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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 51 | Forgiveness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025

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

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Jeremiah 26:1-28:17 | The Word of Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025

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

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1 Samuel 15 | Obedience Better Than Sacrifice

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025

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

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Acts 21:15-26 | Living at Peace With One Another

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-07-06_acts-21-15-26.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 50 | Just What We Need

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025

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

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Jeremiah 24:1-25:38 | The Cup of Wrath, the Cross of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025

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

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Acts 21:1-14 | Jerusalem the Golden

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-29_acts-21-1-14.mp3

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1 Samuel 14:24-52 | Burdens Too Heavy to Bear

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-29_1-samuel-14-24-52-boosted-audio.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 49 | God's Will

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025

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

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Jeremiah 23:9-40 | Speaking the Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025

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

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Acts 20:13-38 | Of Watchmen and Wolves

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-22_acts-20-13-38.mp3

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1 Samuel 14:1-23 | Depends on Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 48 | Thy Kingdom Come

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025

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

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Hebrews 13:7-25 | Christ's Care for His Sheep

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025

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

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Acts 20:1-12 | Life Giving Word

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025

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

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1 Samuel 13 | Serving the Wrong Master

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-15_1-samuel-13.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 47 | Hallowed Be Thy Name

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025

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

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Acts 2:1-21 | The Reversal of Judgment

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025

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

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1 Samuel 12 | A Rejected King Who Serves

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025

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

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Acts 19:23-41 | God vs. Gods

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-08_acts-19-23-41.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 46 | Our Father

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025

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

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Jeremiah 21:1-23:8 | Jesus Is Our Righteousness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025

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

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Acts 19:11-22 | Breaching the Gates of Hell

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-01_acts-19-11-22.mp3

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1 Samuel 11 | Fighting the Serpent by the Spirit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-06-01_1-samuel-11.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 45 | Prayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025

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

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Jeremiah 20:7-18 | Righteous suffering

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025

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

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Acts 18:24-19:10 | Completed Type, Fulfilled Promise

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-25_acts-18-24-19-10.mp3

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1 Samuel 10:17-27 | Rejecting God's Rule

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-25_1-samuel-10-17-27.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 44 | Bad Desires

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025

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

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Jeremiah 18:1-20-6 | Repentance

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025

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

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1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 | Anointed in the Spirit to Save

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-18_1-samuel-9-1-10-16.mp3

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Acts 18:9, 18-23 | Paul the Nazirite

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-18_acts-18-9--18-23.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 43 | Lying

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025

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

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Jeremiah 17 | The Heart

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025

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

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Acts 18:1-17 | I Shall Build My Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-11_acts-18-1-17.mp3

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1 Samuel 8 | Rejecting the Good King

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-11_1-samuel-8.mp3

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 42 | Stealing

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025

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

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Jeremiah 16 | Suffering and Redemption

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025

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

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Acts 17:16-34 | Provoked by Athens

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-04_acts-17-16-34.mp3

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1 Samuel 7 | Return to Us

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-04_1-samuel-7.mp3

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Jeremiah 15:10-21 | Disappointment with God

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025

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

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1 Samuel 6:1-7:2 | Depart From Us

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-27_1-samuel-6-1-7-2.mp3

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Luke 24 | God's Initiative

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025

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

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1 Samuel 5:1-6:1 | God Against the Idols

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-20_1-samuel-5-1-6-1.mp3

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John 20:1-10; Luke 24:21-27; Romans 8:16-17 | From Shame to Glory

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-20_john-20-1-10--luke-24-21-27--romans-8-16-17.mp3

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Luke 23:26-56 | The Innocence of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025

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

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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 40 | “Do Not Kill”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025

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