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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In light of what God has done for us in Christ, we Christians are to live for Christ with a special emphasis on maintaining unity in the church by loving one another. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-getalong-08-18-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Paul’s prayer reflects his desire for the people of the church to understand the work of Christ and the love of Christ and that they would become more like Christ in their character. Old Testament Text: Ezekiel 43:1-5 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-paulsprayer-08-11-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Connecting the Dots of Innovation to Value and Engagement
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WOW! Don't miss this episode of Association Strong podcast as Tom and Dave interview award winning CEO, Sheri Jacobs. She is founder and CEO of Avenue M Group. Sheri breakdown amazing research and methodologies on the do's and don't of maximizing value and engagement within associations.By Association Strong
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Paul, in our passage, frames our Christian existence by speaking of the direction of God’s redemptive work in Christ, which culminates in the New Heavens and Earth. Keeping this in mind helps us to keep this life and its trouble in perspective. Old Testament Text: Micah 4:1-3 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-forest-08-04-2024.MP3…
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The comforting presence of Christ is known through faith in him as this faith is worked out in the church, the temple of God on earth. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 56:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-presenceofChrist-07-28-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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God in Christ came to us when we were morally dead, saved us through Christ and gave us a purpose. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 34:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deathtolife-06-30-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Within the threat of the world, the flesh and the devil, we are assured of Christ’s protection and the Spirit and grace to grow to Christian maturity. Old Testament Text: Psalm 110 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Jesuskinghead-06-16-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We are motivated to live the Christian life when we contemplate who God is. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 14:30-15:18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-motivation-06-09-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We find ultimate security in this life through faith in Jesus Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Joel 2:28-29 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-secure-06-02-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We praise God as we think about our sins and the sins of the world being forgiven because of the grace of God. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 6:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-redemptiongrace-05-26-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We praise God because we were chosen to be holy, blameless and adopted. Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 7:6-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-praisespeculation-05-19-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We should bless God, that is, praise God, because he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 72 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-blessGod-05-12-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We should listen to the letter of Ephesians because it has apostolic authority to tell us about Jesus Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 6:22-27 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-weshouldlistentochrist-05-05-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The holy war against the Jew’s enemies represents God’s actions in Christ to defeat all his and our enemies. New Testament Lesson: 2 Peter 3:1-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-holywar-04-28-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Rev Up Your Association Engine by Engaging Your Board
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It doesn't matter how talented the association CEO or staff is. If you have a dysfunctional board who isn't engaged, the board will stand in the way of progress, innovation and growth. Listen in as Tom and Dave interview Hardly Smith, author of the book, Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game. This book focuses on how to break the cycle of frustrating…
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In this passage, we “see” the invisible hand of God cursing the enemies of his people, which in turn blesses his people. New Testament Lesson: Galatians 3:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-cursesandblessings-04-21-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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When the pressure of the threat of death is applied to Jesus, we can see his perfect character of humble submission to the Father for our salvation. New Testament Lesson: John 12:20-36 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-character-04-14-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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While living in the common kingdom, Christians are to seek the Kingdom of God. New Testament Lesson: John 18:36 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-twokingdoms-04-07-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The miraculous signs, the women, the angel and the guards all preach about the fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ so that we would believe our sins are forgiven and our bodies will be raised. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 49 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-ressurection-03-31-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jesus Christ was judged in the place of Christians so that they would not fear God. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 22 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-feargone-03-29-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is ironically triumphant, for Jesus comes in humility to suffer and to die but his suffering and death will lead ultimately to triumph. Old Testament Lesson: Zechariah 9:9-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jesushumility-03-24-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Strategic Engagement That Triples Your Revenue
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All we can say is WOW on this one. How would you like to triple your revenues in your association in 5 years? Many might think that is impossible. However, our guest Todd Hauptli, CEO of the Association of American Airport Executives did just that. In 5 years he took AAAE from just over $30 million in revenues to over $100 million. No matter what s…
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The Power and glory of God may be seen in nature and in worship. New Testament Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-powerglory-03-10-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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AI is taking the association industry by storm. So may associations have concerns but many are jumping in and embracing the tools AI brings to make the impossible... possible. Tom Morrison and Dave Will have a very engaging and thought provoking conversation with Robert Barnes, CEO of Betty Bot, a leading AI technology provider in the association s…
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All we can say is WOW on this incredible episode. Tom Morrison & Dave Will interview Amber Worthen, Founder of ASW Communications on EVERYTHING communications and email. Amber unpacks the keys to email marketing, what to do, what not to do and how to frame messaging that gets action. Must listen for any association professional.…
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True happiness (blessedness) is meditating on God’s Word as that which is a revelation of Jesus Christ. New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-behappy-02-25-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The Gospel of death from life comes through the line of ordinary, sinful people. New Testament Text: Matthew 1:1-6a. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deathtolife-02-04-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Boaz as a man of integrity, did not take advantage but did the right thing like Jesus’ obedience on our behalf. New Testament Lessons: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 5:7-10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-obedientredeemer-01-28-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jesus saved us unworthy people, which reflects his kindness. New Testament Text: Luke 10:25-37 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jesuskindness-01-21-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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A church flourishes and glorified Christ when it calls its officers rightly. Scripture lesson: Acts 6:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-officers-01-14-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jesus Christ pursues and love his people despite their weak and inconsistent love. New Testament Text: John 12:20-26 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-saclove-01-14-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Just Imagine a Room of Top Association Podcasters? It Happened!
