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 Sixth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 5:20-26 “Your Gift on the Altar” July 7, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we confess that we are poor, wretched sinners, and that there is no good in us; our hearts, flesh and blood being so corrupted by sin that we…
The Second Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 14:16-24 “Come, For Everything is Now Ready” June 9, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we give thanks to You, that through Your holy Word You have called us to Your great supper, and we beseech You: Enliven our hearts by Your…
The First Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 16:19-31 “One Whom God Helps” June 2, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we beseech You so to rule and govern our hearts by Your Holy Spirit, that we may not, like the rich man, hear Your Word in vain, and become…
The Festival of Holy Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon Ezekiel 18:30-32 “The God of the Living” May 26, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O God, the Creator and Savior of the world, who made Yourself known in the work of man’s redemption as the mystery of the ever adorable Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Three…
The Festival of Pentecost – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 14:23-31 “Peace I Leave with You, My Peace I Give You” May 19, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium The festival half of the church year is coming to an end. It feels like it wasn’t that long ago, when we gathered under candlelight to…
Easter 7 Exaudi – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 15:26-16:4 “Jesus is with You Through the Promised Comforter” May 12, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we give thanks to You, that through Your Holy Spirit You have appointed us to bear witness of Your dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ: We beseech…
The Ascension of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon Acts 1:1-11 “Jesus was Taken Up and He Will Come Again” May 8, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Almighty God, who raised up Your dear Son from the lowliness of His earthly state to Your right hand in the heaven, grant that, as we joyfully believe and…
Easter 6 Rogate – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 16:23-30 “Asking the Father in Jesus’ Name” May 5, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, through Your Son You have promised us that whatever we ask in His name You will give us: We beseech You, keep us in Your Word, and grant us…
Easter 5 Cantate – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 16:5-15 “You Are Guided in Truth” April 28, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Send, we humbly ask You, Almighty God, Your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that He may rule and direct us according to Your will; comfort us in all our temptations and afflictions, defend us…
Easter 4 Jubilate – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 16:16-23 “No One Will Take Away Your Joy” April 21, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, through Your Son You promised us Your Holy Spirit, that He should convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment: We beseech You, enlighten our hearts,…