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A justified person will also be a sanctified person who does good works out of gratitude to God.
Scripture Lesson: Colossians 3:1-17
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-sanc-08-02-2026-20260802214837.mp3
Pastors and their people must focus on the Word.
Old Testament Text: Job 32:6-9
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-word-08-02-2026-20260802214753.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-08-02_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--37-39.mp3
Our conscience is at peace when we believe that we are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 32
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-just-07-26-2026-20260731185411.mp3
The focus of the Christian life is godliness, which has value now and forever.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-godly-07-26-2026-20260731185320.mp3
Faith is the instrument through which God justifies his people.
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-faith-07-19-2026-20260719225412.mp3
The false teaching of asceticism in the church is combated by giving thanks to God for his good creation and enjoying the fruits thereof.
Old Testament Text: Genesis 1:26-31
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-thanks-07-19-2026-20260719225319.mp3
When Christ died on the cross, he paid for our sins by suffering the eternal wrath of God.
Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 9:1-14
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-cross-07-12-2026-20260713003008.mp3
The Gospel is rightly preached in the context of a well-ordered church.
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 84
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-church-07-12-2026-20260713002856.mp3
The crucifixion of Christ manifests the justice and mercy of God; Justice is manifested in Christ bearing the punishment for our sins and mercy is manifested in the forgiveness of our sins through Christ’s punishment.
Scripture Lesson: Romans 3:21-31
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-just-07-05-2026-20260712013914.mp3
The goodness of Christ, and his care for us, body and soul, are known through the church’s diaconal ministry.
Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 8:1-10
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-deacon-07-05-2026-20260712014244.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-07-05_leviticus-25-1-12--25-28--35-38.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-06-28_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--35-36.mp3
On the two natures of Christ
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-two-06-21-2026-20260621222044.mp3
The minister is not a celebrity but a humble servant of Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Text: Isaiah 40:9-11
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-minister-06-21-2026-20260621221947.mp3
On the incarnation.
Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-son-06-14-2026-20260614234206.mp3
David’s words and actions to defeat Goliath point to the words and actions of Jesus to defeat Satan and his armies.
New Testament Text: Ephesians 6:10-20
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-battle-06-14-2026-20260614235701.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-06-14_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--33-34.mp3
After the fall, God seeks man through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Scripture Lesson: Genesis 3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-rest-06-07-2026-20260607222014.mp3
A sermon on a very difficult text.
Old Testament Text: Genesis 2:18-25
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-women-06-07-2026-20260607221912.mp3
In this sermon we argue that predestination is biblical.
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-elect-05-31-2026-20260531230601.mp3
This sermon covers verses 8-10 of a very difficult passage on worship. We’ll cover verses 9-15 next week.
Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 2:18-25
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-order-05-31-2026-20260531230504.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-31_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--31-32.mp3
The sole work of God to save man is preserved when we understand that the condemning effects of the imputation of Adam’s sin was counteracted by the imputation of Christ’s righteousness through faith in Christ.
Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:12-21
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-sin-05-24-2026-20260524233855.mp3
The prayers of the church and the mission of the church are not only for the baptized but for the world.
Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 49:6
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-all-05-24-2026-20260524233747.mp3
On the creation, fall and corruption of man.
Scripture Lesson: Genesis 2:4-3:7
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-fall-05-17-2026-20260518230456.mp3
God Seeks and Saves the Lost
Scripture Lessons: Gen. 3:15, 17:7; Luke 19:10, Acts 2:38,39; Romans 10:9-17; Colossians 2:11-14
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-baprof-05-17-2026-20260518230301.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-17_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--29-30.mp3
The doctrine of providence gives us unspeakable consolation.
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 139
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-providence-05-10-2026.MP3
Our conscience, informed by the Word of God, will keep us going in the right direction in life.
Old Testament Text: Psalm 1
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-conscience-05-10-2026.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-03_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--27-28.mp3
Praise for the one true God arises instinctively from the experience of being saved from hell.
Old Testament Text: Exodus 34:1-9
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-praise-05-03-2026.MP3
On angels and demons and spiritual battle.
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-angels-04-26-2026.MP3
The purpose of the Law is to convict people of sin while the purpose of the Gospel is to secure salvation for God’s elect with the result that they will live for God.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 24:5,6
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lawgospel-04-26-2026.MP3
In this sermon we discuss a theology of creation.
