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.
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…
Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 25:1-13 “Your Lamp is Lit, You have Your Oil, the Bridegroom Comes for You” November 26, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, make us watchful and heedful in awaiting the coming of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that when He…
Thanksgiving Day – Pr. Anderson sermon Psalm 147 “O Come Let Us Worship the Lord, For He is Our Maker” November 23, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His mercy endures forever. Lord God, heavenly Father, You have created us and endowed us with all that…
Second to Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 25:31-46 “You are Blessed by My Father” November 19, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O almighty, eternal and merciful God, by Your beloved Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, You established the kingdom of grace for us in Your holy Church…
Third to Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 24:15-28 “Christ is coming in a Flash for You” November 12, 2023 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O Lord Jesus Christ, who will come again in majesty to judge the living and the dead and call forth all who sleep in the graves,…
All Saints Day – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are those who Mourn, for they shall be Comforted” November 5, 2023 | 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, hope,…