Monthly Archives: August 2023

John 18:12-27 | The Path of the Cross

August 27, 2023 – 2:54 pm

Jesus’ commitment to follow the path of the cross saves us from our tendency to deny him. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 51 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-pathofcross-08-27-2023.MP3

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

John 18:1-12 | Overcoming the Fear of Death

August 20, 2023 – 7:54 am

We overcome the fear of death when we believe that Jesus was proving his authority over sin, death and the devil in confronting Judas and the authorities who were arresting him. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 59:12-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fearofdeath-08-20-2023.MP3

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

John 17:20-26 | Unity in the Church

August 14, 2023 – 8:52 am

Unity in the church is only possible as we Christians find our life in the work of the Father and the Son. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 133 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-unity-08-13-2023.MP3

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

John 17:6-19 | Jesus’ Prayer for His Disciples

August 7, 2023 – 8:34 am

The Gospel recorded and preached by the 12 disciples will have its intended effect because of the efficacious prayer of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 54 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-prayerdisciples-08-06-2023.MP3

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

How Fiction Can Enhance Your Faith

August 6, 2023 – 3:37 pm

In this talk, Professor Flora Krook explains how reading can actually enhance the way we think about our faith, our lives and our relationship with God. Professor Krook is a member of High Desert URC and an assistant Professor of English and Literature at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, CA. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/FK-reading-08-04-2023.MP3

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

John 17:1-4 | The Glory of Salvation

August 1, 2023 – 4:55 pm

Our glory is found in the salvation that Christ worked for us. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-gloryofsalvation-07-30-2023.MP3

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

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