Sermons and lectures by Rev. Tom Morrison, pastor of High Desert United Reformed Church in Victorville, California.
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A series of talks by Rev. Tom Morrison of High Desert United Reformed Church (Victorville/Apple Valley, CA; highdeserturc.org) on the often un-taught but critical aspects of Christianity.
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From URC Learning (urclearning.org): Audio recordings of one of the Three Forms of Unity, a most treasured summary of the Bible’s basic teachings.
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Welcome to the podcast where we offer insight from both a seasoned Association Exec and an Entrepreneur. Tom Morrison and Dave Will discuss and debate hot topics in the association community every other week. You will learn about new trends and gain inspiration that will help you drive value and engagement, and run an efficient and effective association like a business.
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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.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Building the Association Value and Future With Vision, Boldness and Risk
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52:01In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Matt Croson, President and CEO of the American Gear Manufacturers Association on how to build value and the future through vision, being bold and taking risk. Listen in...By Association Strong
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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.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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God in Christ is patient with us sinners. New Testament Text: 2 Peter 3:8-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Godspatience-04-13-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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To honor authority on earth is to honor God. Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fifthcomm-04-06-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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As we are honest about our shame, which comes from our sins, we find comfort believing that Christ covers our shame by his self-sacrifice on the cross. New Testament Lesson: Romans 4:5-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-shamecovered-04-06-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Driving Value Through Innovation, Experimentation and Teams
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56:07In this engaging session, Tom and Dave interviewing Eric O'Connor, Chief Innovation Officer of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and unpack the strength of building the future of association innovation through experimentation and teams in a 65,000 member association. Listen in....By Association Strong
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The motivating factor for attending church each Lord’s Day is the Gospel. Scripture Lessons: Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fourthcomm-03-30-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jesus took on the curse of God in our place at the cross for our salvation. New Testament: Galatians 3:10-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-cursebroken-03-30-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this sermon we understand the meaning of the third commandment. Sermon Lesson: Exodus 3:1-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Godsname-03-23-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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This text reveals that God cares for us in deep ways. New Testament Text: John 11:28-37 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-tearsofGod-03-23-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Everything Websites, Digital and Embracing the Future Through Innovation
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46:07Don't miss this dynamic conversation as Dave Will interviews Joanna Pineda, Chief Troublemaker and CEO of the Matrix Group. In this podcast Dave and Joanna breakdown the keys to the innovation in the digital age and how it connects to messaging, member value and engagement.By Association Strong
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In this sermon we contrast good biblical preaching with bad non-biblical preaching. Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-preaching-03-16-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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It is God’s love that compels his people to repent of their sins and return to him. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lostones-03-16-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this sermon we explain what Reformed liturgy is how it is biblical. Scriptural Lesson: Isaiah 6:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-proplit-03-09-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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How to obtain heaven. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 11:8-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-heavenland-03-09-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Impactful Member Value and Engagement Made Simple
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56:42This week, Tom and Dave, interview Michael Hoehn from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer on how IASLC has focused its value and messaging on specific needs expressed by members. Michael shares how asking the right questions and listening for their specific needs has led to amazing engagement from their 9,000+ members. Listen…
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Why Reformed church do what they do in worship. Scripture Lesson: Acts 2:37-47 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-elements-03-02-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We deserve to be judged to hell for our sin but Jesus was judged in our place at the cross New Testament Text: Matthew 23:37-40 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-judgedinplace-03-02-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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How to Drive Digital, Demo Days and Virtual Experiences
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44:11In this episode, Tom and Dave break down the keys to driving digital, demo days and virtual experiences that connect members, suppliers, value and content.By Association Strong
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The Regulative Principle, derived from the second commandment, states that we may do in worship only what God commands. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 66:1-4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-regulative-02-09-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Repentance for sins is only possible through the work of Jesus to die and be raised again. New Testament Text: Acts 3:11-26 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-repentance-02-09-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Deborah Kemper from the San Mateo County Bar Association. Deborah breaks down how she taps into her member's emotions to drive value, engagement and volunteerism.By Association Strong
