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 Second Sunday after Christmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 2:13-23 “Out of Egypt I Called My Son” January 5, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O Lord God, heavenly Father, You allowed Your dear Son, Jesus Christ, to become a stranger and a sojourner in Egypt for our sakes, and led Him safely home to…
The First Sunday after Christmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 2:33-40 “This Child is Appointed” December 29, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, who by the mouth of Simeon declared that Jesus Christ is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, we humbly ask You, enlighten our hearts…
Christmas Day – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 1:1-14 “The Word Became Flesh” December 25, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium There are many Christmas movies out there that will tell you this is the season of miracles. It is a time of hope and joy. Well to say this is the season of miracles,…
Christmas Eve – Pr. Anderson Homilies Isaiah 7:10-14 December 24, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. (Rom. 1:7, etc.) The Homilies text for today is taken from the 7th chapter of the Prophet Isaiah. Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a…
The Fourth Sunday in Advent – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 1:19-28 “Who are You?” December 22, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, it is good and right that we should give thanks to You, that You have given us a glorious baptism like that of John the Baptist, and that therein You…
Midweek Advent Three – Pr. Anderson sermon John 15:5-6, Revelation 22:1-5 “The Grafted Tree and the Tree of Life” December 18, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father and God of all grace and mercy, we thank you for your boundless mercy. As we strive for goodness to please you, we know how difficult and impossible…
The Third Sunday in Advent – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 11:2-10 “More Than a Prophet” December 15, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, You gave Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to become Man and to come into the world that He might destroy the works of the devil, deliver us poor…
Geraldine “Gerry Rose Hasskamp Geraldine Rose Hasskamp was born to the parents of Edward Reed and Nellie Shafer on November 6, 1926. She would grow up in Barnesville, Minnesota. It would not be long after graduation that she would marry Henry James Hasskamp on September 15, 1945. Two years later and 77 years to today’s date, Gerry would be baptized and confirmed…
Midweek Advent Two – Pr. Anderson sermon Luke 2:1-7, Galatians 4:4-5 “The Manger and the Cross” December 11, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father, we thank you for keeping all your promises. You know exactly what we need when we need it, and you help us in our times of trial and suffering. As we…
The Second Sunday in Advent – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 21:25-36 “Your Redemption is Drawing Near” December 8, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Cleanse our conscience, we humbly ask You, Almighty God, by the daily visitation of Your grace, that, when Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, shall come in the company of all His…