Monthly Archives: September 2011

Canons of Dort, Head 1:12-14 | Assurance of election

September 26, 2011 – 9:01 pm

Once people study the doctrine of election they may begin to doubt their own election. The Canons of Dort reveal what the Scriptures have to say about finding assurance of election. Scripture Lesson: John 10:22-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.assuranceofelection09-25-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in assurance, Canons of Dort Head 1, election, Eternal decree, God's mercy, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Isaiah 24 | Judgment First

September 26, 2011 – 8:43 pm

The struggle of living in this fallen world must be endured first before the peace and rest of the next world can be realized. New Testament Lesson: 2 Peter 3:1-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.judgmentfirst09-25-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in God's wrath, guilt, Isaiah, judgement, repentance, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Westminster Confession Ch. 29 Para. 1-2 | The Lord’s Supper

September 25, 2011 – 7:35 am

The Lord’s Supper http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-09-18_The_Lords_Supper.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Lord's Supper, sacraments, Sermons (Catechetical), Westminster Confession of Faith | Comments (0)

Proverbs 3:1-12 | Appreciating Wisdom’s Discipline

September 25, 2011 – 7:33 am

Appreciating Wisdom’s Discipline http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-09-18_prv_3_1-12.mp3

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

Westminster Confession Ch. 28 Para 5-7 | Efficacy Of Baptism

September 25, 2011 – 7:30 am

Efficacy Of Baptism http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-09-11_Efficacy_Of_Baptism.mp3

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

Proverbs 2:1-22 | Treasuring Wisdom

September 25, 2011 – 7:27 am

Treasuring Wisdom http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-09-11_prv_2_1-22.mp3

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

Proverbs 1:20-33 | The Consequence Of Ignoring Wisdom

September 25, 2011 – 7:20 am

The Consequence Of Ignoring Wisdom http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-09-04_prv_1_20-33.mp3

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

Westminster Confession Ch. 28 Para. 1-3 | Baptism

September 25, 2011 – 7:17 am

Baptism http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-08-28_Baptism.mp3

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

Proverbs 1:8-19 | Avoid The Envy And Violence Of The Age

September 25, 2011 – 7:15 am

Avoid The Envy And Violence Of The Age http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-08-28_prv_1_8-19.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in foolishness of man, Proverbs, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Westminster Confession Ch. 27 Para 4,5 | Two Sacraments For The Church

September 25, 2011 – 7:11 am

Two Sacraments For The Church http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-08-21_Two_Sacraments_For_The_Church.mp3

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

Proverbs 1:1-7 | The Wise Man’s Everlasting House

September 25, 2011 – 7:08 am

The Wise Man Everlasting House http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-08-21_prv_1_1-7.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Podcasts, Proverbs, Sermons (Scriptural), wisdom | Comments (0)

Canons of Dort, Head 1:8-11 | The foreknowledge of God

September 19, 2011 – 9:55 pm

This sermon covers the doctrine of election with respect to the foreknowledge of God. Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:18-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.foreknowledge09-18-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in assurance, Canons of Dort Head 1, election, God (nature of), God's sovereignty, predestination, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Isaiah 22 | The need for leaders

September 19, 2011 – 9:44 pm

Assurance of salvation and gratitude to live the Christian life comes through faith in Jesus Christ as God’s true sacrificial leader in the past and present leader through the ministry of the church. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 3:7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.needforleaders09-18-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Christ (humanity of), Christ's Suffering, Church, church government, church membership, God's sovereignty, Gospel, Isaiah, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 6 & 7 | Eternal Decree

September 13, 2011 – 9:18 pm

The decree of predestination includes election and reprobation. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.decreeofelection09-11-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Canons of Dort Head 1, election, Ephesians, Eternal decree, God (nature of), predestination, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Isaiah 11:1-12:6 | True Joy

September 13, 2011 – 9:11 pm

Joy is found in Jesus Christ who has saved His people and will save his people from every nation and will rule them in perfect peace. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 22:12-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.truejoy09-11-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in God's sovereignty, Gospel, Isaiah, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Canons of Dort | Introduction: Head 1, articles 1-5

September 4, 2011 – 5:39 pm

This sermon introduces the Canons of Dort and why they are important to know. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1 – 10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.introduction09-04-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Calvinism, Canons of Dort Head 1, comfort, Ephesians, Gospel, Sermons (Catechetical), total depravity | Comments (0)

Isaiah 7:1 – 9:7 | A New King

September 4, 2011 – 5:26 pm

Ahaz is just another king in a long succession of kings in Israel who fail and deepen the expectation for a true, heavenly King. New Testament Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.anewking09-04-11.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in comfort, faith, Isaiah, Israel, judgement, promises of God, redemption, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Westminster Confession Ch. 27 Para. 1-3 | Sacraments: Sign And Seal

September 3, 2011 – 8:04 pm

Sacraments: Sign And Seal

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

The Gift Of The Spirit

September 3, 2011 – 8:00 pm

The Gift Of The Spirit

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Holy Spirit, Sermons (Scriptural), spiritual gifts | Comments (0)

Westminster Confession Ch. 26 | Communion Of The Saints

September 3, 2011 – 6:34 pm

Communion Of The Saints

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Lord's Supper, Sermons (Catechetical), Westminster Confession of Faith | Comments (0)

The Kingdom Of God

September 3, 2011 – 6:25 pm

The Kingdom Of God

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

Westminster Confession Ch. 25 Para. 4-6 | Imperfect Churches

September 3, 2011 – 5:58 pm

Imperfect Churches

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

The Church: Joyful, Distinguished Saints

September 3, 2011 – 5:54 pm

The Church: Joyful, Distinguished Saints

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

The Shepherd And His Sheep

September 3, 2011 – 5:51 pm

The Shepherd And His Sheep

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

Westminster Confession Ch. 25 Para 1,2 | The One Church

September 3, 2011 – 5:41 pm

The One Church

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

Mark 16:1-8 | Choose Now Whom You Will Serve

September 3, 2011 – 5:33 pm

Choose Now Whom You Will Serve

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

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