With Jesus’ Ascension, we thankfully don’t have to travel to Jerusalem to see Him. Jesus promises that He has not left us. He reveals to us where He is present and that is in the Means of Grace. The Means of Grace is the Word and Sacraments (Baptism and Holy Communion). In the Divine Service, the Means of Grace can be seen in the service as two mountain tops. The first mountain top is the sermon where Jesus comes to us through His Word. The second mountain top is the service of Holy Communion. Thanks to modern technology, this first mountain top is shared online.
The Lutheran Reformation – Pr. Anderson sermon Revelation 14:6-7 “The Eternal Gospel that is Proclaimed” October 26, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium As human beings, we love to find meaning in symbols. When we are very quick to find meaning in one, we then hold onto it. When we were children in school, I’m…
The Third Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 4:46-54 “Faith in Action” October 12, 2025 | 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 hearts that in daily prayer…
The Second Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 22:1-14 “Come to the Wedding Feast” October 12, 2025 | 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 through Him forgive…
The First Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 9:1-8 “Take Heart, Your Sins are Forgiven” October 5, 2025 | 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 Festival of St. Michael and All Angels – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 18:1-10 “The Greatest, Heavenly Protection” September 28, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God. We Thank you for sending your Son to drive the prince of darkness from this world. As the devil looks to attack us day…
The Minor Festival of St. Matthew – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 9:9-13 “Our Doctor is in” September 21, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Oh God, Heavenly Father, we thank you that you sent your Son to be our ultimate physician. If He wouldn’t have come down and died on the cross and rose for us,…
The Minor Festival for Holy Cross Day – Pr. Anderson sermon Numbers 21:4-9 “Look to the Cross and Live” September 14, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father, we thank you for your great mercy, you sent your One and Only Son to be our protecter and Redeemer. As you have every right to condemn us…
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 Eleventh Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 18:9-14 “Up to the Temple to Pray” August 31, 2025 | 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 forget our sins and be filled with pride, but continue…
The Minor Festival of St. Bartholomew – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 1:43-51 “Come and See” August 24, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Eternal Son of God, You know our ways and You know our faults. You know our pain, and You know our sadness. As we sojourn in this life, remind us that through Your…