Pastor Chris Brademeyer’s Podcast

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

Three Padres & A Shepherd Podcast Episode 2: Is It Really Finished

Welcome to the “3 Padres & A Shepherd Podcast" where three North Dakota Lutheran Pastors and a real-life shepherd combine serious theology with fun laughter. This is a podcast from the local church and for the local church; however, the local churches of these three pastors do not take any responsibility for the banter, foolery, and assertions that will follow.
Air Date: March 14th of 2024
Episode 2 Details: On today's podcast, we ask the question, "Is it really finished?" It sure seems that in today's religious landscape, people are looking for new prophecies, trying to build utopic kingdoms, and continually offering up sacrificial works to validate the ego. Can we say that Christ is enough, that He finished everything, or must we search for the new thing God is supposedly doing; must we attempt to usher in God's kingdom through our own endeavors, or must we offer up our own versions of sacrifice to live with a peaceful conscience? Is it really finished in Jesus, or is God just getting started?
Keep up with 3P1S at www.3p1s.com.

Why Do We Need Baptism?

What is baptism? Why does Jesus want us to do it? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
For a printed version of this sermon click here: https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/why-do-we-need-baptism
Title: A Catechetical Sermon on Holy Baptism
Date: The 5th Wednesday of Lent, March 13, 2024
Readings: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Matthew 28:16-20
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

Why Should We Trust God?

Why should we trust God? Doubts about His promises and grumbling about His blessings is common, so, why should we trust God? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND.
For a print version of this sermon go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/why-should-we-trust-god
Title: God Provides
Text: Exodus 16:2-21
Date: Laetare, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, 3/10/2024
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

Why Should We Pray?

Prayer is one of the staples of the Christian life. Why should we do it? Find out in this sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
Get a printed version of this sermon here: https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/why-should-we-pray
Title: A Catechetical Sermon on the Lord's Prayer
Date: the 4th Wednesday of Lent, 3/6/2024
Texts: Matthew 6:5-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

How to Act When Rebuked

We don't like bad news. We don't like to get called out. We certainly don't like to have our sin brought to our attention. How should we act when this happens? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
You can find a print version of this sermon at https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/how-to-act-when-rebuked
Title: Against This City
Date: Oculi, the 3rd Sunday in Lent - 3/3/2024
Text: Jeremiah 26:1-15
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

Why Do We Need Creeds?

We confess the Creed each week in church services. What are Creeds and why are they good to have? 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-creeds.
Title: A Catechetical Sermon on Creeds
Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:3-15, 2 Timothy 1:6-14
Date: The 3rd Wednesday of Lent, February 28, 2024
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer
 

What Should I Do When God Doesn't Care?

Sometimes, we get the idea in our heads that God has withdrawn from us and no longer cares. What should we do when this happens? How does Jacob teach us to respond to this? Find out in this week's sermon from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND!
Note: In this sermon, the preacher incorrectly identifies Laban as Jacob's uncle. Laban is a cousin of Jacob.
Go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/what-should-i-do-when-god-doesn-t-care to read a printed version of this sermon.
Sermon: Wrestling with God
Text: Genesis 32:22-32
Date: Reminiscere, the 2nd Sunday in Lent, February 25, 2024
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer

The Word and the Third Commandment

Why does God command us to observe Sabbath? What does this have to do with the Word of God? Find out in this sermon for the 2nd Wednesday of Lent!
Title: A Catechetical Sermon on the 3rd Commandment
Text: Exodus 20:8-11
Venue: St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND
Preacher: Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer
For a printed version of this sermon, go to https://www.stjohnsoakes.org/post/why-do-we-need-the-word