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St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, IL bringing the good news of Jesus Christ one podcast at a time. St. John is a congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

St. John Lutheran Church


    • Mar 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from St. John Chester

    A Response to Abortion: Prayers, not Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 12:08


    In a time of ugly protests, the Church acts in loving contrast to the fallen world.

    A Lutheran Celebrates St. Patrick's Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 5:06


    It seems everybody likes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. But who was the real St. Patrick? Why is he worth celebrating?

    The Inauguration Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 8:05


    In his first letter to Timothy, Paul encourages the Church to pray for government leaders. Easy? A challenge? An opportunity? Let's explore.

    Epiphany Postlude: Real Hope!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 5:33


    The message of the Epiphany is especially fitting in the midst of this week's madness and chaos.

    Epiphany Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 8:07


    In this final episode on the Epiphany, Pastor Sims considers the gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

    Epiphany Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 12:48


    Diving into the remarkable story of the Epiphany continues as we consider the Epiphany: Who?

    Epiphany Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 10:56


    The visit of the Magi to worship Jesus is a remarkable story with lots of unanswered questions. The Epiphany: Where? Who? What?

    Vote for your Neighbor, and Respect your Neighbor's Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 8:30


    How are we Chrstians to conduct ourselves in the midst of such a contentious election?

    Quarantine Thanks & Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 8:00


    Pastor Sims gives thanks in the midst of his own quarantine.

    Here it comes. Are you ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 9:42


    Pastor Sims explores how the Church is best prepared to respond to hatred and persecution.

    Yes, Celebrate the 4th of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 5:30


    Why American Lutherans and other Christians should celebrate the birthday of the USA

    The Real Question & God's Saving Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 9:11


    Part 2 of applying Romans 5:6-11 to America 2020

    Who would you be willing to die for?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 3:16


    Applying Romans 5:6-11 to 2020 America

    One Creator, One Human Race, One Savior

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 7:54


    How do we find peace with God and each other amidst the sad chaos in our country?

    An Incorrect, but Good Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 4:49


    How a son taught his father a valuable vocabulary lesson

    What are we remembering on Memorial Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 7:51


    Exploring how Church Holy-days transform the Christian's observance of the civic holiday of Memorial Day

    Christian Holiday Quiz Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 4:58


    Pastor Sims follows-up with the reasons why Ascension is such an important event and Holiday

    Christian Holiday Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 3:42


    Pastor Sims explores the "Rodney Dangerfield" of Christian Holidays

    Getting ready for Sunday: 1 Peter 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 3:44


    Contemplating some timely questions in light of 1 Peter 3:13-22.

    Part 2-The Psalm 1 Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 11:55


    Pastor Sims walks through an example of praying and meditating on God's word using the beloved story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-9)

    The Psalm 1 Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 10:19


    Exploring the ancient Christian concept of "Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio" with the help of Psalm 1:1-2.

    Thank you Mom(s)!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 7:39


    Looking at Paul's 2nd letter to Timothy, Pastor Sims wrestles with what Mother's Day should and should not be for the Church and pays tribute to moms in his life.

    National Day of Prayer!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 7:00


    A look at the National Day of Prayer through the lens of Psalm 34

    Living the Christian (COVID-19) life: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 7:14


    The Good Shepherd still tends to us in this current struggle.

    Living the Christian (COVID-19) Life: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 2:59


    How do we live Acts 2:42 in our current struggle?

    We are the Whos in Whoville

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 5:49


    What do a classic Dr. Seuss story and our current situation have in common? St. Paul has the answer for us!

    Why a crucifix?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 11:27


    Christ is risen, not dead! So, why wear a crucifix? Let's explore...

    Hope in the Midst of Bad News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 5:03


    Explore how Christian Hope helps us endure during these difficult times.

    Thank You Teachers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 5:57


    Praising God for the blessing that teachers are to us and our children.

    2nd Sunday of Easter Follow-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 5:38


    This is why John 20:19-31 is of great comfort to us.

    2nd Sunday of Easter Tease

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 3:53


    Consider why John 20:19-31 might be of greater comfort to you this year than ever before.

    Easter Feasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 6:48


    A look at Easter feasting and the contrast between mere gluttony and true joy

    Spiking the football in death's end zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 6:47


    The New Testament, as well as our Christian Hymnody, trash talk against death.

    Three Beautiful Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 3:54


    The angel said of Jesus, "...he has risen." (Matthew 28:6) What does this mean for us?

    What's so Good about this Friday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 7:24


    A brief exploration of the beauty and significance of Good Friday

    What's Maundy Thursday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 5:48


    A brief exploration into the beautiful significance of Thursday in Holy Week (John 13:34)

    Don't skip to the ending!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 8:13


    Challenge to Christians to benefit from the entire Holy Week story

    Palm Sunday Follow-up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 3:13


    How does Jesus fulfill the people's cry (and our cry) of "Save us now"?

    Psalm Sunday Tease

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 2:49


    Consider the peoples' cry of "Hosanna!" as you prepare for Palm Sunday

    The end of the world?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 5:46


    Is the coronavirus related to the end of the world? Consider Matthew 24:3ff

    Don't forget to pray for . . .

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 5:29


    In 1 Timothy, Paul reminds us of our calling as Christians.

    The best way to begin (and end) each day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 7:51


    A look into Luther's morning and evening prayers as a valuable resource for individuals and families.

    Consider . . . the trashmen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 3:59


    Looking at Colossians 3:23, consider God's care for you through the hard working hands of others.

    Consider the birds . . .

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 5:34


    The birds' chirping reminds us of God's love and care for us.

    As simple as 1, 3, 4, 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 6:52


    In this time of the Coronavirus, we may be struggling with what we perceive to be conflict between several of God's commandments.

    The Home Altar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 3:59


    In Genesis 12:8-9 Abraham is pitching his tent and building an altar, how about you?

    There's Hope!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 3:37


    2 Chronicles 7:13-14 - one of the most misused Bible passages of our time, but one of our young people nailed it. Thanks Addie!

    Guardian and Protector

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 4:23


    In Matthew 1 and 2 we look at Joseph, the guardian and protector of Jesus.

    Where does my help come from?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 4:27


    Pastor Sims' initial podcast on Psalm 121

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