Podcasts by URC Learning: Rev. Tom Morrison
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James 1:13-18 | The Goodness of God from 2023-11-27T00:38:46
Trials provide an opportunity to look to the goodness of God and what he is doing in his actions of redemption. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 145 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-goodnessofgo-11...
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James 1:1-12 | The Purpose of Trials from 2023-11-21T15:34:41
God brings trials into the life of the Christian for the purpose of developing Christian maturity. Old Testament Lesson: Proverbs 1:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-trials-11-19-2023.MP3
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John 21:15-25 | Follow Me from 2023-11-13T00:38:53
Jesus sacrificed his life on the cross and calls his servants also to sacrifice their lives by following him. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 40:9-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-followme-11-12...
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John 21:1-14 | Divine Presence from 2023-11-05T23:30:03
Jesus reveals his divine power to his disciples so that they will be strengthened to do the work of the church. Jesus also reveals how the church can deal with the frustration and discouragement of...
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John 20:24-31 | Hearing Is Believing from 2023-10-29T22:35:12
Hearing is believing only because the Apostles first saw the risen Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9:6,7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-hearingbelief-10-29-2023.MP3
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John 20:19-23 | What Jesus says about the forgiveness of sins from 2023-10-23T01:38:21
Jesus says to the disciples: “If you forgive the sins of anyone, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” What does Jesus mean? Old Testament Text: E...
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John 20:1-18 | Salvation and Worship from 2023-10-09T16:48:08
The resurrection of Jesus Christ saves the elect and restores the original desire to know and worship God. Old Testament Text: Psalm 16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-salvworship-10-08-2023.MP3
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John 19:31-42 | Christ’s Burial for Us from 2023-10-02T01:57:51
This sermon is about the benefits of the death and burial of Christ. Old Testament Lessons: Exodus 12:46, Psalm 34:20, Zechariah 12:10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-christsburial-10-01-2023...
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John 19:16b-30 | Christ Finishes His Work from 2023-09-25T01:30:26
Our salvation is found in Christ finishing his work on our behalf. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-twonatures-09-24-2023.MP3
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John 19:1-16a | Why Jesus Was Condemned by Pilate from 2023-09-11T14:13:31
Jesus was condemned by Pilate, the temporal judge, so that we might be delivered from the eternal judgment of God. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 50 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jesuspilate-...
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John 18:28-40 | Our Deepest Desire from 2023-09-04T15:51:30
Jesus fulfills our deepest desire by giving us heaven, the Kingdom of God. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7:13,14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deepdesire-09-03-2023.MP3
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John 18:12-27 | The Path of the Cross from 2023-08-27T22:54:34
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
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John 18:1-12 | Overcoming the Fear of Death from 2023-08-20T15:54:09
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 Lesso...
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John 17:20-26 | Unity in the Church from 2023-08-14T16:52:02
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
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John 17:6-19 | Jesus’ Prayer for His Disciples from 2023-08-07T16:34:38
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/aud...
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How Fiction Can Enhance Your Faith from 2023-08-06T23:37:19
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 U...
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John 17:1-4 | The Glory of Salvation from 2023-08-02T00:55:16
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
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John 16:25-33 | Interpretation, Peace and Courage from 2023-07-11T16:04:31
The work of Jesus Christ to be crucified and to rise from the dead interprets the Scriptures and grants us peace and courage. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 122 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-...
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John 16:16-24 | From Sorrow to Joy from 2023-07-03T17:43:03
Try joy in this life comes through sorrow. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 26:16-21 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-sorrowtojoy-07-02-2023.MP3
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John 16:4b-15 | The Good Life from 2023-06-18T22:18:09
The good life is found as we align ourselves with the work of the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel worldwide. Old Testament: Joel 2:28-32 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-thegoodlife-06-18-20...
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John 15:9-17 | Connectivity from 2023-06-05T16:12:13
We will love one another properly as we understand that we are connected to one another by the Holy Spirit. Old Testament Lesson: Leviticus 19:17,18 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-connectiv...
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John 15:1-17 | Bearing Fruit from 2023-05-29T00:18:28
Christians can only bear the fruit of Christian character through abiding in Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 5:1-7 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-bearingfruit-05-28-2023.MP3
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John 14:15-31 | To Calm the Troubled Heart, Part 2 from 2023-05-21T22:29:33
The indwelling of God calms troubled hearts. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-calmheart2-05-21-2023.MP3
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John 14:1-14 | To Calm the Troubled Heart from 2023-05-15T14:48:18
Belief in heaven, the unity of the Father and the Son and the priority of the spread of the Gospel, calm the troubled heart. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 33:12-23 https://media.urclearning.org/audi...
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John 13:31 | How to Love One Another from 2023-05-08T16:14:16
A life committed to the way of the cross enables us to love one another. Old Testament Lesson: Leviticus 19:17, 18 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-loveanother-05-07-2023.MP3
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John 13:18-30 | Saved Through Betrayal from 2023-05-01T00:13:50
God uses Judas’ betrayal to bring Christ to the cross where we are saved from our sins of betrayal. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 41 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-betrayal-04-30-2023.MP3
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John 13:1-17 | Humble Service from 2023-04-23T23:56:44
The humility of Jesus Christ’s service to us compels us to humbly serve one another. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-13 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-humbleservice-04-23-2023.MP3
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John 12:36b-50 | Comfortable Sinners from 2023-04-16T22:32:04
Jesus came to save sinners comfortable in their sin. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 6 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-comfortablesinners-04-16-2023.MP3
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John 12:20-36a | Priorities from 2023-04-02T23:20:28
As we comprehend the weightiness of the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, we are willing to make following Jesus the priority. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13 http://media.urcle...
