The Salem Podcast
Salem Lutheran Church Tomball
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Episodes
October 11, 2026 - Restoration - Forgiving Challenge Week 5
Drawing from John 21, Pastor Tim Niekerk walks through what happened between Jesus and Peter on the shore after the resurrection. When we fail, the instinct is to file ourselves under damaged goods and assume God is keeping score. Jesus meets Peter at a charcoal fire, the same kind of fire Peter stood beside when he denied him three times. He doesn’t use it to shame him. He asks three times, “Do you love me?” and hands Peter a calling in place of his guilt. Shame looks backward. Restoration looks forward. The work is finished, the debt is canceled, and there’s something for you to do today.We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
October 4, 2026 - Absolution - Forgiving Challenge Week 4
What if the weight of your guilt could be lifted by one resounding "absolutely" from God? In John 21, Jesus finds a shame-filled Peter beside a charcoal fire, the same kind of fire where Peter had denied him. Jesus doesn't come to reopen the wound. He comes to heal it, and he gives Peter his calling back. Pastor Jason walks through God's absolution, his solution to our sin problem, grounded in Romans 5's promise that Christ died for us while we were still his enemies. If you're carrying shame, or struggling to forgive someone who's hurt you, this message is for you.We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
September 27, 2026 - Confession - Forgiving Challenge Week 3
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
September 20, 2026 - Sin - Forgiving Challenge Week 2
Peter walked on water. Peter also denied Jesus three times. In this message from "The Forgiving Challenge," Pastor Tim takes an honest look at both sides of that story and what it tells us about sin. Sin is bigger than missing the mark by a little. It's something every one of us lives with, and it points us straight to our need for a Savior. The good news is that God doesn't wait for us to hit the bullseye. He comes after us right in the middle of our failure. The things you've been hiding might be exactly where freedom starts. We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
September 13, 2026 - S.C.A.R.S. - Forgiving Challenge Week 1
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
September 6, 2026 - Good Neighboring is Possible for You - Week 4
Rahab had a past nobody in Jericho would have bragged about. In this final message of the Good Neighboring series, Pastor Jason walks through her story: a woman who hid two Israelite spies, struck a daring bargain and ended up in the genealogy of Jesus. The spies told her "our lives for yours." Jesus says the same thing to us. It's an encouraging, practical look at what it means to love the neighbors right in front of you.We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
August 30, 2026 - Good Neighboring is Not Complicated - Week 3
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
August 23, 2026 - Good Neighboring is Not Making People a Project - Week 2
Are you loving your neighbors, or secretly trying to fix them? Pastor Jason shares a disarmingly honest confession: his fantasy football draft became a covert evangelism project, and God had to redirect him. Through Jesus dining with outcasts in Matthew 9 and healing on the Sabbath in Luke 14, a powerful truth emerges: people are not problems to be solved. They are fellow children of God to be loved. As Salem continues its neighboring series, this message will challenge and free you. Don't miss it. Watch or listen now!We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
August 16, 2026 - Good Neighboring is Part of Following Jesus - Week 1
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
August 9, 2026 - Words - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
What if the words playing in your head are quietly shaping the world you live in? Pastor Tim unpacks the ancient wisdom of Proverbs and James, revealing that words aren't just sounds—they're swords that pierce or salve that heals, sparks that destroy or rudders that redirect entire lives. He vulnerably shares how, during his darkest seasons of ministry, a counselor challenged him to write down who he truly is—a list he still keeps in his car armrest for the moments voices grow loud. Don't miss this message. The words you carry home could change everything.We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
August 2, 2026 - Diligence - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
What if the "gardens" God has entrusted to you (your marriage, your children, your faith) are quietly filling with weeds while you're busy with good things? Pastor Vince reveals that biblical diligence isn't just hard work; it's love paying attention. Like Martha, so consumed serving Jesus she nearly missed Him, we too let the urgent crowd out the important. Little neglects become big losses, but the Gospel reminds us that even when our attention drifts, God's never does. Don't miss this message. It could change what you pay attention to forever.We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
July 26, 2026 - Counsel - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
What if the most dangerous thing in your life isn't what you don't know, but what you don't know you don't know? Pastor Vince unpacks one of his favorite verses, Proverbs 15:22: "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed," revealing how pride quietly closes our ears to wisdom and ultimately to God. Through the cautionary story of King Rehoboam, who sought agreement instead of truth, this message challenges every believer to ask: whose voice has truly earned the right to speak into your life? Don't miss this one, it could change everything.We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
July 19, 2026 - Friendship - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
What if the loneliness you feel in a crowded room—or even in your own marriage—is a sign you're missing something God designed you for? Pastor Tim reveals that from the very beginning, God declared it "not good for man to be alone," and that wisdom about friendship isn't just advice—it's an invitation. Drawing from Proverbs and Jesus' own example of choosing his inner circle, this message challenges you to ask: *Who is your one?* Don't miss this powerful message that could change how you do life forever.We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
July 12, 2026 - Integrity - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
July 5, 2026 - Pride - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
June 28, 2026 - Conflict - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
June 21, 2026 - Family - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
June 14, 2026 - Discipline - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
June 7, 2026 - Trust - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
May 31, 2026 - Folly - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
May 24, 2026 - Wisdom - Proverbs: The Path of Wisdom
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
May 17, 2026 - No Days Off Week 3 - Godly Connection
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
May 10, 2026 - No Days Off Week 2 - Godly Decision
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
May 3, 2026 - No Days Off Week 1 - Godly Training
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
April 26, 2026 - Feelin’ Anxious Week 3
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
April 19, 2026 - Feelin’ Anxious Week 2
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
April 12, 2026 - Feelin’ Anxious Week 1
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
March 29, 2026 - UNbelievable Week 7 Easter Sunday : Matthew 28:1-10
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
Lent Devotion April 3
Written by Sara Wartes and read by Mary Pieper.
Lent Devotion April 2
Written by Greg Wamhoff and read by Jordan Miller.
Lent Devotion April 1
Written and read by Amy Boatman.
Lent Devotion March 31
Written and read by Nic Boggus.
Lent Devotion March 30
Written by Kenzie Holden and read by Leslie Reese.
March 29, 2026 - UNbelievable Week 6 : Luke 13:10-17
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
Lent Devotion March 27
Written and read by Cheryl Boyette.
Lent Devotion March 26
Written and read by Jason Schleicher.
Lent Devotion March 25
Written and read by Isabella Barnes.
Lent Devotion March 24
Written by Corbin Hannahs and read by Johnny Haaland.
Lent Devotion March 23
Written and read by Don Cannon.
March 22, 2026 - UNbelievable Week 5 : Matthew 15:29-39
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
Lent Devotion March 20
Written and read by Tiffany Kristynik.
Lent Devotion March 19
Written and read by Gabriela Apple.
Lent Devotion March 18
Written and read by Jordan Miller.
Lent Devotion March 17
Written and read by Ella Russell.
Lent Devotion March 16
Written and read by Walden Richter.
March 15, 2026 - UNbelievable Week 4 : John 9:1-25
We are so glad you are joining us in worship today! Connect with us here or at our website salem4u.com. Salem is licensed under CCLI License 98877, CCS License 5629, and CVLI.
Lent Devotion March 13
Written and read by Jordan Even.
Lent Devotion March 12
Written by Kari Tobaben and read by Mary Pieper.
Lent Devotion March 11
Written and read by Elijah Cheney.
Lent Devotion March 10
Written and read by Reagan Robert.