URC Learning: All Posts https://urclearning.org Mon, 11 May 2026 00:42:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Belgic Confession, Article 13 | Providence https://urclearning.org/2026/05/10/belgic-confession-article-13-providence-5/ Mon, 11 May 2026 00:42:21 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9140 The doctrine of providence gives us unspeakable consolation.

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 139

]]> 1 Timothy 1:18-20 | On the Conscience https://urclearning.org/2026/05/10/1-timothy-118-20-on-the-conscience/ Mon, 11 May 2026 00:35:15 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9138 Our conscience, informed by the Word of God, will keep us going in the right direction in life.

Old Testament Text: Psalm 1

]]> 2 Samuel 15:7-37 | A King Goes Into Exile https://urclearning.org/2026/05/10/2-samuel-157-37-a-king-goes-into-exile/ Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/05/10/2-samuel-157-37-a-king-goes-into-exile/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-10_2-samuel-15-7-37.mp3 ]]> Isaiah 11:1-10 | Spirit-endowed Ensign https://urclearning.org/2026/05/10/isaiah-111-10-spirit-endowed-ensign/ Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/05/10/isaiah-111-10-spirit-endowed-ensign/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-10_isaiah-11-1-10.mp3 ]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 27-28 | Comfort of Providence https://urclearning.org/2026/05/04/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-27-28-comfort-of-providence/ Mon, 04 May 2026 22:32:25 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9133 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-03_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--27-28.mp3 ]]> 1 Timothy 1:12-17 | From Hatred to Praise https://urclearning.org/2026/05/03/1-timothy-112-17-from-hatred-to-praise/ Sun, 03 May 2026 22:21:57 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9131 Praise for the one true God arises instinctively from the experience of being saved from hell.

Old Testament Text: Exodus 34:1-9

]]> 2 Samuel 14:25-15:6 | Willingly Seduced https://urclearning.org/2026/05/03/2-samuel-1425-156-willingly-seduced/ Sun, 03 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/05/03/2-samuel-1425-156-willingly-seduced/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-05-03_2-samuel-14-25-15-6.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, Article 12 | Angels and Demons https://urclearning.org/2026/04/26/belgic-confession-article-12-angels-and-demons/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:39:08 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9126 On angels and demons and spiritual battle.

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20

]]> 1 Timothy 1:8-11 | The Purpose of the Law and Gospel https://urclearning.org/2026/04/26/1-timothy-18-11-the-purpose-of-the-law-and-gospel/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:33:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9124 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

]]> 2 Samuel 14:1-24 | Continuing Unrepentance https://urclearning.org/2026/04/26/2-samuel-141-24-continuing-unrepentance/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/26/2-samuel-141-24-continuing-unrepentance/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-26_2-samuel-14-1-24.mp3 ]]> Isaiah 10:20-34 | A Remnant Will Return https://urclearning.org/2026/04/26/isaiah-1020-34-a-remnant-will-return/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/26/isaiah-1020-34-a-remnant-will-return/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-26_isaiah-10-20-34.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, Article 12 | Creation, Part 1 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/20/belgic-confession-article-12-creation-part-1-3/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:14:52 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9122 In this sermon we discuss a theology of creation.

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 8

]]> 1 Timothy 1:3-7 | Love: The Product of Right Doctrine https://urclearning.org/2026/04/20/1-timothy-13-7-love-the-product-of-right-doctrine/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:08:50 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9120 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 26 | God My Father https://urclearning.org/2026/04/19/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-26-god-my-father/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/19/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-26-god-my-father/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-19_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--26.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 14:1-24 | Embracing Deluding Flattery https://urclearning.org/2026/04/19/2-samuel-141-24-embracing-deluding-flattery/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/19/2-samuel-141-24-embracing-deluding-flattery/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-19_2-samuel-14-1-24.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, Article 11 | The Person, Deity and Procession of the Spirit https://urclearning.org/2026/04/12/belgic-confession-article-11-the-person-deity-and-procession-of-the-spirit/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:35:05 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9109 This sermon addresses the Person, Deity and Procession of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Lesson: John 14:15-31

]]> 1 Timothy 1:1-2 | Christ’s Love and Care https://urclearning.org/2026/04/12/1-timothy-11-2-christs-love-and-care/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:50 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9107 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

]]> 2 Samuel 13 | Wisdom, Not From Above https://urclearning.org/2026/04/12/2-samuel-13-wisdom-not-from-above/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/12/2-samuel-13-wisdom-not-from-above/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-12_2-samuel-13.mp3 ]]> Isaiah 10:5-19 | Boasting Axe Judged https://urclearning.org/2026/04/12/isaiah-105-19-boasting-axe-judged/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/12/isaiah-105-19-boasting-axe-judged/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-12_isaiah-10-5-19.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, article 10 | The Deity of Jesus Christ https://urclearning.org/2026/04/05/belgic-confession-article-10-the-deity-of-jesus-christ/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:14:54 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9100 In this sermon we discuss the Scriptural teaching of the deity of Jesus Christ.

Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18

]]> Luke 24 | “God’s Initiative” https://urclearning.org/2026/04/05/luke-24-gods-initiative-3/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:08:49 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9098 God responds to our problem of the ignorance of salvation by patiently revealing salvation to us in his Word.

Old Testament Text: Psalm 16

]]> Easter Sunday: Psalm 96 | Declare the Glory of the Resurrection https://urclearning.org/2026/04/05/psalm-96-declare-the-glory-of-the-resurrection/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/05/psalm-96-declare-the-glory-of-the-resurrection/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-05_psalm-96.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 12:26-31 | Restored to Service https://urclearning.org/2026/04/05/2-samuel-1226-31-restored-to-service/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/04/05/2-samuel-1226-31-restored-to-service/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-04-05_2-samuel-12-26-31.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, article 9 | The Trinity, part 2 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/29/belgic-confession-article-9-the-trinity-part-2-5/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:34:01 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9094 A further exposition on the Trinity.

Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

]]> Luke 22:66-23:25 | Jesus in the Hands of Angry Sinners https://urclearning.org/2026/03/29/luke-2266-2325-jesus-in-the-hands-of-angry-sinners/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:27:35 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9092 The Jews and Romans conspire against Jesus and in the process demonstrate his innocence.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

]]> Palm Sunday: Isaiah 52:13-53:6, 54:1-3 | Shout Hosanna! But Mean It https://urclearning.org/2026/03/29/isaiah-5213-536-541-3-shout-hosanna-but-mean-it/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/29/isaiah-5213-536-541-3-shout-hosanna-but-mean-it/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-29_isaiah-52-13-53-6--54-1-3.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 12:1-25 | Redemption Through David’s Son’s Death https://urclearning.org/2026/03/29/2-samuel-121-25-redemption-through-davids-sons-death/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/29/2-samuel-121-25-redemption-through-davids-sons-death/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-29_2-samuel-12-1-25.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, Article 8 | Trinity https://urclearning.org/2026/03/22/belgic-confession-article-8-trinity/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:17:16 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9087 An introductory sermon on the Trinity.

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14

]]> Luke 22:39-65 | Jesus Rejected https://urclearning.org/2026/03/22/luke-2239-65-jesus-rejected/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:13:03 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9085 Jesus suffers in soul and body so we will not have to for eternity.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9

]]> 2 Samuel 11 | As Bad as Judas https://urclearning.org/2026/03/22/2-samuel-11-as-bad-as-judas/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/22/2-samuel-11-as-bad-as-judas/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-22_2-samuel-11.mp3 ]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 24-25 | The Holy Trinity https://urclearning.org/2026/03/22/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-24-25-the-holy-trinity/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/22/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-24-25-the-holy-trinity/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-22_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--24-25.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, Article 7 | The Sufficiency of Scripture https://urclearning.org/2026/03/16/belgic-confession-article-7-the-sufficiency-of-scripture-3/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:48:14 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9083 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

]]> Luke 22:1-28 | Satanic Attack https://urclearning.org/2026/03/16/luke-221-28-satanic-attack/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:41:39 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9081 Jesus remains faithful to the Father even though his closest companions fail him.

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 12:1-20

]]> Isaiah 9:8-10:4 | Guides Who Lead Astray https://urclearning.org/2026/03/15/isaiah-98-104-guides-who-lead-astray/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/15/isaiah-98-104-guides-who-lead-astray/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-15_isaiah-9-8-10-4.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 10 | King of Kings https://urclearning.org/2026/03/15/2-samuel-10-king-of-kings/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/15/2-samuel-10-king-of-kings/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-15_2-samuel-10.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, articles 4-6 | The Canon and Authority of Scripture https://urclearning.org/2026/03/08/belgic-confession-articles-4-6-the-canon-and-authority-of-scripture-3/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:35:48 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9074 In this sermon we address the topics of the canon and authority of Scripture.

Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 2

]]> Luke 20:1-19 | God Loves, Man Rejects, Christ Secures https://urclearning.org/2026/03/08/luke-201-19-god-loves-man-rejects-christ-secures/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:30:52 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9072 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

]]> 2 Samuel 9 | Let the Lame Be Blessed https://urclearning.org/2026/03/08/2-samuel-9-let-the-lame-be-blessed/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/08/2-samuel-9-let-the-lame-be-blessed/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-08_2-samuel-9.mp3 ]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 20-23 | Righteous by Faith https://urclearning.org/2026/03/08/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-20-23-righteous-by-faith/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/08/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-20-23-righteous-by-faith/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-08_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--20-23.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, Article 3 | About Holy Scripture https://urclearning.org/2026/03/02/belgic-confession-article-3-about-holy-scripture-4/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:00:50 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9063 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

]]> Luke 19:11-27 | Waiting with Diligence https://urclearning.org/2026/03/02/luke-1911-27-waiting-with-diligence/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:52:03 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9047 Before Christ returns, proper Christian gratitude is displayed in diligent Christian service.

Old Testament Text: Psalm 2

 

]]> Isaiah 9:1-7 | King Jesus https://urclearning.org/2026/03/01/isaiah-91-7-king-jesus-2/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/01/isaiah-91-7-king-jesus-2/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-01_isaiah-9-1-7.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 8 | The Lord Gave Victory https://urclearning.org/2026/03/01/2-samuel-8-the-lord-gave-victory/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/03/01/2-samuel-8-the-lord-gave-victory/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-03-01_2-samuel-8.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 2 | Of the Knowledge of God https://urclearning.org/2026/02/22/belgic-confession-of-faith-article-2-of-the-knowledge-of-god/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:25:46 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9041 We know God through two means: Creation (general revelation) and the Scriptures (special revelation).

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 19

]]> Luke 18:9-30 | The Impossibility of Salvation https://urclearning.org/2026/02/22/luke-189-30-the-impossibility-of-salvation/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:18:15 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9039 Faith says that the sinner, the humble and the poor come into the Kingdom of God.

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 11:27-12:9

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 16-19 | The God-man Jesus https://urclearning.org/2026/02/22/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-16-19-the-god-man-jesus-2/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/02/22/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-16-19-the-god-man-jesus-2/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-22_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--16-19.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 7:18-29 | God, Remember and Do https://urclearning.org/2026/02/22/2-samuel-718-29-god-remember-and-do/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/02/22/2-samuel-718-29-god-remember-and-do/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-22_2-samuel-7-18-29.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, Article 1 | Communicable Attributes: Wisdom, Justice and Goodness https://urclearning.org/2026/02/16/belgic-confession-article-1-communicable-attributes-wisdom-justice-and-goodness/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:26:41 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9033 In this sermon we examine the communicable attributes of God: Wisdom, Justice and Goodness.

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 145

]]> Luke 18:1-8 | Pushy Prayer https://urclearning.org/2026/02/16/luke-181-8-pushy-prayer/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:22:44 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9031 Faithful prayer reflects the strength one finds in God through Christ while waiting for justice.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 18:1-13

]]> Isaiah 8-9:1 | A Stone of Offense and a Rock of Stumbling https://urclearning.org/2026/02/15/isaiah-8-91-a-stone-of-offense-and-a-rock-of-stumbling/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/02/15/isaiah-8-91-a-stone-of-offense-and-a-rock-of-stumbling/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-15_isaiah-8-9-1.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 7:1-17 | Build a House https://urclearning.org/2026/02/15/2-samuel-7-build-a-house/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/02/15/2-samuel-7-build-a-house/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-15_2-samuel-7.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, article 1 | The Incommunicable Attributes of God https://urclearning.org/2026/02/10/belgic-confession-article-1-the-incommunicable-attributes-of-god-2/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:38:32 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9026 A sermon on the incommunicable attributes of God.

Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 40:9-31

]]> Luke 16:9-31 | For the Love of Money https://urclearning.org/2026/02/10/luke-169-31-for-the-love-of-money/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:34:17 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9024 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.

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part II: Grace, Q. 12-15 | Another to Pay My Debt https://urclearning.org/2026/02/08/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-12-15-another-to-pay-my-debt/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/02/08/heidelberg-catechism-part-ii-grace-q-12-15-another-to-pay-my-debt/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-08_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--12-15.mp3 ]]> Belgic Confession, Article 1 | Introduction to the Belgic and the Nature of God https://urclearning.org/2026/02/01/belgic-confession-article-1-introduction-to-the-belgic-and-the-nature-of-god/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:25:51 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9016 In this sermon we introduce the Belgic Confession and examine God’s attributes of uniqueness, simplicity and spirituality.

Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 45

]]> Luke 16:1-8 | The Wisdom of the Unjust Manager https://urclearning.org/2026/02/01/luke-161-8-the-wisdom-of-the-unjust-manager/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:20:42 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=9012 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

]]> 2 Samuel 5 | Still a King Like the Nations https://urclearning.org/2026/02/01/2-samuel-5-still-a-king-like-the-nations/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/02/01/2-samuel-5-still-a-king-like-the-nations/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-01_2-samuel-5.mp3 ]]> Isaiah 7:1-25 | Man Rejects God’s Salvation https://urclearning.org/2026/02/01/isaiah-71-25-man-rejects-gods-salvation/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/02/01/isaiah-71-25-man-rejects-gods-salvation/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-02-01_isaiah-7-1-25.mp3 ]]> Canons of Dort, Head 5, articles 12-15 | Assurance as Incentive https://urclearning.org/2026/01/25/canons-of-dort-head-5-articles-12-15-assurance-as-incentive-5/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:31 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8998 Assurance of faith is an incentive to godliness rather than carelessness.

Scripture Lesson: Titus 2:11-15

]]> Luke 15 | God’s Love and His Lost Ones https://urclearning.org/2026/01/25/luke-15-gods-love-and-his-lost-ones-2/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:48:53 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8996 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part I: Guilt, Q. 9-11 | Justice Required https://urclearning.org/2026/01/25/heidelberg-catechism-part-i-guilt-q-9-11-justice-required/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/01/25/heidelberg-catechism-part-i-guilt-q-9-11-justice-required/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-25_heidelberg-catechism--part-i--guilt--q--9-11.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 4 | I Never Knew You https://urclearning.org/2026/01/25/2-samuel-4-i-never-knew-you/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/01/25/2-samuel-4-i-never-knew-you/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-25_2-samuel-4.mp3 ]]> Canons of Dort, Head 5, articles 9-11 | Assurance of Faith https://urclearning.org/2026/01/18/canons-of-dort-head-5-articles-9-11-assurance-of-faith-5/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:37:47 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8984 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

]]> Luke 14:1-35 | Who Will Be in Heaven? https://urclearning.org/2026/01/18/luke-141-35-who-will-be-in-heaven/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:26:03 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8982 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

]]> Isaiah 6 | Response to the Holiness of God https://urclearning.org/2026/01/18/isaiah-6-response-to-the-holiness-of-god/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/01/18/isaiah-6-response-to-the-holiness-of-god/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-18_isaiah-6.mp3 ]]> 2 Samuel 3 | Zeal Without Knowledge https://urclearning.org/2026/01/18/2-samuel-3-zeal-without-knowledge/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/01/18/2-samuel-3-zeal-without-knowledge/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-18_2-samuel-3.mp3 ]]> Canons of Dort, Head 5, articles 7-8 | God Preserves https://urclearning.org/2026/01/11/canons-of-dort-head-5-articles-7-8-god-preserves-3/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:10:43 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8976 Christians repent and turn to God after falling into terrible sins but they do so only because God works repentance and preserves them.

Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:26-30

]]> Luke 12:13-21 | Greed and the Gospel https://urclearning.org/2026/01/11/luke-1213-21-greed-and-the-gospel/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:05:17 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8974 Only the Gospel can resolve the problem of greed.

Old Testament Text: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

]]> 2 Samuel 2 | The Serpent’s Kingdom Fights https://urclearning.org/2026/01/11/2-samuel-2-the-serpents-kingdom-fights/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/01/11/2-samuel-2-the-serpents-kingdom-fights/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-11_2-samuel-2.mp3 ]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part I: Guilt, Q. 8 | The Idol of Free Will https://urclearning.org/2026/01/11/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-3-q8-the-idol-of-free-will/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/01/11/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-3-q8-the-idol-of-free-will/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-11_heidelberg-catechism-lord-s-day-3--q8.mp3 ]]> Canons of Dort, Head 5, articles 4-6 | Falling into Serious Sin https://urclearning.org/2026/01/04/canons-of-dort-head-5-articles-4-6-falling-into-serious-sin-2/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:51:36 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8968 God in Christ preserves Christians even when they fall into serious sin.