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John 12:12-19 | How to Rightly Receive the Messiah from 2023-03-13T17:52:10
Faith is the only way in which to receive the Messiah as the crucified and risen one. Old Testament Text: Zechariah 9:9-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rightmessiah-03-12-2023.MP3
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John 11:55-12:11 | Wasting Our Life from 2023-03-06T15:05:18
As we treasure Jesus Christ, we “waste” our lives and save them. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 113 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-wasting-03-05-2023.MP3
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John 11:45-54 | Good from Evil from 2023-02-28T04:40:45
God used mankind’s evil in crucifying Christ for the good of our salvation. Old Testament Text: Genesis 50:15-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-goodfromevil-02-26-2023.MP3
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John 11:1-44 | Life From Death from 2023-02-20T15:51:57
Our life is found in dying to ourselves and living for the glory of God as we believe that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/...
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John 10:22-42 | Proper Expectations from 2023-02-13T23:45:50
The possession of the assurance of eternal life is the proper expectation we Christians should have from God. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 82 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-expectations-02-12...
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John 10:1-21 | Jesus, Our Good Shepherd from 2023-02-06T00:12:19
Jesus Christ is our good shepherd who saves us, leads us and protects us from enemies. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-goodshepherd-02-05-2023.MP3
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John 9 | Why We Worship from 2023-01-30T14:49:09
The worship of God is a natural consequence of having faith in Jesus Christ to save. Old Testament Text: Daniel 7:13-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-whyweworship-01-29-2023.MP3
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John 8:48-59 | Restoration of True Religion from 2023-01-23T21:25:38
Jesus, the Messiah of God, came to save the lost and to restore true religion. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 17:15-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-truereligion-01-22-2023.MP3
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John 8:30-47 | True Freedom from 2023-01-16T16:19:28
To be free is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: Genesis 15:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-truefreedom-01-15-2023.MP3
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John 8:21-29 | The Preservation of the Line of Promise from 2023-01-09T02:35:54
God preserves the line of promise in the presence of hatred. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-preservation-01-08-2023.MP3
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Philippians 3:17-4:9 | How to Live from 2023-01-02T19:13:40
Because we are going to heaven, we must align our lives with that end. Old Testament Text: Psalm 19 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-howtolive-01-01-2023.MP3
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Promise and Fulfillment from 2022-12-26T17:15:42
God promises to save fallen humanity and the fulfillment of this promise is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-promise-12-25-2022.MP3
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Philippians 4:1-9 | Stand Firm from 2022-12-19T19:12:51
We can stand firm in Christ and have peace by rejoicing, being reasonable and praying. Old Testament Text: Psalm 145 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-standfirm-12-18-2022.MP3
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1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5 | Living in Light of What You Have from 2022-12-11T23:25:01
Because God has given us everything in Christ we must become a fool for him. Old Testament Text: Psalm 94 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-livinglight-12-16-2022.MP3
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Romans 13:11-14 | Put on Christ from 2022-12-04T23:54:11
Because the heavenly age to come is drawing closer; live consistently with it while not making room for this evil age. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 46 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-putonchri...
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John 8:12-20 | Jesus the Light from 2022-11-20T22:14:35
Jesus is the light who rescues us from the life-threatening forces of darkness. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 60:19-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jesusthelight-11-20-2022.MP3
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John 7:25-52 | Life-giving Water from 2022-11-07T02:12:15
People need to realize they are thirsty before they will go to Jesus who provides eternal water by which their thirst is quenched. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lifegivingwater-11-06-2022.M...
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John 7:14-24 | True Teaching from 2022-10-30T23:31:49
We can know that Jesus teaches rightly when we are willing to do God’s will and to judge rightly. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 66:1-2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-trueteaching-10-30-...
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John 7:1-13 | God Using Hatred from 2022-10-16T20:56:14
The story of redemption is about God using the hatred of people against God to crucify Jesus Christ so that we could be saved. Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/t...
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John 6:60-71 | The Effect of Jesus’ Word from 2022-10-10T21:33:33
The effect of Jesus’ Word on people is to judge their settle pride and self-sufficiency and to save those who confess their pride and self-sufficiency. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 55 http://me...
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John 6:48-59 | Developing Ultimate Tastes from 2022-10-03T01:10:33
We are called to develop an ultimate taste for knowing Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-tastes-02-10-2022.MP3
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John 6:36-47 | Where Does Faith Come From? from 2022-09-11T22:43:09
Faith ultimately originates from God’s decree of election, which results in eternal salvation through Jesus Christ, the revelation of God. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 54 http://media.urclear...
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John 6:22-35 | Working For The Right Kind of Food from 2022-09-04T23:30:32
We Christians should be working for the food that endures to eternal life instead of the food that perishes. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 55 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rightfood-09-04-2022...
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John 6:1-21 | Gracious Host from 2022-08-28T22:22:53
We learn in this passage that our souls are satisfied and secure through the heavenly provisions of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-host-08-28-20...
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John 5:31-47 | Life in Christ from 2022-08-22T22:17:37
We need to set aside our own way of thinking and listen to God’s voice in the Scriptures so that we can find life in Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 18:15 http://media.urclearni...
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John 5:18-30 | The Giver of Life from 2022-08-15T01:30:08
Because of Jesus’ unique relationship to the Father, he grants eternal life. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7:13-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-thegiveroflife-08-12-2022.MP3
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John 5:1-18 | Law and Gospel from 2022-08-07T23:27:50
Jesus responds to unbelief by preaching the Law and the Gospel. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lawandgospel-08-07-2022.MP3
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John 4:43-54 | Who Jesus Is and Is Not from 2022-07-31T23:25:30
Jesus is not a rock star or problem solver but is the one in whom is eternal life. Old Testament Lesson: 1 Kings 17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Jesusis-07-31-2022.MP3
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John 4:1-42 | Reshaping Beliefs and Expectations from 2022-07-24T23:23:31
Our false beliefs and expectations of man and God are reshaped by the Word and Spirit. Old Testament Text: Psalm 36:5-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-reshaping-07-24-2022.MP3
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John 3:22-36 | The Problem With Pride and Power from 2022-07-17T20:42:37
We must confess our pride and power-hungry ways before we are able to listen to the risen Christ speak to us about himself and his work. Old Testament Text: Psalm 2 http://media.urclearning.org/aud...
