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

Sermons by Pastor Cody Anderson

For Your Sake, the Days are Short

The Third to Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 24:15-28 “For Your Sake, the Days are Short” November 10, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we most heartily thank You that by Your Word You have brought us out of the darkness of error into the light…

Rejoice and be Glad, for Your Reward is Great in Heaven

All Saints Day – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 5:1-12 “Rejoice and be Glad, for Your Reward is Great in Heaven” November 3, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O almighty and everlasting God, through Your only-begotten and beloved Son, Jesus Christ, You will sanctify all Your elect and beloved: Give us grace to follow their faith,…

The House is Cleansed by the Word and Blood

The Lutheran Reformation – Pr. Anderson sermon 2 Chronicles 29:12-29 “The House is Cleansed by the Word and Blood” October 27, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium When you hear someone say that they would like to have more strength, that can mean a variety of things. Maybe it’s someone who is working out at…

The Son Sets You Free, You will be Free Indeed

The 2024 Area Reformation Service – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 8:31-36 “The Son Sets You Free, You will be Free Indeed” October 26, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium The wind is howling and the boat is rocking. St. Paul’s final journey had him on a ship headed for Rome. For this journey, he…

Jesus is the One who Hears Your Cries

The Third Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 4:46-54 “Jesus is the One who Hears Your Cries” October 20, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Almighty and everlasting God, by Your Son You have promised us the forgiveness of sins, righteousness, and everlasting life: We beseech You, by Your Holy Spirit so enliven our…

For Many are Called, But Few are Chosen

The Second Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 22:1-14 “For Many are Called, But Few are Chosen” October 13, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father: We thank You, that of Your great mercy You have called us by Your holy Word to the blessed marriage feast of Your Son, and…

Jesus is the Reader of Hearts

The First Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 9:1-8 “Jesus is the Reader of Hearts” October 6, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O mighty and everlasting God, by Your Son Jesus Christ You mercifully helped the paralytic both in body and soul: We beseech You, for the sake of Your great mercy, be…

The Angels Always see the Face of The Father

The Festival of St. Michael and All Angels – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 18:1-10 “The Angels Always see the Face of The Father” September 29, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father, we thank you for your great mercy in sending your One and only Son to be our redeemer. It is through Him alone…

Through His Humility we are Exalted

The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 14:1-11 “Through His Humility we are Exalted” September 22, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father: We beseech You so to guide and direct us by Your Holy Spirit that we may not exalt ourselves, but humbly fear You, with our whole hearts…