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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

Funeral for Jim Harmsen http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jimharmsen-12-06-2023.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison

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.MP3Von Rev. Tom Morrison