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 51

]]> Luke 8:4-15 | Hearing Jesus’ Word https://urclearning.org/2026/01/04/luke-84-15-hearing-jesus-word/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:47:13 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8966 You must go to Jesus to hear and understand his Word.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 6

]]> 2 Samuel 1 | Troubling Providence https://urclearning.org/2026/01/04/2-samuel-1-troubling-providence/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/01/04/2-samuel-1-troubling-providence/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-04_2-samuel-1.mp3 ]]> Isaiah 5 | A Foul Vine and Vineyard https://urclearning.org/2026/01/04/isaiah-5-a-foul-vine-and-vineyard/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2026/01/04/isaiah-5-a-foul-vine-and-vineyard/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-01-04_isaiah-5.mp3 ]]> Matthew 22:1-14 | Dressed for the Kingdom https://urclearning.org/2025/12/28/matthew-221-14-dressed-for-the-kingdom/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:58:40 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8964 This is a sermon by Mr. Edward De Arce.

]]> 2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 132, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 | Rest https://urclearning.org/2025/12/21/2-samuel-71-14-psalm-132-romans-1625-27-luke-126-38/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:38:54 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8958 Our secure eternal rest is found in Jesus Christ dwelling among us for eternity.

 

]]> 1 Samuel 1:27-2:11; Luke 1:26-55 | We Rejoice in the Lord’s Salvation https://urclearning.org/2025/12/21/1-samuel-127-211-luke-126-55-we-rejoice-in-the-lords-salvation/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/12/21/1-samuel-127-211-luke-126-55-we-rejoice-in-the-lords-salvation/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-21_1-samuel-1-27-2-11--luke-1-26-55.mp3 ]]> 1 Samuel 31 | Willing Sacrifice https://urclearning.org/2025/12/21/1-samuel-31-willing-sacrifice/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/12/21/1-samuel-31-willing-sacrifice/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-21_1-samuel-31.mp3 ]]> Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28; John 3:22-26 | Longing https://urclearning.org/2025/12/14/isaiah-6517-25-psalm-126-1-thessalonians-516-28-john-322-26-longing/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:46:10 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8953 Looking to Jesus Christ causes contentment while we wait for his return.

Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28; John 3:22-36

]]> Advent: Peace to the Far Off and Near https://urclearning.org/2025/12/14/advent-peace-to-the-far-off-and-near/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/12/14/genesis-314-19-121-3-isaiah-21-5-ephesians-211-18-36-galatians-31-9-advent-peace-to-the-far-off-and-near/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-14_genesis-3-14-19--12-1-3--isaiah-2-1-5--ephesians-2-11-18--3-6--galatians-3-1-9.mp3 ]]> 1 Samuel 30 | Giving Gifts to Men https://urclearning.org/2025/12/14/1-samuel-30-giving-gifts-to-men/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/12/14/1-samuel-30-giving-gifts-to-men/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-14_1-samuel-30.mp3 ]]> Canons of Dort, Head 5:1-3 | Christians Are Still Sinners https://urclearning.org/2025/12/07/canons-of-dort-head-51-3-christians-are-still-sinners/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:26:07 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8946 Christians still sin and will sin to the day they die; therefore, they need God to preserve them to the end.

Scripture Lesson: Romans 7:7-25

]]> 1 Samuel 29 | Tempted Beyond Our Ability https://urclearning.org/2025/12/07/1-samuel-29-tempted-beyond-our-ability/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/12/07/1-samuel-29-tempted-beyond-our-ability/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-07_1-samuel-29.mp3 ]]> Advent: Triumph of the Son’s Kingdom https://urclearning.org/2025/12/07/psalm-2-matthew-216-18-271-2-281-6-2818-20-acts-417-31-540-42-triumph-of-the-sons-kingdom/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/12/07/psalm-2-matthew-216-18-271-2-281-6-2818-20-acts-417-31-540-42-triumph-of-the-sons-kingdom/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-12-07_psalm-2--matthew-2-16-18--27-1-2--28-1-6--28-18-20--acts-4-17-31--5-40-42.mp3 ]]> Canons of Dort, Heads 3/4: 17 | Use of Means: Scripture https://urclearning.org/2025/12/02/canons-of-dort-heads-3-4-17-use-of-means-scripture/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:19:34 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8944 The preaching of God’s Word is essential to salvation and Christian growth.

