Pastor Chris Brademeyer’s Podcast

What's With the Calf?

Golden calves, idols, are easy to see, aren't they? They would never sneak up on us or lead us astray. Except, they do this to Christians all the time. They're often not obvious to us, otherwise they would not be able to lead us astray. They often don't come in the guise of pagan statues, but instead, are more subtle and crafty. What are idols? How do they get a hold of us Christians? Why does God hate them? What is a "god" anyways? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

He Comforts the Grass

Human beings are a strange lot. On the one hand we have a very high opinion of ourselves; we seek to make our names known and great. We want monuments to our successes. On the other hand, we are prone to the worst of things: violence, greed, and even despair. What should we think of ourselves? Where should we go to get an accurate picture of human nature? How does God see us? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

Political Christians in a Contentious World

It's almost election time. There is a lot of hot air from all over the political spectrum. Some political prophets are calling it the end of days. How many elections in a row have been described as the most important of our lives now? It is difficult to think through political issues, especially when so many of us just look at headlines. So what is the Christian to do? Who can we support? What does Jesus teach us about how to approach political matters? What is politics anyways? How important is all of this? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

Without Number

Death is a problem that hounds all of us. But we need not fear it. Why is this? Because the Lord who has defeated death has claimed us in baptism, washed us clean in His blood, and has forgiven us of all our sins! Those who die in Christ live in Him! Want to know more? Find out in this sermon for All Saints Day from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

3P1S Ep. 9: Rightly Understanding Law and Gospel

In today's episode, we cover the topic of "Law and Gospel." What is the Law and what is the Gospel, and why does the Christian need to distinguish between these two doctrines? Furthermore, what happens if a church has the Law and no Gospel, or the Gospel with no Law? Does this doctrine actually matter in the church? Stick around as we unpack "Mt. Sinai and Mt. Calvary - Rightly Understanding The Differences Between God's Law and Gospel."
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What is the Reformation About?

Lutherans love to celebrate Reformation Day. Why do we do this? What is the Reformation about? Is this just a part of our heritage or is there something more important at work? What does all of this have to do with Jesus? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND.

Why Creation Matters

The world would have us believe that we human beings are a cosmic accident, the result of a number of random events that with no purpose or direction led to us being here today. But what does this mean for us? Well it means that life has no inherent value. It means that there is no inherent purpose for us being here. It means that it becomes morally permissible for us to kill off certain classes of people. But what does God say about this? Are we here on purpose or are we an accident? And what are the implications of this for my life? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

The Thirsty Soul

Isaiah relates an invitation from God to drink. Why is this a thing that we need? If we are invited to drink, does that mean that we're thirsty? What does it mean to be thirsty? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

Bridging Heaven and Earth

Many people assume that there is a bridge that connects heaven and earth. Is this possible? If it is, what does connect earth and heaven? If these are connected, how should we act? And how do churches fit in all of this? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND.

What about the Angels?

Angels captivate our imaginations. Images of them are commonly found as decor and in gift shops. How do we know about angels? What do they do? What exactly are they? Where do they come from? Found out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!