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Don't miss this episode of Association Strong as Dave Will from PropFuel digs into everything podcasting with other well know podcasters in the association space.By Association Strong
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In our sin we tend to run from God following wrong paths but Christ, in his righteousness, chose the right path, the path of death, so that we might be saved from our sins and sanctified. New Testament Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deathlifepath-01-07-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Driving Engagement in the Midst of Leadership Transition
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In this episode, Tom and Dave do a deep dive into how to drive and keep membership engagement high in the midst of leadership transition. Tom and Dave interview Michael DiFrisco CAE, Executive Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry shares his journey of member engagement after being promoted to Executive Director fo AACD after 10 ye…
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Faith and wisdom recognize the Kingdom of God in the weak and lowly. Old Testament Lesson: Micah 5:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-themagi-12-31-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Salvation and comfort are found in the miraculous birth and destiny of Jesus, the Messiah. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 7:1-8:4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-josephsdream-12-24-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The fulfillment of the promise for a Messiah made to David and Abraham comes through a human line as just the right time. Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Godfulfills-12-14-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Investing too heavily in this world and its leaders produces misery and death while investing heavily in Christ and the next world produces joy and life. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 22:12-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-investing-12-08-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Funeral for Jim Harmsen http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jimharmsen-12-06-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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We must live in righteousness and peace in preparation for the final end, which will be defined by righteousness and peace. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-peace-12-03-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Trials provide an opportunity to look to the goodness of God and what he is doing in his actions of redemption. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 145 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-goodnessofgo-11-26-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Sarah Sladek, CEO of Sarah Sladek and Company to talk about her new best selling book MemberSHIFT. Sarah unpacks an array of trends, data and best practices on member value, recruitment and engagement.By Association Strong
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God brings trials into the life of the Christian for the purpose of developing Christian maturity. Old Testament Lesson: Proverbs 1:1-7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-trials-11-19-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Jesus sacrificed his life on the cross and calls his servants also to sacrifice their lives by following him. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 40:9-11 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-followme-11-12-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Tom and Dave score another winning member engagement interview with Russ Webb, CEO of the Bar Area Apartment Association. In this episode Russ unpacks how the engagement strategy their association when he was hired totally turned around their value proposition and grew membership and revenues at record levels. This episode has a lot of energy and i…
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Jesus reveals his divine power to his disciples so that they will be strengthened to do the work of the church. Jesus also reveals how the church can deal with the frustration and discouragement of life. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 24 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-divinepresence-11-05-2023.MP3…
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Hearing is believing only because the Apostles first saw the risen Christ. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9:6,7 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-hearingbelief-10-29-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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Don't miss this must hear episode as Tom and Dave interview Jay Owen, CEO of Business Builders, on everything AI! Jay is a leading expert on digital technology and shares what AI is, what it is not, how to use it effectively in associations and best practices.By Association Strong
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Jesus says to the disciples: “If you forgive the sins of anyone, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” What does Jesus mean? Old Testament Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/TM-powerpreaching-10-22-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ saves the elect and restores the original desire to know and worship God. Old Testament Text: Psalm 16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-salvworship-10-08-2023.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison
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