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John 2:23-3:21 | How To Have Eternal Life from 2022-07-10T23:34:49
We can’t think rightly about Jesus and have eternal life unless we believe that Jesus, from above, is the Son of Man sent by God into the world for us. Old Testament Lesson: Ezekiel 36:24-26 ...
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John 2:12-22 | How To Find Peace from 2022-07-04T00:57:26
Focusing on Jesus Christ as the crucified and risen One gives us peace, which transcends the anger of this world. Old Testament Text: Psalm 69 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-howtofindpeace-0...
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John 1:19-51 | Jesus, the Connection between Heaven and Earth from 2022-06-05T23:06:58
Jesus Christ is the Son of Man upon whom the angels of God ascend and descend; He is the connection between heaven and earth. Old Testament Text: Genesis 28:10-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio...
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John 1:1-18 | The Revelation of God in Christ from 2022-05-30T00:33:16
Jesus Christ makes God known to the world so that people may believe and by believing have life in his name. OT Text: Genesis 1:1 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-revelationinchrist-05-29-2022...
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Ephesians 5:15-33 | The Purpose of Marriage from 2022-05-22T22:53
If you believe that you are called to be married, then you should seek to be married for the purpose of glorifying God and being a better Christian. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-purposeofm...
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2 Kings 25:8-30 | Hope and Comfort from 2022-05-20T03:24:09
Our hope and comfort are not found in this world, which is passing away, but in the next world. New Testament Text: 2 Peter 3:1-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-hopeandcomfort-05-15-2022.MP3
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2 Kings 23:31-25:7 | Forgiven from 2022-05-10T17:01:22
God will always forgive our sins because the blood of Christ is sufficient to forgive them. New Testament Text: 1 Peter 1:1-5 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-forgiven-05-08-2022.MP3
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Genesis 17:1-14, Colossians 2:6-15 | What is Baptism? from 2022-05-02T18:51:26
What is baptism? http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-whatbaptism-05-01-2022.MP3
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2 Kings 23:1-30 | Rejecting Idolatry and Serving the Living God from 2022-04-25T01:30:12
When we remember and contemplate the sacrifice of Christ on our behalf, we want to reject idols and serve the living God. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 9:11-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm...
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Luke 24 | The Meaning of Life from 2022-04-18T00:55:51
The natural confusion we have about the meaning of life is resolved by the teaching and work of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 18:15-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-meaningo...
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2 Kings 22 | Jesus Listened from 2022-04-09T23:24:35
Jesus Christ on earth listened to God the Father with the explicit intention of obeying him for our salvation. New Testament Text: John 8:26-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jesuslistened-0...
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2 Kings 21 | Guilt and Grace from 2022-04-03T01:12:34
The story of Manasseh tells us about the grace of Jesus Christ that takes away the guilt we had in Adam and cleanses us from our sins. New Testament Text: Romans 5:18 http://media.urclearning.org/a...
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2 Kings 20 | Prayerful Struggle from 2022-03-19T22:16:28
Hezekiah’s struggle and obedience typifies Jesus’ struggle and obedience for our salvation. New Testament Texts: Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-prayerstrug...
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2 Kings 19 | Deliverance from 2022-03-06T03:19:47
Our confidence in this life is based on the character of our God who has delivered us from this evil age through Jesus Christ who gave himself for our sins. New Testament Lesson: Galatians 1:3-5 ht...
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2 Kings 18 | Trust in God, Not in Enemies from 2022-02-27T03:07:52
As we trust in Jesus’ obedience on our behalf, we’ll be strengthened to trust God in all aspects of our life. New Testament Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-...
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2 Kings 17 | We Become What We Worship from 2022-02-20T06:22:11
Because we become what we worship, we must make it our purpose to reject idols and worship the one true God though Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 8:...
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2 Kings 16 | A Faith that Sustains from 2022-02-13T03:32:21
Our faith in Jesus Christ sustains us throughout this life of challenges and trouble. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 11:8-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-faithsustains-02-13-2022.MP3
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2 Kings 15 | How to Find Stability from 2022-02-06T04:07:28
The stability of our lives is based on the successful work of Jesus Christ to obey his Father. New Testament Lesson: Philippians 2:5-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-stability-02-06-2022.MP3
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2 Kings 14 | Jesus: Our Source of Help from 2022-01-30T03:12:33
Our comfort, encouragement, and hope come from believing that Jesus Christ is our ultimate source of help both in the past and in the present. New Testament Lesson: Romans 5:1-11 http://media.urcle...
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2 Kings 13 | Comfort in The Promises of God from 2022-01-23T03:03:44
We find comfort in the midst of our continued sin in the promises of God to forgive us our sins. New Testament Text: Galatians 3:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-comfortpromises-01-23-202...
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2 Kings 11:21-12:21 | Ideal King from 2022-01-16T02:45:22
True religion is found through faith in Jesus Christ, the ideal King. New Testament Lesson: Matthew 3:13-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-idealking-01-16-2022.MP3
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2 Kings 11:1-20 | Freed to Serve from 2022-01-09T04:44:42
We’ve been freed from the power of sin, death and the devil so that we might serve God in Christ. New Testament Text: Matthew 2:13-23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-freedtoserve-01-09-...
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Proverbs 1:1-7 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom from 2022-01-02T02:03:21
In this sermon we will define basic and ultimate wisdom and how to get these, which leads to the good life. New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fearofthe...
