Episodes
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
We need things to live, and yet, things can be a great cause for concern and worry. Where does all that stuff come from that we need each day? Does God care about my daily needs? How can I know if God will provide for me each day? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
It is a common idea that the intellect gets in the way of Christian faith. In America today, it is common to hear preaching that downplays wisdom and intellect in favor of emotions and being "childlike." And yet, the book of Proverbs commends us to be wise and to grow in wisdom. What is wisdom? Why should we have it? Where does it come from? How does being Christian fit into this? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Oded isn't a prophet who gets much by way of recognition. He's a relatively minor character in the Bible. We don't know much about him. His greatest feat was standing up to the army of Israel after they brutally defeated their kinsfolk in Judah in a battle. Why did he do this? What did Israel do to bring the prophet to them? What attitude led to this condemnation? Where do we see this today? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
On today's episode of "3 Padres and a Shepherd," we examine the topic of 'depression, laziness, and acedia' But what is meant by this one rather obscure term: 'acedia?' Even though this term may be foreign to our ears, what it is - is very, very relevant to every Christian. So please stick around, and let's learn what this term means and how it affects us.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
This sermon was preached for the Funeral of Ruby Sonnenberg and is based on two readings she chose for the occassion: John 5:19-24 and Romans 6:1-11.
To view her obituary go to https://www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com/obituary/ruby-sonnenberg.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
The Bible says that God loves us. It says that God is love. But if God is love, why do we see so many bad things? How can we claim that God cares when I've been hurt? This sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND attempts to address these questions.
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
This Sunday's sermon was preached by Rev. Arie Bertsch, the District President of the North Dakota District. Thanks to President Bertsch for preaching for us!
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Jeremiah has hard words for the people of God. It is no secret that people in the Church are thought of as hypocrites. Further, we seem to loose our minds every time some non-Christian mocks us, whether intentionally or otherwise. Why are we so focused on the sins of others? Where should our attention be? Why do Christians sometimes use faith as an excuse to be mean? And what does God say about all of this? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Perfection is a strange concept. On the one hand, we all are attracted to it and many of us would make great sacrifices to have it some part of our lives. On the other hand, perfection is terrifying and unobtainable, so we do whatever we can to celebrate mediocrity. Why do we have a mixed relationship with perfection? Can we become perfect? Is there really no one that is perfect? What does it even mean to be perfect? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
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!