Monthly Archives: September 2014

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 49 | Battle of the wills

September 29, 2014 – 8:50 pm

Christians often attempt to do battle with God’s will. But Christians are required to renounce their own wills and submit to God’s. That is why they must pray, “thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Scripture Lessons: Matthew 16:21-28; Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 5:15-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.wills09-28-14.mp3

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

1 Peter 5:6-14 | What to do when you are hated

September 29, 2014 – 8:42 pm

In a world that hates Christians, you must be humble, resist the devil and keep an eye on your future in heaven. Old Testament Text: Psalm 55 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.hated09-28-14.mp3

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

1 Cor. 12:27-31 | Spiritual Gifts Bring The Gospel To Sinners

September 13, 2014 – 10:13 pm

Spiritual Gifts Bring The Gospel To Sinners http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014_08_31_1_Cor_12_27-31.mp3

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

1 Cor. 12:12-26 | A Spiritual, Spirit Filled Church-Body

September 13, 2014 – 10:05 pm

A Spiritual, Spirit Filled Church-Body http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014_08_24_1_Cor_12_12-26.mp3

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

Belgic Art. 36 | The Christian Church In The World

September 13, 2014 – 10:01 pm

The Christian Church In The World http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014_08_17_The_Christian_In_The_World.mp3

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

1 Cor. 12:4-11 | Our Lord Building His Church

September 13, 2014 – 9:56 pm

Our Lord Building His Church http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014_08_17_1_Cor_12_4-11.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Corinthians, Christ - Head of the Church, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments (0)

Belgic Art. 36 | The Magistrate

September 13, 2014 – 9:53 pm

The Magistrate http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014_08_10_The_Magistrate.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Belgic Confession, civil obedience, government, magistrate, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments (0)

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 47 | Hallowed by thy name

September 7, 2014 – 5:04 pm

In this sermon we examine what it means to hallow God’s name. Scripture Lessons: Psalm 8; Isaiah 6:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.hallowed09-07-14.mp3

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

1 Peter 4:12-19 | The logic of suffering

September 7, 2014 – 5:00 pm

Christians must rejoice in their suffering and think about it in context of the final judgment. Proverbs 11:28-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thelogicofsuffering09-07-14.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 46

September 7, 2014 – 4:54 pm

In this sermon we begin an exposition of the Lord’s Prayer. We isolate the first phrase of the prayer: “Our Father who art in heaven.” Scripture Lesson: Matthew 6:5-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.ourfather08-31-14.mp3

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

1 Peter 4:7-11 | Community

September 7, 2014 – 4:50 pm

Because of good and bad things associated with the last days that are upon Christians, they need to shore up the community of the church. Old Testament Lesson: Proverbs 10:11-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.community08-31-14.mp3

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Romans 12:1-2 | Non Conformists

September 7, 2014 – 3:50 pm

This sermon was preached at Ontario URC on 24 August. Christians truly live for God by not being conformed to this world but by being transformed by the renewal of their mind. Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:1-2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.nonconformists08-24-14.mp3  

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45

September 7, 2014 – 3:38 pm

In this sermon we discuss the motivation for prayer. Knowing how Jesus and the Holy Spirit pray on your behalf is extremely motivating! Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:26-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.prayer08-17-14.mp3

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

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 44 | Bad Desires

September 7, 2014 – 3:27 pm

The tenth commandment is all about the bad desires of your heart. Scripture Lesson: Mark 7:1-23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.baddesires08-10.14.mp3

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

1 Peter 4:1-6 | Ceasing from sin

September 7, 2014 – 3:21 pm

You are called to suffer and live for God; you are motivated to do this because you know that God will judge the living and the dead. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.ceasingfromsin08-24-14.mp3

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

1 Peter 3:18-22 | A Baptism that Saves

September 7, 2014 – 3:17 pm

You can be comforted in this life because Christ’s work gives you a clear conscience and because God will save you ultimately from this evil generation. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 6:9-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.abaptismthatsaves08-17-14.mp3

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

1 Peter 3:13-17 | Suffering righteously

September 7, 2014 – 3:09 pm

When you suffer for righteousness sake, you must sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts and be prepared always to make a defense for the hope that is within you. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 8:1-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.sufferingrighteously08-10-14.mp3

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

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