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Peace if Possible, Truth at All Costs (Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 2/25/24

For the Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bramwell preached on Genesis 32:22-32. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism effort of the congregation.

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Pastor’s New Podcast: Truth at All Costs!

For matters of the conscience Pastor Bramwell terminated his contract with KFUO and is no longer hosting Cross Defense. However, podcasting is a wonderful way to serve members of our congregation and others all across the world with the Word of the Lord. With that in mind, Pastor B didn’t want to step away from the microphone. In the place of Cross Defense, we now have Truth at All Costs, which is a fitting replacement given who we are at St. Mark Lutheran Church. Martin Luther said, “Peace if possible, truth at all costs.” Indeed and amen!

Listen (or watch) new episodes every Saturday morning at 9 AM, which is the same time you were used to hearing Cross Defense. Here is the first episode of the new podcast… for you and yours!

Available on all major podcast platforms. On Spotify and YouTube, you’ll find both video and audio versions are available.

This Week’s Sign for 2/25/24 – 3/3/24

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

Temptation to Sin and Telling Off Satan! (Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 2/18/24

For the First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bramwell preached on Matthew 4:1-11. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism effort of the congregation.

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This Week’s Sign for 2/18/24 – 2/25/24

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

Theology of the Cross and Repentance (Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 2/11/24

For Quinquagesima Sunday, Pastor Bramwell preached on Luke 18:31-43. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism effort of the congregation.

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This Week’s Sign for 2/11/24 – 2/18/24

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

Too Weak to Put on Airs, Pro-Life or Pro-Slavery, Converting from Baptist (Monday Update)

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Sermon for 2/4/24

For Sexagesima Sunday Pastor Bramwell preached on 2 Corinthians 11:19-21. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

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This Week’s Sign for 2/4/24 – 2/11/24

Turn up the heat with this conversation with Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Flame (former reformed Baptist turned Confessional Lutheran). Then Pastor Bramwell fields a lengthy comment from a listener who didn’t like that he promoted the work and words of abortion abolitionists. And at the very end of the show, LCMS president, Rev. Matt Harrison has a message about Lutheran Schools… And Pastor Bramwell tries to rap. 

Find FLAME’s book Extra Nos: Discovering Grace Outside Myself at books.cph.org/extra-nos.
Follow Flame on Instagram (instagram.com/flame314), Facebook (facebook.com/Flame314), and YouTube youtube.com/@ExtraNosAcademy.


This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

The Rock is Christ, Converting, and More than Women are Not Sex Objects(Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 1/28/24

This week is Septuagesima. The sermon was on 1 Corinthians 10:1-5. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

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This Week’s Sign for 01/28/24 – 02/4/24

We learn from Martin Chemnitz about the eight varieties of tradition, speak with Rev. Marcus Williams about three pieces of advice he has for Lutherans who may be considering converting to Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy, and Pastor Bramwell has a Canceled Christian Comment on what Vice President Kamala Harris said about the overturning of Roe v. Wade. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:  

Rev. Marcus Williams, “Confessional Lutherans Considering Rome or the East? Advice for Your Consideration:” https://youtu.be/9m4PEW6Ol-c?si=XAZOwUh60gLfB3KF 

Books:  

“Disillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church” by Joshua Schooping. https://www.amazon.com/Disillusioned-Eastern-Orthodox-Priesthood-Church/dp/B0B92VGQ23  

Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions – A Reader’s Edition of the Book of Concord. https://www.cph.org/concordia-the-lutheran-confessions-a-readers-edition-of-the-book-of-concord-2nd-edition 

“Augsburg and Constantinople: The Correspondence between Tubingen Theologians and Patriarch Jeremiah II of Constantinople on Augsburg Confession” by George Mastrantonis. https://www.amazon.com/Augsburg-Constantinople-Correspondence-Theologians-Confession/dp/0916586820/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XYBAPMQUGKET&keywords=Augsburg+and+Constantinople&qid=1706037924&sprefix=augsburg+and+constantinople%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1 

Chemnitz’s Works, Examination of the Council of Trent Set, Vol 1-4: https://www.cph.org/chemnitzs-works-examination-of-the-council-of-trent-set-vol-1-4 

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

Transfiguration, Abolitionists & Forgiveness in Christ (Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 1/21/24

This week is the Transfiguration of Our Lord. The sermon was on Matthew 17:5 with an emphasis for Life Sunday. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

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This Week’s Sign for 01/21/24 – 01/28/24

Pastor Bramwell sits down with T. Russel Hunter, the founder of Abolitionists Rising, to learn more about what an abortion abolitionist is and what the distinction is between them and advocates of the Pro-Life Movement.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Abolitionists Rising: abolitionistsrising.com
A Storm Comes Rolling Down the Plain: youtube.com/watch?v=VPu59scsBA8
The Abolitionist Movie abolitionistmovie.com

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

Wedding at Cana, Fighting Abortion, and the Pope’s “Blessings” (Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 1/14/24

This week is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. The sermon was on John 2:1-11. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

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This Week’s Sign for 01/14/24 – 01/21/24

Pope Francis approved Fiducia Supplicans allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. Is it a surprise that papal authority would be used for such evil? No. An examination of our Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope reminds us that we have always known of the pope’s antichristian ways. During the conversation, we’ll hear what Metropolitan Hilarion, Trent Horn, Brian Holdsworth, and an Africa Bishop have to say about the document. Plus, a listener wants to know about screens in the sanctuary.  

Links mentioned:  

Fiducia Supplicans: https://vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231218_fiducia-supplicans_en.html

Treatise of the Power and Primacy of the Pope: https://bookofconcord.org/power-and-primacy

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: https://bookshop.org/a/94255/9780064409421 

The Benediction Option: https://bookshop.org/a/94255/9780735213302 

Live Not by Lies: https://bookshop.org/a/94255/9780593541807 

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

Baptism, Wallpapers, and the Crux of the MAtter (Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 1/7/24

This week we remember the Baptism of the Lord. The sermon was on Matthew 3:13-15. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

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This Week’s Sign for 01/07/24 – 01/14/24

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

Christ’s First Blood and the Pope Who Opposes Him (Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 12/31/23

This week we celebrate the Circumcision and Naming of Jesus. The sermon was on Luke 2:21. The podcast and video version were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

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This Week’s Sign for 12/31/23 to 01/07/24

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

Faith, Mary, and our joy and triumph in Christ (Sunday Update)

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Sermon for 12/24/23

This week is the Fourth Sunday in Advent (Rorate Coeli), and the sermon was on Luke 1:45. The podcast version was produced for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the Divine Service.

Readings for the Day:

  • Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:15-19
  • Epistle: Philippians 4:4-7
  • Gospel: Luke 1:39-56
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This Week’s Sign for 12/24/23 to 12/31/23

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.