https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem The newest sermons from Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church on SermonAudio. Religion & Spirituality Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/salem.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:10:32 +0000 30 James Grossmann no The newest sermons from Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/41326035223264 Theme: Having Access Through Christ to the Heavenly Throne of God, Believers do not Draw Back into Sin, but Press Forward into Eternal Life I. Boldness to Enter the Heavenly Holy of Holies through Christ – vv. 19-25 A. Boldly Entering the Holiest through the Blood of Christ – vv. 19-21 B. Drawing Near with Full Assurance of Faith – vv. 22-23 C. Stirring One Another Up to Good Works – vv. 24-25 II. Grave Danger in Sinning after the Knowledge of Christ – vv. 26-31 A. Sinning after Knowledge of the Truth Brings Expectation of Judgment – vv. 26-27 B. Willful Sinning, Knowing Christ's Sacrifice, Counts Christ's Blood Common – vv. 28-29 C. It is a Fearful Thing to Fall into the Hands of the Living God – vv. 30-31 III. Pressing Forward in Salvation in Christ – vv. 32-39 A. Enduring this World, Caring for God's People – vv. 32-34 B. Looking Forward to Our Eternal Reward – vv. 35-36 C. Looking Forward in the Salvation of Our Souls – vv. 37-39 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/41326035223264 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:39:41 no James Grossmann - Hebrews Easter https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/4132608181849 ARTICLE 17 – Believers Ought Not Doubt the Election and Salvation of their Children, who are Members of the Covenant of Grace Since we are to judge of the will of God from His Word, which testifies that the children of believers are holy, not by nature, but in virtue of the covenant of grace, in which they together with the parents are comprehended, godly parents ought not to doubt the election and salvation of their children whom it pleases God to call out of this life in their infancy (Gen. 17:7; Acts 2:39; I Cor. 7:14). ARTICLE 18 – The Scriptures Teach Us that it is Dishonoring to God to Doubt that He has the Right to Show Grace to the Elect and Condemn the Reprobate. To those who murmur at the free grace of election and the just severity of reprobation we answer with the apostle: Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? (Rom. 9:20), and quote the language of our Savior: Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? (Mt. 20:15). And therefore, with holy adoration of these mysteries, we exclaim in the words of the apostle: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been his counselor? or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and unto him are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen. (Rom. 11:33-36). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/4132608181849 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:09:53 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/452617942219 Theme: Believers are Saved Perfectly through Christ's Final Sacrifice. I. OT Sacrifices are a Shadow of the Good Things to Come – vv. 1-4 A. The Law as a Shadow Cannot Bring Perfection – vv. 1-2; Heb 8:5; 7:19 B. The Sacrifices of the Law Cannot Take Away Sin – vv. 3-4; Le 16:12; Heb 10:11 II. Christ's Sacrifice Sets Believers Apart – vv. 5-10 A. Sacrifice and Offering God Did Not Desire – vv. 5-7; Ge 3:15; Lk 24:44 B. Christ Came to do God's Will in Our Salvation – vv. 8-9; Is 1:11; Heb 5:8 C. Believers are Set Apart by the Sacrifice of Christ's Body – v. 10; Heb 13:12; 7:27 III. Christ's Sacrifice Perfects Those Set Apart – vv. 11-18 A. Christ's Sacrifice Is Final – vv. 11-12; Ex 30:10; Heb 1:3 B. Christ is Reigning 'till His Enemies are All Made Subject to Him – vv. 13-14; I Co 15:25-28 C. Christ's Sacrifice Purchases Remission of Sins – vv. 15-18; 2 Co 3:3; Jer 31:34; Lk 24:47 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/452617942219 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:35:20 no James Grossmann - Hebrews Easter https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/44261206305 Theme: The Blood of Christ's One Sacrifice Cleanses Believers' Guilt. I. The Earthly Old Testament Services were Symbols – vv. 1-10 A. Ordinances of the Temple Service – vv. 1-5 B. The Yearly Temple Service Points Forward to Christ – vv. 6-8 C. Old Testament Services Could Not Perfect the Conscience – vv. 9-10 II. The Blood of Christ's Sacrifice Obtains Eternal Redemption – vv. 11-22 A. The Blood of Christ Cleanses Us to Serve the Living God – vv. 11-15 B. Christ Seals the New Covenant with His Blood – vv. 16-22 III. Christ's Singular Sacrifice has Put Away Believers' Sin – vv. 23-28 A. Purifying the Heavenly Things with Better Sacrifice – vv. 23-24 B. Christ was Offered Once to Bear the Sins of Many – vv. 25-28 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/44261206305 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:33:45 no James Grossmann - Hebrews Easter https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/329262140472914 ARTICLE 16 - (Those who continue in using the means of grace, yet do not have an assured confidence of soul should not be alarmed nor doubt their election nor fear that they might be reprobate. Those who persevere in the faith prove their election, while those who cast off the faith prove their reprobation.) Those in whom a living faith in Christ, an assured confidence of soul, peace of conscience, an earnest endeavor after filial obedience, a glorying in God through Christ, is not as yet strongly felt, and who nevertheless make use of the means which God has appointed for working these graces in us, ought not to be alarmed at the mention of reprobation, nor to rank themselves among the reprobate, but diligently to persevere in the use of means, and with ardent desires devoutly and humbly to wait for a season of richer grace. Much less cause to be terrified by the doctrine of reprobation have they who, though they seriously desire to be turned to God, to please Him only, and to be delivered from the body of death, cannot yet reach that measure of holiness and faith to which they aspire; since a merciful God has promised that He will not quench the smoking flax, nor break the bruised reed. But this doctrine is justly terrible to those who, regardless of God and of the Savior Jesus Christ, have wholly given themselves up to the cares of the world and the pleasures of the flesh, so long as they are not seriously converted to God. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/329262140472914 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:15:31 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/329262143322728 Theme: Our Savior is the High Priest and Sacrifice of the New and Better Covenant. I. Christ, Our High Priest, Mediates in the Heavenly Sanctuary – vv. 1-5 A. Our High Priest Ministers in God's Tabernacle – vv. 1-2 B. Christ Offers His Sacrifice as Part of His Better Ministry – vv. 3-5 II. Christ Mediates through the New and Better Covenant – vv. 6-13 A. A Better Covenant than God's People Broke – vv. 6-9 B. A Covenant Characterized by the Holy Spirit – vv. 10-12 C. The Old Covenant Vanishes Away – v. 13 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/329262143322728 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:27:05 no James Grossmann - Hebrews Easter https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/322261836197059 ARTICLE 15 - Those not elected by God are passed by in God's eternal decree (the decree of Reprobation), and are left to continue in their sin unto condemnation. What peculiarly tends to illustrate and recommend to us the eternal and unmerited grace of election is the express testimony of sacred Scripture that not all, but some only, are elected, while others are passed by in the eternal decree; whom God, out of His sovereign, most just, irreprehensible, and unchangeable good pleasure, has decreed to leave in the common misery into which they have wilfully plunged themselves, and not to bestow upon them saving faith and the grace of conversion; but, permitting them in His just judgment to follow their own ways, at last, for the declaration of His justice, to condemn and punish them forever, not only on account of their unbelief, but also for all their other sins. And this is the decree of reprobation, which by no means makes God the Author of sin (the very thought of which is blasphemy), but declares Him to be an awful, irreprehensible, and righteous Judge and Avenger thereof. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/322261836197059 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:17:14 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/322261851295703 Theme: Christ is Our Great High Priest, Perfectly Offering Himself Up for Believers I. Melchizedek's Greater Priesthood – vv. 1-10 A. Priest of the Most High God – vv. 1-3; Ge 14:18-20 B. Received Tithes from the OT Priesthood – vv. 4-6 C. Levi Blessed by Melchizedek – vv. 7-10 II. The Better Priest through Whom We Draw Near to God – vv. 11-19 A. Perfection is Not Through Levitical Priesthood – vv. 11-13; B. Christ Comes Outside the Levitical Priesthood – vv. 14-17; Ps 110:4 C. Christ Brings a Better Hope – vv. 18-19 III. The Great High Priest Saves to the Uttermost – vv. 20-28 A. Christ, the Guarantee of a Better Covenant – vv. 20-22; Ps 110:4 B. Christ Continues our Unchangeable Priest Forever – vv. 23-25 C. Christ, the Son, Offered Himself Once and Has Been Perfected Forever – vv. 26-28 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/322261851295703 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:40:23 no James Grossmann - Hebrews Easter https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/315261715544002 ARTICLE 13 – Assurance of election does not make believers careless or callous, but humble and faithful in their service of love and thanksgiving. The sense and certainty of this election afford to the children of God additional matter for daily humiliation before Him, for adoring the depth of His mercies, for cleansing themselves, and rendering grateful returns of ardent love to Him who first manifested so great love towards them. The consideration of this doctrine of election is so far from encouraging remissness in the observance of the divine commands or from sinking men in carnal security, that these, in the just judgment of God, are the usual effects of rash presumption or of idle and wanton trifling with the grace of election, in those who refuse to walk in the ways of the elect. ARTICLE 14 – The doctrine of election was preached in both the Old and New Testaments and should be taught in the Church of God today. As the doctrine of divine election by the most wise counsel of God was declared by the prophets, by Christ Himself, and by the apostles, and is clearly revealed in the Scriptures both of the Old and the New Testament, so it is still to be published in due time and place in the Church of God, for which it was peculiarly designed, provided it be done with reverence, in the spirit of discretion and piety, for the glory of God's most holy Name, and for enlivening and comforting His people, without vainly attempting to investigate the sacred ways of the Most High (Acts 20:27; Rom. 11:33, 34; 12:3; Heb. 6:17, 18). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/315261715544002 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:17:28 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/315261733173984 Theme: God's Church Seeks Answers to a Theological Dispute through the Council of the Apostles and Elders, in the Word of God and in the Witness of the Brothers. I. A Dispute over Doctrine Causes the First Church Counsel – vv. 1-5 A. Conflict Over a Point of Doctrine – v. 1 B. Paul and Barnabas Chosen to Seek Counsel from the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem – v. 2 C. The Church Along the Way, Excited by the Conversion of the Gentiles – v. 3 D. The Conflict Continues in Jerusalem – vv. 4-5 II. The Counsel Reviews the Dispute Based on the Witness of Scripture and of God's Missionaries – vv. 6-21 A. The Apostles and Elders Assemble to Consider the Matter – v. 6 B. Peter's Testimony that God Used Him that the Gentiles would Believe – vv. 7-9 C. Why Place a Burden on the Gentiles when Salvation is through Grace for All – vv. 10-11 D. The Multitude Listened to Barnabas and Paul's Testimony of God Working in the Gentiles – v. 12 E. The Apostle James Demonstrates that the Experience of the Missionaries Aligns with God's Witness in Scripture – vv. 13-18 F. James Summarizes the Jerusalem Counsel's Decision to Require Basic Morality from the Gentiles – vv. 19-21 III. The Church Counsel's Decision Witnessed to the Disputing Parties – vv. 22-33 A. Witnesses Sent with Those Involved in the Dispute (Paul and Barnabas) – v. 22 B. The Decision of the Counsel Communicated to the Disputing Churches – vv. 23-39 C. The Decision is Openly Read before All – vv. 30-33 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/315261733173984 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:47:07 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/38261821387505 Theme: Paul's First Missionary Journey Ends with Persecution and Stoning, yet God's Gospel Goes Forward. I. Conflict At Iconium Because of the Gospel – vv. 1-5 A. The Greeks Believed and the Jews Stir Up Opposition – vv. 1-2 B. They Stayed at Iconium a Long Time, because The Gospel was Going Out – v. 3 C. The City is Divided and the Opposition Becomes Violent – vv. 4-5 II. The Power of God Demonstrates the Truth of His Gospel – vv. 6-18 A. The Missionaries Fled to Lycaonia and Preached There – vv. 6-7 B. God Heals a Crippled Man of Lystra – vv. 8-10 C. The People Realize the Power is God's, but Believe that Paul and Barnabas are gods – vv. 11-13 D. Paul and Barnabas Object to Receiving Worship, Pointing to the True God and Savior – vv. 14-18 III. Paul Lives Through Being Stoned and Continues Preaching – vv. 19-21 A. The Jews from Antioch and Iconium Stir Up the Multitude to Stone Paul and leave him for Dead – v. 19 B. When the Disciples Gathered Around Paul, He Rose Up and Continues Preaching – vv. 20-21 IV. The Missionaries Return to Give Account of God's Working, Strengthening the New Christians Along the Way – vv. 21b-28 A. The Missionaries Return Through the Cities Where they Preached, Strengthening and Establishing Churches – vv. 21b-25 B. The Missionaries Return to Antioch to Give a Report on God's Work to the Gentiles – vv. 26-28 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/38261821387505 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:36:25 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/3826188508106 Canons of Dort Head 1: Articles 11-12 11. God's election is unalterable. And as God Himself is most wise, unchangeable, omniscient, and omnipotent, so the election made by Him can neither be interrupted nor changed, recalled, or annulled; neither can the elect be cast away, nor their number diminished. 