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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
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-11-28-2021.MP3
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-heavenlyland-10-24-2021.MP3
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
Morning Service 10/11/2020: David’s Son Builds The House http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-10-11_Davids_Son_Builds_The_House.mp3
Sanctuary Service 10/11/2020: Now Is The Son Glorified http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-10-11_Now_Is_The_Son_Glorified.mp3
Sanctuary Service 9/27/2020: Washed By My Master http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-09-27_Washed_By_My_Master.mp3
Sanctuary Service 9/20/2020: Believe In Me And He Who Sent Me http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-09-20_Believe_In_Me_And_Him_Who_Sent_Me.mp3
Morning Service 8/4/2019: Lord Of Salem (Peace) To Be Feared http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2019-08-04_The_Lord_Of_Salem_To_Be_Feared.mp3
The Scriptures are sufficient for things relating to salvation, including worship but are not sufficient for all things in life. Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.suffscrip.MP3
We in the church, in this postmodern age, are stretched thin, washed out and emptied by the present culture. We need God in Christ. To that end, we talk about the incommunicable attributes of God. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 40:9-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/incommatt.MP3
Morning Service 7/8/2018: The Forsaken One Exalted http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2018-07-08_The_Forsaken_One_Exalted.mp3
God works to kill and to bring to life through the preaching of the Word. New Testament Text: Hebrews 4:11-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.word.MP3
Your salvation and sanctification are made possible by God’s judgment and salvation. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 5:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.judgesalv.MP3
God throughout history repeats His actions of judgment and salvation until people understand and believe. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 95 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.dejavu.MP3
The church, not individuals, is given the responsibility and authority to fence the Lord’s Table. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.admitting05-07-17.MP3
In this sermon we see understand the significance of Christ’s death for you now and into eternity. Scripture Lesson: Romans 6:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.deadtosin01-15-17.mp3
It seems that most Christians you would interview on the street today would have little to no understanding of the Trinity. But it is essential to your salvation to understand what it is. Scripture Lesson: 1 Cor. 8:4-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.trinity10-30-16.mp3
This Age And The Age To Come http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2016-07-24_This_Age_And_The_Age_To_Come.mp3
In this sermon we discuss the Scriptural teaching on the Trinity. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.Trinity05-22-16.mp3
In this sermon we discuss how the Scripture describe God. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 45:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.God05-08-16.mp3
God uses the church both to strengthen Christians and to bring people to faith in Christ by preaching and teaching about Jesus Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 119:9-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thefocusischrist05-01-16.mp3
In this sermon we examine the nature of the Lord’s Supper. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:17-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.lordssupper03-06-16.mp3
The story of the Ethiopian’s conversion demonstrates the interest (love) God has in His people. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.godsinterests01-10-16.mp3
The reality of the universal catholic church is comforting because God maintains it necessarily. Scripture Lesson: 1 Kings 19:1-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.universalchurch12-06-15.mp3
The crucifixion of Christ manifests the justice and the mercy of God. Scripture Lesson: Romans 3:21-26 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.justicemercy10-11-15.mp3
In this sermon we examine what it means for mankind to be created in God’s image and what happened to that image after the fall. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 2:4 – 3:7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.creationfallcorruption08-23-15.mp3
The Scriptures are sufficient for things relating to salvation, including worship but are not sufficient for all things in life. Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.suff06-28-15.mp3
In order not to be deceived and to be convicted of sin and eternal life in Christ, you need to hear the Scriptures alone. Scripture Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.aboutholyscripture05-31-15.mp3
Because God’s people struggle with idolatry and iconolatry they need a King who will rule them. New Testament Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.needforking05-31-15.mp3
The communicable attributes of God are those attributes, which are communicated to us and we have an opportunity to share imperfectly. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 145 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.commatt05-17-15.mp3
God uses wickedness to achieve His redemptive purposes. New Testament Lesson: Acts 2:22-24 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.useofwickedness05-17-15.mp3
Even though the reprobates will never respond to the Gospel its call is still sincere. Scripture Lesson: Mark 4:1-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.calling02-15-15.mp3
The light of nature and the Law of God cannot save you; only the Gospel can. Scripture Lessons: Romans 1:16-22; 2:12-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.cantsave02-01-15.mp3
While the introduction to the book of Judges reveals the depth of Israel’s sin it also reveals the depth of God’s grace. New Testament Lesson: 2 Peter 3:9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.failure02-15-15.mp3
The delay of the “Day of the Lord” reveals that God’s time is not man’s time and that the time for repentance is now. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 90 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.delay01-25-15.mp3
In this sermon we begin an exposition of the Lord’s Prayer. We isolate the first phrase of the prayer: “Our Father who art in heaven.” Scripture Lesson: Matthew 6:5-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.ourfather08-31-14.mp3
When you suffer for righteousness sake, you must sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts and be prepared always to make a defense for the hope that is within you. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 8:1-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.sufferingrighteously08-10-14.mp3
God Seeking And Saving http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-01-19_God_Seeking_And_Saving.mp3
Many are offended by churches that have requirements for admittance to the Lord's Table. This makes sense given that most churches today have no requirements to participate in the Supper. But historically most churches have had biblical requirements for admittance. In this sermon we examine the biblical evidence for the church's responsibility to have requirements […]
Truth, Forgiveness, And Peace http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2013-02-24_Truth_Forgiveness_And_Peace.mp3
The “Communion of Saints” is the union all Christians share together with Jesus Christ. Because of this union there are wonderful benefits and obligations that apply to all Christians in the church. Yet this has been lost on many who approach the church as a place to consume religion. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.communionofsaints02-24-13.mp3
You cannot understand the Bible rightly unless you understand what a covenant is and what the different covenants of the Scriptures are. In this sermon we will examine what a biblical covenant is as well as what some of the major covenants are. Then we’ll be in a position to understand how the Old Testament […]
Weeping with others who are weeping is an action of genuine love that reflects the genuine love Christ as for you. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 126 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.weeping01-06-13.mp3
Because your life has been preserved through the sacrifice of Christ’s life you are now able to sacrifice your life for Christ out of gratitude. New Testament Text: Hebrews 13:10-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.sacrifice11-25-12.mp3
When the Son of God became man He saved His people from their sins. Scripture Lesson: John 1:1 – 18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.incarnation10-28-12.mp3
After the fall, God seeks man through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 3 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.godseeksman10-21-12.mp3
The Forgiveness Of Sins http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2012-07-29_The_Forgiveness_Of_Sins.mp3
Biblical illiteracy seems to be at an all time high. And even if people know the Bible few can put it together in a coherent fashion. This sermon introduces the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, which are essential to understand for a proper view of the entire Bible. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis […]
According to the latest research with respect to what youth believe across denominations, if parents don’t catechize their kids then the kids will hold to a belief system called “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism.” If you don’t think that sounds good, you’re right. This sermon will cover why parents MUST catechize their kids and how. Scripture Lesson: […]
The Wise Man Everlasting House http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-08-21_prv_1_1-7.mp3
Those who confess Christ must join a true visible church because it is commanded by the Scriptures, it is where one grows in one’s faith and it is where one is comforted. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7:13-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.madedisciples05-19-11.mp3
Those in the church are to partake of the Lord’s Supper reverently as they recognize the spiritual presence of the true body and blood of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 16:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thelordssupper03-27-11.mp3
Do Not Forget All His Benefits http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2010-01-31_mk_2_1-12.mp3
The Value Of God’s Word http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2009-10-25-The_Value_Of_Gods_Word.mp3
The Glad Tidings Of The Son http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2009-10-25_mk_1_1.mp3
Jesus’ conception and birth was magnificent, unusual, miraculous, and extraordinary. It’s no wonder, since His birth is a destiny-of-the-universe-altering event. Isaiah 7:1-16; 8:1-10; 9:2, 6-7 Matthew 1:16-24
Faith is strengthened as you understand that the Father brought heaven to earth for a moment to reveal that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Son of Man. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.strengtheningfaith11-15-09.mp3
Psalm 39 is what you sing when the prosperity of the wicked discourages you almost to the point of despair.
