Preaching and Teaching from St. John Ev. Lutheran Church (Sherman Center), Random Lake, Wisconsin
In the quiet community of Random Lake, Wisconsin, Preaching and Teaching from St. John Ev. Lutheran Church (Sherman Center) offers a steady voice of Lutheran tradition and scriptural reflection. This podcast is an extension of the congregation's life, featuring sermons and lessons grounded in the confessional standards of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Listeners will hear the consistent, expository teaching of Rev. Christopher R. Gillespie, which aims to draw the community deeper into the Word. The content is shaped by an unconditional subscription to the Unaltered Augsburg Confession, providing a clear theological foundation for every discussion. Episodes are recorded within the context of regular worship and study at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church & School, reflecting the rhythm of parish life. It is a resource for members and those curious about confessional Lutheranism, seeking thoughtful engagement with Christian doctrine. The tone is pastoral and instructional, focusing on the gifts found in Lutheran teaching. By tuning in, you join a gathering centered on scripture, much like the physical congregation in Sherman Center. This audio ministry serves to enlighten and reinforce faith through deliberate, careful biblical exposition. The podcast functions as a digital sanctuary for reflection, learning, and spiritual nourishment, extending the church's mission beyond its geographical walls. It is for anyone seeking substantive religious content from a specific, traditional Christian perspective.
Episodes
The Shepherd Knows the Sheep—John 10:22-42
April 24, 2026
“The friends of the Bridegroom cannot mourn as long as He is with them” Friday of Misericordias Domini 2026
The Bridegroom gives you new wineskins. He gave them to you at the font, where He drowned the old garment and clothed you in His own. The robe you wear before God is His obedience, His death, His resurrection. He does no…
Jesus Is the Good Shepherd—John 10:7-21
April 23, 2026
Jesus Is the True Shepherd—John 9:35—10:6
April 22, 2026
The Pharisees Excommunicate the Healed Man—John 9:13-34
April 21, 2026
A Man Born Blind Receives His Sight—John 9:1-12
April 20, 2026
"The Shepherd stayed when it cost Him His life" Misericordias Domini 2026
The hireling runs. That is the only fact Jesus gives you about him. He sees the wolf coming, and he runs. The sheep scatter, the wolf takes what it wants, and the hireling is already down the road. Jesus does not tell yo…
Heidelberg Disputations: Thesis 23-24
April 19, 2026
Sunday’s OT and Epistle—Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Pet. 2:21-25
April 18, 2026