Monthly Archives: December 2013

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 22 | Resurrection

December 29, 2013 – 4:32 pm

Eternal existence in the grave is terrifying. But Christians don’t fear the grave for their body will be raised on the final day. Scripture Lesson: 1Corinthians 15:35-58 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.resurrection12-29-13.mp3

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

Luke 2:21-40 | Expectations

December 29, 2013 – 4:22 pm

Most have false expectations of what salvation is. Simeon in Luke chapter 2 corrects those expectations. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 56:9-57:21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.expectations12-29-13.mp3

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

Luke 2:1-20 | Peace

December 24, 2013 – 3:23 pm

Peace is achieved not through exalted human rulers but through a lowly Hebrew baby. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 51:17-52:12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.peace12-22-13.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 21 | The Church

December 21, 2013 – 9:46 pm

In this sermon we explain what this line means in the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe a holy catholic church, the communion of saints and the forgiveness of sins.” Scripture Lesson: Matthew 28:16 – 20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thechurch12-15-13.mp3

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

Luke 1:26-56 | Hidden Power

December 21, 2013 – 9:41 pm

Your faith is strengthened as you understand that God’s hidden power drives redemption and providence. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.hiddenpower12-15-13.mp3

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

1 Cor. 2:1-5 | Lowly Preachers Of A Despised Gospel

December 8, 2013 – 11:26 pm

Lowly Preachers Of A Despised Gospel http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2013-12-08_1_Cor_2_1-5.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Corinthians, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession Art. 14 | Image Of God In Man

December 8, 2013 – 11:24 pm

Image Of God In Man http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2013-12-01-Image_Of_God_In_Man.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Belgic Confession, God's image, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

1 Cor. 1:26-31 | Boast In Christ

December 8, 2013 – 11:21 pm

Boast In Christ http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2013-12-01_1_Cor_1_26-31.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Corinthians, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession Art. 13 | Providence

December 8, 2013 – 11:19 pm

Providence http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2013-11-24_Providence.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Belgic Confession, God's perfect will, providence, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

1 Cor. 1:18-25 | Preaching Foolishness

December 8, 2013 – 11:16 pm

Preaching Foolishness http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2013-11-24_1_Cor_1_18-25.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Corinthians, scripture, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Confession Art. 12 | Of Creation, Seen And Unseen

December 8, 2013 – 11:13 pm

Of Creation, Seen And Unseen http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2013-11-17_Of_Creation_Seen_And_Unseen.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Belgic Confession, creation, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Luke 1:5-25; 57-80 | Surprise

December 8, 2013 – 6:49 pm

Joy and gladness is found in the Kingdom of God, which is breaking in through the announcement and birth of John the Baptist. Old Testament Lesson: Malachi 4:1-5 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.surprise12-05-13.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 20 | Comfort of the Holy Spirit

December 6, 2013 – 9:49 pm

The Holy Spirit comforts you by making you a partaker of Christ, teaching you and abiding with you forever. Scripture Lesson: John 14:1-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.comfortholyspirit12-01-13.mp3

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

Luke 1:1-4 | Confidence

December 6, 2013 – 9:40 pm

You will have confidence that the Christian faith is true as you know the details and meaning of the historical narrative of Jesus’ life. Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.confidence12-01-13.mp3

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

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