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.
Circumcision and Name of Jesus – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 2:21 “The Name of Salvation” December 31, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O merciful and eternal God, heavenly Father, You caused Your Son to endure circumcision and to be made subject to the law that we might be redeemed from the curse of the law:…
Christmas Day – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 1:1-14 “The Light Which Enlightens Everyone” December 25, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium Merry Christmas! Those are the joyous words of the holiday season. The world is trying so hard to eliminate those simple words, but it is these simple words that have so much meaning.…
Christmas Eve – Pr. Anderson Homilies Titus 2:11-14 December 24, 2023 | 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 sermon text for today is taken from the 2nd chapter of St. Paul’s Epistle to Titus. For the grace of God has…
Fourth Sunday in Advent – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 1:19-28 “Make Straight the Way of the Lord” December 24, 2023 | 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…
Midweek Advent Three – Pr. Anderson sermon Revelation 1:17-18 “O Come Emmanuel, O Come Thou Dayspring” December 20, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful…
Third Sunday in Advent – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 11:2-10 “Go and Tell what You Hear and See” December 17, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O gracious and merciful Lord Jesus Christ, who by countless signs and wonders showed Yourself to be the true Messiah that was to come, in whom alone we trust and…
Midweek Advent Two – Pr. Anderson sermon Psalm 2 “O Come Emmanuel, O Come Thou Key of David” December 13, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the blessings that you have shown us. You give us the blessings of seasons. A constant reminder of the care that you have shown…
Second Sunday in Advent – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 21:25-36 “To Stand Before the Son of Man” December 10, 2023 | 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…
Midweek Advent One – Pr. Anderson sermon Proverbs 2:6-15 “O Come Emmanuel, O Come Thou Wisdom From on High” December 6, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father, we gather in the middle of the week to hear your holy and comforting Word. We thank you for the blessings of such opportunities, that they only help…
First Sunday in Advent – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 21:1-9 “From Humble to Exalted” December 3, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank You, we bless and praise You forever, that You sent Your Son to rule over us poor sinners, who for our transgressions justly deserved to remain in the…