Monthly Archives: August 2016

New Catechetical Series | Baptism

August 17, 2016 – 8:11 pm

In this sermon we survey what our confessions and the Scriptures have to teach about Baptism. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 2:37-41 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.baptism08-14-16.mp3

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

Acts 27:1-28:10 | Providence and Salvation

August 17, 2016 – 8:06 pm

All things in this life are subservient to your salvation. Psalm 91 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.providenceandsalvation08-14-16.mp3

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

New Catechetical Series | The Church

August 9, 2016 – 8:32 pm

The church is probably one of the most misunderstood institutions in the world. Even Christians don’t understand it very well. In this sermon we define what it is very simply. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:13-19 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thechurch08-16-16.mp3

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

Acts 25 & 26 | Live Wisely

August 9, 2016 – 8:22 pm

The way in which Paul responds to his trials makes it plain that it is wise to live according to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 42:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.livewisely08-07-16.mp3

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

New catechetical series | Sanctification

August 1, 2016 – 9:12 pm

What is sanctification? Scripture Lesson: Colossians 3:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.sanctification07-31-16.mp3

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

New catechetical series | Justification

August 1, 2016 – 9:05 pm

Justification is one of the most important doctrines to understand for your spiritual health. Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.justification07-17-16.mp3

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

New catechetical series | Predestination

August 1, 2016 – 9:01 pm

What the Bible has to say about predestination. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.predestination07-03-16.mp3

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

New catechetical series | What is sin?

August 1, 2016 – 8:57 pm

In this sermon we define sin and study its origins. Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:12-19 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.whatissin06-26-16.mp3

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

Acts 24 | How to have a clear conscience

August 1, 2016 – 8:53 pm

People must be honest before God confessing sin and confessing Christ in order to have a clear conscience. Old Testament Text: Daniel 12:1-2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.clearconscience07-31-16.mp3

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

Acts 23:11-35 | The hatred of people and the love of God

August 1, 2016 – 8:50 pm

The love of God in Christ changes human hatred for God into love for God. Old Testament Text: Psalm 36 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.hatredlove07-17-16.mp3

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

Acts 21:27-22:29 | God’s Intervention

August 1, 2016 – 8:45 pm

A person comes to faith in Christ only because God chooses to intervene in his life by election and calling. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 44:24-45:25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.godsintervention07-03-16.mp3

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

Acts 21:17-26 | The Law of Love

August 1, 2016 – 8:41 pm

The rule of love regulates your behavior among neighbors in the church and outside the church. Old Testament Text: Psalm 103 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.lawoflove06-26-16.mp3

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

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