Scripture Lesson: Romans 10:5-17

]]> Psalm 80, Isa. 64:1-9, 1 Cor. 1:1-9, Mark 13:24-37 | Restoration https://urclearning.org/2025/12/02/psalm-80-isa-641-9-1-cor-11-9-mark-1324-37-restoration/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:44:35 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8942 God is Christ restored you, is restoring you and will restore you.

Scripture Lessons: Psalm 80, Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Mark 13:24-37

]]> Canons of Dort, Heads 3 & 4, Article 16 | Man’s Will Made Alive https://urclearning.org/2025/11/24/canons-of-dort-heads-3-4-article-16-mans-will-made-alive/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:12:24 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8937 The Holy Spirit through the preaching of the Word does not take away the will but makes the will alive.

Scripture Lesson: Romans 1:16-25

]]> Jeremiah 50-52 | The Power of Babylon, the World System, Destroyed https://urclearning.org/2025/11/24/jeremiah-50-52-the-power-of-babylon-the-world-system-destroyed/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:08:38 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8935 We  are free to live before God as we believe that God will judge, Babylon, the World System.

New Testament Lessons: Matthew 1:12, Romans 3:25, Colossians 2:13-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, Revelation 18:1-8

]]> Canons of Dort, Heads 3 & 4, 14-15 https://urclearning.org/2025/11/17/canons-of-dort-heads-3-4-14-15/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:08:29 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8931 True gratitude is generated by understanding that faith is a gift.

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10

]]> Jeremiah 46-49 | The Savior of the World https://urclearning.org/2025/11/17/jeremiah-46-49-the-savior-of-the-world/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:05:28 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8928 The nations sin against God and are judged for it, but God promises salvation to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

New Testament Lesson: Luke 2:22-32

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part I: Guilt, Q. 7 | Original and Actual Sin https://urclearning.org/2025/11/16/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-3-part-2-original-and-actual-sin/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/11/16/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-3-part-2-original-and-actual-sin/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-11-16_heidelberg-catechism-lord-s-day-3--part-2.mp3 ]]> 1 Samuel 28 | Message for One Facing Death https://urclearning.org/2025/11/16/1-samuel-28-message-for-one-facing-death/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/11/16/1-samuel-28-message-for-one-facing-death/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-11-16_1-samuel-28-v2.mp3 ]]> Canons of Dort, Heads 3 & 4: 11-13 | Regeneration https://urclearning.org/2025/11/09/canons-of-dort-heads-3-4-11-13-regeneration/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:11:19 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8911 In this sermon we define regeneration and how and when it occurs. Contrary to some positions, regeneration comes about through the preaching of the Word by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 1

]]> Jeremiah 45 | God Enters into Our Suffering https://urclearning.org/2025/11/09/jeremiah-45-god-enters-into-our-suffering/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:02:20 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8909 God enters into our suffering through the life and death of Jesus Christ.

New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 2:9-10

 

]]> Isaiah 3-4 | From Trash to Beauty https://urclearning.org/2025/11/09/isaiah-3-4-from-trash-to-beauty/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/11/09/isaiah-3-4-from-trash-to-beauty/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-11-09_isaiah-3-4.mp3 ]]> 1 Samuel 27 | Do Not Harden Your Heart https://urclearning.org/2025/11/09/1-samuel-27-do-not-harden-your-heart/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/11/09/1-samuel-27-do-not-harden-your-heart/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-11-09_1-samuel-27.mp3 ]]> Canons of Dort, Heads 3&4: 8-10 | The Calling of the Gospel and Two Responses https://urclearning.org/2025/11/03/canons-of-dort-heads-34-8-10-the-calling-of-the-gospel-and-two-responses/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:15:18 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8907 In this sermon, we argue that the call of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is sincere.

Scripture Lesson: Mark 4:1-20

]]> Luke 10:25-37 | The Law and Self-Righteousness https://urclearning.org/2025/11/03/luke-1025-37-the-law-and-self-righteousness/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:11:07 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8905 Jesus teaches that the Law destroys self-righteousness.

Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

]]> 1 Samuel 26 | The LORD Will Vindicate https://urclearning.org/2025/11/02/1-samuel-26-the-lord-will-vindicate/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/11/02/1-samuel-26-the-lord-will-vindicate/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-11-02_1-samuel-26.mp3 ]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Part I: Guilt, Q. 6 | The Image of God https://urclearning.org/2025/11/02/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-3-the-image-of-god/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/2025/11/02/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-3-the-image-of-god/ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-11-02_heidelberg-catechism-lord-s-day-3.mp3 ]]>