Monthly Archives: December 2025

Matthew 22:1-14 | Dressed for the Kingdom

December 28, 2025 – 4:58 pm

This is a sermon by Mr. Edward De Arce. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/ED-dressed-12-28-2025.MP3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Matthew 22:1-14 | Dressed for the Kingdom

2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 132, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 | Rest

December 21, 2025 – 3:38 pm

Our secure eternal rest is found in Jesus Christ dwelling among us for eternity. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rest-12-21-2025.MP3  

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 132, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 | Rest

1 Samuel 1:27-2:11; Luke 1:26-55 | We Rejoice in the Lord’s Salvation

December 21, 2025 – 12:00 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-21_1-samuel-1-27-2-11–luke-1-26-55.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Samuel, Luke, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Samuel 1:27-2:11; Luke 1:26-55 | We Rejoice in the Lord’s Salvation

1 Samuel 31 | Willing Sacrifice

December 21, 2025 – 12:00 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-21_1-samuel-31.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Samuel, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Samuel 31 | Willing Sacrifice

Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28; John 3:22-26 | Longing

December 14, 2025 – 5:46 pm

Looking to Jesus Christ causes contentment while we wait for his return. Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28; John 3:22-36 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-longing-12-14-2025.MP3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28; John 3:22-26 | Longing

Advent: Peace to the Far Off and Near

December 14, 2025 – 12:00 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-14_genesis-3-14-19–12-1-3–isaiah-2-1-5–ephesians-2-11-18–3-6–galatians-3-1-9.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Ephesians, Galatians, Genesis, Isaiah, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Advent: Peace to the Far Off and Near

1 Samuel 30 | Giving Gifts to Men

December 14, 2025 – 12:00 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-14_1-samuel-30.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Samuel, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Samuel 30 | Giving Gifts to Men

Canons of Dort, Head 5:1-3 | Christians Are Still Sinners

December 7, 2025 – 6:26 pm

Christians still sin and will sin to the day they die; therefore, they need God to preserve them to the end. Scripture Lesson: Romans 7:7-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/251207_0045.MP3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Canons of Dort, Head 5:1-3 | Christians Are Still Sinners

1 Samuel 29 | Tempted Beyond Our Ability

December 7, 2025 – 12:00 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-07_1-samuel-29.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 1 Samuel, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Samuel 29 | Tempted Beyond Our Ability

Advent: Triumph of the Son’s Kingdom

December 7, 2025 – 12:00 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-07_psalm-2–matthew-2-16-18–27-1-2–28-1-6–28-18-20–acts-4-17-31–5-40-42.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Acts, Matthew, Psalms, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Advent: Triumph of the Son’s Kingdom

Canons of Dort, Heads 3/4: 17 | Use of Means: Scripture

December 2, 2025 – 3:19 pm

The preaching of God’s Word is essential to salvation and Christian growth. Scripture Lesson: Romans 10:5-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-means-11-30-2025.MP3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Canons of Dort, Heads 3/4: 17 | Use of Means: Scripture

Psalm 80, Isa. 64:1-9, 1 Cor. 1:1-9, Mark 13:24-37 | Restoration

December 2, 2025 – 2:44 pm

God is Christ restored you, is restoring you and will restore you. Scripture Lessons: Psalm 80, Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Mark 13:24-37 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rest-11-30-2025.MP3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Psalm 80, Isa. 64:1-9, 1 Cor. 1:1-9, Mark 13:24-37 | Restoration

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