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Born Under the Law, Named to Save

Born Under the Law, Named to Save Detail from The Circumcision of Jesus Christ by Louis Schongauer (c. 1480) The Circumcision and Name of Jesus – 12/31/25 Luke 2:21 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our Gospel lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the second chapter which reads as follows: “And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the na

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Dec 31, 20256 min read

Division and Revelation

Division and Revelation The First Sunday after Christmas – 12/28/2025 Luke 2:22-40 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Gospel reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the second chapter with special emphasis on verses thirty-four and thirty-five which read as follows: “And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Dec 28, 20255 min read

God is Love - Christmas Eve 2025

God is Love The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve – 12/24/2025 Luke 2:1-8 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our lesson from Luke chapter two with special emphasis on verses six and seven which read as follows: “And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Dec 24, 20256 min read

A Sign Given

A Sign Given The Third Wednesday in Advent – 12/17/2025 Isaiah 2:2-5, 7:10-15; Luke 1:26a-38 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our second lesson from Luke chapter one with special emphasis on verses thirty through thirty-three which read as follows: “And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Dec 17, 20256 min read

Steadfast in a Shaking World

Steadfast in a Shaking World Populus Zion, The Second Sunday in Advent – 12/7/2025 Luke 21:25-36 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our reading from our reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the twenty-first chapter with special emphasis on verse thirty-six which reads as follows: [Jesus said,] “But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things tha

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Dec 7, 20257 min read

Jesus looking on fleeing lepers while one kneels in thanks.

Recognize the Giver

Most people acknowledge that we should be thankful. But to whom should we direct our thanks? Jesus!

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Nov 27, 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

The Lord of Life Draws Near

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

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Oct 4, 20255 min read

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector prayer.

Humility and Arrogance: The Pharisee and Tax Collector

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

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Aug 30, 20258 min read

The Radical Grace of God

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

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Aug 16, 20256 min read

Jesus with Peter, James, and John in a fishing boat.

Fishers of Men

Jesus calls Peter to be a fisher of men. What does this mean for us today?

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Jul 19, 20255 min read

Lost in Sin and Found by God

This sermon concerns how we are lost and how God finds us.

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Jul 5, 20255 min read

Blessed Are You Among Women

This sermon is for the Feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. What lessons should we take from this blessed event?

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Jul 1, 20255 min read

The Dawn from on High

St. John the Baptist's birth was miraculous, and was promised to an elderly couple. Who is this John? Why was he brought into the world in this special way?

Rev. Christopher Brademeyer

Jun 23, 20254 min read