12. The fruits of faith eventually give assurance of one's election. The elect in due time, though in various degrees and in different measures, attain the assurance of this their eternal and unchangeable election, not by inquisitively prying into the secret and deep things of God, but by observing in themselves with a spiritual joy and holy pleasure the infallible fruits of election pointed out in the Word of God & such as, a true faith in Christ, filial fear, a godly sorrow for sin, a hungering and thirsting after righteousness, etc. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/3826188508106 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:13:08 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/31261859233985 The Canons of Dort First Head of Doctrine Article 9. Election is not founded on any good conditions which man may later demonstrate and which God is able to foresee. This election was not founded upon foreseen faith and the obedience of faith, holiness, or any other good quality or disposition in man, as the prerequisite, cause, or condition on which it depended; but men are chosen to faith and to the obedience of faith, holiness, etc. Therefore election is the fountain of every saving good, from which proceed faith, holiness, and the other gifts of salvation, and finally eternal life itself, as its fruits and effects, according to the testimony of the apostle: He hath chosen us (not because we were, but) that we should be holy, and without blemish before him in love (Eph. 1:4). Article 10. Election is by the good pleasure of God's perfect will. The good pleasure of God is the sole cause of this gracious election; which does not consist herein that out of all possible qualities and actions of men God has chosen some as a condition of salvation, but that He was pleased out of the common mass of sinners to adopt some certain persons as a peculiar people to Himself, as it is written: For the children being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, etc., it was said unto her (namely, to Rebekah), The elder shall serve the younger. Even as it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated (Rom. 9:11, 12, 13). And as many as were ordained to eternal life believed (Acts 13:48). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/31261859233985 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:14:06 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/3126199351691 Theme: Scripture History is the Foundation of Salvation for All Believers, Jew and Gentile. I. The Sermon Text for the Gospel – Israel's History is God's Peoples' History – vv. 13-25 A. Paul Offered to Exhort at the Synagogue in Andioch in Pisidia – vv. 13-15 B. Paul Rehearses Israel's Early and Rebellious History – vv. 16-21 C. Jesus, the Savior, of the Seed of David – vv. 22-23 D. John the Baptizer Witnessed to Jesus – vv. 24-25 II. Salvation in Christ is the Fulfillment of the Old Testament – vv. 26-41 A. Jesus Crucified Without any Charge – vv. 26-29 B. Jesus' Resurrection Witnessed by Many People – vv. 30-31 C. This History Fulfilled in Jesus' Life, Death, and Resurrection – vv. 32-37 D. This Savior is for All Believers – vv. 38-39 E. The Warning Against Unbelief – vv. 40-41 III. God's OT History Accepted by the Gentiles, Rejected by the Envious Jews – vv. 42-52 A. The Gentiles Want to Hear God's Word, and Many Jews Believe God's Word – vv. 42-43 B. The Jews are Envious of the Gentiles Hearing the Gospel – vv. 45-46 C. God's Gospel was Always for the Whole World – vv. 47-49 D. The Jews Expel Paul and Barnabas from the Region – v. 50 E. The Missionaries Shake the Dust from their Feet and Move Forward in Joy to the Next City – vv. 51-52 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/3126199351691 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:41:38 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/222261920168129 ARTICLE 7 Election is the unchangeable purpose of God, whereby, before the foundation of the world, He has out of mere grace, according to the sovereign good pleasure of His own will, chosen from the whole human race, which had fallen through their own fault from their primitive state of rectitude into sin and destruction, a certain number of persons to redemption in Christ, whom He from eternity appointed the Mediator and Head of the elect and the foundation of salvation. This elect number, though by nature neither better nor more deserving than others, but with them involved in one common misery, God has decreed to give to Christ to be saved by Him, and effectually to call and draw them to His communion by His Word and Spirit; to bestow upon them true faith, justification, and sanctification; and having powerfully preserved them in the fellowship of His Son, finally to glorify them for the demonstration of His mercy, and for the praise of the riches of His glorious grace; as it is written: Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:4–6). And elsewhere, Whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified (Rom. 8:30). ARTICLE 8 There are not various decrees of election, but one and the same decree respecting all those who shall be saved, both under the Old and the New Testament; since the Scripture declares https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/222261920168129 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:11:25 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/222261941561897 Theme: God Sends His Missionaries into Opposition to Thereby Pushes the Gospel Forward. I. Antioch Commissions Paul and Barnabas for Their First Missionary Journey – vv. 25-3 A. Antioch has Become a Major Hub of the Church – vv. 25-1 B. The Holy Spirit Calls Saul and Barnabas as Missionaries – vv. 2 C. The Missionaries Commissioned by Fasting, Prayer, and Laying on of Hands – v. 3 II. God Guides His Missionaries Through opposition – vv. 4-8 A. Their Mission Path Guided by the Holy Spirit – vv. 4-5 B. The Preaching of the Gospel Blocked by a False Prophet – vv. 6-8 III. God Uses Paul's Rebuke of the False Prophet to Seal the Gospel – vv. 9-12 A. Paul, by the Holy Spirit, Rebukes the Fraud with Blindness – vv. 9-11 B. God's Word and Power Astonish the Proconsul – v. 12 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/222261941561897 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:37:13 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/21526192571924 Theme: Despite Man's Murderous Intentions, God's Church Grows through His Hand. I. Herod Kills James and Intends to Kill Peter – vv. 1-5 A. James, the Brother of John, Killed by Herod – vv. 1-2 B. Peter Imprisoned by Herod – vv. 3-4 C. God's Church Prays in an Humanly Impossible Situation – v. 5 II. God Frees Peter from Herod's Murderous Hands – vv. 6-17 A. God Leads Peter Out of Prison – vv. 6-11 B. Peter Returns to the Church – vv. 12-17 III. Herod Dies for not Acknowledging God's Supremacy – vv. 18-24 A. The Guards Put to Death in Peter's Stead – vv. 18-19 B. People Lick Herod's Boots – v. 20 C. Herod Struck Down by God for his Arrogrance – vv. 21-23 D. God Grows His Church – v. 24 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/21526192571924 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:36:45 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/215262145437752 The Canons of Dort The First Head of Doctrine: Divine Election and Reprobation ARTICLE 5 – (God is Not Guilty for Man's Sin; God is the Author, Not of Sin, but of Faith and Salvation) The cause or guilt of this unbelief as well as of all other sins is no wise in God, but in man himself; whereas faith in Jesus Christ and salvation through Him is the free gift of God, as it is written: By grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God (Eph. 2:8). Likewise: To you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, etc. (Phil. 1:29). ARTICLE 6 – (God Eternally Decreed before the Foundation of the World Who is Elected (chosen) for Salvation and Who shall Perish in their Sin.) That some receive the gift of faith from God, and others do not receive it, proceeds from God's eternal decree. For known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world (Acts 15:18, A.V.). Who worketh all things after the counsel of his will (Eph. 1:11). According to which decree He graciously softens the hearts of the elect, however obstinate, and inclines them to believe; while He leaves the non-elect in His just judgment to their own wickedness and obduracy. And herein is especially displayed the profound, the merciful, and at the same time the righteous discrimination between men equally involved in ruin; or that decree of election and reprobation, revealed in the Word of God, which, though men of perverse, impure, and unstable minds wrest it to their own destruction, yet to holy and pious souls affords unspeakable consolation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/215262145437752 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:14:10 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/28261845465594 The Canons of Dort The First Head of Doctrine: Divine Election and Reprobation ARTICLE 3 – In Mercy, God Sends Ministers to Preach the Gospel to All Men And that men may be brought to believe, God mercifully sends the messengers of these most joyful tidings to whom He will and at what time He pleases; by whose ministry men are called to repentance and faith in Christ crucified. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach except they be sent? (Romans 10:14, 15). ARTICLE 4 – Unbelievers Perish in Their Sins while Believers of the Gospel are Saved The wrath of God abides upon those who believe not this gospel. But such as receive it and embrace Jesus the Savior by a true and living faith are by Him delivered from the wrath of God and from destruction, and have the gift of eternal life conferred upon them. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/28261845465594 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:12:15 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/2826192134185 Theme: The Lord Sends His Gospel Forward While Man is Still Asking Questions About What God Just Did. I. Peter Questioned for Bringing the Gospel to Gentiles – vv. 1-18 A. Peter Confronted for Eating with Gentiles – vv. 1-3 B. Peter Relates the Vision God Gave Him in Defense – vv. 4-10 C. God Demonstrates the Point of the Vision by Bringing the Request from Caesarea – vv. 11-14 D. God Sealed the Belief of These Gentiles with the Holy Spirit – vv. 15-18 II. God Sends Persecution to Ensure that His Gospel is Spread – vv. 19-30 A. God Sends His Gospel into the Gentile World – vv. 19-21 B. Jerusalem Sends Barnabas to Encourage the Gentile Churchs – vv. 22-24 C. Barnabas Brings Saul to Antioch – vv. 25-26 D. The Churches in Jerusalem and in Antioch Support One Another – vv. 27-30 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/2826192134185 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:39:39 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/21262016272795 Theme: God Repeatedly Demonstrates that the Gospel is for All Nations, yet We are Too Easily Surprized that It Really Is. I. God Sends the Gospel to Caesarea – vv. 1-8 A. A Devout Centurion in Caesarea – vv. 1-2 B. The Centurion Told to Send for Peter – vv. 3-8 II. God's Vision Shows that the Gospel is for All – vv. 9-24 A. Peter Shown that What God has Cleansed, Man Must Not Declare Unclean – vv. 9-16 B. God Reveals the Vision's Point to Peter: The Gospel is for the Gentiles – vv. 17-24 III. God Brought This Meeting Together for This Purpose – vv. 25-33 A. Peter Points Worship to God, Away from Himself – vv. 25-26 B. Peter Reviews the Lesson of God's Vision – vv. 27-29 C. The Centurion Tells Peter God Directed Him to Call for Him – vv. 30-33 IV. The Same Gospel is for All Time and People – vv. 34-43 A. Peter Emphasizes that Whoever Fears God and Lives in Righteousness is Accepted by God – vv. 34-35 B. The Same Gospel is for All People, of Which the Apostles are Witnesses – vv. 36-41 C. The Apostolic Witness Continues the Old Testament Prophetic Witness of Christ as Judge – vv. 42-43 V. God Sends His Spirit on Gentiles to the Surprize of the Jews – vv. 44-48 A. God Demonstrates the Lesson of This Chapter, The Holy Spirit Falls on These Foreigners – vv. 44-46 B. The Foreigners Baptized, Having Received the Holy Spirit – vv. 47-48 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/21262016272795 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:45:18 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/2126208105084 The Canons of Dort The First Head of Doctrine: Divine Election and Reprobation ARTICLE 1 – God would be Just to Leave All Men in their Sin and Condemn All Men As all men have sinned in Adam, lie under the curse, and are deserving of eternal death, God would have done no injustice by leaving them all to perish and delivering them over to condemnation on account of sin, according to the words of the apostle: That every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God (Rom. 3:19). And: For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). And: For the wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). ARTICLE 2 – God Shows His Sovereign Love in the Sending of Jesus Christ But in this the love of God was manifested, that He sent his only begotten Son into the world, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life (I Jn. 4:9; Jn. 3:16). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/2126208105084 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:13:45 no James Grossmann - Canons of Dort https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/12526202537874 Theme: Despite Persecution, The Gospel Goes Out and Changes Lives. I. Saul's Faith Tested – vv. 23-30 A. Saul Escapes Assassination in Damascus – vv. 23-25; Ga 1:17-18 B. Barnabas Brings Saul to the Apostles in Jerusalem – vv. 26-30; Ac 12:25; 2 Co 11:26 II. Jesus Christ Glorified – vv. 31-35 A. Christ Uses Saul and Peter's Preaching – v. 31, Eph 4:16; Ps 34:9; Jn 14:16 B. God Works Miracles through Peter – vv. 32-35; Acts 3:6 III. The Dead Raised – vv. 36-43 A. Dorcas Dies – v. 36-38; Tit 3:8; Php 2:27 B. Dorcas Raised by Peter – vv. 39-40 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/12526202537874 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:36:30 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/12526209337574 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 52 127. What is the sixth petition? "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;" that is, since we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand a moment, and besides, our deadly enemies, the devil, the world, and our own flesh, assail us without ceasing, be pleased to preserve and strengthen us by the power of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may make firm stand against them and not be overcome in this spiritual warfare, until finally complete victory is ours. 128. How do you close this prayer? "For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever;" that is, all this we ask of Thee, because as our King, having power over all things, Thou art willing and able to give us all good; and that thereby not we, but Thy holy name may be glorified for ever. 129. What is the meaning of the word "Amen?" "Amen" means: so shall it truly and surely be. For my prayer is much more certainly heard of God than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of Him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/12526209337574 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:14:03 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/118261837145528 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 51 126. What is the fifth petition? "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;" that is, be pleased, for the sake of Christ's blood, not to impute to us miserable sinners our manifold transgressions, nor the evil which always cleaves to us; as we also find this witness of Thy grace in us, that it is our full purpose heartily to forgive our neighbor. Jesus Places Forgiveness After God's Glory and Kingdom, Reminding us that our Deepest Need ins't First, "Forgive Me," it is Hallowed Be Your Name"! https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/118261837145528 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:18:17 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/118261839265603 Theme: He who Persecuted the Church Becomes it's Greatest Advocate. I. It is Hard to Kick Against Christ – vv. 1-9 A. Saul Heads to Damascus to Persecute the Church – vv. 1-2; Act 9:13; Ro 10:2 B. Saul Confronted – vv. 3-6; Mt 25:40 C. Saul Follows God's commands – vv. 7-10; 1 Co 9:16 II. Ananias Baptizes Saul – vv. 10-19 A. Ananias Directed to Saul – vv. 10-12 B. Ananias Fearing Saul's Past – vv. 13-14; Acts 9:1-2 C. Saul as God's Chosen Vessel – vv. 15-16; Eph 3:7-8; 2 Co 4:11 D. Ananias Lays Hands on Saul – vv. 17-19; Acts 26:20 III. Saul Preaches Christ – vv. 20-22 A. Preaching in the Synagogues – v. 20 B. Amazement at Saul's Transformation – v. 21; Acts 8:3; Gal 1:23 C. Saul Increases in Strength – v. 22; Acts 18:28 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/118261839265603 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:33:18 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/11226055357602 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 50 125. What is the fourth petition? "Give us this day our daily bread;" that is, be pleased to provide for all our bodily need, so that we may thereby acknowledge that Thou art the only fountain of all good, and that without Thy blessing neither our care and labor, nor Thy gifts, can profit us; that we may therefore withdraw our trust from all creatures and place it alone in Thee. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/11226055357602 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:10:11 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1122612126000 Theme: God Brings His Message of Salvation to an Ethiopian I. The Ethiopian Call – vv. 26-29 A. Philip Called to Go south – vv. 26-27 B. Philip called to Overtake the Chariot – vv. 28-29 II. The Need For Guidance – vv. 30-35 A. Having the Scriptures, but Needing Guidance – vv- 30-33 B. Philip Explains Jesus from This Passage – vv. 34-35; Lk 24:27 III. The Baptism of a New Believer – vv. 36-40 A. The Ethiopian Asks to be Baptized – v. 36-37; Acts 2:38-39; 10:47 B. The Ethiopian's Baptism – v. 38; Ro 5:11 C. Philip Caught Away – vv. 39-40 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1122612126000 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:30:02 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/14261813246772 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 49 124. What is the third petition? "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven;" that is, grant that we and all men renounce our own will, and without gainsaying obey Thy will, which alone is good; so that every one may fulfill his office and calling as willingly and faithfully as the angels do in heaven. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/14261813246772 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:13:53 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/14261911202102 Theme: Money Cannot Purchase the Gifts of the Holy Spirit I. Scattered yet Preaching the Gospel – vv. 4-8 A. Under Persecution, even from Saul (Paul) – vv. 4-5; Ac 8:1; Jn 4:9 B. Preaching Christ Wherever they Are – v. 6; Jn 4:39 C. God Witnesses to His Word Through Miracles – vv. 7-8; Lk 11:20; Mt 11:4-5 II. Many Believe (Even Simon) in Christ through Philip's Preaching – vv. 9-17 A. Simon Had Claimed to be Great – vv. 9-11; Acts 5:36 B. Believing in Jesus Christ – vv. 12-13; Act 1:3 C. Receiving the Holy Spirit – vv. 14-17; Acts 2:38-39 III. Simon Called to Repentance for Attempting to Buy God's Gifts – vv. 18-25 A. Thinking the Spirit is a Magic Trick – vv. 18-19 B. Attempting to Buy God's Gifts Shows a Heart which is Not Right with the Lord – vv. 20-23; Mt 10:8; Is 55:1; 2 Ti 2:25-26 C. A True Believer is Submissive to God's Rebuke – vv. 24-25 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/14261911202102 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:41:45 no James Grossmann - Acts https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1126183725550 Theme: God's People Use the Temporary Corrosion-prone Things of This World to Lay Up Everlasting Treasure in Heaven. I. Taking Our Focus from the World to Eternal Treasure – vv. 19-24 A. Focus on Laying Up Eternal Treasures in Heaven – vv. 19-21 B. How do Our Eyes See this World? God's Way or an Unbelieving Way – vv. 22-23 C. We Can Only Serve One Master – v. 24 II. Do Not Worry...Seek God's Kingdom – vv. 25-34 A. Distractions Thrown into our Faces – vv. 25-30; Deut 8:4; 2 Th 3:10 B. God's Provision for His People – vv - 31-34 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1126183725550 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:29:21 no James Grossmann - New Years https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1228252131311099 Theme: God's People Rejoice Greatly in the Birth of the King. I. Rejoicing in the King – v. 9 A. Christ is God Incarnate – Jn 1:14 B. Christ Rules Over All Things – Mt 28:18 II. The Humility of Our Savior – v. 9 A. Riding on a Colt, the foal of a donkey – Mt 21:4-9 B. Having No Form nor Appearance that we should desire him – Is 53:2 C. Having Salvation – v. 9a; Heb 2:14-18 III. Our Savior's Universal Dominion – v. 10 A. Removing the Need for Defenses – v. 10a; Is 2:4 B. Speaking Peace to the Nations C. Ruling over All the Universe – Php 2:9-10 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1228252131311099 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:24:05 no James Grossmann - Christmas Prophecies https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/12282521867104 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 48 123. What is the second petition? "Thy kingdom come;" that is, so govern us by Thy Word and Spirit, that we submit ourselves to Thee always more and more; preserve and increase Thy Church; destroy the works of the devil, every power that exalts itself against Thee, and all wicked devices formed against Thy Holy Word, until the fullness of Thy kingdom come, wherein Thou shalt be all in all. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/12282521867104 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:10:47 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/122525188236347 Theme: Our Savior Brings Eternal Peace for All Believers I. Who is this Christ – vv. 1-5 A. Earthly Lineage – vv. 1-2; Re 5:5; Php 2:7; Lk 2:40; I Co 2:14 B. Divine Characteristics – vv. 3-5; Re 19:11; Mal 4:6; Je 23:5 II. The Christ Brings Peace – vv. 6-10 A. A world Changing Savior – v. 6-7; vv. 11-12 B. An Eternity Changing Savior! - vv. 8-9; Ro 3:10-13; Re 21:4 C. Peace for All People – v. 10; Ro 15:10, 12; Acts 15:11 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/122525188236347 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:24:40 no James Grossmann - Christmas Prophecies https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/122125185710383 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 47 122. What is the first petition? "Hallowed be Thy name;" that is, grant us, first, rightly to know Thee, and to hallow, magnify, and praise Thee in all Thy works, in which Thy power, goodness, justice, mercy, and truth shine forth; and further, that we so order our whole life, our thoughts, words, and deeds, that Thy name may not be blasphemed, but honored and praised on our account. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/122125185710383 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:11:19 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/122125191349376 Theme: God Speaks Comfort for the Coming of the Power of God to Save Sinners. I. God's Eternal Comfort Spoken into Our Short Lives – vv. 1-8 A. Comfort through the Coming of the LORD – vv. 1-2 B. The Pathway for the LORD Prepared – vv. 3-5; Jn 4:35 C. God's Eternal Word Spoken Into the Momentary Lives of Man – vv. 6-8; Ps 33:6; Jn 1:14 II. Our Savior, the Power of God To Save Unworthy Sinners – vv. 9-17 A. Good Tidings of the Power of Our Coming Shepherd – vv. 9-11 B. Good Tidings of the Immensity of Our Savior – v. 12 C. Good Tidings of the Wisdom of Our Savior – vv. 13-14; I Co 1:30 D. A Reminder of Our Unworthiness in Light of Our Savior – vv. 15-17 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/122125191349376 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:31:46 no James Grossmann - Christmas Prophecies https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1214251822204592 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 45 116. Why is prayer necessary for Christians? Because it is the chief part of thankfulness which God requires of us, and because God will give His grace and Holy Spirit only to those who earnestly and without ceasing ask them of Him, and render thanks unto Him for them. 117. What belongs to such prayer which is acceptable to God and which He will hear? First, that with our whole heart we call only upon the one true God, who has revealed Himself to us in His Word, for all that He has commanded us to ask of Him; second, that we thoroughly know our need and misery, so as to humble ourselves in the presence of His divine majesty; third, that we be firmly assured that notwithstanding our unworthiness He will, for the sake of Christ our Lord, certainly hear our prayer, as He has promised us in His Word. 118. What has God commanded us to ask of Him? All things necessary for soul and body, which Christ our Lord comprised in the prayer which He Himself taught us. 119. What is the Lord's Prayer? Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1214251822204592 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:13:10 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/121425182401838 Theme: The Good News of the the God-Man is Eternal Salvation to People of All Nations and Times I. The Savior Coming Out of Galilee – vv. 1-2 A. That which was despised – v. 1; 2 Ki 15:29; Jn 1:46 B. Not Gloom, but Light, the Light of God – v. 2; Jn 12:46; 2 Co 4:6 II. The Yoke of Sin is Broken – vv. 3-5 A. A God-Given Joy – v. 3; Jn 4:36 B. The Victory is Won – v. 4-5; Na 1:13; Mt 11:29; Is 14:5; 2:4 III. A Child Born the Divine King – vv. 6-7 A. He is a Child, a Human Being (yet God) – v. 6; Is 7:14; Lk 2:7; 4:36; Mt 28:18; Php 2:9-11; Is 28:29; I Ti 3:16; Is 63:16; Eph 2:14 B. He Rules over the Eternal Kingdom of God – v. 7; Mk 4:30; Je 23:5 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/121425182401838 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:30:42 no James Grossmann - Christmas Prophecies https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/127252013443026 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 46 120. Why did Christ command us to address God thus: "Our Father?" To awaken in us at the very beginning of our prayer that childlike reverence for and trust in God, which are to be the ground of our prayer, namely, that God has become our Father through Christ, and will much less deny us what we ask of Him in faith than our parents refuse us earthly things. 121. Why is it added: "Who art in heaven?" That we might have no earthly thought of the heavenly majesty of God, and from His almighty power expect all things necessary for body and soul. When you pray "Our Father who art in heaven," you're doing something astonishing: • You're speaking to the God who custom-made every snowflake and paints every sunset… • Yet this same God has put you on eternal "speed dial" and delights to hear your voice. • And it cost Jesus the agony of being forsaken so you could call God "Father" without fear — for the rest of your life and all eternity. Never again pray as an orphan. Pray as a child who is loved beyond measure by the best Father imaginable. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/127252013443026 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Andrew Baugh 0:11:14 no Andrew Baugh - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/12725203647530 Theme: The Blessing of Christ's Gospel vs. the curse of Adam's Fall. 1. To Live is Christ 2. To Die is Gain "If to die is gain, then every day I stay alive is a day I get to give my life away for others. That's the only death worth dying while you're still breathing." Philippians 1:18c-26 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/12725203647530 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Andrew Baugh 0:49:13 no Andrew Baugh https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1127251744183720 Theme: Moses Reminds God's People that His Covenant is to be Taught to Their Children and Grandchildren. I. God's Covenant is to be Taught to Our Children's Children – vv. 1-19 A. We are Not to Add to or Take Away from God's Commands – vv. 1-4 B. It is a Great Blessing to have God's Statutes and Judgments...Teach them to your Children and Grandchildren – vv. 5-9 C. The Lord taught Israel His Covenant to Teach Their Children – vv. 10-14 D. Do Not Turn your Worship of God into Worship through Idols – vv. 15-19 II. God will Discipline Those who Walk Away from the Covenant but is Ready to Restore – vv. 20-31 A. The Lord Loved and Saved Israel, but will Discipline Even His Beloved Servant – vv. 20-22 B. Israel will walk Away from God's Law in Disobedience – vv. 23-28 C. Israel will Turn Back to the Lord from the Nations to which God had Disbursed them – vv. 29-31 III. Keep God's Statutes because God Loves His People – vv. 32-43 A. Ask from one end of heaven to the other, has anyone ever heard the voice of the Lord – vv. 32-36 B. Keep God's Statutes because He Saved You, Because He Loves You – vv. 37-40 C. God Provides Cities of Refuge as He promised – v. 41-43 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1127251744183720 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:32:30 no James Grossmann https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/112425039493527 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 44 113. What does the tenth Commandment require? That not even the least inclination or thought against any commandment of God ever enter our heart, but that with our whole heart we continually hate all sin and take pleasure in all righteousness. 114. Can those who are converted to God keep these Commandments perfectly? No, but even the holiest men, while in this life, have only a small beginning of such obedience, yet so that with earnest purpose they begin to live not only according to some, but according to all the Commandments of God. 115. Why then does God so strictly enjoin the Ten Commandments upon us, since in this life no one can keep them? First, that as long as we live we may learn more and more to know our sinful nature, and so the more earnestly seek forgiveness of sins and righteousness in Christ; second, that without ceasing we diligently ask God for the grace of the Holy Spirit, that we be renewed more and more after the image of God, until we attain the goal of perfection after this life. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/112425039493527 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:18:52 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/11242514534868 Theme: All of God's Promises are Based in the Fact of the Messiah, Failing to Believe One is Failure to Trust in God I. God Promises Safety from Invaders – vv. 1-9 A. Jerusalem under Siege – vv. 1-2; 2 Ki 15:37 B. Do Not Be Troubled By Man's Ideas – vv. 3-6; Is 8:12 C. God's Decree Establishes All Things – vv. 7-9; 2 Ki 16:5; Is 5:24 II. Ahaz Rejects God's Promises – vv. 10-17 A. Ahaz Rejects God's Sign – vv. 10-12 B. God's Promises are Bound Up in Christ – vv. 14-15; Mt 1:23 C. God Promises Deliverance from Assyria – vv. 16-17 III. The Nation Torn by Unbelief – vv. 18-25 A. God Directs World History – vv. 18-20; Is 5:26; Je 5:15; Is 10:5 B. The Land Will be Destitute because of Unbelief – vv. 21-25; Is 5:6 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/11242514534868 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:29:32 no James Grossmann - Christmas Prophecies https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/111625184136805 The Ninth Commandment Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 43 112. What does the ninth Commandment require? That I bear false witness against no one, twist no one's words, be no backbiter or slanderer, join in condemning no one unheard or rashly; but that on pain of God's heavy wrath, I avoid all lying and deceit as the very works of the devil; and that in matters of judgment and justice and in all other affairs, I love, speak honestly, and confess the truth; also, insofar as I can, defend and promote my neighbor's good name. The sermon centers on the Ninth Commandment's call to uphold truth and reject all forms of deceit, emphasizing that lying—whether in speech, judgment, or self-deception—is rooted in the nature of the devil and contrary to God's character as the source of truth. It challenges the congregation to resist the cultural epidemic of gossip, slander, and hasty condemnation, urging careful discernment in media consumption and personal judgment, while highlighting the danger of self-deception and self-worship that distorts our perception of others. Christians are called not only to speak truth in justice and daily affairs but also to actively defend and promote their neighbor's good name, even when silence or discretion is required, reflecting Christ's call to bless rather than retaliate. The message underscores that true faithfulness to God involves a radical commitment to honesty, humility, and love, recognizing that our words should honor God and serve others, not fuel division or pride. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/111625184136805 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:14:46 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/111625184837063 Theme: Boaz Prefigures the Christ in Unselfishly Loving the Rebellious, against Earthly Expedience, and Thereby Receiving God's Blessing to be a Part of the Lineage of the Christ. I. Boaz Prefigures the Good Shepherd in Unselfishly Caring for Ruth and Naomi – vv. 1-7 A. Boaz Immediately Addresses the Care of Ruth – vv. 1-4 B. The Closer Relative Rejects Ruth on the Basis of His Own Inheritance – vv. 5-7 II. Boaz Prefigures the Good Shepherd by Tying Himself to the Rebellious Family of Elimelech through Marriage to Ruth – vv. 8-12 A. Boaz Marries Ruth in Fulfillment of the Levirite Law – vv. 8-10 B. The Elders of Israel Bless Boaz' Marriage to Ruth – vv. 11-12 III. God Brings Forward His Promise of the Savior through Boaz' Selflessness – vv. 13-21 A. God Raises Up a Grandchild to Naomi (the Unfaithful) through Boaz and Ruth's Faithfulness – vv. 13-17 B. God Uses the Moabite, Ruth, to Raise Up the Line of David in Israel – vv. 18-21 Boaz is a type (prefigure) of Christ the Kinsman-Redeemer who willingly binds Himself to a broken, sinful situation (represented by the Moabite Ruth and the rebellious family of Naomi). Boaz acts publicly and honorably at the city gate to redeem both the land and Ruth, even when the closer relative rightly refuses because marrying a Moabitess would taint and endanger his own inheritance. Boaz's selfless obedience turns a catastrophic mess into the channel for God's redemptive plan, leading to the birth of Obed, grandfather of David and the Christ. The sermon stresses human sinfulness, God's astonishing grace in redeeming the undeserving, and the call for believers to live selfless and Gospel-centered lives even in their own brokenness. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/111625184837063 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:34:58 no James Grossmann - Ruth https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/119251850436871 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 42 110. What does God forbid in the eighth Commandment? God forbids not only such theft and robbery as are punished by the government, but God views as theft also all wicked tricks and devices, whereby we seek to get our neighbor's goods, whether by force or by deceit, such as unjust weights, lengths, measures, goods, coins, usury, or by any means forbidden of God; also all covetousness and the misuse and waste of His gifts. 111. But what does God require of you in this Commandment? That I further my neighbor's good where I can and may, deal with him as I would have others deal with me, and labor faithfully, so that I may be able to help the poor in their need. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/119251850436871 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:10:40 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/11925199216386 Theme: God Lays Out Our Benefits in Union with Christ I. Careful Not to be Carried Captive from Christ – vv. 8-10 A. Not Cheated through Man's Ideas – v. 8; I Co 2:6; Mk 7:8; Heb 13:9 B. In Christ Dwells The Fullness of the Godhead Bodily – v. 9; Jn 1:14; Heb 2:14-15, 17 C. We are Complete in Him – v. 10; Eph 3:19; I Pe 3:22 II. United to Christ in Baptism – vv. 11-13 A. Putting off the Sins of the Flesh – v. 11; Ro 2:29; I Pe 3:21; Pr 28:13 B. Raised with Him through Baptism – vv. 12-13; Ro 6:4-5; Rev 20:6; Eph 2:1; 1:19-20; Ro 8:11 III. United to Christ in Triumph Over Our Adversaries – vv. 14-15 A. The Ordinances Against Us Blotted Out – v. 14; Act 3:19; Ro 7:4 B. In Him Having Triumph over Principalities and Powers – v. 15; Mt 12:29; Jn 12:31; Heb 2:14 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/11925199216386 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:33:58 no James Grossmann https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/11225183643536 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 41 108. What does the seventh Commandment teach us? That all unchastity is accursed of God, and that we should therefore loathe it with our whole heart, and live chastely and modestly, whether in holy wedlock or single life. 109. Does God forbid nothing more in this Commandment than adultery and such gross sins? Since both our body and soul are temples of the Holy Ghost, it is His will that we keep both pure and holy; therefore, He forbids all unchaste actions, gestures, words, thoughts, desires, and whatever may entice thereto. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/11225183643536 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:14:26 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/112251850174298 Theme: God's Covenant Children Gain a Great Advantage through Baptism, but Not to Presumption. I. Baptism is Only an Advantage If We Believe – vv. 25-2 A. Baptism is Profitable Only if One Believes – vv. 25-27 B. Baptism is in the Heart – vv. 28-29 C. The Advantage of Baptism is in the Promises – vv. 1-2 II. We are Saved by Grace, and Not Presumptuous – vv. 3-9 A. What about Covenant Breakers? – vv. 3-4 B. If Our Unrighteousness Demonstrates God's Justice, Is God Unfair to Punish? – vv. 5-8 C. Are we Better that Others? No. – v. 9 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/112251850174298 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:40:16 no James Grossmann https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1026252322553482 Theme: We announce the Gospel exposing flawed religions and pointing to God's love in Christ as the only way of redemption. I. We must challenge the false notions of spiritual security (1-3): II. We must declare the hard truths of spiritual need (4-8): III. We must announce the sweet message of spiritual life (9-17): IV. We must sound the terrible alarm of spiritual condemnation (18-21): https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1026252322553482 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dr. Breno Macedo 0:54:07 no Dr. Breno Macedo - Missionfest 2025 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/102725044296145 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 40 105. What does God require in the sixth Commandment? That I do not revile, hate, insult, or kill my neighbor either in thought, word, or gesture, much less in deed, whether by myself or by another, but lay aside all desire of revenge; moreover, that I do not harm myself, nor willfully run into any danger. Wherefore also to restrain murder the magistrate is armed with the sword. 