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 8
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-creation-04-19-2026.MP3
Love for God and neighbor flourishes in the church as the Gospel is preached and false doctrine is silenced.
Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-6, Leviticus 19:17-18
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-love-04-19-2026.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-19_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--26.mp3
This sermon addresses the Person, Deity and Procession of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture Lesson: John 14:15-31
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Spirit-04-12-2026.MP3
Christians experience the love and care of God in Christ within the church where this love and care is mediated.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 12
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-love-04-12-2026.MP3
In this sermon we discuss the Scriptural teaching of the deity of Jesus Christ.
Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deity-04-05-2026.MP3
God responds to our problem of the ignorance of salvation by patiently revealing salvation to us in his Word.
Old Testament Text: Psalm 16
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-initiative-04-05-2026.MP3
A further exposition on the Trinity.
Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-trinity2-03-29-2026.MP3
The Jews and Romans conspire against Jesus and in the process demonstrate his innocence.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-angry-03-29-2026.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-29_isaiah-52-13-53-6--54-1-3.mp3
An introductory sermon on the Trinity.
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-trinity-03-22-2026.MP3
Jesus suffers in soul and body so we will not have to for eternity.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rejected-03-22-2026.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-22_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--24-25.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-suff-03-15-2026.MP3
Jesus remains faithful to the Father even though his closest companions fail him.
Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 12:1-20
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-attack-03-15-2026.MP3
In this sermon we address the topics of the canon and authority of Scripture.
Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 2
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-canon-03-08-2026.MP3
While God loves his people, they reject him. Christ, however, through his work, secures salvation for his wayward people.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 5:1-7
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-reject-03-08-2026.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-08_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--20-23.mp3
In order not to be deceived and to be convicted of sin and eternal life in Christ, we need to hear the Scriptures alone.
Scripture Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-scrip-03-01-2026.MP3
Before Christ returns, proper Christian gratitude is displayed in diligent Christian service.
Old Testament Text: Psalm 2
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-wait-03-01-2026.MP3
We know God through two means: Creation (general revelation) and the Scriptures (special revelation).
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 19
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-know-02-22-2026.MP3
Faith says that the sinner, the humble and the poor come into the Kingdom of God.
Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 11:27-12:9
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-poss-02-22-2026.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-22_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--16-19.mp3
In this sermon we examine the communicable attributes of God: Wisdom, Justice and Goodness.
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 145
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-comm-02-15-2026.MP3
Faithful prayer reflects the strength one finds in God through Christ while waiting for justice.
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 18:1-13
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-pushy-02-15-2026.MP3
A sermon on the incommunicable attributes of God.
Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 40:9-31
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-incom-02-08-2026.MP3
A settled commitment to love money prohibits a person from loving God. But faith in Christ causes us to put money in its place and to love God.
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-money-02-08-2026.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-08_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--12-15.mp3
In this sermon we introduce the Belgic Confession and examine God’s attributes of uniqueness, simplicity and spirituality.
Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 45
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-belintro-02-02-2026.MP3
God is just and punishes sinners, but he is likewise merciful. Therefore, it is wise for people to throw themselves upon the mercy of God.
Old Testament Lesson: Proverbs 25:2-10
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-unjust-02-01-2026.MP3
Assurance of faith is an incentive to godliness rather than carelessness.
Scripture Lesson: Titus 2:11-15
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-incentive-01-25-2026.MP3
It is God’s love in Christ that compels his people to repent of their sins and return to him.
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lost-01-25-2026.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-25_heidelberg-catechism--part-i--guilt--q--9-11.mp3
Although Christians can struggle with assurance of their faith in this life it is obtainable by the power of God.
Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 1:1-8
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-assuance-01-18-2026.MP3
Those who are willing to die to themselves and their cherished ideas about life and trust in Christ will be in heaven.
Old Testament Text: Isaiah 25
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-heaven-01-18-2026.MP3
In this sermon we discuss why the Gospel was restricted to Israel but was then unrestricted.
Scripture Lesson: Galatians 3:10-29
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-sovwill-10-05-2025.MP3
We shall not evaluate the worth of people in the church according to the standards of the world but to the standards of God.
Old Testament Lesson: Leviticus 19:15
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-richpoor-10-05-2025.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-10-05_heidelberg-catechism-lord-s-day-1.mp3
An introduction to the biblical doctrine of regeneration.
