In this midweek episode of The Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast, we explore the beauty and power of the Great Litany, a profound prayer steeped in history and faith. Drawing from 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Pastor Ollie Bergh introduces us to this "second greatest prayer ever written" and unpacks its relevance for our modern world.

Learn about the origins of the Litany, its reform by Martin Luther, and its ability to teach us how to pray in a way that reflects the fullness of God's grace. From petitions for peace and deliverance to the rich obsecrations rooted in the life of Jesus, this prayer leads us into a deeper relationship with God.

Whether you're new to the Litany or looking to renew your prayer life, this episode offers insights into how this timeless prayer connects us to the living God and equips us for the challenges of today.

Tune in and be inspired to pray with boldness and confidence, assured that through Christ, our prayers are heard.

In this episode of The Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast, we reflect on the eternal promises of baptism and the hope found in Christ's return. Based on Luke 21:25-33, Rev. Ollie Bergh explores how the last judgment isn't something to fear but a promise to embrace. With insights into faith, baptism, and the enduring power of Christ's words, this sermon reminds us to live with one eye on the advent of Christ and one on the grace poured out in the waters of baptism. Tune in for a message of hope, faith, and joyful anticipation this Advent season.

We've come to the penultimate sermon in our series on James: The Five Steps to Being Kinda Like Jesus. Here, we learn how impossibly hard it is to Desire God and the demands that puts on us. Hear how there is still grace in the wisdom from above!

The Five Steps to being Kinda Like Jesus continues with Step Three: Respect your tongue like a moose in the woods. Moose are dangerous but beautiful--our words can be, too. Jesus was wise with his words, so should we. Our study of the gospel of James continues in this 5 part sermon series!

We continue in our sermon series on James with Part 2 of the 5 Steps to Being Kinda Like Jesus: Live Like Mercy is Real (Because it Is!) Mercy triumphs over judgement, and that's how Jesus lived his life.

We start a new sermon series: 5 Steps to Being Kinda Like Jesus. In this series, we dive into the Letter of James to learn ways that we can emulate our Lord Jesus, sharing in James's profound wisdom. It all begins with the word God puts in us--everything flows from that.

We conclude the Bread of Life Discourse with the great promise of Jesus: we have life because of him.

Join Pastor Ollie as we comemorate Mary, the Mother of God on this feast day of hers, proclaiming Mary with a Lutheran perspective.

Last week, we learned about a faith that receives; this week, we hear about faith that expects. Join Pastor Ollie as he illuminates Mark 6:1-13 with Rodney Dangerfield, Bertolt Brecht, and the good news of Jesus Christ at Fairbanks Lutheran Church

Who was healed when Jairus's daughter was raised from the dead? The answer isn't as obvious as we might think. Join Pastor Ollie and Fairbanks Lutheran Church as we are sacramentally renewed through the preached word to have a faith that receives the promises of God in Christ.