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Isaiah 7:1-8:4, Matthew 1:18-25 | Faith over Fear from 2021-12-24T01:34:08
In the midst of fear, God’s Word strengthens our faith so that we can live. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-faithoverfear-12-26-2021.MP3
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2 Samuel 7:1-16, Psalm 132, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 | Rest from 2021-12-19T02:01:49
Our secure, eternal rest, is found in Jesus Christ dwelling among us for eternity. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rest-12-19-2021.MP3
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Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28, John 3:22-36 from 2021-12-11T22:07:29
Looking to Jesus Christ causes contentment while we wait for his return. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-longing-12-12-2021.MP3
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Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85, 2 Peter 3, Mark 1:1-8 | Repent and Wait from 2021-12-05T03:16:36
The people of God are called to repent of their sins and hasten the return of Christ by their holy lives. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-repentwait-12-05-2021.MP3
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“Restoration” from 2021-11-28T01:24:05
God in Christ has restored us, is restoring us and will restore us. Scripture Lessons: Psalm 80, Isaiah 64:1-9a, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Mark 13:24-37 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-restoration...
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2 Kings 10 | Humble Obedience from 2021-11-14T01:39:40
We are willing to live grateful lives of lowly humble obedience when we understand the lowly, humble obedience of Jesus Christ. New Testament Text: Matthew 3:13-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audi...
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2 Kings 9 | Living in Light of the Final Judgment from 2021-11-07T02:01:20
Because vengeance belongs to God, we can live by faith loving our neighbors, even our wicked ones. New Testament Text: 2 Thessalonians 1 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-finaljudge-11-07-2021.MP3
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2 Kings 8:7-29 | Are People Good? from 2021-10-31T01:55:52
Rather than destroying us for our sins, God saves us and indwells us by his Holy Spirit forever. New Testament Texts: John 1:14, 2:18-21, 14:23; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Revelation 21:1-3, 22, 23 http:/...
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2 Kings 8:1-6 | Heavenly Land from 2021-10-24T02:23:34
Through faith, we receive the creation as a gift of God to be cultivated, not used, while we wait for heaven. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 11:1-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-heavenlylan...
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2 Kings 6:24-7:20 | The Word of Preservation from 2021-10-17T02:06
We must have faith in the Word of God that promises us that God preserves us body and soul forever. New Testament Lesson: Romans 8:18-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-wordpres-10-17-2021.MP3
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2 Kings 6:8-23 | I Was Blind but Now I See from 2021-10-10T04:55:40
God has opened our eyes by grace to see the truth of God in Jesus Christ New Testament Lesson: John 9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-blindsee-10-10-2021.MP3
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2 Kings 6:1-7 | Human Flourishing from 2021-10-03T01:38:51
Human flourishing is not found in technology alone but in the power of God, especially in the person and work of Jesus Christ. New Testament Lesson: Luke 7:18-23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/...
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2 Kings 5 | How to Live a Grateful Life from 2021-09-26T03:54:25
We will live a life of gratitude as we understand and believe the depths of the Gospel. New Testament Lesson: Luke 15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-gratefullife-09-26-2021.MP3
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2 Kings 4 | All is Well from 2021-09-19T02:17:29
We can say in this life that “all is well” as we look to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 11:17-19 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-alliswell-09-19-2...
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2 Kings 3 | The Word of Christ from 2021-09-05T01:42:44
The preaching of the Word of God is miraculous; through the work of the Holy Spirit, the risen Jesus Christ speaks. New Testament Text: Romans 10:5-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.wordofch...
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2 Kings 2 | Miraculous Ministry from 2021-08-14T23:23:47
The ministry of the church is miraculous because the risen and ascended Christ has given her the Word and the Spirit. New Testament Lesson: Acts 1:1-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-miracul...
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2 Kings 1 | The Right Image from 2021-08-08T02:00:06
Seeking idols ruins our ability to think and to live rightly while seeking God in Christ enables us to think and to live rightly. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 1:1-4 http://media.urclearning.org/au...
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Revelation 22:6-21 | Pursuing Righteousness from 2021-07-18T01:18:32
In these times of upheaval, the best course of action is to rest in Christ and pursue righteousness. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 60:1-3 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-righteousness-07-18-2021...
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Revelation 21:9-22:5 | The Motivation of Heaven from 2021-07-11T02:21:58
We are motivated to remain faithful to God in this life by thinking about heaven. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 60:19-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-motivationheaven-07-11-2021.MP3
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Revelation 21:1-8 | True Heaven from 2021-07-04T02:16:32
By nature, we hate God and attempt to create heaven on earth but God loves us despite our natural hatred and will bring heaven to us on the Final Day. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25 http://m...
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Revelation 20:7-15 | Fear of Judgment from 2021-06-26T23:21:53
Because we are sinners, the future reality of the Final Judgment is terrifying but the Lamb of God and the book of life, give us comfort. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 12:1-2 http://media.urclearnin...
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Revelation 20:1-6 | “The 1,000 Years” from 2021-06-19T00:54:24
We are motivated to live for Christ when we believe that Jesus Christ has won the war against Satan and that Jesus reigns right now. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7:13, 14 http://media.urclearning.o...
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Revelation 19:11-21 | Vengeance is God’s from 2021-06-13T02:13:49
We can stop being angry and extend grace to others when we believe that Jesus Christ will judge the wicked in the end. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-vengeance-...
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Revelation 19:1-10 | Energized Worship from 2021-06-06T00:42:50
God and his actions energizes our worship of him. Old Testament Text: Psalm 96 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-energizedworship-2021-06-06.MP3
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Revelation 18 | Where is your life found? from 2021-05-30T00:48:55
Christians are motivated to come out of Babylon because the Kingdom of God is so much more compelling. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:1-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lifefound-2021-05-3...
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Revelation 17 | A Mind with Wisdom from 2021-05-23T03:51:35
We repel the powerful attraction of the world system by having a mind of wisdom that allows us to understand its power and appeal and that God will destroy it one day. Old Testament Text: Proverbs ...
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Revelation 15:5-16:21 | Real Security from 2021-05-16T03:39:52
Our security is found not in the temporal things of this world but in God through Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 32:4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-realsecurity-2021-05-16.MP3
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Revelation 14:1-15:4 | Two Paths from 2021-05-09T03:00:12
Jesus and heaven compel us to stay on the narrow path avoiding the wide path to hell. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-twopaths-2021-05-09.MP3
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Revelation 13:11-18 | The Church’s True Calling from 2021-05-02T02:36:08
Christians must be wise to discern the calling of the church to preach and teach Christ rather than preaching and teaching trust in the state that replaces trust in God. Old Testament Lesson: Danie...
