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Religion & Spirituality Ebenezer Reformed Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/ebenezerreformed.1648671338.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/podcasts/142695/ en Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:06:53 +0000 30 Rubén Zartman no The newest sermons from Ebenezer Reformed Church on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1219212218401678 God's forgiveness of us so works in us, that we forgive others; our forgiveness then becomes a practical demonstration that God has forgiven us. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1219212218401678 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:02:49 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1212212143366818 Because God alone is good, every blessing of physical life comes from him and should point us back to him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1212212143366818 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:02:59 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/125212212217933 The third petition of the Lord's Prayer ("thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven") teaches us, among other things, that it is our nobility and happiness to obey God promptly and cheerfully. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/125212212217933 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:03:07 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1128212121231063 In paraphrasing the second petition of the Lord's Prayer ("Thy kingdom come"), the Heidelberg Catechism (Lord's Day 48, Question 123) shows that they approach Scripture believing that the meaning of the word of God is the word of God. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1128212121231063 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:13 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1114212210547668 In asking why the address to God is framed, "Our Father, which art in heaven" the Catechism teaches: 1. That detailed attention to the exact words of Scripture is beneficial; 2. That God could have been addressed in some other way, and so this is especially meaningful; 3. That the address to God isn't a matter of protocol merely, but of the attitude of the heart. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1114212210547668 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:03:36 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1172123253570 Prayer is necessary, not just as one good work among many, but as the chief part of our thankfulness. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1172123253570 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:03 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/103121223047318 The Catechism expounds the utmost requirement of the law with unmistakable clarity, as well as our inability to keep the law. It is also clear, then, that we have no help in ourselves for forgiveness or sanctification. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/103121223047318 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:03 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/10242120440993 The ninth commandment requires that we tell even inconvenient truth, but also that we reserve judgment until situations are known. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/10242120440993 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:03:25 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/101721212006937 In Lord's Day 42, the Heidelberg Catechism expounds the Eighth Commandment: "Thou shalt not steal." The division of its questions emphasizes that there is a positive and a negative element in each commandment, while the opening of answer 110 shows that the civil law is not the baseline for Christian behavior. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/101721212006937 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:11 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/103212055362872 In pressing the origin of murder in envy and the desire of revenge, the Catechism prevents us from pretending that we are innocent of breaking the Sixth Commandment https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/103212055362872 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:51 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/926212253154809 The Heidelberg Catechism explains that the 5th Commandment extends beyond parents to all who bear delegated authority from God; but precisely because their authority is from God, it has limits. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/926212253154809 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:07 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/91921233595370 Each Lord's Day gives the opportunity to anticipate the eternal rest we have been promised. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/91921233595370 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:12 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/91221205834386 We may with proper grounds swear an oath in God's name; God himself has done so, in order to give his people strong assurance. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/91221205834386 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:03:46 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/9521203236380 Taking God's name in vain is a particularly heinous sin in those who are called by that name, who have received a covenant standing and enjoy a gracious relationship with the God who has told us his name. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/9521203236380 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:09 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/829212024382913 The questions and answers of Lord's Day 35 in the Heidelberg Catechism explain the Second Commandment, clarify what is not meant, and anticipate a potential objection. In all this, they emphasize that when it comes to worshipping God the appropriate attitude for us is humility. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/829212024382913 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:09 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/822212136195658 Lord's Day 34 of the Heidelberg Catechism begins to expound God's law. The questions remind us that the law is comprehensive and that it is obligatory. While we are externally able to disobey, the law binds the heart. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/822212136195658 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:21 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/81521202282119 Questions 88-92 of the Heidelberg Catechism give us short, clear, and direct answers to significant questions, demonstrating that God has given us adequate guidance for what we need to know. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/81521202282119 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:44 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/8821213222426 Question 86 of the Heidelberg Catechism briefly summarize the teaching so far, and introduces the question of gratitude; question 87 clarifies that conversion is not optional. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/8821213222426 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:03:49 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/81212231525552 The preaching of the Gospel opens the door of the kingdom to unbelievers; Christian discipline closes the door to those who have demonstrated their unfaithfulness. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/81212231525552 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:02:10 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/725212029353849 In asking about the difference between the Lord's Supper and the Roman Catholic mass, as well as about who should approach the Lord's Table, the Catechism seeks to train Christians who are knowledgeable about what they believe, can contrast it to other ideas, and also have a practical grasp on holiness and church discipline. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/725212029353849 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:06:23 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/7192144944907 Questions 78 and 79 of the Heidelberg Catechism anticipate potential misunderstandings of and objections to the Reformed doctrine of the Lord's Supper. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/7192144944907 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:06:24 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/71121201161880 Questions 75, 76, and 77 of the Heidelberg Catechism recapitulate the promise of the Gospel and the doctrine concerning the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/71121201161880 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:07:03 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/74212141477831 In questions 72 and 73, the Catechism responds to possible misinterprations or objections to the doctrine it has taught about baptism; and in question 74 it takes for granted that adult baptisms will happen. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/74212141477831 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:41 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/627212010326964 Lord's Day 26 of the Heidelberg Catechism explains how baptism communicates, what its message contains, and the scriptural basis for that. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/627212010326964 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:30 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/620212055514760 The idea of faith leads into the discussion of the sacraments, which serve to confirm and strengthen faith. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/620212055514760 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:05 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/613212032531336 Although good works no more count for justification than sin itself, God nonetheless rewards good works and recipients of his grace will inevitably bring them forth. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/613212032531336 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:56 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/53121340551989 In concluding its exposition of the Apostle's Creed, the Heidelberg Catechism reminds us that the beginning of eternal joy is increased at death and at the resurrection. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/53121340551989 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:03:33 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/59212117556939 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/59212117556939 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:22 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/52212126544510 The truths of the ascension and session of Christ are not merely interesting historical facts, but give us strong consolation for all the days when things seem to be spiraling out of control. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/52212126544510 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:32 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/42621357556774 Lord's Day 17, in the German division, contains questions 45-48 which treat of the resurrection and ascension of Christ, and tackle the difficult but encouraging matter of how Christ is with us if he has ascended to heaven. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/42621357556774 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:28 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/418212130232578 In asking "what further benefit" we receive from the sacrifice and death of Christ, the Catechism leads us to press diligently for every advantage that can accrue to us from God's truth. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/418212130232578 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:06:01 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/41121223407529 In Lord's Day 15 of the Heidelberg Catechism, Question 37 invites reflection on the extent and nature of Christ's sufferings; Question 38 highlights the significance of Pilate's official capacity; and Question 39 draws out the implications of crucifixion by raising the hypothetical of Christ dying in a different way. The Catechism should produce thoughtful Christians. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/41121223407529 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:35 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/4421225629608 Heidelberg Catechism Questions 35 & 36 teach us to take for granted that the acts of God have a tremendous significance, and one that is beneficial for us. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/4421225629608 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:19 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/32121216426181 Questions 31 and 32 of the Heidelberg Catechism explain the significance of Christ being anointed, and of believers sharing in his anointing. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/32121216426181 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:24 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/31421211834776 Lord's Day 11 of the Heidelberg Catechism presses the believer to be consistent with his profession. If we truly believe in Jesus there is no reason to look elsewhere for salvation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/31421211834776 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:03:12 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/37212218423609 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/37212218423609 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:37 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/221212147425083 The Catechism stimulates us to think about our faith, as well as to memorize its basic facts; none more fundamental than the great revealed truth that the one God is three persons. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/221212147425083 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:20 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/2721214572316 Lord's Day 6 of the Heidelberg Catechism, containing questions 16, 17, 18, and 19, follows up on the truth articulated before, that the one person of the mediator must be true God and true man, identifies him clearly, and explains that this truth has been unfolded by God over a long course of revelation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/2721214572316 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:06 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/13121203315130 In moving from man's misery to his redemption, the Catechism questions squarely raise the issue that only one who is true and righteous man and also God can possibly satisfy God's justice. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/13121203315130 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:25 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/125210701102 The final Lord's Day treating man's misery (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 4, containing questions 9, 10, and 11 deals squarely with some difficult questions, focuses on God, and teaches us not to think of God as self-contradictory. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/125210701102 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:37 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1172123330283 Lord's Day 3 speaks to the origin of human depravity, clarifying that it is not from God but is due to the historical fall into sin of Adam and Eve, and addressing its seriousness and extent as disabling us from doing something truly good. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1172123330283 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:15 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1112108442510 The Heidelberg Catechism takes the general principle, that the law of God binds us all to obedience, and personalizes and individualizes it; each one of us individually is miserable because of our tendency to hate God and our neighbor. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/1112108442510 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:04:40 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/13212048331387 The first two questions of the Heidelberg Catechism contain, in the questions themselves, the significant truths that there is comfort, that there is only one comfort, and that it is strong enough to sustain us in life and death. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/ebenezerreformed/sermons/13212048331387 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rubén Zartman 0:05:26 no Rubén Zartman - Heidelberg Questions