” right near the beginning of the sermon]. 2 Samuel 7:11-16 Matthew 1:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/AMK_Matt_1_1-17.mp3

By Rev. Adam Kaloostian | Posted in _Books of the Bible, Matthew, Sermons, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Matthew 1:1-17 | A Monumental Birth

Psalm 41 | You are blessed if you regard The Weak Man

January 20, 2010 – 8:15 pm

This closing bookend of Book 1 of the Psalms connects clearly to Psalms 1 and 2. We must align ourselves with Jesus in His weakness, because the Lord restores, sustains, and blesses both Jesus and all who are found in Him. Psalm 41 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/AMK_PS_41.mp3

By Rev. Adam Kaloostian | Posted in Psalms, Sermons, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Psalm 41 | You are blessed if you regard The Weak Man

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 | The Big Three

January 17, 2010 – 6:14 pm

All churches must make the necessary distinctions between elements, circumstances and forms – here’s why… Scripture Lesson: Acts 2:37-47 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thebigthree01-17-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical), worship | Comments Off on Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 | The Big Three

Matthew 21:1-17 | Triumphant?

January 17, 2010 – 5:59 pm

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is ironically triumphant, for Jesus comes in humility to suffer and die but His suffering and death will lead ulimately to triumph. Old Testament Text: Zechariah 9:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.triumphant01-17-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in exaltation, humility, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Matthew 21:1-17 | Triumphant?

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 | The Regulative Principle

January 10, 2010 – 7:18 pm

You may worship God only as He has commanded because worship, by definition, is an action performed according to His instruction. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 66:1-4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.regulativeprinciple01-10-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in gratitude, Sermons (Catechetical), Ten Commandments, worship | Comments Off on Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 | The Regulative Principle

Matthew 20:17-34 | Humble Service

January 10, 2010 – 7:12 pm

It is your calling to be lowly servants because Jesus Christ has been your lowly servant on the cross. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.humbleservice01-10-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in humility, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Matthew 20:17-34 | Humble Service

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 | Right Worship

January 4, 2010 – 7:41 pm

The second commandment requires that you worship God rightly and not according to human convention. Scripture Lesson: Exodus 32:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.rightworship01-03-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical), Ten Commandments, worship | Comments Off on Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 | Right Worship

Matthew 20:1-16 | Grace vs. Wages

January 4, 2010 – 7:32 pm

Your entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven is based not on who you are or what you have done but on God’s grace. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 27:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.gracevswages01-03-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in grace, Matthew, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Matthew 20:1-16 | Grace vs. Wages

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