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Revelation 13:1-10 | State Persecution from 2021-04-25T04:31:19
We are called to discern when there are satanic influences within the government, turn from them and turn to God in order to persevere in the faith. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7:1-8 http://media....
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Revelation 12 | Spiritual Battle from 2021-04-18T01:33:43
Christians are motivated and have the means to fight satanic attacks because Christ has defeated Satan through his death and resurrection. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 3:14-16 http://media.urclear...
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Revelation 11 | Faithful Witnesses from 2021-04-11T02:07:16
The church will suffer for her faithful witness to the world but God will be with her and will vindicate her on the Final Day. Old Testament Lesson: Zechariah 4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/t...
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John 20:1-18 | Jesus Seeks His Own from 2021-04-04T02:33:26
That the risen Jesus seeks Mary out in her deepest distress means that Jesus seeks us out in our deepest distress. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Jesusseeks-20...
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Revelation 10 | Sweet or Bitter from 2021-03-28T03:09:09
The effects of receiving the Gospel are sweet and the rejection of it are bitter. Old Testament Lesson: Ezekiel 2:1-3:15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-sweetbitter-2021-03-28.MP3
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Revelation 8:2-9:21 | Redeemed from the Devil from 2021-03-21T02:39:33
Through the blood of Christ, God redeemed believers from the power of the devil and now preserves and protects them as he judges unbelievers until the Final End. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 3:13-2...
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Revelation 6:9-8:1 | Saved from God by God from 2021-03-14T04:24:52
In this life of suffering and persecution, we are assured of spiritual protection now and forevermore, by the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross. Old Testament Texts: Isaiah 34:1-6; Joel 2:31; ...
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Revelation 6:1-8 | God’s Fair and Necessary Judgment from 2021-02-28T02:27:55
Present human suffering is the judgment of God against humanity for sin, which must lead to repentance from sin for all people, both non-Christian and Christian, before the Final Day. Old Testament...
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Revelation 5 Sermon | The Focus of Our Existence from 2021-02-21T02:25:47
We will make the worship of God the focus of our existence when we believe that Jesus Christ met our greatest need by his death and resurrection. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 49:8-12 http://media....
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Revelation chapter 4 | God’s Invisible Activity from 2021-02-14T06:58:51
When we understand that God’s focus from heaven is the invisible activity of judging and saving people, then we’ll be strengthened to live by faith and not by sight. Old Testament Lesso...
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Revelation 4 | How Faith is Strengthened from 2021-02-07T05:20:45
We are strengthened to live by faith when we understand who God is. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 6:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-strengthenfaith-2020-02-07.MP3
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Revelation 3:14-22 | “Investing Wisely” from 2021-01-31T02:46:59
Investing wisely in the Kingdom of God yields great spiritual health in contrast to foolish investing in the world and its system, which yields spiritual harm. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 55:1-13 ...
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Revelation 3:7-13 | Listening to Jesus from 2021-01-24T03:57:55
Our faith in Christ is strengthened as we listen to Jesus Christ in his Word. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 22:15-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-listen-2021-01-24.MP3
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Revelation 3:1-6 | The necessity of Good Works from 2021-01-17T02:46:06
True Christians do good works out of gratitude for the good works that Jesus Christ did for them. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 12:1-3 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-works-2021-01-17.MP3
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Revelation 2:18-29 | No Compromise from 2021-01-10T02:50
You avoid compromising with the worldly culture by focusing on the fact that you will rule with Christ in the new creation. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-nocom...
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Luke 2:1-20 | Peace on Earth from 2020-12-20T02:00:24
Peace is achieved not through exalted human rulers but through a lowly Hebrew baby. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 51:17-52:12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-peace-2020-12-20.MP3
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Luke 1:26-56 | “The Weakness of the Kingdom” from 2020-12-13T01:37:04
We embrace weakness and suffering in this life when we focus on the weakness and suffering of Christ, which results in our salvation and the actualization of the final Kingdom of God. Old Testament...
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Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 | A Happy Intrusion from 2020-12-06T02:33:20
Joy and gladness is found in the Kingdom of God, which is breaking in through the announcement and birth of John the Baptist. Old Testament Lesson: Malachi 4:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/...
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Revelation 2:12-17 | Status Symbol from 2020-11-29T03:16:10
You will live rightly as a Christian and avoid worldliness when you live according to your status as a Christian. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 65:15-19 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-statuss...
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Revelation 2:8-11 | The Good Life from 2020-11-22T02:57:54
In order to persevere to the end, we must keep our focus on what is true: we belong to Christ both in life and in death. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 44:6-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-go...
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Revelation 2:1-7 | Love your Neighbor from 2020-11-15T05:00:02
It is essential to the existence of the church that it loves neighbors both inside and outside the church. Old Testament Lesson: Zechariah 4:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-loveneighbor-2...
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Revelation 1:1-20 | Of Time and Eternity from 2020-11-08T04:58:44
What gives us security in this life is understanding that God is in control of history, bringing it to its proper end, at which time God will finally defeat evil through the work of Jesus Christ. O...
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Revelation 1:1-3: Introduction to Revelation from 2020-11-01T04:48:30
This introduction has critical information on how to interpret Revelation. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 2:28-30, 45-47 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-introrev-2020-11-01.MP3
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Mark 5:1-20 | Free From Sin from 2020-10-25T04:32:33
The story of Jesus healing the demon possessed man is all about Jesus’ work to free us from sin. Old Testament Text: Psalm 65 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-freefromsin-2020-10-25.MP3 ...
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Mark 4:35-41 | No Fear from 2020-10-18T02:40:06
Faith in Jesus Christ protects you against anxiety and fear and gives you a sure confidence in the power of God to protect you and to bring you into heaven on the final day. Old Testament Lesson: I...
