Pastor Chris Brademeyer’s Podcast

Three Padres and a Shepherd Episode 3: Is Your Salvation Certain?

Where do we look for assurance? How do we know that we are saved? Tragically, many pulpits and theologies across America consistently preach the Christian and not the Christ. So, the problem that arises is that we can easily look internally at our actions as Christians for assurance. However, once we look inward, we will never have enough assurance, as the foundation of assurance shifts from Jesus to us. When we end up turning inward - focusing on our life, taking our spiritual temperature, assessing our accomplishments, and becoming fixated on navel-gazing, we become overtaken by what Martin Luther calls the Monster of Uncertainty. In episode #3, we will ask the question, "Is Your Salvation Certain?" with special attention to the age-old battle between imputed and infused righteousness.

Can Dry Bones Live?

Ezekiel sees a crazy vision in chapter 37:  a field full of old, dried up bones. What does this mean? How can such bones be brought back to life? What does all of this have to do with us? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
For a printed version of this sermon go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/can-dry-bones-live
Title: Dry Bones
Date: Quasimodo Geniti, the 2nd Sunday in Easter 2024, 4/7/2024
Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer
 

Baptized into Christ, We will Rise Like Christ!

We do a lot of things in life, especially over a long life. What things last beyond this mortal coil? Is there anything about us that lasts beyond death? This sermon, preached for the funeral of Lucien Peterson, humbly attempts to address these issues.
For a printed version of this sermon go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/baptized-into-christ-we-will-rise-like-christ
Title: A Sermon for the Funeral of Lucien Peterson
Date: April 2, 2024
Text: Job 19:21-27
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

Christ is Risen!

Christ is risen! He has defeated death and the grave! Celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord by listening to this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND.
For a print version of this sermon go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/christ-is-risen
Title: Let Us Be Glad!
Date: Easter Sunday - March 31, 2024
Text: Isaiah 25:6-9
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

Behold the King of Israel!

Why was Jesus's cross marked with a sign that read "the King of the Jews?" Why did He have to die? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
For a printed version of this sermon go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/behold-the-king-of-israel
Title: A Sermon for Good Friday 2024
Date: Good Friday, March 29, 2024
Text: John 19
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

Blood and the New Covenant

The Lord commanded Israel to put blood on the doors to escape the death of the firstborn. Jesus commands us to eat His body and drink His blood. There's a lot of blood in the Bible. Why does God have such a fascination with blood? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
For a print version of this sermon go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/blood-and-the-new-covenant
Title: A Sermon for Maundy Thursday 2024
Date: Holy (Maundy) Thursday - March 28,2024
Text: Exodus 12:1-14
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

Christ is Greater Than Death!

Our dear sister in Christ, Gloria, wanted everyone at her funeral to hear about how Jesus Christ has given her eternal life. This sermon is a humble attempt to carry out this wish.
For a printed version of this sermon, go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/jesus-is-greater-than-death
Title: A Sermon for the Funeral of Gloria Bock
Date: 3/27/2024
Text: Isaiah 25:6-9
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

Ride on to Die!

Our Lord goes to Jerusalem to seal His fate as the Crucified King. Why doesn't He fight back? Why do Christians focus so much on history? What does this mean for us? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
For a printed version of this sermon go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/ride-on-to-die
Title: The Coming King of Zion
Date: Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024
Text: Zechariah 9:9-12
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer
 

Why Do We Need to Confess?

Confession. Repentance. Contrition. Absolution. These words get thrown around a lot in church. What do these mean and why should we do these things? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
For a printed version of this sermon, go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/why-do-we-need-to-confess
Title: A Catechetical Sermon on Confession and Absolution
Date: The 6th Wednesday of Lent, March 20th, 2024
Readings: 1 John 1:5-10, Proverbs 28:7-14
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

What Does It Cost to Follow Jesus?

Abraham is asked to sacrifice his son, his only son, Isaac by God. Would we be able to do the same if God asked us? What does God require of us? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
For a printed version of this sermon go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/what-does-it-cost-to-follow-jesus
Title: Human Sacrifice
Date: Judica, the 5th Sunday in Lent, 3/17/2024
Text: Genesis 22:1-14
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer