- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 43 | Lying2025/05/11
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
- Jeremiah 17 | The Heart2025/05/11
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
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 42 | Stealing2025/05/05
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
- Jeremiah 16 | Suffering and Redemption2025/05/04
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
- Acts 17:16-34 | Provoked by Athens2025/05/04
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-04_acts-17-16-34.mp3
- 1 Samuel 7 | Return to Us2025/05/04
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-05-04_1-samuel-7.mp3
- Jeremiah 15:10-21 | Disappointment with God2025/04/28
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
- 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2 | Depart From Us2025/04/27
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-27_1-samuel-6-1-7-2.mp3
- Luke 24 | God’s Initiative2025/04/21
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
- 1 Samuel 5:1-6:1 | God Against the Idols2025/04/20
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-20_1-samuel-5-1-6-1.mp3
- John 20:1-10; Luke 24:21-27; Romans 8:16-17 | From Shame to Glory2025/04/20
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-20_john-20-1-10--luke-24-21-27--romans-8-16-17.mp3
- Luke 23:26-56 | The Innocence of Christ2025/04/19
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
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 40 | “Do Not Kill”2025/04/13
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
- Jeremiah 14:1-15:9 | God’s Patience2025/04/13
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.MP3
- Luke 19:28-48; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | Not the King We Wanted2025/04/13
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-13_luke-19-28-48--1-thessalonians-4-13-18.mp3
- 1 Samuel 4 | The Glory Exiled and Uncovered2025/04/13
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-13_1-samuel-4.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 39 | Honor Authority2025/04/06
To honor authority on earth is to honor God. Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-fifthcomm-04-06-2025.MP3
- Jeremiah 13 | God in Christ Covers Our Shame2025/04/06
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.MP3
- 1 Samuel 3:1-21 | The Word Among the Lampstands2025/04/06
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-04-06_1-samuel-3-1-21.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 38 | Why You Can’t Miss Church2025/03/30
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.MP3
- Jeremiah 11:1-12:17 | The Curse Broken2025/03/30
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.MP3
- Acts 16:25-34 | Save You and Your Household2025/03/30
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-30_acts-16-25-34.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Days 36&37 | God’s Name2025/03/23
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.MP3
- Jeremiah 8:4-10:25 | The Tears of God2025/03/23
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.MP3
- 1 Samuel 2:12-26 | Worthless Priests2025/03/23
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-23_1-samuel-2-12-26.mp3
- Acts 16:16-24 | Freedom From Bondage2025/03/23
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-23_acts-16-16-24.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 | Good and Bad Preaching2025/03/17
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.MP3
- Luke 15 | God’s Love and His Lost Ones2025/03/17
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.MP3
- Acts 16:6-15 | Sovereign Missions2025/03/16
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-16_acts-16-6-15.mp3
- 1 Samuel 1:19-2:11 | Blessed Seed2025/03/16
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-16_1-samuel-1-19-2-11.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism | Proper Liturgy2025/03/10
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.MP3
- Jeremiah 7:1-8:3 | Obtaining the Heavenly Land2025/03/10
How to obtain heaven. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 11:8-22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-heavenland-03-09-2025.MP3
- Acts 15:36-16:5 | Flawed Men, Questionable Choices, Perfect God2025/03/09
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-09_acts-15-36-16-5.mp3
- 1 Samuel 1:1-19 | Barrenness2025/03/09
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-09_1-samuel-1-1-19.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 – 3 | Elements, Circumstances and Forms2025/03/03
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.MP3
- Jeremiah 4:5-6:30 | Judged In Our Place2025/03/03
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.MP3
- Acts 15:22-35 | Do Not Trouble Those Turning to God2025/03/02
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-02_acts-15-22-35.mp3
- Matt 28:18-20; John 1:1-3, 14, 29; Acts 4:11-12 | Redeemer2025/03/02
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-03-02_.mp3
- Acts 15:1-21 | Israel Is Dead, Long Live Israel2025/02/23
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-02-23_acts-15-1-21.mp3
- Malachi 4 | Sun of Righteousness2025/02/23
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-02-23_malachi-4.mp3
- Acts 14:8-28 | Destroying Idolatry2025/02/16
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-02-16_acts-14-8-28.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35, Part 2 | The Regulative Principle2025/02/10
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.MP3
- Jeremiah 3:1-4:4 How Repentance Is Possible2025/02/09
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.MP3
- Malachi 3:6-12 | The Earth and the Riches2025/02/09
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-02-09_malachi-3-6-12.mp3
- Acts 14:8-28 | Preaching, Better Than Miracles2025/02/09
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-02-09_acts-14-8-28.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35 | Right Worship2025/02/03
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.MP3
- Jeremiah 2 | The Insanity and Misery of Idolatry2025/02/03
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.MP3
- Malachi 2:17-3:5 | Hypocrites Judging God2025/02/02
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-02-02_malachi-2-17-3-5.mp3
- Acts 13:44-14:7 | Gentiles Predestined to Life2025/02/02
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-02-02_acts-13-13-43.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 34, Part 22025/01/27
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.MP3
- Jeremiah 1 | The Call to Judge and to Restore2025/01/27
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.MP3
- Malachi 2:10-17 | Faithless People2025/01/26
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-01-26_malachi-2-10-17.mp3
- Acts 13:13-43 | Gracious God to Unworthy Men2025/01/26
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-01-26_acts-13-13-43.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 34 | Following the Law2025/01/20
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.MP3
- Psalm 32 | Sorrow vs. Happiness2025/01/20
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.MP3
- Acts 13:1-12 | A New Field2025/01/19
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-01-19_acts-13-1-12.mp3
- Malachi 2:1-9 | Faithless Priesthood2025/01/19
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-01-19_malachi-2-1-9.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 33 | Conversion2025/01/13
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.MP3
- Psalm 19 | Making Sense of God2025/01/13
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.MP3
- Malachi 1:6-14 | My Name, Which You Profane, Will Be Great2025/01/12
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-01-12_malachi-1-6-14.mp3
- Acts 12 | O Kings, Kiss the Son2025/01/12
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-01-12_acts-12.mp3
- Acts 11:19-30 | The Nations Will Bring Me Offerings2025/01/06
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-01-05-acts-11_19-30-the-nations-will-bring-me-offerings.mp3
- Malachi 1:1-5 | I Have Loved You2025/01/06
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2025-01-05-catech-malachi-1_1-5-i-have-loved-you.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’Psalm 8 |s Day 32 before God’tive Pr2025/01/06
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.MP3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’Psalm 8 |s Day 32 before God’tive Prs gloryHeidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 322025/01/06
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.MP3
- Acts 11:1-18 | Peace to the Gentiles2024/12/30
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-29-acts-11_1-18-peace-to-the-gentiles.mp3
- Psalm 150; Revelation 4-5 | Everything That Has Breath Praise the LORD2024/12/30
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-29-catech-psalm-150_-revelation-4-5-everything-that-has-breath-praise-the-lord.mp3
- Our Peace2024/12/24
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-22-genesis-3_14-15_-isaiah-9_2_-6-7_-40_1-7_-luke-2_1-20_-romans-16_20--our-peace.mp3
- Rejoice in the LORD, All You Righteous2024/12/24
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-22-catech-psalm-98_-romans-10_10-21_-15_8-13-rejoice-in-the-lord_-all-you-righteous.mp3
- Luke 2:1-20 | Peace On Earth2024/12/23
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.MP3
- Nahum 3 | Man’s Great City Is Fallen2024/12/16
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-15-catech-nahum-3-mans-great-city-is-fallen.mp3
- The Davidic Covenant Fulfilled2024/12/16
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-15-the-davidic-covenant-fulfilled-the-davidic-covenant-fulfilled.mp3
- Luke 1:26-56 | The Weakness of the Kingdom2024/12/16
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.MP3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 31 | Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven2024/12/09
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.MP3
- Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 | A Happy Intrusion2024/12/09
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.MP3
- John 1:1-18 | Majesty Veiled in Mercy2024/12/09
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-08-john-1_1-18-majesty-veiled-in-mercy.mp3
- Nahum 2 | Mighty Warrior for Great Battle2024/12/09
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-08-catech-nahum-2-mighty-warrior-for-great-battle.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 30 | Fencing the Lord’s Table2024/12/02
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.MP3
- Luke 1:1-4 | An Orderly Account2024/12/02
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.MP3
- Acts 10:23-48 | Glory-spirit Fills Earthen Vessels2024/12/01
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-01-acts-10_23-48-glory-spirit-fills-earthen-vessels.mp3
- Nahum 1:9-2:2 | Publishing Peace for My People2024/12/01
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-12-01-catech-nahum-1_9-2_2-publishing-peace-for-my-people.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 29 | The Lord’s Supper, Part 22024/11/25
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.MP3
- Psalm 3 | I Need Help!2024/11/25
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.MP3
- Nahum 1:1-8 | The Patient Judge2024/11/25
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-24-catech-nahum-1_1-8-the-patient-judge.mp3
- Acts 10:1-23 | Clean and Unclean2024/11/25
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-24-acts-10_1-23-clean-and-unclean.mp3
- Micah 7 | My Shepherd Will Vindicate Me2024/11/18
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-17-catech-micah-7-my-shepherd-will-vindicate-me.mp3
- Acts 9:32-43 | Unclean, Cripples, and the Dead2024/11/18
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-17-acts-9_32-43-unclean-cripples-and-the-dead.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 28 | The Lord’s Supper2024/11/17
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.MP3
- Ephesians 6:21-24 | Blessing2024/11/17
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.MP3
- Micah 6 | Love Covenantal Fidelity2024/11/11
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-10-catech-matthew-5_3-12-revelation-2_12-17-love-covenantal-fidelity.mp3
- Acts 9:19-31 | You Will Confound Your Enemies2024/11/11
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-10-acts-9_19-31-you-will-confound-your-enemies.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 27 | Infant Baptism2024/11/11
A biblical argument for baptizing infants Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-infantbaptism-11-10-2024.MP3
- Ephesians 6:10-20 | Spiritual Battle2024/11/11
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.MP3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 26 | Baptism, Part 12024/11/04
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.MP3
- Ephesians 6:5-9 | Slaves, Masters, Christ2024/11/04
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.MP3
- Micah 5 | A Ruler Great to the Ends of the Earth2024/11/04
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-03-catech-micah-5-a-ruler-great-to-the-ends-of-the-earth.mp3
- Acts 9:10-19 | My Word to the Nations2024/11/04
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-11-03-Acts-9_10-19-My-Word-to-the-Nations.mp3
- Micah 4 | Salvation Has Come to the Gentiles2024/10/28
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-10-27-catech-Romans-10_17-11_16-Salvation-Has-Come-to-the-Gentiles.mp3
- Acts 9:1–9 | Exporting Darkness, Seeing Light2024/10/28
https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2024-10-27-Acts-9_1-9-Exporting-Darkness-Seeing-Light.mp3
- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 25 | The Sacraments2024/10/28
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.MP3