Monthly Archives: August 2011

Matthew 28:16-20; Ephesians 4,5,6 | Why be catechized?

August 30, 2011 – 7:52 pm

The Scriptures command that all Christians learn doctrine or what is taught in the Scriptures. The process of learning doctrine is called “catechesis.” This sermon includes an exposition of the commands to learn doctrine and what duties parents have to catechize their children. Scripture lessons: Matthew 28:16-20; Ephesians 4:11-16; 5:22, 25; 6:1-4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.whybecatechized08-28-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Ephesians, headship of husbands, Matthew, sanctification, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Isaiah 6 | Holiness

August 30, 2011 – 7:38 pm

Most people have a very low view of God. In fact, most people are bored by God. But Isaiah 6 reveals the holiness of God, which both terrifies and comforts. New Testament Lesson: Matthew 13:10-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.holiness08-28-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in God (nature of), God's wrath, holiness, Isaiah, Israel, judgement, king, prophet, Purification, Sermons (Scriptural), sin | Comments (0)

Genesis 49:29-50:26 | End of Suffering

August 22, 2011 – 9:00 pm

God’s people face two major problems in this life: suffering and death, which are conquered when God delivers His people through Christ. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 49:29-50:26 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.endofsuffering08-21-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in adversity, affliction, Christ's Suffering, faith, Gospel, Sermons (Catechetical), sin, suffering | Comments (0)

Isaiah 2:1-4:6 | Heaven not on earth

August 22, 2011 – 8:52 pm

When you try to have heaven on earth you end up with hell on earth; the joy of heaven may be experienced now only in part through Christ, the full joy of heaven must wait until the final end. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:22-27 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.heavennotonearth08-21-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in forgiveness, God's wrath, Gospel, guilt, Heavenly Inheritance, Isaiah, Israel, judgement, rebellion, Sermons (Scriptural), sin | Comments (0)

Genesis 49:1-28 | Last testament of Jacob

August 19, 2011 – 10:20 am

Jacob blesses his sons who become Israel, the Kingdom of God, which is brought in by the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 49:1-28 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.lasttestamentofjacob08-14-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Christ (humanity of), Genesis, Israel, promises of God, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Isaiah 1:1-31: Judgment and Salvation

August 19, 2011 – 10:11 am

Christians will struggle with sin over and over again until they die but peace, rest and comfort and sanctification will result from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. New Testament Text: 1 John 1:5 – 2:2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.judgmentandsalvation08-14-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in disobedience, forgiveness, Gospel, guilt, Isaiah, Israel, Old Testament, rebellion, Sermons (Scriptural), sin | Comments (0)

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