Pastor Chris Brademeyer’s Podcast

Can You Trust Your Pastor?

Christians often take it for granted that they should trust their pastors. Jesus warns that there will be false teachers who come in the name of Christ who speak lies and mislead. How do we know if we should trust our pastor? Does he get a pass just because he says what is familiar to me? If I suspect that my pastor is teaching or preaching in error, what do I do? How can a regular Christian go toe-to-toe with a pastor if he has made taught falsely? How do I figure out if what he's saying is true or not? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

Three Padres and a Shepherd Episode 6 - Life: Is It Really Sacred?

With the second anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ending constitutional protection for abortion, today we ask the question, "Life: Is It Really Sacred?" Indeed, is Life sacred, and if so, why? Everywhere we look, it seems as if we live in a dehumanizing world. Not much seems to be sacred anymore these days. And so, why should life be sacred? Stick around as we discuss the topic of 'life' on today's episode of the "Three Padres & A Shepherd Podcast."

The Things of Life

Life is so familiar to us that we often take it for granted. How often do we give pause and contemplate the gift of life? How does life fit into God's design? What does God's gift of life mean for us and how we live each day? What about death, how does that fit into the Living God's plan for life? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

Why do we Need the Law?

No one likes being told what to do. Commands and laws make us bristle. Even law-abiding people still like to "get away" with breaking a few rules now and again. Why did God give us Law? What are these rules? Did He give them to us arbitrarily? If I don't follow them, does it really matter? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

The Visitation

Mary goes to see Elizabeth, John leaps in the womb of his mother, and Elizabeth is moved to proclaim the truth of the Messiah. Find out more about this blessed event in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

The Remnant

Things don't look good. Society is a mess. Politics are a mess. The Church is a mess. Besides this, many of our friends and even family members have left the the faith behind. But these things are not new. Elijah once complained about being the only faithful man left in all of Israel. What does God say about Elijah's - and our - complaint about being the only ones left? What will he do about it? And who is the remnant that keeps being brought up? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

A sermon preached for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

Why is it so Hard to Forgive?

Forgiveness is a simple enough concept, but it stands as a very difficult thing to do. Why is it so hard to forgive? Why should we do it anyways? What's the big deal with holding on to grudges and slights? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
 
 

Who is Like God?

We Christians take it for granted that God is merciful, forgiving, and full of steadfast love. Is this how other people see God? Why do we confess that God is merciful? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
 

Three Padres and a Shepherd Episode 5: Messing Up Evangelism? Taking a Closer Look at the Great Commission & Great Commandment

On today's episode of "Three Padres & a Shepherd," we ask the question of what evangelism is and what it is not.  Is evangelism standing on the corner of a street while yelling into a microphone; is evangelism traveling to Africa on a mission trip to dig a well; is evangelism following a scripted program that is presented to a neighbor as if you are trying to sell them a new set of Teflon cooking bowls; is evangelism canceling church and then having a congregation go out and rake leaves in a particular town?  And what about the Great Commission from Matthew 28; where does that come into play?  Stick around, and we will answer these questions and a lot more on today's episode, titled "Messing Up Evangelism? Taking a Closer Look at the Great Commission & Great Commandment"