
Faithful Sermons from Ferndale, California
By St. Mark Lutheran Church

Faithful Sermons from Ferndale, California May 21, 2023

Sober Minded (5/21/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Peter 4:7 for Exaudi Sunday, May 21, 2023. This version was recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Praying Is Pleasing in the Sight of God (5/14/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Timothy 2:1-4 for Rogate Sunday, May 14, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark’s Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.
Readings for the Day
Old Testament: Numbers 21:4-9
Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1-6
Gospel: John 16:23-33

Delivered from the Devil's Dung (5/7/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 16:5-15 for Cantate Sunday, May 7, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark’s Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Living Free (4/30/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Peter 2:16 for Jubilate, April 30, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark's Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service as well as for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Suffering Sheep (4/23/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 10:11-16 for Misericordias Domini, April 23, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark's Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service as well as for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Anchored In The Safe Harbor (4/16/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 20:19-31 for Quasimodo Geniti, April 16, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark’s Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service as well as for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Your Sin Is Not Yours (4/2/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon for Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark's Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service as well as for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.
Gospel Procession: Matthew 21:1-9
Old Testament: Zechariah 9:9-12
Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel: Matthews 27:11-54

Haring The Word of God as It Is: True (3/26/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 8:46-59 for Judica Sunday, March 26, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark's Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service as well as for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.
Old Testament: Genesis 22:1-14
Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-15
Gospel: John 8:42-59

The Day Jesus Could Have Become an Assassin (3/19/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 6:15 for Laetare Sunday, March 19, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark's Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service as well as for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.
Old Testament: Isaiah 49:8-13
Second Reading: Acts 2:41-47
Gospel: John 6:1-15

Driving Out Demons (3/12/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 11:14-28 for Oculi Sunday, March 12, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark's Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service as well as for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.
Old Testament: Exodus 8:16-24
Epistle: Ephesians 5:1-9
Gospel: Luke 11:14-28

Jesus Doesn't Mince Words (3/5/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 15:21-28 for Reminiscere Sunday, March 5, 2023. This version was recorded in St. Mark's Winged Lion studio for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service as well as for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.
Old Testament: Genesis 32:22-32
Epistle: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

Jesus Is Not A Safe Man (2/26/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 4:5-7 for Invocabit on February 26, 2023.

Understanding Love (2/19/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 18:31-34 for Quinquagesima on February 19, 2023.

Do You Love The Battle? (2/12/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 8:4-15 for Sexagesima on February 12, 2023.

Made Equal (2/5/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 20:12 &15 for Septuagesima on February 5, 2023.

Transfigured (1/28/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 17:1-9 for the Transfiguration of our Lord on January 28, 2023.

I Am Unashamed of the Gospel (1/22/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 1:16 for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany on January 22, 2023.

Romans 12 (1/15/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 12 for the Second after the Epiphany on January 15, 2023.

Dead Pagans (1/8/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 3:13-17 for the Baptism of Our Lord on January 8, 2023.

Visible and Invisible Marks (1/1/23)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 2:21 for the Circumcision and Name of Our Lord on January 1, 2023.

Christ, In Light of the Earthquake (12/25/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 1:5 for the Nativity of Our Lord on December 25, 2022.

You Have Nothing to Fear, Not Even God (12/24/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on the Nativity of Our Lord for Christmas Eve on December 24, 2022.

Leap for Joy (12/18/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 1:44 for the Fourth Sunday in Advent (Rorate Coeli) on December 18, 2022.

John the Baptist and Our Joy in Jesus (12/11/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 11:2-11 for the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete) on December 11, 2022.

There Will Be Signs: Scientism and Christ's Return (12/4/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 21:25-36 for the Second Sunday in Advent (Populus Zion) on December 4, 2022.

The Hour Has Come (11/27/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 13:11 for the First Sunday in Advent (Ad Te Levavi) on November 27, 2022.

The Darker the Night, the Brighter the Light (11/20/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 25:1-13 for the Last Sunday of the Church Year on November 13, 2022.

Partnership in Christ's Forgiveness (11/13/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 18:21-35 for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity on November 13, 2022.

You Shall Be Like Him (11/6/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 John 3:2 for All Saints Day (observed) on November 6, 2022.

Appearance & Truth (10/30/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 11:18-19 for the Festival of Reformation Day (observed) on October 30, 2022.

Joy in Trial (10/23/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on James 1:2-4, 12 for the Festival of St. James of Jerusalem, Brother of Jesus on October 23, 2022.

To Love the Unlovable (10/16/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 22:37 & 39 for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, October 16, 2022.

You and Columbus in the Light of Ephesians 4 (10/9/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Ephesians 4:4-6 for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, October 9, 2022.

Who is Jesus? (10/2/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on the historic lectionary readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, October 2, 2022.

The Steadfast Love of Christ (9/24/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 6:24-34 on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, September 25, 2022.

Spirit, Not Flesh (9/18/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Galatians 5:16-24 on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, September 18, 2022.

The Right Distinction Between Law & Gospel (9/11/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 10:25-29 on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, September 11, 2022.

With the Mouth One Confesses and Is Saved (9/4/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 10:9-10 on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity, September 4, 2022.

Tax Collectors (8/28/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 18:9-14 on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity, August 28, 2022.

Righteousness and the Law (8/21/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Jeremiah 7:1-11 on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity, August 21, 2022.

The Escape from Temptation (8/14/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:6-22 on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity, August 14, 2022.

Beware of False Prophets (8/7/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 7:15 on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity.

Christ's Compassion (7/31/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Mark 8:2 on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity.

Why Do We Want To Keep The Commandments? (7/23/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 5:17-20 on the Sixth Sunday after Trinity.

To Hear the Word of God (7/17/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 5:1 on the Fifth Sunday after Trinity.

Blessed Not Cursed (7/10/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 12:14 on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity.

Paul on Christ's Overflowing Grace (7/3/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Timothy 1:12-17 on the Third Sunday after Trinity.

Rescued From Sin's Rainbow, Pt 4: Invitations and Excuses (6/26/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon for the Second Sunday after Trinity, June 26, 2022.

Rescued From Sin's Rainbow, Pt 3: Loving Our Brother In Context (6/19/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 John 4:16-21; Luke 16:19-31 for the First Sunday after Trinity Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Rescued From Sin's Rainbow, Pt 2: A Sinner Among Sinners (6/12/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Isaiah 6:1-7 for Holy Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Rescued From Sin's Rainbow, Pt 1: God Set His Hand Unto Peace (6/5/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Genesis 11:1-9 and John 14:23-24, 27 for Pentecost Day, June 5, 2022.

To Bear Witness About Christ (5/29/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 15:26-16:4 for Exaudi, the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 29, 2022.

The Ascension of Christ (5/26/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Ascension Day, May 26, 2022.

We Sing (5/15/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 16:8-11 for Cantate, the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 15, 2022.

You Will See Me (5/8/22)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 16:16 for Jubilate, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022.

This Is The Way, Walk In It.
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Isaiah 30:18-21 for the Feast of St. Philip and St. James, Apostles, May 1, 2022.

Faith Submits to God in the Face of Impossibility (4/24/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 20:19-31 on the Second Sunday of Easter (Quasimodo Geniti), April 24, 2022.

He Is Risen! This We Confess (4/17/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 20:19-31 on the Resurrection of Our Lord, April 17, 2022.

Which Robber? (4/10/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 27: 38 & 44 on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Your Hidden Father (4/3/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 8:42-59 & Genesis 22:1-14 on Judica Sunday (Fifth Sunday in Lent), April 3, 2022.

Urgent and Undivided (3/20/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 11:14-28 on Oculi Sunday (Third Sunday in Lent), March 20, 2022.

Suffer Evil (3/13/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 15:21-28 on Reminiscere Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Giving Up (3/6/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 on Invocabit Sunday, March 6, 2022.

The Wisdom of the Cross (2/27/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 18:31-34 on Quinquagesima Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Who Does The Work? (2/20/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Sexagesima Sunday on February 20, 2022.

Misinformation (2/6/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on 2 Peter 1:16 on February 6, 2022, the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

The Lord Has Saved Us. We Are Not Perishing. (1/30/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 8:23-27 on January 30, 2022, the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany.

Faith Like A Soldier (1/23/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 8:5-13 on January 23, 2022, the Third Sunday after the Epiphany.

God Does Awesome Deeds To The Children of Men (1/16/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Psalm 66:5 and 107:21 on January 16, 2022, the Second Sunday after the Epiphany.

The Ancient Scriptures (1/9/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on the Baptism of Our Lord on January 9, 2022, the observance of the Baptism of our Lord.

Suffering and Fleeing (1/2/22)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 2:13-18 on January 2, 2022, The Second Sunday after Christmas.

Singing Simeon's Song (12/26/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 2:28-32 on December 26, 2021, The First Sunday after Christmas.

Glorifying God (12/25/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 2:20 on December 25, 2021, The Nativity of Our Lord.

Good News of Great Joy for All the People... of God (12/24/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 2:10-11 on December 24, 2021, the Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord.

Who Are You? (12/19/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 1:19-23 on December 19, 2021, the Fourth Sunday in Advent (Rorate Coeli).

What St. Thomas Teaches Us (12/15/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on St. Thomas' interaction with the resurrected Lord on December 15, 2021, for the third midweek Advent service.

