Judge Not? The Fourth Sunday after Trinity Luke 6:36-42 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the sixth chapter with special emphasis on verses forty-two which reads as follows: [Jesus said,] “How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye?

Excuses The Second Sunday after Trinity – 6/14/2026 Luke 14:15-24 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion of God holy Word for consideration this morning is our reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the fourteenth chapter with special emphasis on verses twenty-three and twenty-four which read as follows: “And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell yo

True Riches and Lasting Poverty The First Sunday after Trinity – June 4, 2026 Text: Luke 16:19-31 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. Luke in the sixteenth chapter with special emphasis on verses twenty-two and twenty-three which read as follows: “The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, an

Betrayed by a Kiss Wednesday in Holy Week – 4/1/2026 Luke 22:1-23:56 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our third reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the twenty-second and twenty-third chapters with special emphasis on 22:47-48 which read as follows: “While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to J

Conceived by the Holy Spirit The Annunciation of the Lord – 3/25/2026 Luke 1:26-38 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this evening is our Gospel lesson from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the first chapter with special emphasis on verses thirty through thirty-one which reads 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 yo

Kingdom Divided? Oculi – 3/8/2026 Luke 11:14-28 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion from God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Gospel lesson from St. Luke in the eleventh chapter with special emphasis on verses seventeen through twenty which read as follows: “Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: ‘Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall. If Satan is divided against himself, how can

The Real Problem Sexagesima – 2/8/2026 Luke 8:4-15 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. Luke in the eighth chapter with special emphasis on verses nine through eleven which read as follows: “And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, ‘To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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