Sermons of Rev. Tom Morrison

The Scriptures explicitly and implicitly say that Christians must use their minds. Many Christians today, however, are loathe to do the hard work of thinking. But without using the mind, Christians cannot engage the world in which they live and cannot grow in their faith.

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 3:1-17

Under satanic attack, Jesus remains faithful to the Father even though His closest companions fail Him.

New Testament Lesson: Luke 22:1-38

There have been and there will continue to be amazing apocalyptic signs of the final end. Believing God is in control despite the terror associated with these signs and events results in comfort and faithful service.

Old Testament Lesson: Joel 2:28-32

There is a spiritual battle in which you must fight but God will bring the victory in the end.

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52

The fifth petition of the Lord’s Prayer is, “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” We’ll answer this important question: Why do we need to pray for the forgiveness of sins when they are already forgiven?

Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 51

Through the discussion Jesus has with the Sadducees and the Scribes, Jesus makes the distinction between “this age” and “the age to come.” Christians belong to the age to come and have left this age behind.

Old Testament Text: Genesis 6:1-8

The fourth petition of the Lord’s Prayer is, “Give us this day our daily bread.” 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.

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 50

All people hate authority but Jesus reverses that hatred through His obedience to the Father

Old Testament Text: Genesis 1:24-31

The third petition of the Lord’s Prayer is about denying our wills, yielding to God’s will and following our callings in this life.

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 49

While God loves His people they reject Him. Christ, however, through His work, secures His wayward people.

OT Text: Isaiah 5:1-7