Monthly Archives: April 2010

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 46 | Our Father

April 26, 2010 – 9:08 pm

In this sermon we examine the first phrase of the Lord’s Prayer, “Our Father, who art in heaven.” Scripture Lesson: Matthew 6:1-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.ourfather04-25-10.mp3

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

Matthew 26:17-30 | The Significance of Meals

April 26, 2010 – 9:03 pm

In this sermon we understand the significance of the Lord’s Supper by examining the significance of other biblical meals – good and bad. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 24:1-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thesignificanceofmeals04-25-10.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45 | Prayer

April 20, 2010 – 8:36 pm

True prayer is done out of gratitude for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:31-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.prayer04-18-10.mp3

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

Matthew 26:1-16 | Betrayed

April 20, 2010 – 8:27 pm

In this story we compare the treachery of the Jewish leaders and Judas toward Jesus to the love of the woman who annoits Jesus’ sacred head. The difference between the two actions is the difference between a theology of glory and a theology of the cross. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 22:1-19 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.betrayed04-18-10.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 44 | Bad Desires

April 16, 2010 – 9:52 pm

The 10th commandment is all about bad desires. Scripture Lesson: Mark 7:1-23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.baddesires04-11-10.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 43 | Liar

April 5, 2010 – 8:46 pm

In this sermon we look at the very interesting story in 1 Kings 21 to demonstrate what the ninth commandment is all about. Scripture Lesson: 1 Kings 21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.liar04-04-10.mp3

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

1 Corinthians 15:1-28 | Resurrection

April 5, 2010 – 8:38 pm

Your hope and comfort in this life and the next is in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53:8-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.resurrection04-04-10.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 42 | Stealing

April 5, 2010 – 8:33 pm

In what ways do we steal from God and neighbor? In this sermon we treat a greatly taboo subject, one of the church’s “acceptable sins:” debt that is out of control. Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.stealing03-28-10.mp3

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

Matthew 25:31-46 | Final Day

April 5, 2010 – 8:26 pm

Christians inherit the Kingdom of God on the final day because God chose them to be saved through Christ; this is confirmed by their deeds of mercy to one another. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.finalday03-28-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in behavior toward others, day of the Lord, judgement, Matthew, resurrection, Second Coming (parousia), Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

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