Monthly Archives: November 2010

1 Corinthians 4:6-21 | Living under the cross

November 28, 2010 – 8:54 pm

The Christian life is not a life of ease but of suffering and hardship, which is necessitated by an identification with Christ and His work on the cross. Old Testament Text: Jeremiah 9:23, 24 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.livingcross11-28-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in 1 Corinthians, how to live, persecution, Sermons (Scriptural), sin, suffering, wisdom | Comments (0)

Genesis 18 | Visitation of the Lord

November 21, 2010 – 9:03 pm

The Lord visits Abraham and Sarah and reiterates the promises made to them. But also, Abraham demonstrates how a mediator acts, which points to Christ. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.visitation11-21-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Covenant of Grace, Genesis, hospitality, promises of God, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5 | Living in light of what you have

November 21, 2010 – 8:51 pm

Because God has given you everything in Christ you must become a fool for Him. Old Testament Text: Psalm 94 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.whatyouhave11-21-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in 1 Corinthians, church membership, church officers, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Westminster Confession Ch. 16 Para. 1,2 | God’s Designated Good Works

November 21, 2010 – 1:02 pm

God’s Designated Good Works http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-11-07_Gods_Designated_Good_Works.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in assurance, Fruit of the Spirit, sanctification, Sermons (Catechetical), Westminster Confession of Faith | Comments (0)

Mark 10:32-34 | The Conquering Slaughtered Lamb

November 21, 2010 – 12:57 pm

The Conquering Slaughtered Lamb http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-11-07_Mk_10_32-34.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Mark, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Westminster Confession Ch. 15 Para. 3-6 | Repentance Of Your Sins

November 21, 2010 – 12:55 pm

Repentance Of Your Sins http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-10-31_Repentance_Of_Your_Real_Sins.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in repentance, sanctification, Sermons (Catechetical), Westminster Confession of Faith | Comments (0)

Mark 10:17-31 | Love, Trust, And Boast In the Lord

November 21, 2010 – 12:51 pm

Love, Trust, And Boast In the Lord http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-10-31_Mk_10_17-31.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Mark, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Genesis 17 | The Sign of the Covenant

November 14, 2010 – 6:45 pm

In Genesis chapter 17 God commands Abraham to apply the sign of the covenant, circumcision, to himself and the male members of his household. If he does not, he breaks the covenant and faces the judgment of God. In the same way, Baptism, the sign of the New Covenant MUST be applied to those who […]

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in baptism, circumcision, Covenant of Grace, Genesis, Gospel, grace, judgement, promises of God, Sermons (Catechetical), sin | Comments (0)

1 Corinthians 3:1-17 | God Cares

November 14, 2010 – 6:26 pm

The ministry of the church is a visible and tangible way in which God demonstrates and actually cares for His people. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 27:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.godcares11-14-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in 1 Corinthians, church government, church membership, church officers, God's love, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Westminster Confession Ch. 15 Para. 1,2 | Repentance Unto Life

November 10, 2010 – 10:36 pm

Repentance Unto Life http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-10-17_Repentance_Unto_Life.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in repentance, Sermons (Catechetical), Westminster Confession of Faith | Comments (0)

Mark 10:13-16 | Kingdom Of The Humble And Contrite

November 10, 2010 – 9:03 pm

Kingdom Of The Humble And Contrite http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-10-17_Mk_10_13-16.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Mark, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Genesis 16 | Sarai and Hagar

November 7, 2010 – 7:30 pm

The promise of the Angel of the LORD proves that human effort is futile and supernatural intervention is the only effective means by which the Kingdom of God comes. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.saraiandhagar11-07-10.mp3

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

1 Corinthians 2:1-16 | The necessity of the Spirit

November 7, 2010 – 6:55 pm

Because of the sin and folly of mankind, only the Holy Spirit, through the preaching of the Word, can save and sanctify. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 64:1-4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.necessityofthespirit11-07-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in 1 Corinthians, foolishness of man, God (nature of), Gospel, Holy Spirit, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Genesis 15 | God’s “sacrifice”

November 1, 2010 – 8:54 pm

The promise of the Kingdom of God to Abram and his children is secured in the oath ceremony of sacrifice and received by Abram by faith alone. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.godssacrifice31-10-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Covenant of Grace, faith, Genesis, Gospel, promises of God, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 | Boasting

November 1, 2010 – 8:42 pm

Significance and value are not found in worldly status but in the cross of Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 9:23-26 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.boasting31-10-10.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in 1 Corinthians, Gospel, humility, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

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