Psalm 37 talks about two paths and their ultimate destinations. In Christ we are on the first path, and though we should not be surprised or discouraged when we don’t receive the desires of our hearts right now, this path does lead to the happy land of glorification.
The church has fallen on hard times. The church is capitulating to the desires of people and failing in her mandate to do Word, Sacraments and Discipline. In this sermon we relook at the Great Commission, which is Christ's mandate to make disciples through the Word, Sacraments and Discipline. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 28:16 – 20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.thechurch08-30-09.mp3
The Holy Spirit comforts you by making you a partaker of Christ, teaching you and abiding with you forever. Scripture Lesson: John 14:1-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.comfortoftheholyspirit08-23-09.mp3
A misunderstanding of the Law leads to damnation; a proper understanding of the Law will lead to salvation in Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Hosea 6:4-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.legalism08-09-09.mp3
Psalm 28 It’s the times when we face our most severe trials that we are tempted to lose confidence in the Lord’s ability or willingness to establish us in a confident, peaceful place. In those times, the Lord gives us this Psalm so that we reflect on His faithfulness to His people, including us, across […]
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead means that you are dead to sin and alive to Christ.
Jesus teaches the necessity of true religion, which is possible only through Jesus Himself. Old Testament Text: Genesis 15:1-6
The Communion of Saints refers to the union Christains have with Christ and is that which they share with Christains all over the world. But in any particular church of which you are a part you have more of a pracitical duty to those within it. This practical duty is service to one another. But […]
Behind and implied by the second commandment is this “regulative principle of worship,” which is taught all throughout the Holy Scriptures. Listen to see how and where. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_13.mp3
Though the “regulative principle of worship” may be an odd or unfamiliar phrase, we hope you’ll come to undertsand and accept it as a good label for the second commandment’s authoritative import regarding worship. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_12.mp3
Christians are necessarily engaged in a spiritual battle with Satan. Satan seeks to attack your faith so that you will deny Christ and leave the church. He will continue this battle until the final day when Christ returns. But Satan never engages Christians in a direct frontal assault — his battle plan always involves deception. […]
The first commandment forbids worship of any false god, and now the second commandment forbids any false worship of the true God. This distinction lays the foundation for the practical application of the second commandment in our lives. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_10.mp3
At last, the commandments. God requires in the first commandment not only that He be exclusively acknowledged, but also that we give all of our very selves to Him alone. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_9.mp3
So what was engraved on each of the two tablets that God gave to Moses? How they answered that question in Sunday School might have distracted you from some important ways to understand and apply the ten commandments properly. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_8.mp3
So how should you thank God for saving your body and soul? The right way is to obey His holy laws. The wrong way is to exert yourself in obedience to easier substitutes. As we come closer to the Ten Commandments themselves, be prepared, in light of the gospel, to obey them no matter how […]
In this sermon we will examine angels, good and bad. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20
The second “table” of the Ten Commandments is an objective standard for civil order and righteousness. Its principles are reflected among every people group, even among those who deny that the Ten Commandments are from God. Any society in gross violation of the second table is inevitably a cesspool of immorality. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_6.mp3
The first way to apply the Ten Commandments to your life is to let them show you, one by one, how you have failed to keep them. This uncomfortable exercise is necessary for you to see your need for Jesus Christ and appreciate the magnitude of what He has done. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_4.mp3
Since God has redeemed sinners by sovereign grace, then He not only receives all the glory for their salvation, but He has the right to receive glory from all that Christians do. Paul proclaims that the aim and goal of Christian living is the glory of God. Whether it is eating, drinking, engaging in commerce, […]