Scripture text: John 3:1-21
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-introreg-09-28-2025.MP3
Christians struggle with sin and in the midst of this struggle, we need to confess and believe that we are dead to sin and alive in Christ!
New Testament Text: Romans 6:1-14
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deadtosin-09-28-2025.MP3
In this sermon we define total depravity.
Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:1-21
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-depraved-09-21-2025.MP3
We do well in this life as we accept our lowly, suffering status, which will be reversed in heaven because of the work of Jesus Christ.
New Testament Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lowtohigh-09-21-2025.MP3
The final installment on Definite Atonement.
Scripture Lesson: John 10:1-30
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-defatone-09-14-2025.MP3
Obedience to the Word of God is a sign of true religion.
Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-obeyword-09-14-2025.MP3
The church is to preach the Gospel to all people in every nation.
Scripture Lesson: John 3:16-21
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-univgospel-09-07-2025.MP3
Jeremiah as victim points to Jesus Christ as Victim for our salvation.
New Testament Lesson: Matthew 27:11-24
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-victim-09-07-2025.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-09-07_genesis-15-6-10-17-18--17-9-10-12-14--deuteronomy-10-16--30-6--matthew-3-11--27-25--acts-2-2-3--33--38--16-31--romans-4-11-12--6-3-5--11-16-17--20--23--1-corinthians-10-1-3--galatians-3-8--27--29--colossians-2-11-12.mp3
[Note: the audio is a bit muffled in this recording.]
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-31_acts-26-12-32.mp3
In this sermon we address how Christian parents should think biblically about the death of their infants and young children.
Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-infantdeath-08-24-20215.MP3
The Scriptures teach that Christian parents must baptize their infants. In this sermon we examine those biblical passages.
Scripture Lesson: Genesis 17:9-14; Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 7:14; Galatians 3:7-9, 28-29; Colossians 2:11-12
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/infantbaptism-08-24-2025.MP3
In this sermon we examine Paul’s words on reprobation from Romans 9:1-29.
Scripture Lesson: Romans 9:1-29
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-reprobation-08-17-2025.MP3
Our only hope for salvation is found in Jesus Christ who listened to God and obeyed him on our behalf.
New Testament Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-listen-08-17-2025.MP3
Redemption in Christ is on the order of a new creation.
New Testament Texts: Luke 1:26-33, 1 Cor. 15:3,4, 2 Cor. 5:17, Rev. 21:1-5
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-newcreation.MP3
In this sermon we take more time to define election and the word, “foreknowledge.”
Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:18-39
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-elect-08-03-2025.MP3
The blood of Jesus Christ sealed the New Covenant and gives us the security of eternal salvation.
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 8
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-new-08-03-2025.MP3
In this sermon we introduce the doctrine of election.
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:1-14
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-decree-07-27-2025.MP3
We will not repent until we are moved by a consideration of who God is in Christ.
New Testament Lesson: Luke 15
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-repent-07-27-2025.MP3
In this sermon we introduce the Canons of Dort.
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-cdintro-07-20-2025.MP3
Our text makes a profound reversal from Law to Gospel that speak to Christ
New Testament Texts: Hebrews 5:7-10; 7:11-28
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-restoration-07-20-2025.MP3
There is a spiritual battle in which we must fight but God will bring the victory.
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-battle-07-13-2025.MP3
Because we have eternal salvation through Jesus Christ, we gratefully pursue our callings in this life while looking forward to the New Heavens and Earth.
New Testament Texts: Hebrews 5:7-10; 11:8-10, 13-16; 13:14
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-callings-07-13-2025.MP3
Today we cover one of the most important topics: the forgiveness of sins.
Scripture lesson: 1 John 1:1-2:2
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-forgiveness-07-06-2025.MP3
The Word of God causes conflict and can also be wrongly preached but the Word will finally prevail.
New Testament Lesson: James 1:16-18
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-wordoftruth-07-06-2025.MP3
Realizing that God is the fountain of all good, we pray for the reception of just what we need and for the wise use of what we have.
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 146
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-need-06-29-2025.MP3
Understanding the wrath of God against humanity helps us to appreciate the cross of Christ where Christ took on that wrath in our place.
New Testament Lessons: Matthew 26:36-39; 27:45-54
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-wrathandcross-06-29-2025.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-29_1-samuel-14-24-52-boosted-audio.mp3
In this sermon we discuss the fact that we must renounce our will and submit to God’s will.
