Preaching the Truth

Jesus taught the parable of the sower and explains that there are those who are devoured, wither, and are choked, while there are also those who hear the Word, hold it in an honest heart and bear good fruit with patience. This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon on Luke 8:15 for Sexagesima, 2025.

When Jesus was transfigured Moses and Elijah joined Him to discuss His departure, that is, His exodus, that is, His decease. Because He was deceased it's good for us to be deceased, too. This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon on Matthew 17:3 (and Luke 9:31) for the Transfiguration of Our Lord, 2025. Watch this week's Initial Thoughts Bible study, which was the beginning of his sermon preparati...

God became man so that we could see Him. He was put on display on His cross so we could see Him. He gives us His very body and blood so that we could see Him. This is Rev. Dr. Timothy Rossow's (Luther Classical College) sermon on Luke 2:29-32 for the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord, 2025. Watch this week's Initial Thoughts Bible study on the texts that Rev. Rossow pra...

There are three components to a miracle. Do you know what they are? More importantly do you know that the sacraments are miracles done to and for you? This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon on John 2:11 for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, 2025.

Do you know why Jesus was baptized? It means everything for the baptized Christian. This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon on Matthew 3:15 for the Baptism of our Lord, 2025.

The wise men received two private messages. One from Herod and the other from God. God gives us His Word so that we would have faith. This is Pastor Bramwell's sermon on Matthew 2:7 and 2:12 for the Epiphany of our Lord (obs.), 2025. For more Faithful Sermons from Ferndale watch this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3HbLpdbY0RaLx_WGKCTGpEA0tDtLrynK

Mary's soul magnifies the Lord and her spirit rejoices in God her Savior. Does yours? Can we sing the magnificat with integrity, or do we need Jesus to sing it for us? This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon on Luke 1:46-47 for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, 2024. For more Faithful Sermons from Ferndale watch this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3HbLpdbY0RaLx_WGKCTGpEA0tDtLrynK

The prophet Isaiah foretold that the Messiah is Everlasting Father. What does the title mean? This text is considered in the specific context of a local church advertising that "All are welcome." Is that what Jesus says? This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon for the Third Midweek Service in Advent, 2024. Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/q7U1hxgykvQ

John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask if Jesus was the Christ. The Lord listed the proofs of who He is. The last thing He lists is certainly not the least. This is my sermon on Matthew 11:5 for the Third Sunday in Advent, 2024. Did you watch the Bible study prep for this sermon? https://youtube.com/live/7drJ00YJglA

The prophet Isaiah foretold that the Messiah is Mighty God, and Jesus Himself said He is Mighty God. Nevertheless, skeptics clamor for more evidence. The Megiddo Mosaic, from 230 AD, is such evidence. This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon for the Second Midweek Service in Advent, 2024.

The Scriptures are for our endurance, that you would live! This is Rev. Bramwell's sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent, 2024. Did you watch the Bible study prep for this sermon? https://youtube.com/live/NodACxqfDig For more Faithful Sermons from Ferndale watch this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3HbLpdbY0RaLx_WGKCTGpEA0tDtLrynK

What was the original intent behind public Christmas trees? More importantly Why is Jesus called the Wonderful Counselor. This is my sermon for the First Midweek Service in Advent, 2024. For more Faithful Sermons from Ferndale watch this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3HbLpdbY0RaLx_WGKCTGpEA0tDtLrynK

What makes a person righteous? Is it what you do? Or is it Jesus Christ? This is my sermon for the First Sunday in Advent, 2024. Did you watch the Bible study prep for this sermon? https://youtube.com/live/vlbyneaHS10

The American day of Thanksgiving is a day of public prayer and thanksgiving to God Almighty. It's a day to confess our national and other sins. And therefore, it is a day to hear the Gospel proclamation of Christ crucified for our forgiveness! This is my sermon for Thanksgiving Day, 2024.

Jesus tells us of wise and foolish virgins. Which one are you? Paul tells us Christ's return is comparable to a pregnant woman going into labor. Are you ready for suddenness of our Lord's return? It could be at any moment now. This is my sermon for the Last Sunday of the Church Year, 2024. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where Rev. Bramwell gathered his initial thoughts for this se...

The ruler believed that Jesus could resurrect his daughter from the dead. Our King touched her, raising her to life. He does the same thing for you and for any of our rulers who put their trust in Him. This is my sermon for the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity, 2024. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where I gathered my initial thoughts for this sermon: https://youtube.com/live/xsC...

The celebration of All Saints' Day encourages the Christian in the midst of battle. The Church Militant is reassured of the gospel by reflecting on God's goodness toward the Church Triumphant. In this sermon I draw our attention to the blessings God gives to the martyred, persecuted, and all His people who are ridiculed. When the world says all kinds of evil against us falsely on account of Jesus,...

In John 8 Jesus tells us that He will set us free, and He has! This is our sermon text fore the festival of the Reformation. In an age of lies, knowing the truth is indeed to be free: free from sin, death, and the devil. Free according to the eternal Gospel. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where I gathered my initial thoughts for this sermon: https://youtube.com/live/AbBWCuI5TBk Sh...

In John 4 Jesus told the official, "Your son will live." He says the same thing to parents of baptized christians. There the sickness called sin is healed. The fever of unfaithfulness breaks and life is given. The sermon text for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity is John 4:46-54 Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where Rev Bramwell gathered his initial thoughts for this sermon: ht...

The parable of the wedding feast teaches us that we cannot enter heaven on our own terms. The sermon text for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity is Matthew 22:1-14. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where Pastor Bramwell gathered his initial thoughts for this sermon: https://youtube.com/live/sK_Dtx6NQ5U Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/UZFXzARam-g

Jesus forgave the sins of a paralyzed man, and then he healed his body. Which is easier? The sermon text for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity is Matthew 9:1-8. In this text we learn how difficult it is to forgive sins. So difficult that there is no forgiveness a part from God, who took on flesh to die for you on His cross. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where I gathered my init...

What do abortion, angels, and God Almighty have to do with one another? The short answer is Jesus Christ. The longer answer is found in Matthew 18:1-11, and is the theme of this sermon on that text. This sermon is the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where I gathered my initial thoughts for this sermon: https://youtube.com/live/gDM1NqFBq7Q #sermo...

"And [Jesus] said to them, 'Which of you, having a son or an ox that has fallen into a well on a Sabbath day, will not immediately pull him out?'" Luke 14:5. In fact, our Father sent His Son on a cosmic rescue mission to do that very thing. He saved us who had fallen into our watery grave. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where I gathered my initial thoughts for th...

Jesus crashed a funeral procession near Nain, resurrecting the dead man with His touch. He does the same thing for you. He touches you with His same flesh and speaks the same resurrecting words to you in His Holy Supper. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where Rev. Bramwell gathered his initial thoughts for this sermon: https://youtube.com/live/6du6eyrAcis For more Faithful Sermons f...

Jesus teaches us that we cannot serve two masters. You cannot serve God and money. St. Lucy believed Him and the Holy Spirit enabled her to withstand horrific torture and die a martyr's death. How about you? Do you believe Jesus? He is your master. He has proven Himself trustworthy. Watch the replay of the live stream Bible study where Rev. Bramwell gathered his initial thoughts for this sermo...