Sermons from St. John's Lutheran Church of Oakes, ND

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The Last Day

The Last Day The 26 th Sunday after Trinity – 11/16/2025 Matthew 25:31-46 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. Matthew in the twenty-fifth chapter with special emphasis on verses thirty-one and thirty-two which read as follows: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be ga

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Nov 16, 20258 min read

Destruction

Destruction The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity – 11/9/2025 Matthew 24:15-28 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion from God’s Holy Word for consideration today is our reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew with special emphasis on verses twenty-seven and twenty-eight which read as follows: [Jesus said,] “For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Wherever the corpse is, the

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Nov 9, 20256 min read

3P1S Special Episode: Who is God's Israel?

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?

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Nov 6, 20251 min read

What Faith Holds

What Faith Holds The 24 th Sunday after Trinity – 11/2/2025 Matthew 9:18-26 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. Matthew in the ninth chapter with special emphasis on verse twenty-two which reads as follows: “Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly the woman was made well.” [1]

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Nov 1, 20258 min read

The Saints gathered around God, the Holy Trinity

Blessed Are

Blessed Are… All Saints’ Day – 11/1/2025 Matthew 5:1-12 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our lesson from the fifth chapter of the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew with special emphasis on verse two which reads as follows: [Jesus said,] “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” [1] Thus far the Scriptures. In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Oct 31, 20258 min read

3P1S Episode 20: The Theology We Sing! Discerning Good Christian Music

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?

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Oct 31, 20251 min read

The Kingdom Ours Remaineth

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

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Oct 25, 20258 min read

Love Commanded, Love Given

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

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Oct 18, 20258 min read

Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled

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

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Oct 17, 20255 min read

Healing and Humility

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

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Oct 11, 20258 min read