Scripture Lessons: Matthew 16:21-28; Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 5:15-21
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-will-06-22-2025.MP3
We need to ignore false preaching and focus on the truth of God’s Word about Jesus Christ.
New Testament Lesson: John 8:31-38
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-truth-06-22-2025.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-22_1-samuel-14-1-23-boosted-audio.mp3
In this sermon we define the Kingdom of God, which is future.
Scripture Lesson: Revelation 21:1-8
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-kingdom-06-15-2025.MP3
This sermon is about the way in which our Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, rules his church through deacons, elders and ministers.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 63:7-14
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-sheep-06-15-2025.MP3
In this sermon we learn about the significance of the first petition in the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be thy name.”
Scripture Lessons: Psalm 8; Isaiah 6:1-7
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-hallowed-06-08-2025.MP3
The pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the church fulfills Joel’s prophecy by granting blessing and not judgment.
Old Testament Text: Joel 2:28-32
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-reversal-06-08-2025.MP3
This sermon begins a series on the Lord’s Prayer. Today we examine the first phrase, “Our Father who art in Heaven.”
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 6:1-15
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-ourfather-06-01-2025.MP3
Righteousness is attained through faith in Christ who is the perfect and righteous king.
New Testament Text: Romans 1:3,4; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jesusrighteousness-06-01-2025.MP3
In this sermon we discuss the principle motivation for praying.
Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:31-39
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-prayer-05-25-2025.MP3
Jeremiah’s lament points to Jesus Christ’s righteous suffering.
New Testament Text: Mark 14:32-42
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-righteoussuffering-05-25-2025.MP3
The 10th commandment is about our sinful hearts.
Scripture Lesson: Mark 7:1-23
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-baddesires-05-18-2025.MP3
Repentance is a process that God recognizes in his patience.
New Testament Lesson: 2 Peter 3:8-10
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-repentance-05-18-2025.MP3
In this sermon we address the proscriptions and prescriptions regarding the ninth commandment.
Scripture Lesson 1 Kings 21
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/th-lying-05-11-2025.MP3
Only Jesus can heal our sick hearts.
New Testament Lesson: John 7:37-39
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-theheart-05-11-2025.MP3
In this sermon we examine the proscriptions and prescriptions related to the eighth commandment.
Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-stealing-05-04-2025.MP3
The suffering and redemption of Jeremiah and Judah point to the suffering and redemption of Jew and Gentile.
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 2:10-18
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-suffred-05-04-2025.MP3
God in Christ overcomes our disappointment with God.
Scripture Lesson: Luke 23:26-49
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-disappointment-04-27-2025.MP3
God responds to our problem of the ignorance of salvation by patiently revealing salvation to us in his Word.
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 16
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-initiative-04-20-2025.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-20_john-20-1-10--luke-24-21-27--romans-8-16-17.mp3
Only the innocent Christ could redeem us from our sins.
Old Testament Text: Psalm 31
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-innocence-04-18-2025.MP3
The sixth commandment requires not only that we not kill but also that we must preserve life.
Scripture Lesson: Genesis 8:20-9:17
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-dontkill-04-13-2025.MP3
God in Christ is patient with us sinners.
New Testament Text: 2 Peter 3:8-13
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Godspatience-04-13-2025.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-13_luke-19-28-48--1-thessalonians-4-13-18.mp3
To honor authority on earth is to honor God.
Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 2
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fifthcomm-04-06-2025.MP3
As we are honest about our shame, which comes from our sins, we find comfort believing that Christ covers our shame by his self-sacrifice on the cross.
New Testament Lesson: Romans 4:5-8
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-shamecovered-04-06-2025.MP3
In this sermon we discuss the role of good works in the life of the Christian.
Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:1-2
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-gratitude-01-05-2025.MP3
Jesus Christ reveals the intended purpose of man to rule who struggles with dignity that only appears to be true.
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 2:5-10
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-humbled-01-05-2025.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-29-acts-11_1-18-peace-to-the-gentiles.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-29-catech-psalm-150_-revelation-4-5-everything-that-has-breath-praise-the-lord.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-22-genesis-3_14-15_-isaiah-9_2_-6-7_-40_1-7_-luke-2_1-20_-romans-16_20--our-peace.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-22-catech-psalm-98_-romans-10_10-21_-15_8-13-rejoice-in-the-lord_-all-you-righteous.mp3
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-peaceonearth-12-22-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-15-catech-nahum-3-mans-great-city-is-fallen.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-15-the-davidic-covenant-fulfilled-the-davidic-covenant-fulfilled.mp3
We will embrace weakness and suffering in this life when we focus on the weakness and suffering of Christ in his incarnation and crucifixion.
Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-weakkingdom-12-15-2024.MP3
The visible church on earth has the unique authority to open and to close the Kingdom of Heaven through preaching and discipline.
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:13-20
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-keys-12-08-2024.MP3
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/tm-happyintrusion-12-08-20224.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-08-john-1_1-18-majesty-veiled-in-mercy.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-08-catech-nahum-2-mighty-warrior-for-great-battle.mp3
The church 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-fence-21-01-2024.MP3
If we understand the meaning of the Gospel story then we will have assurance that it is true, which leads to a hearty faith by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-orderlyaccount-12-01-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-01-acts-10_23-48-glory-spirit-fills-earthen-vessels.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-01-catech-nahum-1_9-2_2-publishing-peace-for-my-people.mp3
In this sermon we focus on the Scriptural teaching of real presence or the spiritual presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper.
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:17-30
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lordssupper2-11-24-2024.MP3
Confidence during troubles comes by crying out to God and believing that he has helped us already at the cross.
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 4:14-5:9
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-help-11-24-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-24-catech-nahum-1_1-8-the-patient-judge.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-24-acts-10_1-23-clean-and-unclean.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-17-catech-micah-7-my-shepherd-will-vindicate-me.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-17-acts-9_32-43-unclean-cripples-and-the-dead.mp3
Participation in the Lord’s Supper causes Christian growth.
Scripture Lessons: 1 Corinthians 10:16,17; 11:23-26
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lordssupper1-11-17-2024.MP3
In this sermon we finish Ephesians and find out what true blessings are.
Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 6:22-27
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-blessing-11-17-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-10-catech-matthew-5_3-12-revelation-2_12-17-love-covenantal-fidelity.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-10-acts-9_19-31-you-will-confound-your-enemies.mp3
A biblical argument for baptizing infants
Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-15
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-infantbaptism-11-10-2024.MP3
We must battle against the world, the flesh and the devil everyday while believing the fight is already won in Christ.
Old Testament Text: Isaiah 59
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-spiritualbattle-11-10-2024.MP3
Baptism signifies and seals the promise of being washed with the blood and Spirit of Christ.
Scripture Lessons: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Romans 6:1-5
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-baptism1-11-03-2024.MP3
In this sermon we examine Paul’s commands to slaves and masters, which can only be comprehended in Christ.
Old Testament Text: Psalm 10
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-slavesmasters-11-03-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-03-catech-micah-5-a-ruler-great-to-the-ends-of-the-earth.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-03-Acts-9_10-19-My-Word-to-the-Nations.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-10-27-catech-Romans-10_17-11_16-Salvation-Has-Come-to-the-Gentiles.mp3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-10-27-Acts-9_1-9-Exporting-Darkness-Seeing-Light.mp3
The Sacraments are very confusing for people even in the church; we clear up the confusion in this sermon.
Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-thesacraments-10-27-2024.MP3
Paul gives helpful words to children and parents, which also convict and beg for relief in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Texts: Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:1-3
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-childrenfathersChrist-10-27-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-10-20-Acts-I-Will-Give-You-A-Better-Name.mp3
God rewards those who deny any merit to themselves for salvation and rather trust in the merit of Jesus Christ.
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:31-46
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rewards-10-20-2024.MP3
As husband and wife fulfill their roles in marriage, Christ is glorified as the Bridegroom of the church, his bride.
Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 2:18-25
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-marriage-10-20-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-10-13-Acts-My-Witnesses-in-Samaria.mp3
In this sermon we cover a biblical doctrine many Christians today don’t know but is essential to know.
Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-justification-10-13-2024.MP3
God’s holiness relates both to the judgment of mankind and the salvation of the elect.
New Testament Lesson: Matthew 13:10-17
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-holiness-10-13-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-10-06-Failure-to-Catastrophe.mp3
There is great hope found in the resurrection of our bodies.
Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-resslife-10-06-2024.MP3
Because the days are evil, we must avoid wrong influences and be filled with the Spirit, which will result in right worship.
Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-influence-10-06-2024.MP3
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-10-06-catech-micah-1-vision-of-destruction.mp3
In this sermon we will examine why the church and her ministry is necessary.
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 28:16-20
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-church-09-29-2024.MP3
Christians shouldn’t be like the “sons of disobedience” because they are no longer like them in their darkness but are now light in the Lord and therefore must walk as children of light, which will have a positive effect on those in the darkness.
Old Testament Text: Isaiah 60:1-7
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-darklight2-09-29-2024.MP3
Old Testament Text: Exodus 4:21; 15:11; 34:29-35
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-09-22-Angelic-Hated-By-The-Demonic.mp3
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
We should bless God, that is, praise God, because he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 72
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-blessGod-05-12-2024.MP3
We should listen to the letter of Ephesians because it has apostolic authority to tell us about Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 6:22-27
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-weshouldlistentochrist-05-05-2024.MP3
The holy war against the Jew’s enemies represents God’s actions in Christ to defeat all his and our enemies.
New Testament Lesson: 2 Peter 3:1-13
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-holywar-04-28-2024.MP3
In this passage, we “see” the invisible hand of God cursing the enemies of his people, which in turn blesses his people.
New Testament Lesson: Galatians 3:1-14
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-cursesandblessings-04-21-2024.MP3
When the pressure of the threat of death is applied to Jesus, we can see his perfect character of humble submission to the Father for our salvation.
New Testament Lesson: John 12:20-36
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-character-04-14-2024.MP3
While living in the common kingdom, Christians are to seek the Kingdom of God.
New Testament Lesson: John 18:36
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-twokingdoms-04-07-2024.MP3
The miraculous signs, the women, the angel and the guards all preach about the fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ so that we would believe our sins are forgiven and our bodies will be raised.
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 49
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-ressurection-03-31-2024.MP3
Jesus Christ was judged in the place of Christians so that they would not fear God.
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 22
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-feargone-03-29-2024.MP3
Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is ironically triumphant, for Jesus comes in humility to suffer and to die but his suffering and death will lead ultimately to triumph.
Old Testament Lesson: Zechariah 9:9-13
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jesushumility-03-24-2024.MP3
The Power and glory of God may be seen in nature and in worship.
New Testament Text: Hebrews 1:1-4
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-powerglory-03-10-2024.MP3
True happiness (blessedness) is meditating on God’s Word as that which is a revelation of Jesus Christ.
New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-behappy-02-25-2024.MP3
The Gospel of death from life comes through the line of ordinary, sinful people.
New Testament Text: Matthew 1:1-6a.
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deathtolife-02-04-2024.MP3
Boaz as a man of integrity, did not take advantage but did the right thing like Jesus’ obedience on our behalf.
New Testament Lessons: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 5:7-10
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-obedientredeemer-01-28-2024.MP3
Jesus saved us unworthy people, which reflects his kindness.
New Testament Text: Luke 10:25-37
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jesuskindness-01-21-2024.MP3
A church flourishes and glorified Christ when it calls its officers rightly.
Scripture lesson: Acts 6:1-6
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-officers-01-14-2024.MP3
Jesus Christ pursues and love his people despite their weak and inconsistent love.
New Testament Text: John 12:20-26
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-saclove-01-14-2024.MP3
In our sin we tend to run from God following wrong paths but Christ, in his righteousness, chose the right path, the path of death, so that we might be saved from our sins and sanctified.
New Testament Text: Hebrews 10:19-25
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deathlifepath-01-07-2024.MP3
Faith and wisdom recognize the Kingdom of God in the weak and lowly.
Old Testament Lesson: Micah 5:1-6
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-themagi-12-31-2023.MP3
Salvation and comfort are found in the miraculous birth and destiny of Jesus, the Messiah.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 7:1-8:4
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-josephsdream-12-24-2023.MP3
The fulfillment of the promise for a Messiah made to David and Abraham comes through a human line as just the right time.
Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Godfulfills-12-14-2023.MP3
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
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-investing-12-08-2023.MP3
Funeral for Jim Harmsen
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jimharmsen-12-06-2023.MP3
We must live in righteousness and peace in preparation for the final end, which will be defined by righteousness and peace.
New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-peace-12-03-2023.MP3
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-11-26-2023.MP3
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
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-11-12-2023.MP3
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 life.
Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 24
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-divinepresence-11-05-2023.MP3
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
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: Ezekiel 37:1-14
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/TM-powerpreaching-10-22-2023.MP3
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
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.MP3
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
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-09-10-2023.MP3
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
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
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 Lesson: Isaiah 59:12-20
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fearofdeath-08-20-2023.MP3
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
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/audio/tm-prayerdisciples-08-06-2023.MP3
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 URC and an assistant Professor of English and Literature at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, CA. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/FK-reading-08-04-2023.MP3
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
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-interppeace-07-09-2023.MP3
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
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-06-18-2023.MP3
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-connectivity-06-04-2023.MP3
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
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
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/audio/tm-calm-05-14-2023.MP3
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
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
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
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
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.urclearning.org/audio/tm-priorities-04-02-2023.MP3
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
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
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
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/tm-lifedeath-02-19-2023.MP3
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-02-12-2023.MP3
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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-putonchrist-12-04-2022.MP3
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
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.MP3
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-10-30-2022.MP3
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/tm-Godusinghate-10-16-2022.MP3
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://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-effect-10-09-2022.MP3
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
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.urclearning.org/audio/tm-anyonesaved-09-11-2022.MP3
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.MP3
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-08-28-2022.MP3
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.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lifeinchrist-08-21-2022.MP3
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
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
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
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
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/audio/tm-prideandpower-07-17-2022.MP3
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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-howeternallife-07-10-2022.MP3
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-07-03-2022.MP3
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/tm-connection-06-05-2022.MP3
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.MP3
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-purposeofmarriage-05-22-2022.MP3
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
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
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-idolatryserve-04-24-2022.MP3
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-meaningoflife-04-17-2022.MP3
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-04-10-2022.MP3
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/audio/tm-guiltandgrace-04-03-2022.MP3
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-prayerstruggle-03-20-2022.MP3
Walking by the Spirit empowers Christians not to gratify their fleshly desires and to produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Old Testament Text: Ezekiel 36:24-28 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-walkspirit-03-13-2022.MP3
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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deliverance-03-06-2022.MP3
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-trustinGod-02-27-2022.MP3
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 8:4-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-arewhatweworship-02-20-2022.MP3
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
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
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.urclearning.org/audio/tm-sourceofhelp-01-30-2022.MP3
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-01-23-2022.MP3
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
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-01-09-2022.MP3
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-fearofthelord-01-02-2022.MP3
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
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
Looking to Jesus Christ causes contentment while we wait for his return. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-longing-12-12-2021.MP3
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
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
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/audio/211026_0364.MP3
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
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://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-arepeoplegood-10-31-2021.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
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
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
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/tm-technology-03-10-2021.MP3
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
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-09-19-2021.MP3
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.wordofchrist-09-05-2021.MP3
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-miraculousministry-08-15-2021.MP3
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/audio/tm-rightimage-08-08-2021.MP3
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.MP3
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
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://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-trueheaven-07-04-2021.MP3
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.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fearjudge-2021-06-27.MP3
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.org/audio/tm-thousand-2021-06-20.MP3
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-2021-06-13.MP3
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
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-2021-05-30.MP3
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 3:1-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-amindwithwisdom-2021-05-23.MP3
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
