Monthly Archives: May 2026

Belgic Confession, Article 16 | Predestination

May 31, 2026 – 3:38 pm

In this sermon we argue that predestination is biblical. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-elect-05-31-2026-20260531230601.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Belgic Confession, Article 16 | Predestination

1 Timothy 2:8-15 | Order in the Church

May 31, 2026 – 3:20 pm

This sermon covers verses 8-10 of a very difficult passage on worship. We’ll cover verses 9-15 next week. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 2:18-25 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-order-05-31-2026-20260531230504.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Timothy 2:8-15 | Order in the Church

Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 31-32 | Anointed to Bear the Name

May 31, 2026 – 11:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-31_heidelberg-catechism–part-ii–grace–q–31-32.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Heidelberg Catechism, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 31, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 32, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 31-32 | Anointed to Bear the Name

2 Samuel 17:1-23 | God Chose the Low, Weak, and Foolish

May 31, 2026 – 11:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-31_2-samuel-17-1-23.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 2 Samuel, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 2 Samuel 17:1-23 | God Chose the Low, Weak, and Foolish

Belgic Confession, Article 15 | Of Original Sin

May 24, 2026 – 4:00 pm

The sole work of God to save man is preserved when we understand that the condemning effects of the imputation of Adam’s sin was counteracted by the imputation of Christ’s righteousness through faith in Christ. Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:12-21 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-sin-05-24-2026-20260524233855.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Belgic Confession, Article 15 | Of Original Sin

1 Timothy 2:1-7 | Salvation for All

May 24, 2026 – 3:52 pm

The prayers of the church and the mission of the church are not only for the baptized but for the world. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 49:6 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-all-05-24-2026-20260524233747.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 | Salvation for All

Isaiah 11:11-12:6 | Wells of Salvation

May 24, 2026 – 11:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-24_isaiah-11-11-12-6.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Isaiah, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Isaiah 11:11-12:6 | Wells of Salvation

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 14 | Creation, Fall and Corruption of Man

May 18, 2026 – 3:22 pm

On the creation, fall and corruption of man. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 2:4-3:7 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-fall-05-17-2026-20260518230456.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 14 | Creation, Fall and Corruption of Man

Gen. 3:15, 17:7; Acts 2:38,39; Luke 19:10; Colossians 2:11-15; Romans 10:9-17 | God Seeks and Saves the Lost

May 18, 2026 – 3:13 pm

God Seeks and Saves the Lost Scripture Lessons: Gen. 3:15, 17:7; Luke 19:10, Acts 2:38,39; Romans 10:9-17; Colossians 2:11-14 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-baprof-05-17-2026-20260518230301.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Gen. 3:15, 17:7; Acts 2:38,39; Luke 19:10; Colossians 2:11-15; Romans 10:9-17 | God Seeks and Saves the Lost

2 Samuel 16:1-14 | Learning to Judge Rightly

May 17, 2026 – 11:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-17_2-samuel-16-1-14.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 2 Samuel, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 2 Samuel 16:1-14 | Learning to Judge Rightly

Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 29-30 | Christ Alone

May 17, 2026 – 11:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-17_heidelberg-catechism–part-ii–grace–q–29-30.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Heidelberg Catechism, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 29, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 30, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 29-30 | Christ Alone

Belgic Confession, Article 13 | Providence

May 10, 2026 – 4:42 pm

The doctrine of providence gives us unspeakable consolation. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 139 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-providence-05-10-2026.MP3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Belgic Confession, Article 13 | Providence

1 Timothy 1:18-20 | On the Conscience

May 10, 2026 – 4:35 pm

Our conscience, informed by the Word of God, will keep us going in the right direction in life. Old Testament Text: Psalm 1 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-conscience-05-10-2026.MP3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Timothy 1:18-20 | On the Conscience

2 Samuel 15:7-37 | A King Goes Into Exile

May 10, 2026 – 11:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-10_2-samuel-15-7-37.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 2 Samuel, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 2 Samuel 15:7-37 | A King Goes Into Exile

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Spirit-endowed Ensign

May 10, 2026 – 11:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-10_isaiah-11-1-10.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Isaiah, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Isaiah 11:1-10 | Spirit-endowed Ensign

Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 27-28 | Comfort of Providence

May 4, 2026 – 2:32 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-03_heidelberg-catechism–part-ii–grace–q–27-28.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Heidelberg Catechims Q. 27, Heidelberg Catechism, Heidelberg Catechism Q. 28, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 27-28 | Comfort of Providence

1 Timothy 1:12-17 | From Hatred to Praise

May 3, 2026 – 2:21 pm

Praise for the one true God arises instinctively from the experience of being saved from hell. Old Testament Text: Exodus 34:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-praise-05-03-2026.MP3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 1 Timothy 1:12-17 | From Hatred to Praise

2 Samuel 14:25-15:6 | Willingly Seduced

May 3, 2026 – 11:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-03_2-samuel-14-25-15-6.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 2 Samuel, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 2 Samuel 14:25-15:6 | Willingly Seduced

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