Sermons and lectures by Rev. Tom Morrison, pastor of High Desert United Reformed Church in Victorville, California.

Christians are motivated and have the means to fight satanic attacks because Christ has defeated Satan through his death and resurrection. Old Testament Text: Genesis 3:14-16 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-battle-09-13-2026-20260913214128.mp3

The biblical argument for Christ’s definite atonement of His people. Scripture Lesson: John 10:1-30 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.definiteatonement11-14-11.mp3

The reality of a universal catholic church is comforting because God maintains it necessarily. Scripture Lesson: 1 Kings 19:1-18 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-uni-09-06-2026-20260906232616.mp3

We are willing to receive and endure suffering as we believe we are free in Christ who became a servant for us. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-free-09-06-2026-20260906232516.mp3

Sermon on Christ’s intercession Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 9 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-inter-08-30-2026-20260830215755.mp3

The rule and authority of God are submitted to as the church rightly remunerates, disciplines and ordains pastors. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9:6-7 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-auth-08-30-2026-20260830215704.mp3

How to read the Old Testament rightly. Scripture Lesson: Galatians 3 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-law-08-23-2026-20260824010921.mp3

Like true widows, we were utterly helpless, but God helped us in Christ. Old Testament Lessons: Isaiah 1:17; Psalm 68:5; Proverbs 15:25 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-help-08-23-2026-20260824010824.mp3

A justified person will also be a sanctified person who does good works out of gratitude to God. Scripture Lesson: Colossians 3:1-17 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-sanc-08-02-2026-20260802214837.mp3

Pastors and their people must focus on the Word. Old Testament Text: Job 32:6-9 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-word-08-02-2026-20260802214753.mp3

Our conscience is at peace when we believe that we are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 32 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-just-07-26-2026-20260731185411.mp3

The focus of the Christian life is godliness, which has value now and forever. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-godly-07-26-2026-20260731185320.mp3

Faith is the instrument through which God justifies his people. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-faith-07-19-2026-20260719225412.mp3

The false teaching of asceticism in the church is combated by giving thanks to God for his good creation and enjoying the fruits thereof. Old Testament Text: Genesis 1:26-31 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-thanks-07-19-2026-20260719225319.mp3

When Christ died on the cross, he paid for our sins by suffering the eternal wrath of God. Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 9:1-14 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-cross-07-12-2026-20260713003008.mp3

The Gospel is rightly preached in the context of a well-ordered church. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 84 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-church-07-12-2026-20260713002856.mp3

The crucifixion of Christ manifests the justice and mercy of God; Justice is manifested in Christ bearing the punishment for our sins and mercy is manifested in the forgiveness of our sins through Christ’s punishment. Scripture Lesson: Romans 3:21-31 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-just-07-05-2026-20260712013914.mp3

The goodness of Christ, and his care for us, body and soul, are known through the church’s diaconal ministry. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 8:1-10 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-deacon-07-05-2026-20260712014244.mp3

On the two natures of Christ https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-two-06-21-2026-20260621222044.mp3

The minister is not a celebrity but a humble servant of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 40:9-11 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-minister-06-21-2026-20260621221947.mp3

On the incarnation. Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-son-06-14-2026-20260614234206.mp3

David’s words and actions to defeat Goliath point to the words and actions of Jesus to defeat Satan and his armies. New Testament Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-battle-06-14-2026-20260614235701.mp3

After the fall, God seeks man through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 3 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-rest-06-07-2026-20260607222014.mp3

A sermon on a very difficult text. Old Testament Text: Genesis 2:18-25 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-women-06-07-2026-20260607221912.mp3

In this sermon we argue that predestination is biblical. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-elect-05-31-2026-20260531230601.mp3

This sermon covers verses 8-10 of a very difficult passage on worship. We’ll cover verses 9-15 next week. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 2:18-25 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-order-05-31-2026-20260531230504.mp3

The sole work of God to save man is preserved when we understand that the condemning effects of the imputation of Adam’s sin was counteracted by the imputation of Christ’s righteousness through faith in Christ. Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:12-21 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-sin-05-24-2026-20260524233855.mp3

The prayers of the church and the mission of the church are not only for the baptized but for the world. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 49:6 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-all-05-24-2026-20260524233747.mp3

On the creation, fall and corruption of man. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 2:4-3:7 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-fall-05-17-2026-20260518230456.mp3

God Seeks and Saves the Lost Scripture Lessons: Gen. 3:15, 17:7; Luke 19:10, Acts 2:38,39; Romans 10:9-17; Colossians 2:11-14 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-baprof-05-17-2026-20260518230301.mp3

The doctrine of providence gives us unspeakable consolation. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 139 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-providence-05-10-2026.MP3

Our conscience, informed by the Word of God, will keep us going in the right direction in life. Old Testament Text: Psalm 1 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-conscience-05-10-2026.MP3

Praise for the one true God arises instinctively from the experience of being saved from hell. Old Testament Text: Exodus 34:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-praise-05-03-2026.MP3

On angels and demons and spiritual battle. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-angels-04-26-2026.MP3

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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lawgospel-04-26-2026.MP3

In this sermon we discuss a theology of creation. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-creation-04-19-2026.MP3

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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-love-04-19-2026.MP3

This sermon addresses the Person, Deity and Procession of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Lesson: John 14:15-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Spirit-04-12-2026.MP3

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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-love-04-12-2026.MP3

In this sermon we discuss the Scriptural teaching of the deity of Jesus Christ. Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deity-04-05-2026.MP3

God responds to our problem of the ignorance of salvation by patiently revealing salvation to us in his Word. Old Testament Text: Psalm 16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-initiative-04-05-2026.MP3

A further exposition on the Trinity. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-trinity2-03-29-2026.MP3

The Jews and Romans conspire against Jesus and in the process demonstrate his innocence. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-angry-03-29-2026.MP3

An introductory sermon on the Trinity. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-trinity-03-22-2026.MP3

Jesus suffers in soul and body so we will not have to for eternity. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rejected-03-22-2026.MP3

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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-suff-03-15-2026.MP3

Jesus remains faithful to the Father even though his closest companions fail him. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 12:1-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-attack-03-15-2026.MP3

In this sermon we address the topics of the canon and authority of Scripture. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-canon-03-08-2026.MP3

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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-reject-03-08-2026.MP3

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 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-scrip-03-01-2026.MP3

Before Christ returns, proper Christian gratitude is displayed in diligent Christian service. Old Testament Text: Psalm 2 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-wait-03-01-2026.MP3