Pastor Chris Brademeyer’s Podcast

The Funeral of Lysle Coleman

This sermon was preached for the funeral of Lysle Coleman. Lysle's obituary can be read at https://www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com/obituary/lysle-coleman.

What Child is This?

“What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” So begins a much beloved Christmas hymn by the nineteenth century Englishman William C. Dix. This question was not new in 1865 when the song was penned. In fact, some version of this question had been asked since the very beginning. The disciples asked themselves a variant of this question when, as recorded in Matthew chapter eight, Jesus calmed a storm that had arisen. Through the centuries it was debated at all of the great meetings of the Christian Church which are called church councils. At the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, from which we get the original version and name of the Nicene Creed, this question was the central issue. And through the many centuries, this question has been asked by seekers, skeptics, and believers alike. Today, this question is no less relevant than it has ever been.
Who is Jesus? Find out in this Christmas sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

Christ is Born!

Rejoice dear friends! The Savior of the World is come! Merry Christmas from us at St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

Behold the Lamb!

Jesus is the Lamb of God and we say this often in church. Do we stop and ask why we do this or what it means? How should we understand what significance it has for John the Baptist to call Jesus the Lamb of God? What does being the Lamb have to do with taking away the sins of the world? And why does all of this come up on the last Sunday before Christmas? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

What's in a Name?

Names are important things. This is easily seen when people get upset when their names are gotten wrong. Why does God tell us in our readings this evening that His Son should be called Jesus and Immanuel? What significance do these names have? Find out in this sermon for the third Wednesday of Advent (12/18/2024) from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

The Confusion of the Baptist

John proclaimed Jesus to be the Messiah, the Lamb of God who came to take away the sin of the world. But here in Matthew 11, John sends his disciples to ask if Jesus is really the one, or if there is another. It seems strange that John would be confused, given his being a prophet. But he was confused. Worse, this confusion did not end with him. Jesus does not do what we often expect and established His Kingdom in ways that surprise. Why did Jesus come? What is confusing John? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

The Funeral of Donnel Hankel

The following sermon was preached for the funeral of Donnel Hankel on December 12, 2024. His obituary can be found at https://www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com/obituary/donnel-hankel

Who is John the Baptist?

John is called many things: the Baptist, the Forerunner, Elijah, and he who makes straight the way of the Lord. We hear about him every year during Advent. But who is this John, exactly? Why did God send him into the wilderness to preach repentance? And what does all of this have to do with Jesus? Find out in this sermon for the 2nd Wednesday of Advent (Dec. 11, 2024) from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!

3P1S EP 11 - Baptism: A Work Toward God or God's Work for You?

On today's episode of "3 Padres and a Shepherd," we are looking at the subject of Baptism. What is baptism - and who does the work in baptism? Is it an act of mankind's obedience toward God or is it God's work upon mankind? Is it a symbolic display of a person's faith, or is it a powerful work of God that 'does stuff' to mankind? Stick around for this episode as we cover the topic of "Baptism - A Work Toward God or God's Work for you?"

Can You Read the Signs?

Reading  the signs is an interesting thing. Jesus invites us to read the signs of the coming of the Kingdom and His return in glory. In His telling, the signs of the Kingdom are as obvious and plain as knowing that a budding tree means that Spring is on its way. Why does He make this comparison? What are these signs? How should I understand them? What do they mean? Why should we care? And what should we do in the meantime? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!