106. Does this Commandment speak only of killing? No, but in forbidding murder God teaches us that He abhors its very root, namely, envy, hatred, anger, and desire of revenge; and that in His sight all these are hidden murder. 107. But is this all that is required: that we do not kill our neighbor? No, for in condemning envy, hatred, and anger, God requires us to love our neighbor as ourselves, to show patience, peace, meekness, mercy, and kindness toward him, and to prevent his hurt as much as possible; also, to do good even unto our enemies. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/102725044296145 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:08:35 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/102725056223411 Theme: We approach those who live carelessly in sin with a gentle rebuke and a clear explanation of God's salvation. I. We remain open for engagement (vs.1-8): II. We denounce sin with gentleness (vs.9-18): III. We announce salvation and the Savior (vs.19-26): https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/102725056223411 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dr. Breno Macedo 0:43:39 no Dr. Breno Macedo - Missionfest 2025 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1019251759302116 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 39 104. What does God require in the fifth Commandment? That I show all honor, love, and faithfulness to my father and mother, and to all in authority over me, submit myself with due obedience to all their good instruction and correction, and also bear patiently with their infirmities, since it is God's will to govern us by their hand. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1019251759302116 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:13:57 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/101925182537585 Theme: God's Ways are Not Our Ways… Boaz Prefigures Christ in Caring for Ruth and Naomi without Compromising. I. Our Plans, Seeking to Get to Blessings...Our Ways – vv. 1-7 A. Naomi Directs Ruth to Trap Boaz for Her "Security" – vv. 1-4 B. Ruth Trusts and Obeys her Mother-In-Law's Less than Honorable Plan – vv. 5-7 II. God Will Not Compromise His Righteousness in Bringing Salvation – vv. 8-13 A. Boaz Notices Ruth as Naomi Promised – vv. 8-9 B. Boaz Encourages Honorable Fulfilling of God's Ordinances for Ruth's Security – vv. 10-13 III. Christ is Just and the Justifier of the One Who has Faith in Jesus – vv. 14-18 A. Boaz Preserves Ruth's Good Name and Provides for Her Needs – vv. 14-15 B. Ruth Returns to Naomi and Naomi Rests in Boaz' Care for Their Needs – vv. 16-18 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/101925182537585 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:39:17 no James Grossmann - Ruth https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1012251832201392 Theme: If They Will not Hear God's Word, They Will Not Hear Miracles. I. Two Very Different Lives on this Earth – vv. 19-22 A. The Rich Man – v. 19 B. The Beggar – vv. 20-21 C. Both Die – v. 22 II. Two Very Different Eternities – vv. 23-26 A. The Rich Man in Torment Looks for Temporary Relief – vv. 23-24 B. After This Life, There Is No Comfort for the Unbeliever – vv. 25-26 III. The Difference is Believing the Bible – vv. 27-31 A. Send a Warning to My Five Sinful Brothers – vv. 27-28 B. God's Word is that Warning – vv. 29-30 C. If They Will not Hear God's Word, They Will Not Hear Miracles – v. 31 The sermon centers on the indispensable authority of Scripture, using Luke 16's parable of the rich man and Lazarus to illustrate that faith in God's Word—not miracles, emotions, or cultural appeals—is the foundation. It emphasizes that eternal life is determined not by earthly status or religious heritage, but by whether one heeds the testimony of Moses and the prophets, pointing to Christ. It shows the futility of seeking spiritual transformation through spectacle or experience apart from Scripture, as even the resurrection of the dead cannot persuade those who reject God's written Word. The Lord's Supper, as a sacrament, needs the Word of God to explain it. It is not a mere ritual but a visible proclamation of the Gospel, grounded in and dependent upon the biblical narrative of Christ's sacrifice. Scripture is the sole, sufficient, and authoritative guide for faith, morality, and eternal life. We must not substitute human traditions, scientific speculation, or emotionalism for God's Word. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/1012251832201392 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:36:51 no James Grossmann https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/105251727596439 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 38 Exodus 20:8-11, ​​"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it." 103. What does God require in the fourth Commandment? In the first place, God wills that the ministry of the Gospel and schools be maintained, and that I, especially on the day of rest, diligently attend church to learn the Word of God, to use the Holy Sacraments, to call publicly upon the Lord, and to give Christian alms. In the second place, that all the days of my life I rest from my evil works, allow the Lord to work in me by His Spirit, and thus begin in this life the everlasting Sabbath. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/105251727596439 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:12:41 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/10525174434920 Theme: God Provides a Kinsman Redeemer to His Wandering, Bitter Child and Her Alien Daugher-in-Law. I. Ruth Gleans in the Fields of Boaz – vv. 1-7 A. Boaz, a Relative to Naomi – v. 1 B. Ruth Gleans to Provide for Herself and Naomi – vv. 2-3 C. Boaz Notes Ruth the Moabitess Gleaning behind His Reapers – vv. 4-7 II. Boaz Provides for Ruth and Naomi, Because of Ruth's Care for Naomi – vv. 8-14 A. Boaz Cares for Ruth Despite Moab's Alienation from Israel – vv. 8-9 B. Boaz has Noted Ruth's Care for Naomi – vv. 11-12 C. Ruth Humbles Herself, Realizing Her and Boaz Provides an Overflowing Meal – vv. 13-14 III. Boaz Revealed as Their Kinsman Redeemer – vv. 15-23 A. Boaz Cares for Naomi and Ruth by Having his Servants Leave Grain for Her – vv. 15-16 B. Naomi Relates that Boaz is a Kinsman Redeemer to Them – vv. 17-20 C. Boaz and Naomi Suggest Ruth Stay Near Boaz' Young Men through Harvest – vv. 21-23 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/10525174434920 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:41:10 no James Grossmann - Ruth https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/928252158534938 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 37 101. But may we swear reverently by the name of God? Yes, when the magistrate requires it, or when it may be needful otherwise, to maintain and promote fidelity and truth to the glory of God and our neighbor's good; for such an oath is grounded in God's Word, and therefore was rightly used by the saints in the Old and New Testaments. 102. May we swear by "the saints" or by any other creatures? No, for a lawful oath is a calling upon God, that He, as the only searcher of hearts, may bear witness to the truth, and punish me if I swear falsely; which honor is due to no creature. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/928252158534938 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:11:51 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/928252217133110 Theme: God Uses the Unfaithfulness of His People to Bring Forward the History of Redemption. I. Naomi and Elimelech Abandon God's Covenant People for Earthly Sustinance – vv. 1-7 A. Bodily Comfort is what's Important to Christians...Right? – vv. 1-2 B. God Calls His People Back to Himself Through Hard Providences – vv. 3-5 C. The Wandering Returns...but Looking for Earthly Provision – vv. 6-7 II. Naomi Attempts to Send Her Daughters-in-Law Back to Moab – vv. 8-14 A. Naomi Incorrectly Assumes that All Countries and Lives are the Same – vv. 8-9 B. Naomi Blames God for Her and Her Daughters-in-laws' Troubles – vv. 10-14 III. Ruth Follows Naomi to God's People Despite Her Blaming God for Hardships – vv. 14b-22 A. Allegiance to a Person is Used by God to Bring Ruth to His People – vv. 14b-18 B. Naomi Complains of God's Abandonment – vv. 19-21 C. Ruth is a Demonstration of God's Care – v. 22 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/928252217133110 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:43:34 no James Grossmann - Ruth https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/921251751517033 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 36 99. What is required in the third Commandment? That we must not by cursing, or by false swearing, nor yet by unnecessary oaths, profane or abuse the name of God; nor even by our silence and connivance be partakers of these horrible sins in others; and in summary, that we use the holy name of God in no other way than with fear and reverence, so that He may be rightly confessed and worshiped by us, and be glorified in all our words and works. 100. Is the profaning of God's name, by swearing and cursing, so grievous a sin that His wrath is kindled against those also who do not help as much as they can to hinder and forbid it? Yes, truly, for no sin is greater and more provoking to God than the profaning of His name; wherefore He even commanded it to be punished with death. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/921251751517033 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:12:46 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/921252146578033 Theme: All of the Christian Life is Lived in Reliance on God Alone. I. Singularity of Mind in Relying on God – vv. 13-16 A. Do Not Be Double Minded – v. 12 B. In suffering and Joy – vv. 13-14 C. In Sickness – v. 14 II. The Power of Relying on God – vv. 15-18 A. Prayer Saving the Sick – v. 15 B. Confessing Trespasses to One Another – v. 16 C. The Power of Prayer Demonstrated – vv. 16b-18 III. Calling Back the Erring to Relying on God – vv. 19-20 A. Wandering from the Truth – v. 19 B. Saving a Soul from Hell – v. 20 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/921252146578033 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:33:57 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/914251844551248 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 35 96. What does God require in the second Commandment? That we in no way make any image of God, nor worship Him in any other way than He has commanded us in His Word. 97. May we not make any image at all? God may not and cannot be imaged in any way; as for creatures, though they may indeed be imaged, yet God forbids the making or keeping of any likeness of them, either to worship them or to serve God by them. 98. But may not pictures be tolerated in churches as books for the people? No, for we should not be wiser than God, who will not have His people taught by dumb idols, but by the lively preaching of His Word. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/914251844551248 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:12:13 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/914251944302216 Theme: God's Coming Judgment Brings Misery to the Wicked and at the same time Joy to the Faithful and Tried. I. The Rich Warned of Coming Judgment for Evil – vv. 1-6 A. The Rich Called to Weep and Howl for Coming Misery – v. 1 B. Ignoring Judgment, Heaping Earthly Junk – vv. 2-3 C. The Stolen Wages of Laborers Cry Out Against You – vv. 4-5 D. Condemning and Murdering the Just – v. 6 II. God's People Called to Patience, Trusting in God's Resolution – vv. 7-11 A. God's People can be Patient because Judgment is Coming – vv. 7-9 B. Old Testament Examples of Patience and Endurance for God's Ends – vv. 10-11 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/914251944302216 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:35:28 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/97251958597603 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 34 93. How are these Commandments divided? Into two tables: the first of which teaches, in four commandments, what duties we owe to God; the second, in six, what duties we owe to our neighbor. 94. What does God require in the first Commandment? That, on peril of my soul's salvation, I avoid and flee all idolatry, sorcery, enchantments, invocation of saints or of other creatures; and that I rightly acknowledge the only true God, trust in Him alone, with all humility and patience expect all good from Him only, and love, fear, and honor Him with my whole heart; so as rather to renounce all creatures than to do the least thing against His will. 95. What is idolatry? Idolatry is to conceive or have something else in which to place our trust instead of, or besides, the one true God who has revealed Himself in His Word. