I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1

Sermons on Mark

Jesus says, Ehphatha, Be Opened

The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 7:31-37 “Jesus says, Ehphatha, Be Opened.” September 7, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father we come before you in thanksgiving that you sent your Son to redeem us in our fallen state. As we look and see our friends and neighbors who do not…

The Food Set Before You

The Seventh Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 8:1-9 “The Food Set Before You” August 3, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, in the wilderness by Your Son You abundantly fed four thousand men, besides women and children, with seven loaves and a few small fish: We beseech You, graciously…

Taken Up and Seated at the Right Hand of God

The Ascension of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 16:14-20 “Taken Up and Seated at the Right Hand of God” May 28, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O Jesus Christ, almighty Son of God, You are no longer in humiliation here on earth, but are seated at the right hand of Your Father, Lord…

Rejoicing in Resurrection Hope

The Resurrection of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 16:1-8 “Rejoicing in Resurrection Hope” April 20, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium Almost exactly four months ago, we were talking about the season of hope and joy. Hope and joy usually fall to the Christmas season, and this is a good thing because…

Healed Through a Powerful Word

The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 7:31-37 “Healed Through a Powerful Word” August 18, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who by Your almighty Word made the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak, we draw near unto You in all our bodily and spiritual…

Sent Away Full

The Seventh Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 8:1-9 “Sent Away Full” July 14, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, in the wilderness by Your Son You abundantly fed four thousand men, besides women and children, with seven loaves and a few small fish: We beseech You, graciously abide among…

I Know that My Redeemer Lives

The Resurrection of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 16:1-8 “I Know that My Redeemer Lives” March 31, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium Sick and infected, a man who has lost everything. This sounds like what we heard on Friday as we stood under the cross. The man who has lost all…

Gate of Paradise: Paradise Closed; Paradise Opened

Midweek Lent 5 – Pr. Anderson sermon Genesis 3:22-24; St. Mark 15:37-39 “Gate of Paradise: Paradise Closed; Paradise Opened” March 20, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down. Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown. O sacred head, what glory, what bliss, till now was Thine;…

Jesus Does All Things Well

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 7:31-37 “Jesus Does All Things Well” August 27, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Almighty and everlasting God, who created all things, we thank You that You have given us sound bodies, and have graciously preserved our tongues and other members from the power of the adversary:…

Christ Satisfies Your Hunger, You Lack Nothing

7th Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 8:1-9 “Christ Satisfies Your Hunger, You Lack Nothing.” July 23, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, in the wilderness by Your Son You abundantly fed four thousand men, besides women and children, with seven loaves and a few small fish: We beseech You,…