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https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-31_1-samuel-19-1-17.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

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-24_acts-25-23-26-11.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-24_1-samuel-18-17-30.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

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-17_acts-25-1-22.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-17_1-samuel-18-6-16.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  

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-10_1-samuel-17-55-18-5.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-10_acts-24.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

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-03_1-samuel-17-31-58.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-08-03_acts-23-12-35.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

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-27_1-samuel-17-12-30.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-27_acts-22-22-23-11.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

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-20_1-samuel-17-1-11.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-20_acts-21-37-22-22.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

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-13_1-samuel-16.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-13_acts-21-27-36.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  

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-06_1-samuel-15.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-06_acts-21-15-26.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_acts-21-1-14.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_acts-20-13-38.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

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-15_acts-20-1-12.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-15_1-samuel-13.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

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-08_1-samuel-12.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-08_acts-19-23-41.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