Monthly Archives: July 2026

Belgic Confession, Article 23 | Justification

July 31, 2026 – 11:08 am

Our conscience is at peace when we believe that we are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 32 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-just-07-26-2026-20260731185411.mp3

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1 Timothy 4:6-10 | Godliness Now and Forever

July 31, 2026 – 11:04 am

The focus of the Christian life is godliness, which has value now and forever. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-godly-07-26-2026-20260731185320.mp3

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Isaiah 17-18 | The Lord’s Judgment Leads to Restoration

July 26, 2026 – 3:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-07-26_isaiah-17-18.mp3

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Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 22 | “Justifying Faith”

July 19, 2026 – 3:15 pm

Faith is the instrument through which God justifies his people. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-faith-07-19-2026-20260719225412.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 22 | “Justifying Faith”

1 Timothy 4:1-5 | Thanksgiving and Enjoyment

July 19, 2026 – 3:09 pm

The false teaching of asceticism in the church is combated by giving thanks to God for his good creation and enjoying the fruits thereof. Old Testament Text: Genesis 1:26-31 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-thanks-07-19-2026-20260719225319.mp3

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2 Samuel 20 | Deficiency of Man’s Kingdom

July 18, 2026 – 10:30 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-07-19_2-samuel-20.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in 2 Samuel, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on 2 Samuel 20 | Deficiency of Man’s Kingdom

The Washing of Baptism

July 18, 2026 – 10:30 pm

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-07-19_-various-texts-.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on The Washing of Baptism

Belgic Confession, Article 21 | Satisfaction of Christ for our Sins

July 12, 2026 – 4:58 pm

When Christ died on the cross, he paid for our sins by suffering the eternal wrath of God. Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 9:1-14 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-cross-07-12-2026-20260713003008.mp3

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1 Timothy 3:14-16 | The Church and the Gospel

July 12, 2026 – 4:51 pm

The Gospel is rightly preached in the context of a well-ordered church. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 84 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-church-07-12-2026-20260713002856.mp3

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Belgic Confession, Article 20 | The Justice and Mercy of God in Christ

July 11, 2026 – 5:53 pm

The crucifixion of Christ manifests the justice and mercy of God; Justice is manifested in Christ bearing the punishment for our sins and mercy is manifested in the forgiveness of our sins through Christ’s punishment. Scripture Lesson: Romans 3:21-31 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-just-07-05-2026-20260712013914.mp3

By Rev. Tom Morrison | Posted in Podcasts, Sermons (Catechetical) | Comments Off on Belgic Confession, Article 20 | The Justice and Mercy of God in Christ

1 Timothy 3:8-13 | Diaconal Ministry and the Goodness of Christ

July 11, 2026 – 5:48 pm

The goodness of Christ, and his care for us, body and soul, are known through the church’s diaconal ministry. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 8:1-10 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-deacon-07-05-2026-20260712014244.mp3

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Leviticus 25:1-12, 25-28, 35-38 | Proclaim Liberty in Christ’s Land: Jesus, Our Jubilee

July 5, 2026 – 9:00 am

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-07-05_leviticus-25-1-12–25-28–35-38.mp3

By Rev. Movses Janbazian | Posted in Leviticus, Sermons (Scriptural) | Comments Off on Leviticus 25:1-12, 25-28, 35-38 | Proclaim Liberty in Christ’s Land: Jesus, Our Jubilee

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