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/97251958597603 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:16:21 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/97252127524389 Theme: God's People do not Stand Over, but Submit Themselves to God's Laws and Providence. I. Submitting to, not Judging God's People and Law – vv. 11-12 A. Do Not Speak Evil of a Fellow Christian – v. 11a B. Judging God's Law – v. 11b C. God is the Lawgiver and Judge – v. 12 II. Submitting to God's Providence – vv. 13-17 A. Boasting in Arrogance – vv. 13-14, 16 B. Submission to God's Will in Human Plans – v. 15 C. Obedience in Submission to God – v. 17 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/97252127524389 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:27:57 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/831251855405441 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 33 88. In how many things does true repentance or conversion consist? In two things: the dying of the old man,1 and the making alive of the new. 89. What is the dying of the old man? Heartfelt sorrow for sin, causing us to hate and turn from it always more and more. 90. What is the making alive of the new man? Heartfelt joy in God through Christ, causing us to take delight in living according to the will of God in all good works. 91. What are good works? Those only which proceed from true faith, and are done according to the Law of God, unto His glory, and not such as rest on our own opinion or the commandments of men. 92. What is the Law of God? "God spake all these words, saying:" "I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me." "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments." "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain." "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter... https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/831251855405441 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:19:23 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/83125193677891 Theme: Faith Causes God's People to Meekly Draw Near to Him and Away from the Earthly Desires that Easily Entrap Us. I. True Faith Produces Meekness and Peace, not Demonic Envy – vv. 13-18 A. Faith is Shown by Works of Meekness and Wisdom – vv. 13 B. Admitting to Myself that My Envy is Demonic – vv. 14-16 C. True Wisdom is Peaceable – vv. 17-18 II. God Demands the Worship He Deserves and that We Easily Give to Earthly Things – vv. 1-5 A. Serving Earthly Pleasures vv. 1-3 B. God is Jealous for His Deserved Worship – vv. 4-5 III. Humbly Draw Near to God and He will Draw Near to You – vv. 6-10 A. God Resists the Proud, but Gives Grace to the Humble – vv. 6-8 B. Humble Yourselves in the Lord's Sight and He will Lift you Up – vv. 9-10 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/83125193677891 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:35:26 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/824251714422640 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 32 86. Since, then, we are redeemed from our misery by grace through Christ, without any merit of ours, why must we do good works? Because Christ, having redeemed us by His blood, also renews us by His Holy Spirit after His own image, that with our whole life we show ourselves thankful to God for His blessing, and that He be glorified through us; then also, that we ourselves may be assured by our faith by the fruits thereof; and by our godly walk win also others to Christ. 87. Can they, then, not be saved who do not turn to God from their unthankful, impenitent life? By no means, for, as Scripture says, no unchaste person, idolater, adulterer, thief, covetous man, drunkard, slanderer, robber, or the like shall inherit the kingdom of God. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/824251714422640 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:18:51 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/824251936555590 Theme: Faith Causes God's People to Meekly Draw Near to Him and Away from the Earthly Desires that Easily Entrap Us. I. True Faith Produces Meekness and Peace, not Demonic Envy – vv. 13-18 A. Faith is Shown by Works of Meekness and Wisdom – vv. 13 B. Admitting to Myself that My Envy is Demonic – vv. 14-16 C. True Wisdom is Peaceable – vv. 17-18 II. God Demands the Worship He Deserves and that We Easily Give to Earthly Things – vv. 1-5 A. Serving Earthly Pleasures vv. 1-3 B. God is Jealous for His Deserved Worship – vv. 4-5 III. Humbly Draw Near to God and He will Draw Near to You – vv. 6-10 A. God Resists the Proud, but Gives Grace to the Humble – vv. 6-8 B. Humble Yourselves in the Lord's Sight and He will Lift you Up – vv. 9-10 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/824251936555590 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:15:58 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/81725171322667 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 31 83. What is the Office of the Keys? The preaching of the Holy Gospel and Christian discipline; by these two the kingdom of heaven is opened to believers and shut against unbelievers. 84. How is the kingdom of heaven opened and shut by the preaching of the Holy Gospel? In this way: that, according to the command of Christ, it is proclaimed and openly witnessed to believers, one and all, that as often as they accept with true faith the promise of the Gospel, all their sins are really forgiven them of God for the sake of Christ's merits; and on the contrary, to all unbelievers and hypocrites, that the wrath of God and eternal condemnation abide on them so long as they are not converted. According to this testimony of the Gospel, God will judge men both in this life and in that which is to come. 85. How is the kingdom of heaven shut and opened by Christian discipline? In this way: that, according to the command of Christ, if any under the Christian name show themselves unsound either in doctrine or in life, and after several brotherly admonitions do not turn from their errors or evil ways, they are complained of to the Church or to its proper officers; and, if they neglect to hear them also, are by them denied the holy sacraments and thereby excluded from the Christian communion, and by God Himself from the kingdom of Christ; and if they promise and show real amendment, they are again received as members of Christ and His Church. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/81725171322667 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:13:36 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/817251853582494 Theme: God Tames the Untamable Tongue of His People. I. Our Words are Powerful and Easy to Misuse – vv. 1-5 A. All Stumble in Word – vv. 1-2 B. Small Things have Great Power – vv. 3-5 II. The Powerful, Untamable Tongue – vv. 5b-8 A. Great Defilement in the Sins of the Tongue – vv. 5b-6 B. No One Can Tame the Tongue – vv. 7-8 III. Called to Tame that Untamable Tongue – vv. 9-12 A. Our Mixed Use of Our Tongues Ought Not Be – vv. 9-10 B. Seeking to Use Our Tongues for Good, Not Evil – vv. 11-12 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/817251853582494 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:29:36 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/810252125598169 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 30 80. What difference is there between the Lord's Supper and the Pope's Mass? The Lord's Supper testifies to us that we have full forgiveness of all our sins by the one sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which He Himself once accomplished on the cross; and that by the Holy Ghost we are ingrafted into Christ, who, with His true body, is now in heaven at the right hand of the Father, and is there to be worshipped. But the Mass teaches that the living and the dead do not have forgiveness of sins through the sufferings of Christ, unless Christ is still daily offered for them by the priests, and that Christ is bodily under the form of bread and wine, and is therefore to be worshipped in them. And thus the Mass at bottom is nothing else than a denial of the one sacrifice and suffering of Jesus Christ, and an accursed idolatry. 81. Who are to come to the table of the Lord? Those who are displeased with themselves for their sins, yet trust that these are forgiven them, and that their remaining infirmity is covered by the suffering and death of Christ; who also desire more and more to strengthen their faith and to amend their life. But the impenitent and hypocrites eat and drink judgment to themselves. 82. Are they, then, also to be admitted to this Supper who show themselves by their confession and life to be unbelieving and ungodly? No, for thereby the covenant of God is profaned and His wrath provoked against the whole congregation; therefore, the Christian Church is bound, according to the order of Christ and His Apostles, to exclude such persons by the Office of the Keys until they amend their lives. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/810252125598169 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:15:35 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/81025214123755 Theme: Christian Belief is shown by how Believers Live Their Lives I. Actions Speak Louder than Words - vv. 14-17 A. Mere Profession – 14-16; Mt 7:21-23 B. Selfishness – 15-16; I Jn 3:17-18 C. Inactive Faith – 17; Lk 6:43-45; Tit 2:14 II. Faith or lack thereof is Shown through Works – vv. 18-20 A. Faith is Demonstrated through Works – v. 18; Mt 5:16 B. Knowledge of truth, without change of Character – 19-20; I Pet 2:12 III. Faith Working Together with Works – vv. 21-26 A. Not Faith or Works, Faith produces works – vv. 21-24; v. 17; Ga 3:6 B. Rahab had Faith and Works – v. 25; Heb 11:31 C. Faith without Works is Dead – v. 26 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/81025214123755 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:28:23 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/83251739366217 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 29 78. Do, then, the bread and the wine become the real body and blood of Christ? No, but as the water in Baptism is not changed into the blood of Christ, nor becomes the washing away of sins itself, being only the divine token and assurance thereof, so also in the Lord's Supper the sacred bread does not become the body of Christ itself, though agreeably to the nature and usage of sacraments it is called the body of Christ. 79. Why then does Christ call the bread His body, and the cup His blood, or the new testament in His blood; and the apostle Paul, the communion of the body and the blood of Christ? Christ speaks thus with great cause, namely, not only to teach us thereby, that like as the bread and wine sustain this temporal life, so also His crucified body and shed blood are the true meat and drink of our souls unto life eternal; but much more, by this visible sign and pledge to assure us that we are as really partakers of His true body and blood by the working of the Holy Ghost, as we receive by the mouth of the body these holy tokens in remembrance of Him; and that all His sufferings and obedience are as certainly our own, as if we ourselves had suffered and done all in our own person. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/83251739366217 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:12:03 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/8325194603424 Theme: Treating People According to External Differences Contradicts God's Mercy on Us. I. Looking at the Flesh - vv. 1-4 A. Following Christ and Discrimination are Not Compatible – v. 1 B. Our Human Nature Looks on Externals – v. 2 C. Treating People Based on those Externals is a Denial of God Creating Man from One Blood – vv. 3-4 II. Looking to the Heart - vv. 5-7 A. God has Chosen the Poor to be Rich in Faith and Heirs of His Kingdom! – v. 5 B. The Rich and Powerful fight against and blaspheme Christ – vv. 6-7 III. Loving our Brothers - vv. 8-13 A. Loving your Neighbor as Yourself is Expected of Christians – v. 8 B. Showing Earthly Prejudice Breaks this Commandment – v. 9 C. Breaking God's Law in One Point Makes us Law Breakers – vv. 10-11 D. God's People Live by Mercy, Therefore Live Mercy – vv. 12-13 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/8325194603424 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:30:10 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/72725198376378 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 28 75. How is it signified and sealed to you in the Holy Supper that you partake of the one sacrifice of Christ on the cross and all His benefits? Thus: that Christ has commanded me and all believers to eat of this broken bread and to drink of this cup in remembrance of Him, and has joined therewith these promises: first, that His body was offered and broken on the cross for me and His blood shed for me, as certainly as I see with my eyes the bread of the Lord broken for me and the cup communicated to me; and further, that with His crucified body and shed blood He Himself feeds and nourishes my soul to everlasting life, as certainly as I receive from the hand of the minister and taste with my mouth the bread and cup of the Lord, which are given me as certain tokens of the body and blood of Christ. 