Join Rev. Ollie Bergh and Fairbanks Lutheran Church as we delve into the essence of the Risen Life through the lens of 1 John 3:1-7, where we continue our sermon series "The ABCs of the Risen Life" with B is for Beloved. In a world witnessing unprecedented shifts in religious dynamics, Rev. Bergh navigates through the complexities of retaining and embodying the love of Christ within Christian communities. Drawing from personal experiences, he illustrates the profound significance of recognizing ourselves and others as deeply beloved by God, challenging conventional notions and inviting listene ..read more

Rev. Ollie Bergh's sermon series "The ABCs of Risen Life" begins with 'A is for Atonement.' We delve into the transformative power of Jesus's atoning sacrifice, emphasizing how it reshapes our relationship with sin into a communion with Life Itself. Through a deep dive into 1 John, the sermon navigates the intricate balance between acknowledging our human struggles with sin while embracing the assurance of Christ's atonement and the ongoing fellowship it enables with God. Drawing from biblical imagery and theological insights, Rev. Bergh skillfully illustrates how baptism symbolizes the cleans ..read more

Rev. Ollie Bergh's Easter Sunday sermon, 'He is (not) here!' delves into the profound message behind the seemingly contradictory declaration from Mark 16: 'He is not here!' Using Colossians 3 and various biblical narratives, the sermon intricately weaves together themes of resurrection, identity, and the transformative power of Christ's resurrection. Rev. Bergh challenges the congregation to move beyond a self-centered view of faith, highlighting the promise and mystery encapsulated in 'He is not here.' By emphasizing the hiddenness of our lives in Christ and the assurance of his constant lead ..read more

Join Rev. Oliver Bergh as he delivers a powerful sermon on Good Friday, challenging popular misconceptions about the nature of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Through engaging storytelling and theological insights, Rev. Bergh unveils the profound love story at the heart of Good Friday, dispelling notions of Divine Child Abuse and exploring the deeper meanings of Christ's substitutionary role, the concept of Divine Punishment, and the true nature of God's wrath. Discover how Christ's ultimate act of love transforms a seemingly "bad" Friday into a profoundly "good" one, inviting listeners to de ..read more

In this captivating sermon, delve into the profound significance of Christ's Last Supper as a reimagining of the Exodus Passover with Pastor Ollie Bergh. Journey through the scriptures, from Exodus to 1 Corinthians, as we unveil the layers of meaning behind Jesus' act of love and service. Discover how the simple commandment to "love one another" encompasses the essence of communion and the transformative power of Christ's sacrificial love. Gain insights into the spiritual depth of foot-washing, the mystery of communion, and the invitation to abide in Christ's timeless love. Join us as we explo ..read more

Jesus subverts our expectations on Palm Sunday: when we expect a Paul Atreides from Dune, he is anything but. So join us to hear about how everything has been pointing to this new kind of Messiah with Pastor Ollie on the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast ..read more

Through what Luther calls the "Happy Exchange," Christ gives us his divine life in exchange for our sinful life. What a gift! It enables us to love with a heart like God's--and so much more. Find out on this episode of the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast ..read more

Every Easter Vigil there's a lengthy proclamation sometimes called the Exsulset. There, we make Easter a reality by proclaiming it, just as Christ creates reality through his promises. Prepare for the Easter Vigil and the night of grace with Pastor Ollie on the Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast ..read more

While many find Christians judgmental, the judgment of Christ is this: light has come into the world. Join Pastor Ollie as we look at John 3:16 what it means to live in the era of mercy in the light of Christ Jesus.   Find out more at fairbankslutheranchurch.org ..read more

Pastor Ollie is back from medical leave! Drop in to hear a sermon on the Blessing of a New Fire from the Easter Vigil as we discover how Christ lights a fire in us ..read more