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The second commandment requires that we worship God rightly and not according to human convention. Scripture Lesson: Exodus 32:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-worship1-02-02-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The insanity and misery of idolatry is replaced by the sanity and joy of the proper worship of God through faith in Christ. New Testament Lesson: John 4:1-42 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-insanemisery-02-02-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this sermon we cover the character of the first commandment, what it requires of us and how Christ fulfilled it. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 44:9-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-1stcomm-01-26-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jeremiah is called by God to judge and to restore nations, which reflects Christ’s ministry to judge and to restore God’s people. New Testament Lesson: Matthew 3:1-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-judgerestore-01-26-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Hosts Tom Morrison and Dave Will interview Garry Shapiro,, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association. CTA produces the largest trade show is America, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Gary shares the opportunities and challenges with leading incredible growth, getting it all done with a balance of life.…
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Because of the Gospel, we owe duty to God and to neighbor. Scripture Lessons: Matthew 22:34-40, James 2:8-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-followinglaw-01-19-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this sermon we compare and contrast the sorrowful life and the happy life. New Testament Lesson: Luke 18:9-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-sorrowhappiness-01-19-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this sermon we distinguish the strict sense of conversion from the broader sense, which is about sanctification – the dying of the old man and the making alive of the new man. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:17-24 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-conversion-01-12-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The creation is sufficient to reveal the glory and existence of God but insufficient to reveal his gracious character, for that, we need the Word of God, which speaks of Christ. New Testament Lesson: Romans 1:16-32 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-senseofGod-01-12-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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2025 and the Challenges Leading Associations
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26:11Listen in as Association Strong Hosts Tom Morrison and Dave Will share some of the key challenges facing associations, recap of some of the great guests in 2024 and the exciting content coming in 2025 from Association Strong.By Association Strong
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In this sermon we discuss the role of good works in the life of the Christian. Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:1-2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-gratitude-01-05-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jesus Christ reveals the intended purpose of man to rule who struggles with dignity that only appears to be true. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 2:5-10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-humbled-01-05-2025.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Peace is achieved not through exalted human rulers but through a lowly Hebrew baby. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 51:17-52:12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-peaceonearth-12-22-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We will embrace weakness and suffering in this life when we focus on the weakness and suffering of Christ in his incarnation and crucifixion. Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-weakkingdom-12-15-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The visible church on earth has the unique authority to open and to close the Kingdom of Heaven through preaching and discipline. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:13-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-keys-12-08-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Joy and gladness is found in the Kingdom of God, which is breaking in through the announcement and birth of John the Baptist. Old Testament Lesson: Malachi 4:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-happyintrusion-12-08-20224.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The church is given the responsibility and authority to fence the Lord’s Table. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fence-21-01-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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If we understand the meaning of the Gospel story then we will have assurance that it is true, which leads to a hearty faith by the power of the Holy Spirit. Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-orderlyaccount-12-01-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this sermon we focus on the Scriptural teaching of real presence or the spiritual presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:17-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lordssupper2-11-24-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Confidence during troubles comes by crying out to God and believing that he has helped us already at the cross. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 4:14-5:9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-help-11-24-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Participation in the Lord’s Supper causes Christian growth. Scripture Lessons: 1 Corinthians 10:16,17; 11:23-26 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lordssupper1-11-17-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this sermon we finish Ephesians and find out what true blessings are. Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 6:22-27 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-blessing-11-17-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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A biblical argument for baptizing infants Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-infantbaptism-11-10-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We must battle against the world, the flesh and the devil everyday while believing the fight is already won in Christ. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 59 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-spiritualbattle-11-10-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Baptism signifies and seals the promise of being washed with the blood and Spirit of Christ. Scripture Lessons: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Romans 6:1-5 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-baptism1-11-03-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this sermon we examine Paul’s commands to slaves and masters, which can only be comprehended in Christ. Old Testament Text: Psalm 10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-slavesmasters-11-03-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The Sacraments are very confusing for people even in the church; we clear up the confusion in this sermon. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-thesacraments-10-27-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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