76. What does it mean to eat the crucified body and drink the shed blood of Christ? It means not only to embrace with a believing heart all the sufferings and death of Christ, and thereby to obtain the forgiveness of sins and life eternal; but moreover, also, to be so united more and more to His sacred body by the Holy Spirit, who dwells both in Christ and in us, that, although He is in heaven and we on earth, we are nevertheless flesh of His flesh and bone of His bone, and live and are governed forever by one Spirit, as members of the same body are governed by one soul. 77. Where has Christ promised that He will thus feed and nourish believers with His body and blood as certainly as they eat of this broken bread and drink of this cup? In the institution of the Supper, which says: "The Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed took... https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/72725198376378 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:18:47 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/727252033295794 Theme: Those who Truly See Themselves in the Mirror of God's Holy Word Will Turn from an Overflow of Wickedness to Overflow in Care for Others, Especially the Disadvantaged. I. Called to More than Just Hearing God's Word – vv. 21, 22b-23 A. Lay Aside Wickedness – v. 21 B. Be More than Just Hearers of God's Word – v. 22b-23 II. Called to See Ourselves in God's Law and Live by It – vv. 21b-22, 25-27 A. Be Doers of God's Word in Meekness – vv. 21b-22, 25 B. How We Live Demonstrates What is In Our Hearts – vv. 26-27 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/727252033295794 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:36:54 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/720251742377369 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 27 72. Is, then, the outward washing with water itself the washing away of sins? No, for only the blood of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit cleanse us from all sin. 73. Why then does the Holy Ghost call Baptism the washing of regeneration and the washing away of sins? God speaks thus with great cause, namely, not only to teach us thereby that just as the filthiness of the body is taken away by water, so our sins are taken away by the blood and Spirit of Christ; but much more, that by this divine pledge and token He may assure us that we are as really washed from our sins spiritually as our bodies are washed with water. 74. Are infants also to be baptized? Yes, for since they, as well as their parents, belong to the covenant and people of God, and through the blood of Christ both redemption from sin and the Holy Ghost, who works faith, are promised to them no less than to their parents, they are also by Baptism, as a sign of the covenant, to be ingrafted into the Christian Church, and distinguished from the children of unbelievers, as was done in the Old Testament by circumcision, in place of which in the New Testament Baptism is appointed. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/720251742377369 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:17:27 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/720251921545693 Theme: God's People Realize that Trials are Good Gifts from the God Who Saves Them, but that Temptations Come from Uncontrolled Desires. I. God Sends Trials, but He is Not Tempting Us – vv. 12-13 A. Enduring Temptation Focusing on the Crown of Life – v. 12 B. God Tries Us, He Does Not Tempt Us – v. 13 II. Temptation Comes from Us Not Controlling Our Desires – vv. 14-15 A. Temptation Comes from Uncontrolled Desires – v. 14 B. Those Desires, when Uncontrolled, Lead to Sin and Death – v. 15 III. Trusting the God Who Saves us When He Sends Testing – vv. 16-20 A. Every Gift God Gives is Good, Even When It is a Trial – vv. 16-17 B. We are Saved at God's Gracious Choice – v. 18 C. ^^^Trust Him!^^^ Rather than Being Angry in Trials and Sins – vv. 19-20 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/720251921545693 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:27:56 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/71325175875643 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 26 69. How is it signified and sealed to you in Holy Baptism that you have part in the one sacrifice of Christ on the cross? Thus: that Christ instituted this outward washing with water and joined to it this promise, that I am washed with His blood and Spirit from the pollution of my soul, that is, from all my sins, as certainly as I am washed outwardly with water, whereby commonly the filthiness of the body is taken away. 70. What is it to be washed with the blood and Spirit of Christ? It is to have the forgiveness of sins from God through grace, for the sake of Christ's blood, which He shed for us in His sacrifice on the cross; and also to be renewed by the Holy Spirit and sanctified to be members of Christ, so that we may more and more die unto sin and lead holy and unblamable lives. 71. Where has Christ promised that we are as certainly washed with His blood and Spirit as with the water of Baptism? In the institution of Baptism, which says: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." This promise is also repeated where Scripture calls Baptism the washing of regeneration and the washing away of sins. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/71325175875643 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:13:50 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/713251948371587 Theme: God's People Trust Him even when He Sends Trials and Humiliation! I. James' Greeting – v. 1 A. The Author – James, the Lord's Brother – v. 1a B. The Recipients – v. 1b C. Greetings – v. 1c II. Bearing Trials With Purpose – vv. 2-4 A. Count Trials as Joy – v. 2 B. The Testing of Faith Produces Patience – v. 3 C. Patience Brings About Completion – v. 4 III. Trusting God for the Gift of Wisdom – vv. 5-8 A. Ask God for Wisdom – v. 5 B. Doubting God's Promise – vv. 6-8 IV. Glory in God's Grace – vv. 9-11 A. Let the Lowly Glory in Exhalation – v. 9 B. Let the Rich Glory in Humiliation – vv. 10-11 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/713251948371587 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:40:40 no James Grossmann - James https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/7625231551973 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 25 65. Since, then, we are made partakers of Christ and all His benefits by faith only, where does this faith come from? The Holy Ghost works faith in our hearts by the preaching of the Holy Gospel, and confirms it by the use of the holy sacraments. 66. What are the sacraments? The sacraments are visible holy signs and seals appointed by God for this end, that by their use He may the more fully declare and seal to us the promise of the Gospel, namely, that of free grace He grants us the forgiveness of sins and everlasting life for the sake of the one sacrifice of Christ accomplished on the cross. 67. Are both the Word and the sacraments designed to direct our faith to the sacrifice of Christ on the cross as the only ground of our salvation? Yes, truly, for the Holy Ghost teaches in the Gospel and assures us by the holy sacraments, that our whole salvation stands in the one sacrifice of Christ made for us on the cross. 68. How many sacraments has Christ instituted in the New Testament? Two: Holy Baptism and the Holy Supper. Salvation rests solely in the sacrifice of Christ. Both preaching and sacraments serve to direct faith toward this foundational truth. Drawing from Scripture, particularly Romans and Genesis, the sacraments—baptism and the Lord's Supper—are visible, tangible signs and seals of God's covenant and Christ's work, functioning as tokens that point to the real value of His atoning death. The message cautions against elevating sacraments above the preaching of the Gospel, a proper understanding prioritizes the Word as the primary means by which the Holy Spirit works faith in believers' hearts. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/7625231551973 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:13:09 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/7625233737671 Theme: The Future of a Nation (or Church) is Determined not by It's Strength, but By it's Relationship to God and His Commands. I. God Continues to Destroy Judah and Lays out His Reasons for Their Destruction – 23:31-24:7 A. Judah Comes Under the Power of Egypt – vv. 23:31-37 B. God Lays Out His Reasons for the Destruction of Judah (and their Helper, Egypt) – vv. 24:1-7 II. The Long, Painful Destruction of Judah – vv. 24:8-25:21 A. Nebuchadnezzar Begins to Clean Out Jerusalem – vv. 24:8-16 B. Judah, Despite Already being Cleared Out, Continues to Rebel and be Destroyed – vv. 24:17-25:21 III. God Reminds Judah of His Promises, and Provides Evidence, yet Judah Continues in Rebellion – vv. 25:22-30 A. Judah Reminded of God's Command to Seek the Good of Babylon – vv. 22-24 B. Judah Continues to Rebel against God's Admonition and Runs to Egypt – vv. 25-26 C. A Glimmer of Hope in Babylon – vv. 27-30 God's judgment on Judah in 2 Kings illustrates the consequences of rebellion and the shedding of innocent blood. Nations and churches alike face divine accountability based on whether they follow God's ways. We must not be complacent but rather faithful to God. Historical events raise concerns in modern culture. The Church must be a bold witness to the gospel and rely on God's care rather than human power. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/7625233737671 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:30:08 no James Grossmann - Kings https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/62925205527668 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 24 62. But why cannot our good works be the whole or part of our righteousness before God? Because the righteousness which can stand before the judgment seat of God, must be perfect throughout and entirely conformable to the divine law, but even our best works in this life are all imperfect and defiled with sin. 63. Do our good works merit nothing, even though it is God's will to reward them in this life and in that which is to come? The reward comes not of merit, but of grace. 64. But does not this doctrine make men careless and profane? No, for it is impossible that those who are implanted into Christ by true faith, should not bring forth fruits of thankfulness. The sermon explores the fundamental theological concept that salvation is achieved solely through grace, not through human works, emphasizing that even the best deeds fall short of God's perfect standard as revealed in Scripture. Drawing from passages in Isaiah, Galatians, Deuteronomy, Romans, and James, the message clarifies that true righteousness before God comes only from Christ's perfect satisfaction, not from our own merit, and that while grace does not lead to licentiousness, it motivates a life of thankfulness and obedience as a natural response to God's undeserved favor, ultimately demonstrating that living according to God's law is an act of gratitude rather than a means of earning salvation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/62925205527668 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:10:43 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/629252116153196 Theme: In Reforming Around God's Word, Josiah Left No Avenue for Return to False gods. I. Renewing the Covenant with the Lord – vv. 1-20 A. Reading and Covenanting to Follow God's Word – vv. 1-3; Dt 31:10-13; Jos 24:24 B. Removing the Abominations from God's People – vv. 4-14; 2 Ki 21:7; Dt 23:17; Je 7:31-32 C. Directing God's Worship to His Temple – vv. 15-20; I Ki 11:5-7 II. Following God's Commands in Worship – vv. 21-25 A. Keeping the Passover – vv. 21-23; Dt 16:2-8; 2 Ch 35:18-19 B. Removing the Superstitions – v. 24; Le 19:31 C. Turning to the Lord with All His Heart– v. 25; Php 3:7-8 III. God's Wrath Against Sin is Not Turned Away – vv. 26-30 A. God's Anger is Provoked through Abominations – vv. 26-27; I Ki 22:53; 2 Ki 21:11-12 B. God's Reformer is Destroyed – vv. 28-30 The sermon examines the reign of Josiah, highlighting his zealous efforts to reform Judah by rediscovering and reaffirming the covenant with God, dismantling idolatrous practices, and centralizing worship in the temple. While Josiah's dedication to the law and purification of the land resulted in a period of unprecedented devotion, the message underscores that his efforts were ultimately insufficient to prevent God's judgment on Judah due to the enduring sinfulness of the people. The sermon emphasizes the importance of radical commitment to God's word, recognizing that true transformation requires a change of heart and a relentless pursuit of righteousness, even in the face of inevitable consequences and the ongoing presence of evil. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/629252116153196 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:33:24 no James Grossmann - Kings https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/623251529274983 Theme: The same Gospel that strengthens us in celebration also holds us in sorrow Outline: 1. The suffering of the righteous – almost beyond comprehension. 2. The prophetic foreshadowing of the Messiah's ultimate suffering – utterly incomprehensible. 3. The comfort found in the "why" of the Gospel – the only true and lasting comfort. The sermon explores the intertwined themes of suffering and faith, centering on Psalm 22 and its connection to Psalm 23. It highlights the profound anguish expressed in Psalm 22, particularly the cry of abandonment, while emphasizing that this lament ultimately points to the prophetic foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's suffering on the cross. The sermon underscores that while Psalm 22 depicts the depths of pain and questioning, it ultimately leads to the comfort and assurance found in Psalm 23, affirming that God's covenant faithfulness provides solace even amidst profound sorrow and that the gospel offers true and lasting comfort in all circumstances. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/623251529274983 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Victor d'Assonville 0:32:21 no Victor d'Assonville https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/621252333287803 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/621252333287803 Religion & Spirituality Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric D. Bristley 0:26:22 no Eric D. Bristley https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/615251814331362 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 23 59. What does it help you now, that you believe all this? That I am righteous in Christ before God, and an heir of eternal life. 60. How are you righteous before God? Only by true faith in Jesus Christ: that is, although my conscience accuses me, that I have grievously sinned against all the commandments of God, and have never kept any of them, and am still prone always to all evil; yet God, without any merit of mine, of mere grace, grants and imputes to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ, as if I had never committed nor had any sins, and had myself accomplished all the obedience which Christ has fulfilled for me; if only I accept such benefit with a believing heart. 61. Why do you say that you are righteous by faith only? Not that I am acceptable to God on account of the worthiness of my faith, but because only the satisfaction, righteousness and holiness of Christ is my righteousness before God; and I can receive the same and make it my own in no other way than by faith only. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/615251814331362 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:12:43 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/61525193255418 Theme: Peter Preaches Christ as the Antidote to Man's Wickedness and the Firstfruits of Everlasting Life. I. Christ as the Firstfruits from the Dead as Ordained by God – vv. 22-24 A. Christ's Divine Power Attested by Miracles – v. 22; Jn 1:46; Mt 12:28; Lk 7:20-23 B. God's Mercy and Man's Wickedness in Christ's Death – v. 23; Eph 1:4-5; Jn 15:13; Ac 5:30 C. Christ, the Firstfruits of the Resurrection – v. 24; Ac 17:31; Jn 10:18; 2 Tim 1:10 II. David's Hope in the Firstfruits of Christ's Death and Resurrection – vv. 25-36 A. David's Death is in Hope of the fact of Christ's Resurrection – vv. 25-28; Ps 16:8-11; Heb 11:13 B. David's Hope is Fulfilled in Christ as the Firstfruits of the Resurrection – vv. 29-32; Act 13:36; Ps 16:10; Ac 1:22; 4:33 C. Christ is Seated at the Right Hand of God, Exalted as Lord and Christ – vv. 33-36; Lk 24:49; I Cor 14:28; Rom 14:9; Col 1:18 III. Responding to Christ Preached as the Hope of All Believers – vv. 37-39 A. The Hearers were Cut to the Heart – v. 37; Ps 38:4; Ac 8:31 B. The Appropriate Response is Faith and Baptism for Forgiveness – v. 38; Lk 24:47 C. The Promise is to You, Your Children and to All who are afar off – v. 39 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/61525193255418 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:32:37 no James Grossmann https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/68251652492141 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 22 57. What comfort do you receive from the "resurrection of the body?" That not only my soul after this life shall be immediately taken up to Christ its Head, but also that this my body, raised by the power of Christ, shall be reunited with my soul, and made like the glorious body of Christ. 58. What comfort do you receive from the article "life everlasting?" That, inasmuch as I now feel in my heart the beginning of eternal joy, I shall after this life possess complete blessedness, such as eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither has entered into the heart of man, therein to praise God forever. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/68251652492141 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:17:51 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/68251657115744 Theme: On Pentecost, Jesus Pours Out The Firstfruits of His Holy Spirit On His Disciples Reversing Some of the Enmity Because of Sin. I. You can See the Effects of the Wind, but You Cannot See the Wind – vv. 1-4 A. The Disciples are Obedient to Christ and Stay in Jerusalem – v. 1 B. Suddenly the Sound of a Wind Filled the Whole House – v. 2 C. Divided Tongues as of Fire Sat Upon Each of Them – v. 3 D. They Were Filled with the Holy Spirit and Spoke with Other Tongues – v. 4 II. Witnesses to the Gift of the Holy Spirit Come from Across the Known World – vv. 5-11 A. Devout Jews were Dwelling in Jerusalem from Every Nation under Heaven – v. 5 B. They Were All Amazed to Hear them Speak in Their Own Languages – vv. 6-11 III. Peter Answers Their Question, "What Does This Mean?" – vv. 12-21 A. They Asked, "Whatever could this mean?" - v. 12 B. Others Mocking said, "They are full of new wine" – vv. 13-15 C. This is the Fulfillment of Joel's Prophesy: God Pouring Out His Spirit – vv. 16-21 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/68251657115744 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:29:05 no James Grossmann https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/61251740456867 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 21 54. What do you believe concerning the "Holy Catholic Church?" That out of the whole human race, from the beginning to the end of the world, the Son of God, by His Spirit and Word, gathers, defends, and preserves for Himself unto everlasting life a chosen communion in the unity of the true faith; and that I am and forever shall remain a living member of this communion. 55. What do you understand by the "communion of saints?" First, that believers, one and all, as members of the Lord Jesus Christ, are partakers with Him in all His treasures and gifts; second, that each one must feel himself bound to use his gifts readily and cheerfully for the advantage and welfare of other members. 56. What do you believe concerning the "forgiveness of sins?" That God, for the sake of Christ's satisfaction, will no more remember my sins, nor the sinful nature with which I have to struggle all my life long; but graciously imputes to me the righteousness of Christ, that I may nevermore come into condemnation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/61251740456867 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:16:50 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/6125185352559 Theme: How We React to being Confronted by God's Law Demonstrates What is in Our Hearts toward God. I. Our Background Doesn't Determine Our Reaction to God – vv. 1-10 A. Josiah Reigns After Evil Amon and Does Good in God's Sight – vv. 1-2 B. Josiah Seeks to Deliver Money to the Workers who are Restoring the Temple – vv. 3-7 C. The Book of the Law Found and Read to King Josiah – vv. 8-10 II. In the Midst of Approaching Judgment, God is Gracious to Those who Humble Themselves – vv. 11-20 A. Josiah Fears, Seeks Guidance after Hearing the Law – vv. 11-14 B. There is Calamity Coming on Judah, Because They Have Forsaken God… -- vv. 15-17 C. Because Josiah Humbled Himself Before God's Word, God Promised Him a Peaceful Death – vv. 18-20 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/6125185352559 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:27:18 no James Grossmann - Kings https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/5302532414013 Theme: Christ's Ascension Provides Believers with Eternal Comfort! I. Comfort in Eternity with Christ – vv. 1-4 A. In Response to concern in the previous chapter – v. 1; Jn 13:36; 16:22 B. Christ's promise of Preparing a place for Believers – v. 2; Mt 25:34; 2 Co 5:1 C. We will be Reunited with Christ – v. 3-4; 1 Th 4:17; Ac 1:11 II. Christ is the Way, Truth and life – vv. 5-7 A. How do we Know the Way? - v. 5; Jn 11:25-26 B. Coming to the Father Through Christ – v. 6; Heb 10:19-20; Jn 18:37; Ro 5:21; 1 Ti 2:5; Jn 10:7-9 C. Knowing Christ is Knowing the Father – v. 7; Jn 8:19; 10:30, 37-38 III. Receiving Christ is Receiving God – vv. 8-21 A. Christ Witnesses that He is God – vv. 8-11; Jn 12:45; Col 1:15; Jn 5:19 B. God Gives the Disciples Power – vv. 12-14; Lk 10:17; Ac 17:11; Jn 15:7 C. Christ Promises the Helper – vv. 15-18; 1 Jn 5:3; Jn 15:26; 1 Co 6:19 D. Knowing Christ Spiritually – vv. 19-21; Jn 16:22; 1 Jn 2:5 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/5302532414013 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:42:12 no James Grossmann https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/525251821455109 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 20 53. What do you believe concerning the "Holy Ghost?" First, that He is co-eternal God with the Father and the Son. Second, that He is also given unto me: by true faith makes me a partaker of Christ and all His benefits, comforts me, and shall abide with me forever. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/525251821455109 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:08:46 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/52525190502759 Theme: Hezekiah's Disdain for the Next Generation Comes Home to Roost for Judah. I. It Takes One Generation for Hezekiah's Son to Lead Judah Astray – vv. 1-9 A. Manassah Reigns in Judah and Does Evil – vv. 1-2 B. Manasseh Undoes the Reforms of His Father Hezekiah – vv. 3-9 II. Manasseh's Idolatry, Shedding of Innocent Blood and Other Evil Brings God's Judgment– vv. 10-18 A. God Addresses Manasseh's Evil Through His Prophets, Promising Judgment – vv. 10-16 B. Death and after that, Judgment – vv. 17-18 III. The Wickedness of Manasseh's Son, Amon Returns Back on Him – vv. 19-26 A. Amon Follows in the Evil of Manasseh, his Father – vv. 19-22 B. Evil Rulers Bring Evil Deeds...and Judgment – vv. 23-26 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/52525190502759 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:33:03 no James Grossmann - Kings https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/518252055192548 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 19 51. What does this glory of Christ, our Head, profit us? First, that by His Holy Spirit He pours out heavenly gifts upon us, His members; then, that by His power He defends and preserves us against all enemies. 52. What comfort is it to you that Christ "shall come to judge the living and the dead?" That in all my sorrows and persecutions, I, with uplifted head, look for the very One, who offered Himself for me to the judgment of God, and removed all curse from me, to come as Judge from heaven, who shall cast all His and my enemies into everlasting condemnation, but shall take me with all His chosen ones to Himself into heavenly joy and glory. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/518252055192548 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:11:29 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/51825211355434 Theme: How do we Respond to God's Gracious Gifts? Thanksgiving and Praise or Selfish Entitlement? I. We are Often Not Content with God's Immense Gifts to Us, yet God is SO Gracious – vv. 1-11 A. The End of Your Life is Closer Than You Think – v. 1 B. Hezekiah Begs God to Extend His Life – vv. 2-3 C. God Gives Hezekiah Extended Life – vv. 4-6 D. God Provides a Medicine to Heal Hezekiah, yet He Wants a Sign from God?! – vv. 7-11 II. Having Repeatedly Received God's Amazing Gifts, We React with Pride and Self-Centeredness – vv. 12-21 A. Hezekiah Pridefully Shows Off His Kingdom – vv. 12-13 B. Isaiah Confronts Hezekiah for His Pride, Prophesying Hezekiah's Children's Suffering for It – vv. 14-18 C. Hezekiah declares, "there will be peace and truth at least in my days…" and Dies – vv. 19-21 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/51825211355434 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:30:22 no James Grossmann - Kings https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/51125173626952 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 18 49. What benefit do we receive from Christ's ascension into heaven? First, that He is our Advocate in the presence of His Father in heaven. Second, that we have our flesh in heaven as a sure pledge, that He as the Head, will also take us, His members, up to Himself. Third, that He sends us His Spirit as an earnest, by whose power we seek those things which are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God, and not things on the earth. 50. Why is it added: "And sitteth at the right hand of God?" Because Christ ascended into heaven for this end, that He might there appear as the Head of His Church, by whom the Father governs all things. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/51125173626952 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:12:38 no James Grossmann - Heidelberg Catechism https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/51125189386416 Theme: God's People Lay the Challenges and Dangers of this World at His Feet and He Cares for Them. I. Man Threatens, God and His People Laugh – vv. 1-21 A. God Comforts Hezekiah in Light of the Assyrian Threats – vv. 1-7 B. In Light of the Assyrian Threats, God Promises Jerusalem will Laugh at Them – vv. 8-21 II. God, who Overthrew the Defenses of Other Nations, Sends the Assyrians Home with Jerusalem Untouched – vv. 22-37 A. God, who Created and Gave the Assyrians Power, will Dry Up Their Defenses – vv. 22-28 B. God Fulfills His Promise to Destroy Assyria so that Judah would Bear Fruit Upward – vv. 28-37 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/salem/sermons/51125189386416 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 James Grossmann 0:35:57 no James Grossmann - Kings