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Mark 4:21-34 | Parables from 2020-10-11T01:32:25
The meaning of the Kingdom of God is hidden from mankind, through parables, for the purpose of revealing its meaning through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: Ez...
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1 Kings 22 | Mystery Revealed from 2020-10-04T02:12:29
Knowing that God has revealed to us the secret or the mystery of the Kingdom of God motivates us to live according to its truth. New Testament Lesson: Mark 4:1-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio...
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1 Kings 21 | How to Stop Being Angry from 2020-09-27T04:37
On the Final Day, God will judge those who have defied Him, which gives us, who have been saved from the judgement of God, the freedom to have compassion on our non-believing neighbors and stop bei...
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1 Kings 20 | Wait for Heaven from 2020-09-20T14:19:08
1 Kings 20 teaches us about the Kingdom of God, which is heaven, and tells us to wait for it. New Testament Lesson: Mark 1:1-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-waitheaven-2020-09-20.MP3
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Matthew 6:19-34 | What to Treasure from 2020-09-13T01:42:40
Because God promises to provide for the temporal necessities of life, you can focus on the Kingdom of God. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-treasure-2020-...
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1 Kings 19 | God Preserves from 2020-09-06T04:42:24
That God preserves His people in the most threatening of circumstances demonstrates His mercy and grace in election, which comforts us in the face of fear. New Testament Lesson: Romans 11:1-10 http...
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1 Kings 18 | Chose Whom You Will Serve from 2020-08-30T04:54:54
Sanity is restored when we worship only the one true God through Jesus Christ, His express image. New Testament Lesson: Acts 17:16-34 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-choseserve-2020-08-30.MP3
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1 Kings 17 | Judgment and Salvation from 2020-08-23T04:35:08
God is just to judge humanity for sin but God is also merciful through Jesus Christ, which means salvation for those who trust in Christ. New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26 http://media.urc...
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1 Kings 15:33-16:34 | The real and true Kingdom from 2020-08-16T04:04:47
Point: We will settle down and stop freaking out about politics and the direction of our country when we learn what it is to prioritize the real and true Kingdom. New Testament Lesson: John 18:33-4...
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1 Kings 15:1-32 | Is God Going to Punish Me? from 2020-08-09T03:12:12
Jesus Christ secures our salvation through His personal righteousness despite our personal sin. New Testament Lessons: 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2:22-25; 2 Corinthians 5:21 http://media.urclearning.org/audi...
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1 Kings 14 | The Delusion of Sin from 2020-08-02T03:43:56
People don’t naturally repent from their sins because they are deluded believing that they can get away with their sins; but the truth of the matter is, God always punishes sinners. [There are al...
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1 Kings 13 | The Word has its way. from 2020-07-12T15:50:13
In the presence of humanity’s hardness of heart, God’s Word will have its way as it judges and saves. New Testament Text: Mark 1:1-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-wordhasway-2020-07-12...
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1 Kings 12 | The Servant King from 2020-07-05T16:16:26
The Kingdom of God flourishes by the sacrificial service of the King. New Testament Lesson: Mark 10:35-45 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-servantking-2020-06-07.MP3
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1 Kings 11 | The Vulnerability of the Heart from 2020-06-28T16:32:41
We must guard our hearts so that we can avoid the miseries of our sin. New Testament Text: John 7:37-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-heart-2020-06-28.MP3
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1 Kings 10 | The Anti-Prosperity Gospel from 2020-06-21T16:47:42
The prosperity of heaven is gained by the obedience of Jesus Christ, the true and righteous King. New Testament Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-riches-2020-06-21.MP3
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A Tale of Two Kings | 1 Kings 9 from 2020-06-14T15:04:09
The security of eternal life is dependent on the obedience of Jesus Christ to the Law of God. New Testament Lesson: Romans 5:12-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-twokings-2020-06-14.MP3
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1 Kings 8 | The God Who Seeks and Finds from 2020-06-07T15:59:18
That God dwells in the Temple means He seeks His people forgiving their sins, which effects their repentance. New Testament Lesson: Luke 15:11-32 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-prayer-2020-0...
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1 Kings 6&7 | The Presence of God on Earth from 2020-05-31T16:16:15
The architecture of the Temple points to the necessity of Jesus Christ’s work to reconcile God and man who have been separated by man’s sin. Once reconciled, God again dwells among His ...
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1 Kings 5:1-18 | What’s in a name? from 2020-05-24T03:30:56
For God’s name to dwell in the Temple is for God to reveal to His people that He is both far away and close. New Testament Text: Matthew 1:18-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.name.MP3
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1 Kings 4:1-34 | The wisdom of the King from 2020-05-17T03:29:31
The wisdom of the king will produce peace and prosperity in the Kingdom of God. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 11:8-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.wisdomofking.MP3
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1 Kings 3, part 2 | The Heart of the King from 2020-05-10T02:12:25
Jesus is the true wise king because He didn’t succumb to the temptation of desiring power or the temptation to worship the wrong god but rather humbled Himself desiring to obey God instead. New T...
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1 Kings 3:1-28 | How to get wisdom from 2020-05-03T03:23:09
We get wisdom by humbly asking God for it and then seeking it earnestly. New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.wisdom.MP3
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1 Kings 2:1-46 | The Righteousness of the King from 2020-04-26T04:15:56
The Kingdom of God is secured by the righteousness of Jesus Christ. New Testament Text: Matthew 3:13-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.king.MP3
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1 Kings 1:1-53 | Alignment from 2020-04-19T01:59:17
In the presence of distress, a wise person will align himself with the purposes of God, which will result in strength to endure the distress. New Testament Text: Matthew 2:1-12 http://media.urclear...
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Matthew 28:1-15 | Resurrection from 2020-04-12T00:10:05
The Word of God centers on Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection without which there is no possibility of true faith. Old Testament Text: Psalm 49 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.resurr...
