Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast

"Peace, Be Still!" says Jesus to the seas--an incredible statement on its own, but made even more powerful when understood through Job 38. It's such a powerful statement it might make people do crazy things. Christ's power made St. Paul preach no matter what hardship; could it also make people legislate the 10 Commandments in the state of Louisiana? Hear all this and more with Pr. Ollie Bergh on t...

What do we do in an era of church decline? According to Jesus, we trust that the kingdom is still growing. Join Pastor Ollie as he tries his hand at his own parable, preaching the challenge of  walking by faith, not by sight, into the kingdom of God--growing right under our noses!

Welcome to the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast, where we explore the transformative power of faith through thought-provoking sermons and discussions. In this episode, we dive into "The Treasure of Forgiveness," a compelling sermon by The Rev. Ollie Bergh, based on Mark 3:20-35. Join us as we uncover how Jesus upends our worldview by binding the strong man and offering forgiveness for sins, even amidst...

Holy Holy Holy! Welcome back to the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast where Rev. Ollie Bergh delves into the profound mysteries of faith, healing, and divine love through the lens of the Holy Trinity. In this episode, Rev. Bergh courageously tackles the Athanasian Creed, an ancient and often challenging Christian text, revealing its deeper significance beyond the harsh language. He explores the idea of s...

Join Rev. Ollie Bergh and Fairbanks Lutheran Church as we delve into the essence of the Risen Life through the lens of 1 John 3:1-7, where we continue our sermon series "The ABCs of the Risen Life" with B is for Beloved. In a world witnessing unprecedented shifts in religious dynamics, Rev. Bergh navigates through the complexities of retaining and embodying the love of Christ within Christian comm...

Rev. Ollie Bergh's sermon series "The ABCs of Risen Life" begins with 'A is for Atonement.' We delve into the transformative power of Jesus's atoning sacrifice, emphasizing how it reshapes our relationship with sin into a communion with Life Itself. Through a deep dive into 1 John, the sermon navigates the intricate balance between acknowledging our human struggles with sin while embracing the ass...

Rev. Ollie Bergh's Easter Sunday sermon, 'He is (not) here!' delves into the profound message behind the seemingly contradictory declaration from Mark 16: 'He is not here!' Using Colossians 3 and various biblical narratives, the sermon intricately weaves together themes of resurrection, identity, and the transformative power of Christ's resurrection. Rev. Bergh challenges the congregation to move...

Join Rev. Oliver Bergh as he delivers a powerful sermon on Good Friday, challenging popular misconceptions about the nature of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Through engaging storytelling and theological insights, Rev. Bergh unveils the profound love story at the heart of Good Friday, dispelling notions of Divine Child Abuse and exploring the deeper meanings of Christ's substitutionary role, the...

In this captivating sermon, delve into the profound significance of Christ's Last Supper as a reimagining of the Exodus Passover with Pastor Ollie Bergh. Journey through the scriptures, from Exodus to 1 Corinthians, as we unveil the layers of meaning behind Jesus' act of love and service. Discover how the simple commandment to "love one another" encompasses the essence of communion and the transfo...

Jesus subverts our expectations on Palm Sunday: when we expect a Paul Atreides from  Dune , he is anything but. So join us to hear about how everything has been pointing to this new kind of Messiah with Pastor Ollie on the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast.

Discover the profound Trinitarian themes surrounding God's work and the pivotal role of the resurrection in this enlightening episode. We unpack the Threefold work of God—creation, liberation, and preservation—unified in the oneness of God and exemplified through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through insightful discussions, we debunk misconceptions, explore the liberation from fears offered by...

Through what Luther calls the "Happy Exchange," Christ gives us his divine life in exchange for our sinful life. What a gift! It enables us to love with a heart like God's--and so much more. Find out on this episode of the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast.

Every Easter Vigil there's a lengthy proclamation sometimes called the Exsulset. There, we make Easter a reality by proclaiming it, just as Christ creates reality through his promises. Prepare for the Easter Vigil and the night of grace with Pastor Ollie on the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast

Every Easter Vigil there's a lengthy proclamation sometimes called the Exsulset. There, we make Easter a reality by proclaiming it, just as Christ creates reality through his promises. Prepare for the Easter Vigil and the night of grace with Pastor Ollie on the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast

While many find Christians judgmental, the judgment of Christ is this: light has come into the world. Join Pastor Ollie as we look at John 3:16 what it means to live in the era of mercy in the light of Christ Jesus.   Find out more at fairbankslutheranchurch.org

Pastor Ollie is back from medical leave! Drop in to hear a sermon on the Blessing of a New Fire from the Easter Vigil as we discover how Christ lights a fire in us.

In our gospel today, Christ casts out an unclean spirit. Pastor Ollie shares a story of when he cast out an unclean spirit from a trash compactor. Oh, Christ's love transfigures all of us!   To find out more about us, check out our website.

Christ called James and John to stop mending their nets and mend souls. How has Christ called you? Pastor Ollie shares some of his call story and discusses individual confession and forgiveness this week on the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast.   Find out more about Fairbanks Lutheran Church by visiting our website.

Join Pastor Ollie and Fairbanks Lutheran Church as we dive into three mysteries found in the Incarnation, and hear how God has brought us into divine life through Christ Jesus and his grace.

Welcome to a joyous Christmas Eve celebration! In today's sermon, we explore the profound beauty of the incarnation through a surprising and delightful analogy – the cupcake. Join Pastor Ollie and Fairbanks Lutheran Church as we unwrap the layers of meaning behind this sweet comparison. Just as a cupcake brings together a harmonious blend of ingredients to create a delectable treat, so too does th...

We delve into the heart of the Advent season on this 4th Sunday. In today's sermon, we explore a profound and transformative idea: "We are always in the season of Advent." Join Pastor Ollie and Fairbanks Lutheran Church as we reflect on the anticipation, hope, and preparation that define the Advent season. In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, the message is clear: the spirit of Advent is...

"Blue Christmas" Services, sometimes called "Longest Night" services, are a new tradition among churches. The goal of the service is to acknowledge that this time of year can be hard for people with grief, which is often ignored when the world is preparing for Christmas with happy songs and bright lights. The service is often held on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, which is coi...

John the Baptist was a witness to the light--a completely different method of talking about Jesus than we often hear about. Join Pr. Ollie in hearing how we can change the way we talk about Jesus by imitating John the Baptist.

Do you ever feel, even in a small way, that everything is meaninglessness? Join Pastor Ollie for a three part sermon series  Hope in the Face of Meaninglessness where we dive into the ways that God creates meaning even in the face of nihilism. Yes, even Christians can be nihilistic! In Part 3, we look at how Fundamentalism is a fundamentally nihilistic endeavour. Our hope is that Christ keeps spea...

Do you ever feel, even in a small way, that everything is meaninglessness? Join Pastor Ollie for a three part sermon series  Hope in the Face of Meaninglessness where we dive into the ways that God creates meaning even in the face of nihilism. Yes, even Christians can be nihilistic! In part 2 of this sermon series, Pr. Ollie dives into existential nihilism. This is what we often think of when we t...