Blessed Not Offended (12/12/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 11:6 on December 12, 2021, the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete).

You Have the Same Spirit as St. Lucia (12/8/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on St. Lucia on December 8, 2021, for the second midweek Advent service.

Marriage, Membership, and the Majestic Word of the Lord (12/5/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on marriage, church membership, and the majestic Word of the Lord on December 5, 2021, the Second Sunday in Advent (Populus Zion).

St. Nicholas & Steadfast Faith (12/1/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on St. Nicholas on December 1, 2021, for the first midweek Advent service.

Ad Te Levavi (11/28/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 13:8-14 on November 28, 2021, the First Sunday in Advent (Ad Te Levavi).

At Jesus' Feet, Giving Thanks (11/24/21)
Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 17:11-19 on November 24, 2021, for the observance of America's National Day of Thanksgiving.

To Encourage and Build Up (11/21/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 on November 21, 2021, the Last Sunday of the Church Year.

God's Presence Among Us (11/14/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 9:20-22 on November 14, 2021, the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity.

God's Dorky Child (11/7/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 John 3:1-2 on November 7, 2021 for the observation of All Saints' Day.

Free From Slavery Into Sin (10/31/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 8:31-32, 34 on October 31, 2021, Reformation Sunday.

Do You Believe Jesus' Word? (10/24/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 4:50 on October 24, 2021, the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity.

God Wants You With Him In His Kingdom (10/17/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 22:1-14 on October 17, 2021, The Tewentieth Sunday after Trinity.

Take Heart, Your Sins are Forgiven (10/10/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 9:2 on October 10, 2021, The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Let Us Go to the House of the Lord (10/3/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Psalm 122 on October 3, 2021, The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Chosen > Choose (9/26/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Psalm 33:12 & 6 (the Gradual) on September 26, 2021, The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.

Death Is Powerless (9/19/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 7:1-11 on September 19, 2021, The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Healed to Hear. Healed to Speak. (8/22/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Mark 7:31-37 on August 22, 2021, The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity.

Truth is Powerful Medicine (8/15/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 18:9 on August 15, 2021, The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity.

Against a False Sense of Security (8/8/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 19:41-48 and Jeremiah 7:1-11 on August 8, 2021, The Tenth Sunday after Trinity.

On Being Wholehearted (8/1/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 16:10-13 on August 1, 2021, The Ninth Sunday after Trinity.

If Liberty Means Anything At All (7/25/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Jeremiah 23:16-17 and Matthew 7:15 on July 25, 2021, The Eighth Sunday after Trinity.

Whose Slave Are You? (7/18/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 6:20-23 on July 18, 2021, The Seventh Sunday after Trinity.

Saved By Christ's Righteousness (7/11/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 5:17-20 on July 11, 2021, The Sixth Sunday after Trinity.

Where Are All the Christians? (7/4/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Kings 19:9-21 on July 4, 2021, The Fifth Sunday after Trinity.

Jesus Heals Our Hurts (6/27/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Genesis 50:20-21, Romans 12:14-21, Luke 6:36-42 on June 27, 2021, The Fourth Sunday after Trinity.

Foremost Sinner (6/20/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 Timothy 1:15 on June 20, 2021, The Third Sunday after Trinity.

Ephesians 2 (6/13/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Ephesians 2 on June 13, 2021, The Second Sunday after Trinity.

Fear Not, I Am Your Shield. (6/6/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Genesis 15:1 on June 6, 2021, The First Sunday after Trinity.

The Higher Sound (5/30/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 3:12 on May 30, 2021, Holy Trinity Sunday.

Obedience Is Not A Four Letter Word (5/23/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 14:31, Acts 2:1-21, and Genesis 11:1-9 on May 23, 2021, Pentecost.

2 + 2 = Jesus (5/16/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Luke 24:45 on May 16, 2021, the observation of the Ascension of Our Lord.

Prayer & Tribulation (5/9/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 16:23 and 33 on May 9, 2021, the Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Practice Makes Perfect (5/2/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 16:13a on May 2, 2021, the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

The World Does Not Know Him (4/25/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on 1 John 3:1b on April 25, 2021, the Fourth Sunday of Easter.

Inscribed In A Book (4/4/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on Job 19:23-24 on April 4, 2021, The Resurrection of Our Lord.

Eyewitness Testimony (4/4/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 20:1-18 at the Easter Sunrise Service in Ferndale's Cemetery on April 4, 2021, The Resurrection of Our Lord.

Shall I Crucify Your King? (4/2/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 19:15 on April 2, 2021, Good Friday.

Receive and Deliver (4/1/21)
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell preached this sermon on John 13:1-15, 34-35 for Maundy Thursday(4.1.21).