If a contemporary person were to ask any of the Protestant Reformers what the Reformation was all about, to a man, they would say it was about justification by faith alone. Justification by faith alone was so central to the Reformation that Protestants boldly called this the doctrine upon which the church stands or falls. […]
The wonder of salvation by grace alone can only be grasped by first realizing not only the sinful condition of men apart from Christ, but the spiritually dead condition of men in Adam. Since man is dead, he cannot take a single step toward salvation, unless God first makes him alive in Jesus Christ. Paul […]
Protestants insist that salvation is in Christ alone. The church doesn’t supply salvation and men don’t work for it, rather, Christ alone secures salvation and applies it to his elect. Paul grounds the argument for Christ Alone in the two-Adam structure of redemptive history, showing how all of God’s dealings with humanity are through these […]
Luther’s pithy response at the Diet of Worms, “Here I stand on the Word of God alone. I can do no other. So help me God summarizes the foundational truth of Protestantism, scripture alone. The final and objective authority for the church is the word of God alone. This message examines the meaning of this […]
The great persecution breaking out against the church in Jerusalem is the occasion for us to be inspired by Stephen and instructed about the power of Christ at work through the preaching of His Word. Acts 7:57 – 8:8
Today, many regard the Bible as containing a set of data that may be evaluated autonomously — you can take it or leave it. But the Bible is a covenantal book for the covenant community. Its Word is not judged by people, but rather it judges people, convicting them of sin and the need for […]
(34:43) Because the New Covenant cannot be broken as the Old Covenant was broken, you have the comfort of knowing your sins are forgiven. Sermon Text: Hebrews 8:1-13 Old Testament Text: Jeremiah 31:27-34
(25:54) There are two ways in which to know God: the creation and the Scriptures. In this sermon you’ll understand what these two “books” reveal about God. Sermon text: Belgic Confession, Article 2 Scripture Lesson: Psalm 19
(23:29) Psalm 73 speaks to the goodness of God in creation and redemption. Specifically the good life is not what people think it is. Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 1 Scripture Lesson: Psalm 73
(27:59) Security is found in Jesus who is your perfect permanent High Priest. Sermon Text: Hebrews 7:11-28 Old Testament Text: Psalm 110
(23:25) Many people choose to focus on only some of God’s attributes such as His power, love and goodness. There is often selfish intent involved in this focus. If people believe that God above all is good then it is a small step to believing that He exists to give them a lot of good […]
(26:31) Who is Melchizedek? He is without father, mother, genealogy, beginning of days nor end of life. His place in history speaks to the fact that Jesus is your eternal high priest. Sermon Text: Hebrews 7:1-10 Old Testament Text: Genesis 14:17-24
(24:35) You can understand God’s wisdom from the creation and in redemption. Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 1 Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 8
(29:07) Because of the promises of God you may hold fast to the hope of attaining heaven one day. Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:13-20 Old Testament Text: Genesis 22:1-19
(29:23) The author of Hebrews in this passage warns the church that some may fall away from the faith. They who do fall away finally are reprobates. The elect have no need to worry about falling away. The warning is heard by the elect but the effect is to sharpen them in their resolve to […]
(26:49) God knows all things, which means He ordains all things. This fact is not just fodder for theologians and philosophers to mull over but comfort for those in Christ Jesus. Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 1 Scripture Lesson: Psalm 139
(28:07) God is immutable, meaning He does not change. Because of this, you can rely on Him in all circumstances. Sermon Text: Belgic Confession, Article 1 Scripture Lesson: Psalm 102
(28:31) Because of Jesus’ perfect priestly work on earth, He has become the perfect priest in heaven, so that He can help you in times of need (and in all times). Sermon Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 110
(28:49) The account of the creation is sequenced in days through which God demonstrates his deliberate and considered acts, done for the benefit of man, that he may inhabit a land perfectly suited for his labors before the Lord. Sermon Text: Genesis 1:1-13 New Testament Supporting Text: John 1:1-5
(27:47) The first verse of the Bible affirms the proposition that there is only one God, and that He sovereignly made and governs all things. This word is given to His covenant people as they are called to trust in God for all things. Sermon Text: Genesis 1:1 New Testament Supporting Text: Acts 17:22-31