Monthly Archives: December 2014

Canons of Dort, Head 2, articles 1-4 | Atonement

December 28, 2014 – 5:29 pm

An introduction to the doctrine of limited atonement. Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 10:1-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.atonement12-28-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Canons of Dort, Head 2, articles 1-4 | Atonement

Matthew 1:18-25 | Intervention

December 28, 2014 – 5:21 pm

God in Christ happily intervened into the history of mankind to save him. Isaiah 7:1-8:4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.ordinary12-28-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Matthew 1:18-25 | Intervention

Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 17 & 18 | Infant Death

December 28, 2014 – 5:08 pm

This sermon is for Christian parents who have lost an infant to death. The Word of God has much comfort to give on this topic. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.infancy12-20-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 17 & 18 | Infant Death

Philippians 4:1-9 | Stand Firm

December 28, 2014 – 5:00 pm

In the face of threats from the world, you can stand firm in Christ because God is with you. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 145 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.standfirm12-21-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Philippians 4:1-9 | Stand Firm

Jubilee Proclaimed By Our Kinsman-Redeemer

December 20, 2014 – 9:07 pm

Jubilee Proclaimed By Our Kinsman-Redeemer http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-12-14_Jubilee_Proclaimed_By_Our_Kinsman_Redeemer.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Jubilee Proclaimed By Our Kinsman-Redeemer

The New Covenant

December 20, 2014 – 9:05 pm

The New Covenant http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-12-07_The_New_Covenant.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on The New Covenant

1Cor 15:12-19 | A Pathetic Resurrectionless Christianity

December 20, 2014 – 8:54 pm

A Pathetic Resurrectionless Christianity http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-12-07_1_Cor_15_12-19.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Corinthians, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1Cor 15:12-19 | A Pathetic Resurrectionless Christianity

The Davidic Covenant

December 20, 2014 – 8:53 pm

The Davidic Covenant http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-11-30_The_Davidic_Covenant.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on The Davidic Covenant

1 Cor. 15:1-11 | Preaching The Cross And The Resurrection

December 20, 2014 – 8:51 pm

Preaching The Cross And The Resurrection http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-11-30_1_Cor_15_1-11.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Corinthians, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Cor. 15:1-11 | Preaching The Cross And The Resurrection

The Mosaic Covenant

December 20, 2014 – 8:49 pm

The Mosaic Covenant http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-11-23_The_Mosiac_Covenant.mp3

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Blessed Are The Peacemakers

December 20, 2014 – 8:46 pm

Blessed Are the Peacemakers http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-11-23_Blessed_Are_The_Peacemakers.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Blessed Are The Peacemakers

1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5 | Becoming foolish

December 14, 2014 – 5:02 pm

Because God has given you everything in Christ you must be willing to become a fool (in the world’s eyes) for Him. Old Testament Text: Psalm 94 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.becomingfools12-14-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5 | Becoming foolish

Canons of Dort, Head 1:15-16 | Reprobation

December 14, 2014 – 4:53 pm

The doctrine of predestination has two sides: election and reprobation. Reprobation is God passing over the non elect with His saving grace, which is just. Scripture Lesson: Romans 9:1-29 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.reprobation12-07-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Canons of Dort, Head 1:15-16 | Reprobation

Romans 15:4-13 | Hope

December 14, 2014 – 4:43 pm

In preparation for the second advent of Christ, you must reject individualism in the church and accept one another as brothers and sisters despite the differences. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 11:1-10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.hope12-07-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Romans 15:4-13 | Hope

The Abrahamic Covenant

December 6, 2014 – 8:13 pm

The Abrahamic Covenant http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-10-26_Abrahamic_Covenant.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Abrahamic covenant, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on The Abrahamic Covenant

1 Cor. 14:28-40 | Worship Decently And In Order

December 6, 2014 – 8:10 pm

1 Cor. 14:28-40 | Worship Decently And In Order http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-10-26_1_Cor_14_26-40.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Corinthians, Church, Sermons (Scriptural), worship | Comments Off on 1 Cor. 14:28-40 | Worship Decently And In Order

The Covenant Of Grace

December 6, 2014 – 8:08 pm

The Covenant Of Grace http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-10-19_Covenant_Of_Grace.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Covenant of Grace, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on The Covenant Of Grace

The Spirit’s Work

December 6, 2014 – 8:06 pm

The Spirit’s Work http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-10-19_The_Spirits_Work.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Fruit of the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on The Spirit’s Work

Advent 1, Romans 13:11-14 | Put on Christ

December 1, 2014 – 9:41 pm

Because the heavenly age to come is drawing closer; live consistently with it while not making room for this evil age. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 46 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.putonchrist12-30-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Advent 1, Romans 13:11-14 | Put on Christ

Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 8-11 | Election 2

December 1, 2014 – 9:34 pm

A sermon continuing the discussion on the biblical doctrine of election. Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:18-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.election211-16-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 8-11 | Election 2

2 Peter 2:4-10 | Judgment

December 1, 2014 – 9:28 pm

The church can take comfort knowing that God punishes the wicked and rescues the righteous now and in the end. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 8:20-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.judgment12-16-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 2 Peter 2:4-10 | Judgment

Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 6-7 | Election 1

December 1, 2014 – 9:23 pm

In this sermon we begin to define the biblical doctrine of election. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.election11-09-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 6-7 | Election 1

2 Peter 2:1-3 | False Teachers

December 1, 2014 – 9:15 pm

False teachers are so dangerous because they arise from within the church and are trusted. Old Testament Lesson: 1 Kings 22:1-28 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.falseteachers11-09-14.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 2 Peter 2:1-3 | False Teachers

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