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Galatians 6:11-18 | Distractions from 2020-04-05T01:16:41
We are called to focus on the world to come, the Kingdom of God, and not the distractions of this world. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 65:17-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.distractions.MP3
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Galatians 6:1-10 | Eternal Relationships from 2020-03-29T16:19:49
Your good treatment of brothers and sisters in the church is for your and their eternal good. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 133 Note:Â the audio file for this sermon was originally cut off. The full ...
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Galatians 5:2-15 | Love Your Neighbor from 2020-03-25T17:24:23
The blessing and joy of God are found in loving your neighbor, which is fulfilling the whole moral law. Old Testament Text: Leviticus 19:9-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.loveneighbor.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 16 | Dead to Sin from 2020-03-25T17:21:57
What it means to die to our sins. Scripture Lesson: Romans 6:1-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.deadtosin.MP3
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Galatians 5:16-26 | Walking by the Spirit from 2020-03-22T16:32:41
Walking by the Spirit empowers Christians not to gratify fleshy desires and to love each other rightly. Old Testament Text: Ezekiel 36:24-28 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.walk.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 15 from 2020-03-08T03:04:30
The Father ordained Christ to suffer in His life and in His death so that you will never have to suffer the Father’s wrath in hell. Scripture Lesson: Mark 15:1-39 http://media.urclearning.org...
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Galatians 4:1-5:1 | Free to be Slaves from 2020-03-08T02:59:11
To be a slave of Christ is what it is to be free. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 21:1-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.freeslaves.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 14 from 2020-03-08T02:55:10
The eternal Son of God was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary in order to save you from your sins. Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.seedofdav...
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Galatians 3:15-29 | Redeemed and Unified from 2020-03-08T02:51:16
In Christ the fallen and fractured world is blessed, that is, redeemed and unified. Old Testament Lessons: Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-6, 17:1-8, 22:15-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.redun.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 13 from 2020-02-19T04:44:59
How the Son of God is the only begotten Son and our Lord. Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.childernofGod.MP3
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Galatians 3:1-14 | Faith Alone from 2020-02-19T04:37:25
Security and comfort in this life are found as we have faith in Jesus Christ and not in our support systems. Old Testament Scriptures: Gen. 12:1-3, 15:6; Deut. 27:26; Hab. 2:4; Lev. 18:5; Deut. 21:...
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Galatians 2:1-14 | All Peoples No Distinctions from 2020-02-05T05:17:10
The truth of the Gospel means that is must be preached to all peoples and the church must accept all making no distinctions between people. Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 http://media.urc...
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 11 | Exclusive Salvation from 2020-02-05T05:10:58
In this sermon we explain the line from the Apostles’ Creed, “And in Jesus Christ, His only Begotten Son, Our Lord.” Scripture Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25 http://media.urclearning.org...
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Galatians 1:11-24 | New Covenant from 2020-01-22T05:23:07
Because the Mosaic Covenant is now obsolete, the Gospel goes out to all peoples. Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.covgospel.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 10 | Providence from 2020-01-22T05:17:24
Job teaches us not only about the providence of God but that we are obligated to love God for nothing in return and that God is utterly independent and needs nothing from man. Scripture Lesson: Job...
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Galatians 1:6-10 | The True Gospel from 2020-01-22T05:11:52
You know what the true gospel is by receiving what the Apostles taught, which is in line with the focus of redemptive history. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm....
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 9 | Creation from 2020-01-22T05:07:54
Christians gain great confidence as they believe God created and sustains the universe. Scripture Lesson: Genesis chapter 1 and 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.creation.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 8 | The Trinity from 2020-01-06T03:15:59
Very few people in churches today understand the Trinity. This is problematic because we can’t understand God rightly unless we understand the Trinity. In this sermon we see what the Scriptur...
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Galatians 1:1-5 | Gospel Focus from 2020-01-06T03:10:45
Paul’s focus, as God’s Apostle, in his letter to the Galatian churches, is on the work of Jesus Christ to save and deliver Jews and Gentiles from the present evil age. Old Testament Les...
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 7 | True Faith and its Object from 2019-12-17T17:03:06
The story of Abraham’s near sacrifice of Isaac teaches us about true faith and its object. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 22:1-19 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.faith.MP3
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Isaiah 9:1-7 | Light and Darkness from 2019-12-17T16:56:38
You are to seek the light of Christ sacrificing your own ways of darkness. New Testament Text: Matthew 4:12-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.lightdarkness.MP3
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Isaiah 11:1-12:6 | Investing from 2019-12-11T05:24:01
Investing too heavily in this world and its leaders produces misery and death while investing heavily in Christ and the next world produces joy and life. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 22:12-17 h...
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Days 5&6 | Perfect Mediator from 2019-12-11T05:18:51
Jesus Christ had to be true man and true God in order to satisfy the justice of God, which results in our salvation. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.mediator.MP3
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Isaiah 2:1-5 | Peace and Righteousness from 2019-12-11T05:13:54
You must live in righteousness and peace in preparation of the final end, which will be defined by righteousness and peace. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27 http://media.urclearning.o...
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Proverbs 23:12 – 24:2 | Gluttony from 2019-11-25T02:55:19
Gluttony focuses on one’s desire and is overcome only through the self-denial of Jesus Christ. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 22:1-5 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.gluttony.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 4 | Judgment/Salvation from 2019-11-25T02:46:29
Because of our original sin and our actual sin, God is just to punish people body and soul in hell. Yet through His punishment, God demonstrates His mercy and grace. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 6:9 &...
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 3 | Original Sin and Total Depravity from 2019-11-24T03:27:27
The Genesis chapters 4 and 6 narratives teach us that mankind is so sinful that God has to take the initiative to save. Scripture Lessons: Genesis 4 and 6:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm....
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Proverbs 4:20-27 | Guarding Your Heart from 2019-11-24T03:09:45
It is important to guard your heart because it directs your life. New Testament Lesson: John 7:37-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.heart.MP3
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Proverbs 1:1-7 | Fear of the LORD from 2019-11-12T04:39:14
In this sermon we find out what wisdom is and how to get it. New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.wisdom1.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 2 | Talking about sin from 2019-11-12T04:24:44
In this sermon we understand how we come to a knowledge of our sin and we also discuss why churches need to speak often of sin. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tmLD2...
