St. John's Lutheran Church

In this special episode of the Three Padres and a Shepherd Podcast, we step into the theological deep end and ask a bold question with special guest Rev. Harrison Goodman: Who is God’s Israel? Is the modern nation of Israel the fulfillment of God’s promises? Are Christians obligated to support the reinstatement of Old Testament sacrifices in Jerusalem? And how do we rightly understand God's ancient people - the Jewish people—especially in light of Romans 11?

In this episode, we are diving into "The Theology We Sing! Discerning Good Christian Music." Not every song is created equal. Some proclaim Christ, others... well, not so much. And so, why do we sing, and how do we discern good Christian music from bad and shallow music? How do we analyze the true from the trendy? Does it matter what we put on our lips in worship?

The Kingdom Ours Remaineth The Festival of the Reformation (Observed) – 10/26/2025 Matthew 11:12-19 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew in the eleventh chapter with special emphasis on verses eighteen and nineteen which read as follows:                   [Jesus said,] “For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’   The Son

Love Commanded, Love Given The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity – 10/19/2025 Matthew 22:34-46 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew in the twenty-second chapter with special emphasis on verses forty-one and forty-two which read as follows:   “Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, saying, “What do you think about the

Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled The Funeral of Irene Meyer – 10/18/2025 John 14:1-11 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this afternoon is our reading from the holy Gospel according to St. John in the fourteenth chapter with special emphasis on verses one through four which read as follows:   “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would

Humility and Healing The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity – 10/12/2025 Luke 14:1-11 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the fourteenth chapter with special emphasis on verse eleven which reads as follows:                   “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” [1]   Thus far the Scriptures.   In th

The Lord of Life Draws NearThe Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity – 10/5/2025 Luke 7:11-17 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion...

When the world is obsessed with screens, speed, and virtual presence, does the church have anything else to say? Does the Christian have...

Fellowship in the Light The Calov Conference  - 9/30/2025 Deuteronomy 5:28-33, 1 John 1:1-8 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer – St....

Two Masters? The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity – 9/28/2025 Matthew 6:24-34 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion of God’s...

Christ on Campus The Installation of the Rev. Christopher Durham - 9/21/2025 Jeremiah 15:19-21, 1 Timothy 4:12-16, Luke 24:44-49a Rev....

St. Matthew, Apostle The Feast of St. Matthew Apostle – 9/21/2025 Matthew 9:9-13 Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from...

The Folly of the Cross Holy Cross Day – 9/14/2025 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy...

Ephphatha, Be Opened! The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity – 9/7/2025 Mark 7:31–37 Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s...

In episode 18, we are tackling the topic of expectations!  What can you expect from your church?  In a world shaped by consumer...

Note: Due to complications with our recording software, the audio of this sermon is not available. Humility &  Arrogance: the Pharisee...

Jars of Clay, Treasure of Christ The Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle – 8/24/2025 Proverbs 3:1–8; 2 Corinthians 4:7–10; Luke 22:24–30...

The Radical Grace of God The Ninth Sunday after Trinity - August 17, 2025 Luke 16:1-9 Rev. Mark Chepulis, North Dakota District President...

By Their Fruits The Eighth Sunday after Trinity – 8/10/2025 Matthew 7:15-23 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer    That portion from God’s...

Satisfied The Seventh Sunday after Trinity – 8/3/2025 Mark 8:1-9 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer   That portion from God’s holy Word...