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
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: Daniel 3:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-churchscalling-2021-05-02.MP3
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.urclearning.org/audio/tm-statepersecution-2021-04-24.MP3
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.urclearning.org/audio/tm-spiritualbattle-2021-04-18.MP3
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/tm-witnesses-2021-04-11.MP3
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-2021-04-04.MP3
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
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 3:13-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-redeemedfromdevil-2021-03-21.MP3
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; Zephaniah 1:7-10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-savedbygod-2021-03-14.MP3
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 Lesson: Zechariah 6:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fairnecessary-2021-02-28.MP3
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.urclearning.org/audio/tm-focusexist-2020-02-21.MP3
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 Lesson: Isaiah 66:1-3 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-invisibleheaven-2021-02-14.MP3
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
Sanctuary Service 1/24/2021: I Am Not http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2021-01-24_I_Am_Not.mp3
Morning Service 1/24/2021: The Outcasts Gathered To Jerusalem http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2021-01-24_The_Outcasts_Gathered_To_Jersusalem.mp3
Morning Service 12/27/2020: The Eyes Are On You http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-12-27_My_Eyes_Are_On_You.mp3
Sanctuary Service 12/27/2020: The Time To Glorify The Son http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-12-27_The_Time_To_Glorify_The_Son.mp3
Sanctuary Service 12/20/2020: Our Peace http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-12-20_Our_Peace.mp3
Morning Service 12/20/2020: Jesus’ Prayer From The Cave http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-12-20_Jesus_Prayer_From_The_Cave.mp3
Morning Service 12/13/2020: Serving As A Priest In Exile http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-12-13_Serving_As_A_Priest_In_Exile.mp3
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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-wiseinvesting-2021-01-31.MP3
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
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
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-nocomp-2020-01-10.MP3
Sanctuary Service 12/6/2020: My Work Has Overcome The World http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-12-06_My_Work_Has_Overcome_The_World.mp3
Sanctuary Service 11/29/2020: I Will Turn Your Sorrow To Joy http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-29_I_Will_Turn_Your_Sorrow_Into_Joy.mp3
Sanctuary Service 11/15/2020: The World Hates Me And You http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-15_The_World_Hates_Me_And_You.mp3
Morning Service 12/6/2020: The Words Of Serpents http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-12-06_The_Words_Of_Serpents.mp3
Morning Service 11/29: Expose, Forgive, And Correct My Foolishness http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-29_Expose_Forgive_And_Correct_My_Foolishness.mp3
Morning Service 11/22/2020: Words Of Justice Exalt God’s Name http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-22_Words_Of_Justice_Exalt_Gods_Name.mp3
Morning Service 11/15/2020: Justice Comforts The Downtrodden http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-15_Justice_Comforts_The_Downtrodden.mp3
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
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 Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-weakness-2020-12-13.MP3
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/tm-2020-12-06.MP3
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-statussymbol-2020-11-29.MP3
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-goodlife-2020-11-22.MP3
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-2020-11-14.MP3
Sanctuary Service 11/8/2020: You Are My Chosen Friends http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-08-You_Are_My_Chosen_Friend.MP3
Morning Service 11/8/2020: His Covenant Love Continues Through Eternity http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-08-His_Covenant_Love_Continues_Through_Eternity.MP3
Sanctuary Service 11/1/2020: Life In The True Vine http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-01-Life_In_The_True_Vine.MP3
Sanctuary Service 10/25/2020: I Give You The Spirit Of Peace http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-10-25_I_Give_You_My_Spirit_Of_Peace.MP3
Sanctuary Service 10/18/2020: The Glorious Way Home http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-10-18_The_Glorious_Way_Of_Home.MP3
Morning Service 11/1/2020: Praise Our Beautiful God http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-11-01_Praise_Our_Beautiful_God.MP3
Morning Service 10/25/2020: Blessings From The House http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-10-25_Blessings_From_The_House.MP3
Morning Service 10/18/2020: Unity Is Eternity Begun http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-10-18_Unity_Is_Eternity_Begun.MP3
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. Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 2:28-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.timeandeternity-2020-11-08.MP3
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
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
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: Isaiah 51:1-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-nofear-20-10-18.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
Morning Service 10/4/2020: Humble, Calm, and Patient http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-10-04_Humble_Calm_Patient.mp3
Morning Service 9/27/2020: My Waits In Hope http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-09-27_My_Soul_Waits_In_Hope.mp3
Morning Service 9/20/2020: The Oppressors Cursed http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-09-20_The_Oppressors_Cursed.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 10/4/2020: Betrayed By A Friend http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-10-04_Betrayed_By_A_Friend.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
Sanctuary Service 9/13/2020: The Great Wedding
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-09-13_The_Great_Wedding.mp3
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: Ezekiel 17:22-24
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-parables-10-11-2020.MP3
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/tm-mysteryrevealed-2020-10-04.MP3
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 being mad at them.
New Testament Lesson: Luke 23:18-25, 44-49
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-murder-2020-09-27.MP3
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
Sanctuary Service 8/23/20: The Hour Has Come
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-08-23_The_Hour_Has_Come.mp3
Sanctuary Service 8/16/20: Glorified By Being
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-08-16_Glorified_By_Being.mp3
Morning Service 8/23/2020: Blessed Because We Fear The Lord
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-08-23_Blessed_Because_We_Fear_the_Lord.mp3
Morning Service 8/16/2020: Building The Everlasting House
http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2020-08-16_Building_The_Everlasting_House.mp3
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-2020-09-13.MP3