Urc Learning: Rev. Tom Morrison

The Holy Spirit comforts us by making us a partaker of Christ, teaching us and abiding with us forever. Scripture Lesson: John 14:1-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-holyspirit-09-22-2024.MP3

The church is to discern the darkness of sin in the world turning from sin and turning to Christ and walking in the light of righteousness. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 60:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-darklight1-09-22-2024.MP3

In this sermon we consider these words in the Apostles’ Creed: “and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come judge the living and the dead.” Scripture Lesson Ephesians 4:1-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-reign-09-15-2024.MP3

The ultimate answer to our problems in this life is found in God alone. New Testament Lesson: Romans 11:33-36 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-powerwisdom-09-15-2024.MP3

In this sermon, we discuss the theological realities of Christ’s bodily ascension into heaven. Scripture text: Acts 1:1-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-ascension-09-08-2024.MP3

Paul’s ethical commands, to help ensure peace and unity in the church and to guard against conflict and division, are rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Texts: Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 4:4, Isaiah 63:9-10, Exodus 15:22-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-peaceunity-09-08-2024.MP3

The resurrection of Christ is evidence of our justification, the power of our sanctification and the pledge of our glorification. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-resurrection-09-01-2024.MP3

We are to walk in the way of righteousness and not in the way of sin because we have put off the old man and have put on the new man. Old Testament Lesson: Ecclesiastes 12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.righteouspaths-09-01-2024.MP3

The body of Christ, when properly fed by the Word and Sacraments, will grow and mature and be protected against false doctrine. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 68:15-23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-adulthood-08-25-2024.MP3

In this sermon we discuss the implications of Christ’s death, burial; his descent into hell. Scripture Lesson: Romans 6:1-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-LD16-08-25-2024.MP3

In light of what God has done for us in Christ, we Christians are to live for Christ with a special emphasis on maintaining unity in the church by loving one another. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-getalong-08-18-2024.MP3  

Paul’s prayer reflects his desire for the people of the church to understand the work of Christ and the love of Christ and that they would become more like Christ in their character. Old Testament Text: Ezekiel 43:1-5 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-paulsprayer-08-11-2024.MP3  

Paul, in our passage, frames our Christian existence by speaking of the direction of God’s redemptive work in Christ, which culminates in the New Heavens and Earth. Keeping this in mind helps us to keep this life and its trouble in perspective. Old Testament Text: Micah 4:1-3 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-forest-08-04-2024.MP3

The comforting presence of Christ is known through faith in him as this faith is worked out in the church, the temple of God on earth. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 56:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-presenceofChrist-07-28-2024.MP3

God in Christ came to us when we were morally dead, saved us through Christ and gave us a purpose. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 34:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deathtolife-06-30-2024.MP3

Within the threat of the world, the flesh and the devil, we are assured of Christ’s protection and the Spirit and grace to grow to Christian maturity. Old Testament Text: Psalm 110 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Jesuskinghead-06-16-2024.MP3

We are motivated to live the Christian life when we contemplate who God is. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 14:30-15:18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-motivation-06-09-2024.MP3

We find ultimate security in this life through faith in Jesus Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Joel 2:28-29 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-secure-06-02-2024.MP3

We praise God as we think about our sins and the sins of the world being forgiven because of the grace of God. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 6:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-redemptiongrace-05-26-2024.MP3

We praise God because we were chosen to be holy, blameless and adopted. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 7:6-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-praisespeculation-05-19-2024.MP3