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2 Samuel 24 | Costly Sacrifice from 2019-11-12T04:17:05
Only costly sacrifice can atone for costly sin. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 9:11-28 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.sacrifice.MP3
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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 1 | Comfort from 2019-11-12T04:09:36
How to find ultimate comfort Scripture Lesson: Genesis 3 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.LD1.MP3
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Belgic Confession, article 37, part 2 | Resurrection, judgment, purging from 2019-11-01T04:24:22
In this sermon we examine the Scriptures to see what they say will happen when Christ returns. Scripture Lesson: Revelation 20:11-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.ress.MP3
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2 Samuel 23 | Kingship from 2019-11-01T04:20:17
Jesus, the True King, is given to the church so that she may grow in her faith. New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 4:1-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.kingship.MP3
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Belgic Confession, article 37 | The Second Coming from 2019-11-01T04:16:52
Jesus teaches to be watchful in light of His certain return, which no one knows will occur. Scripture Lesson: Mark 13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.mark13.MP3
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2 Samuel 22 | Thankfulness from 2019-11-01T04:13:04
Thankfulness is generated when we think, meditate and confess what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. New Testament Text: Romans 5:12-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thankful.MP3
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Belgic Confession, article 36 | The Government from 2019-11-01T04:09:40
How to think about the government. Scripture Lesson: Romans 13:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.government.MP3
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2 Samuel 21 | Repentance from 2019-11-01T04:05:47
The purpose of God’s temporal judgment is to compel Christians to repent of their sins and trust in the mercy and grace of God before it’s too late. New Testament Lesson: Luke 13:1-9 ht...
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Belgic Confession, article 35, part 2 | Fencing the Lord’s Supper from 2019-11-01T03:59:06
Why do some churches “fence” the Lord’s Supper? Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.fencing.MP3
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2 Samuel 20 | Power vs. Wisdom from 2019-11-01T03:54:50
Wisdom is not found in power but in the weakness and lowliness of the cross of Christ. New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.powervswisdom.MP3
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Belgic Confession, article 35 | The Lord’s Supper from 2019-11-01T03:50:18
In this sermon we answer the question, “What is the Lord’s Supper?” Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:17-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.Lordssupper.MP3
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Power and Peace | 2 Samuel 19:9-43 from 2019-11-01T03:45:48
The power struggles and problems within the nation of Israel make the importance of the peace of the heavenly Kingdom clear, which comes by the reign of True David, Jesus Christ. New Testament Less...
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Belgic Confession, Article 34, Part 2 | Infant Baptism from 2019-09-18T03:18:42
Baptism replaces circumcision as a sign of the Covenant of Grace; therefore Christian parents who are in the Covenant of Grace are commanded to baptize their children. Scripture Lesson: Colossians ...
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2 Samuel 18:9-19:8 | Submission from 2019-09-18T03:13:57
People are judged by God for failing to submit to Him but He saves His people by judging His Christ in their place. New Testament Text: Mark 15:33-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.submissio...
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Belgic Confession, Article 34 | Baptism part 1 from 2019-09-12T14:01:33
What Baptism means. Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 3:18-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.baptism.MP3
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2 Samuel 16:15 – 18:8 | How to think about life from 2019-09-12T13:59:36
We must subordinate all of the events of life, good and bad, to the greater purpose of the fulfillment of God’s plan of redemption. New Testament Lesson: Act 4:23-31 http://media.urclearning....
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Belgic Confession, Article 32 | Power of the Church from 2019-09-04T05:30:22
The church and her people are reformed and nourished by the Word of God, not by the opinion of man. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 66:1-4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.powerofchurch.MP3
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2 Samuel 14 | How to Forgive from 2019-09-04T05:25:45
We are able to forgive someone who has sinned against us when we reject our earthly perspective and gain a heavenly perspective of the situation. New Testament Lesson: Romans 12:9-21 http://media.u...
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Belgic Confession, Article 33 | The Sacraments from 2019-09-04T03:39:32
Introduction to the Sacraments. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.sacraments.MP3
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2 Samuel 15 | Entrusting from 2019-09-04T03:35:42
We handle suffering in this life by entrusting ourselves to God as Jesus did when He suffered. New Testament Lessons: Luke 22:39-46; 23:44-49 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.entrusting.MP3
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2 Samuel 13 | Justified and Sanctified from 2019-08-23T20:38:05
Sexual sin, which is a corruption of what God created good, is forgiven and corrected by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: 2 Samuel 13 New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 http://...
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2 Samuel 12 | Forgiveness from 2019-05-23T06:58:23
The preaching of the Law of God is necessary for us to come to grips with our sin and rest in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. New Testament Lesson: Romans 6:23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.law...
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Belgic Confession, article 30 | Government of the church from 2019-05-23T06:52:58
There must be true authority in the church for there to be proper order in the church. Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 9:6-7; Ephesians 1:20-23; 4:10-16; 5:22-32 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.gov...
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2 Samuel 11 | Pleasing to God from 2019-05-23T06:46:24
David’s fall into the sins of adultery and murder is one of the most shocking stories in the Bible. How could such a godly man fall into such great sin? For that matter, how can any true Chri...
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Belgic Confession, Article 29 | Marks of the Church from 2019-05-23T06:26:18
Is every church that names itself as a “Christian church” a true church? Nope. So how do you know which churches are true and which churches are false? Check out this sermon. Scripture ...
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2 Samuel 3 & 4 | Providence and Evil from 2019-02-25T04:48:32
Through the wicked actions of men, God fulfills His plan of redemption. New Testament Lesson: Acts 2:22-24 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.providence.MP3
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Belgic Confession, article 22 | Justifying Faith from 2019-02-25T04:41:16
Faith is the instrument through which God justifies His people. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.justfaith.MP3
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