Pastor Chris Brademeyer’s Podcast

The Funeral of Ruby Sonnenberg

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.

Restoration

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.

The Mark of the Lord - Guest Preacher Rev. Arie Bertsch

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!

Repentence and Truth

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!

Flawless

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!

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!