Monthly Archives: October 2013

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 15 | The Suffering Christ

October 28, 2013 – 5:42 pm

The Father ordained Christ to suffer in His life and His death so that you will never have to suffer the Father’s wrath in hell. Scripture Lesson: Mark 15:1-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thesufferingchrist10-27-13.mp3

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

Numbers 30 | Submission

October 28, 2013 – 5:35 pm

God has ordained different authorities on earth to keep His people true to their promises. New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 5:22-6:4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.submission10-27-13.mp3

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Talk: What is a true Christian?

October 22, 2013 – 9:34 pm

There are a wide variety of views on what a Christian is. A dominant view is that a Christian is a person who does good works and that these good works merit eternal life. This view is sometimes drawn from the parable of the “Good Samaritan.” In this talk we look at this view to […]

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in grace, Sermons (Scriptural), service to others, sola gratia, What Your Parents Never Taught You About Christianity | Comments (0)

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 14 | The True Seed of David

October 20, 2013 – 5:58 pm

The eternal Son of God was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary in order to save you from your sins. Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.truedavid10-20-13.mp3

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

Numbers 28, 29 | Sacrifice

October 20, 2013 – 5:51 pm

The sacrifices and festivals of Israel pointed to the need for the forgiveness of sin and a life of gratitude, which are fulfilled in Christ. New Testament Lesson: Luke 9:18-27 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.sacrifice10-20-13.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 13 | Son of God and Children of God

October 20, 2013 – 5:46 pm

In this sermon we discuss how the Son of God is our Lord. Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.sonsofgod10-13-13.mp3  

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

Numbers 27 | Scattered

October 20, 2013 – 5:39 pm

God’s people need a shepherd because they are so easily scattered without one. New Testament Text: Colossians 1:3 – 14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.scattered10-13-13.mp3

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Talk: How to interpret the Bible

October 16, 2013 – 12:19 pm

The Bible is a big, difficult book. It seems like there are lots of laws to obey and God always seems mad. There is teaching that is hard to follow and understand. It seems in places like the Bible contradicts itself. There are challenges to interpreting the Bible to be sure. But there is a […]

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Bible reading, scripture, Sermons (Scriptural), What Your Parents Never Taught You About Christianity | Comments (0)

Talk: What should church be like?

October 9, 2013 – 12:27 pm

There are many different kinds of churches in our society today. We would argue that many of them have lost their way. In this talk we discuss the ways in which they have lost their way and what the church should look like. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thechurch10-08-13.mp3  

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Church, church discipline, Gospel, how to live, regulative principle, sacraments, Sermons (Scriptural), What Your Parents Never Taught You About Christianity | Comments (0)

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 12 | Prophet, Priest and King

October 6, 2013 – 9:58 pm

Jesus is your prophet, priest and king. Scripture Lesson: Luke 4:16-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.prophetpriestkind10–06-13.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 11 | Exclusive Salvation

October 6, 2013 – 9:52 pm

Jesus Christ is the only savior of the world. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.exclusivesalvation09-29-13.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 10 | Providence

October 6, 2013 – 9:47 pm

Providence is one of the most comforting doctrines found in the Scriptures. Scripture Lesson: Acts 17:16-34 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.providence09-15-13.mp3

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Numbers 26 | The blessings of God’s Promises

October 6, 2013 – 9:40 pm

You are encouraged in your Christian faith when you focus on the promises of God to bless His people. New Testament Lesson: Romans 8:31-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.godspromises10-06-13.mp3

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

Numbers 25 | Your Best Life Now

October 6, 2013 – 9:33 pm

Your best life now is achieved not through selfish desires but achieved through the pursuit of God, which is made possible by Christ’s best life. New Testament Lesson: Romans 5:1-5 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.yourbestlife09-29-13.mp3

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

Numbers 23-24 | Blessing is Assured

October 6, 2013 – 9:25 pm

You can be at peace in this life knowing that God’s blessing of salvation is assured through the preaching of the Word. New Testament Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.blessingassured09-15-13.mp3

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