URC Learning: Rev. Tom Morrison https://urclearning.org Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:40:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

 

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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.

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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.

 

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

 

]]> 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

]]> Canons of Dort, Heads 3&4, article 7 | How God works regeneration to whom he wills https://urclearning.org/2025/10/05/canons-of-dort-heads-34-article-7-how-god-works-regeneration-to-whom-he-wills/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:09:26 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8885 In this sermon we discuss why the Gospel was restricted to Israel but was then unrestricted.

Scripture Lesson: Galatians 3:10-29

]]> James 2:1-7 | Rich Man, Poor Man https://urclearning.org/2025/10/05/james-21-7-rich-man-poor-man-2/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:03:15 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8883 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

]]> Canons of Dort, Heads 3&4, articles 4-6 | Introduction to the Doctrine of Regeneration https://urclearning.org/2025/09/29/canons-of-dort-heads-34-articles-4-6-introduction-to-the-doctrine-of-regeneration/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:14:32 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8880 An introduction to the biblical doctrine of regeneration.

Scripture text: John 3:1-21

]]> Jeremiah 42-44 | Dead to Sin https://urclearning.org/2025/09/29/jeremiah-42-44-dead-to-sin/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:07:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8878 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

]]> Canons of Dort, Head 3&4:1-3 | Total Depravity https://urclearning.org/2025/09/22/canons-of-dort-head-341-3-total-depravity/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:40:40 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8874 In this sermon we define total depravity.

Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:1-21

]]> Jeremiah 39-41 | Lowliness to Exaltation https://urclearning.org/2025/09/22/jeremiah-39-41-lowliness-to-exaltation/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:28:01 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8872 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

]]> Canons of Dort, Head 2:8,9 | Definite Atonement and Preservation of the Church https://urclearning.org/2025/09/14/canons-of-dort-head-289-definite-atonement-and-preservation-of-the-church/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:01:35 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8864 The final installment on Definite Atonement.

Scripture Lesson: John 10:1-30

]]> James 1:19-27 | Obeying the Word https://urclearning.org/2025/09/14/james-119-27-obeying-the-word/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:51:15 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8862 Obedience to the Word of God is a sign of true religion.

Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34

]]> Canons of Dort, Head 2, articles 5-7 | Universal Proclamation of the Gospel https://urclearning.org/2025/09/07/canons-of-dort-head-2-articles-5-7-universal-proclamation-of-the-gospel-2/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:39:08 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8860 The church is to preach the Gospel to all people in every nation.

Scripture Lesson: John 3:16-21

]]> Jeremiah 37-38 | Jeremiah as Victim https://urclearning.org/2025/09/07/jeremiah-37-38-jeremiah-as-victim/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:34:06 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8855 Jeremiah as victim points to Jesus Christ as Victim for our salvation.

New Testament Lesson: Matthew 27:11-24

]]> Canons of Dort, Head 1:17-18 | Infant death https://urclearning.org/2025/08/24/canons-of-dort-head-117-18-infant-death/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:48:56 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8844 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

]]> The Biblical Command to Baptize Infants https://urclearning.org/2025/08/24/the-biblical-command-to-baptize-infants/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:42:08 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8842 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

]]> Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 15-16 | Reprobation https://urclearning.org/2025/08/17/canons-of-dort-head-1-articles-15-16-reprobation-3/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:33:33 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8837 In this sermon we examine Paul’s words on reprobation from Romans 9:1-29.

Scripture Lesson: Romans 9:1-29

]]> Jeremiah 34-35 | Listening for Salvation https://urclearning.org/2025/08/17/jeremiah-34-35-listening-for-salvation/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:29:14 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8835 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

]]> Jeremiah 32-33 | The Surprise of a New Creation https://urclearning.org/2025/08/10/jeremiah-32-33-the-surprise-of-a-new-creation/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:47:48 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8831 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

 

]]> Canons of Dort, Head 1:8-11 | God’s Eternal Decree of Election https://urclearning.org/2025/08/03/canons-of-dort-head-18-11-gods-eternal-decree-of-election/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:09:21 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8826 In this sermon we take more time to define election and the word, “foreknowledge.”

Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:18-39

]]> Jeremiah 31:31-40 | The New Covenant https://urclearning.org/2025/08/03/jeremiah-3131-40-the-new-covenant/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:04:12 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8824 The blood of Jesus Christ sealed the New Covenant and gives us the security of eternal salvation.

New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 8

]]> Canons of Dort, Head 1, articles 6-7 | God’s Eternal Decree of Election https://urclearning.org/2025/07/29/canons-of-dort-head-1-articles-6-7-gods-eternal-decree-of-election/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:13:18 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8820 In this sermon we introduce the doctrine of election.

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:1-14

]]> Jeremiah 31:2-30 | God in Christ Causes Repentance https://urclearning.org/2025/07/29/jeremiah-312-30-god-in-christ-causes-repentance/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:06:02 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8818 We will not repent until we are moved by a consideration of who God is in Christ.

New Testament Lesson: Luke 15

]]> Canons Head 1:1-5 | Introduction to the Canons of Dort https://urclearning.org/2025/07/20/canons-head-11-5-introduction-to-the-canons-of-dort/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:18:59 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8813 In this sermon we introduce the Canons of Dort.

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10

]]> Jeremiah 30:1-30:1 | Restoration in Christ https://urclearning.org/2025/07/20/jeremiah-301-301-restoration-in-christ/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:14:22 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8811 Our text makes a profound reversal from Law to Gospel that speak to Christ

New Testament Texts: Hebrews 5:7-10; 7:11-28

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52 | Spiritual Battle https://urclearning.org/2025/07/13/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-52-spiritual-battle-4/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:46:24 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8807 There is a spiritual battle in which we must fight but God will bring the victory.

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20

]]> Jeremiah 29 | Thoughtfully Pursuing our Callings https://urclearning.org/2025/07/13/jeremiah-29-thoughtfully-pursuing-our-callings/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:41:12 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8804 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 51 | Forgiveness https://urclearning.org/2025/07/06/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-51-forgiveness-4/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:33:22 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8794 Today we cover one of the most important topics: the forgiveness of sins.

Scripture lesson: 1 John 1:1-2:2

]]> Jeremiah 26:1-28:17 | The Word of Truth https://urclearning.org/2025/07/06/jeremiah-261-2817-the-word-of-truth/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:28:00 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8792 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

 

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 50 | Just What We Need https://urclearning.org/2025/06/29/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-50-just-what-we-need/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:42:40 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8787 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

]]> Jeremiah 24:1-25:38 | The Cup of Wrath, the Cross of Christ https://urclearning.org/2025/06/29/jeremiah-241-2538-the-cup-of-wrath-the-cross-of-christ/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:36:44 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8785 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 49 | God’s Will https://urclearning.org/2025/06/22/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-49-gods-will/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:50:39 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8776 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

]]> Jeremiah 23:9-40 | Speaking the Truth https://urclearning.org/2025/06/22/jeremiah-239-40-speaking-the-truth/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:45:16 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8774 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 48 | Thy Kingdom Come https://urclearning.org/2025/06/15/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-48-thy-kingdom-come-3/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:09:31 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8770 In this sermon we define the Kingdom of God, which is future.

Scripture Lesson: Revelation 21:1-8

]]> Hebrews 13:7-25 | Christ’s Care for His Sheep https://urclearning.org/2025/06/15/hebrews-137-25-christs-care-for-his-sheep/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:05:24 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8768 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 47 | Hallowed Be Thy Name https://urclearning.org/2025/06/08/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-47-hallowed-be-thy-name-2/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 23:01:39 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8761 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

]]> Acts 2:1-21 | The Reversal of Judgment https://urclearning.org/2025/06/08/acts-21-21-the-reversal-of-judgment-2/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:53:57 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8759 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 46 | Our Father https://urclearning.org/2025/06/03/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-46-our-father-2/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:32:56 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8757 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

]]> Jeremiah 21:1-23:8 | Jesus Is Our Righteousness https://urclearning.org/2025/06/03/jeremiah-211-238-jesus-is-our-righteousness/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:26:27 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8755 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45 | Prayer https://urclearning.org/2025/05/25/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-45-prayer-3/ Sun, 25 May 2025 23:09:40 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8746 In this sermon we discuss the principle motivation for praying.

Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:31-39

]]> Jeremiah 20:7-18 | Righteous suffering https://urclearning.org/2025/05/25/jeremiah-207-18-righteous-suffering/ Sun, 25 May 2025 22:58:19 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8744 Jeremiah’s lament points to Jesus Christ’s righteous suffering.

New Testament Text: Mark 14:32-42

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 44 | Bad Desires https://urclearning.org/2025/05/18/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-44-bad-desires-4/ Mon, 19 May 2025 00:10:34 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8740 The 10th commandment is about our sinful hearts.

Scripture Lesson: Mark 7:1-23

]]> Jeremiah 18:1-20-6 | Repentance https://urclearning.org/2025/05/18/jeremiah-181-20-6-repentance/ Mon, 19 May 2025 00:05:53 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8738 Repentance is a process that God recognizes in his patience.

New Testament Lesson: 2 Peter 3:8-10

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 43 | Lying https://urclearning.org/2025/05/11/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-43-lying/ Sun, 11 May 2025 23:00:11 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8733 In this sermon we address the proscriptions and prescriptions regarding the ninth commandment.

Scripture Lesson 1 Kings 21

]]> Jeremiah 17 | The Heart https://urclearning.org/2025/05/11/jeremiah-17-the-heart/ Sun, 11 May 2025 22:57:08 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8731 Only Jesus can heal our sick hearts.

New Testament Lesson: John 7:37-39

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 42 | Stealing https://urclearning.org/2025/05/04/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-42-stealing-4/ Mon, 05 May 2025 00:03:53 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8724 In this sermon we examine the proscriptions and prescriptions related to the eighth commandment.

Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

]]> Jeremiah 16 | Suffering and Redemption https://urclearning.org/2025/05/04/jeremiah-16-suffering-and-redemption/ Sun, 04 May 2025 23:58:59 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8722 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

]]> Jeremiah 15:10-21 | Disappointment with God https://urclearning.org/2025/04/27/jeremiah-1510-21-disappointment-with-god/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:48:38 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8718 God in Christ overcomes our disappointment with God.

Scripture Lesson: Luke 23:26-49

]]> Luke 24 | God’s Initiative https://urclearning.org/2025/04/21/luke-24-gods-initiative-2/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:34:25 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8714 God responds to our problem of the ignorance of salvation by patiently revealing salvation to us in his Word.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 16

]]> Luke 23:26-56 | The Innocence of Christ https://urclearning.org/2025/04/19/luke-2326-56-the-innocence-of-christ/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:50:54 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8711 Only the innocent Christ could redeem us from our sins.

Old Testament Text: Psalm 31

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 40 | “Do Not Kill” https://urclearning.org/2025/04/13/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-40-do-not-kill-2/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:39:39 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8707 The sixth commandment requires not only that we not kill but also that we must preserve life.

Scripture Lesson: Genesis 8:20-9:17

]]> Jeremiah 14:1-15:9 | God’s Patience https://urclearning.org/2025/04/13/jeremiah-141-159-gods-patience/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:30:14 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8705 God in Christ is patient with us sinners.

New Testament Text: 2 Peter 3:8-13

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 39 | Honor Authority https://urclearning.org/2025/04/06/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-39-honor-authority-3/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:30:07 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8701 To honor authority on earth is to honor God.

Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 2

]]> Jeremiah 13 | God in Christ Covers Our Shame https://urclearning.org/2025/04/06/jeremiah-13-god-in-christ-covers-our-shame/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:24:23 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8699 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

]]> Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 38 | Why You Can’t Miss Church https://urclearning.org/2025/03/30/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-38-why-you-cant-miss-church/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:00:24 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8694 The motivating factor for attending church each Lord’s Day is the Gospel.

Scripture Lessons: Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15

]]> Jeremiah 11:1-12:17 | The Curse Broken https://urclearning.org/2025/03/30/jeremiah-111-1217-the-curse-broken/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 22:27:32 +0000 https://urclearning.org/?p=8692 Jesus took on the curse of God in our place at the cross for our salvation.

New Testament: Galatians 3:10-14

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