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.
Lent 5 Judica – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 8:46-59 “We See it, and we are Glad” March 17, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Almighty God, heavenly Father, who, through Your Son our Lord and our Redeemer, promised: If a man keep My saying, he shall never see death, we humbly ask You, grant us Your…
Midweek Lent 4 – Pr. Anderson sermon Genesis 3:7, 21; St. John 19:23-24 “Naked Truth: Adam clothed in promise; Jesus stripped in shame” March 13, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Jesus, I will ponder now on Thy holy Passion; with Thy Spirit me endow for such meditation. Grant that I in love and faith may the…
Lent 4 Laetare – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 6:1-15 “Loaves of Bread and Giving Thanks” March 10, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, by Your Son You fed five thousand men in the wilderness with five loaves and two fish: We beseech You graciously to abide also with us in the fullness…
Midweek Lent 3 – Pr. Anderson sermon Genesis 3:17-18; St. John 19:1-6 “Crowned with Sin: Thorn-covered ground; Thorn-covered head” March 6, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down. Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown. O sacred head, what glory, what bliss, till now was Thine;…
Lent 3 Oculi – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 11:14-28 “The Strong Man is Overcome” March 3, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, You have sent Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to take upon Himself our flesh, that He might overcome the devil, and defend us poor sinners against the adversary: We…
Midweek Lent 2 – Pr. Anderson sermon Genesis 3:16, 19; St. Luke 23:39-44 “Sweat of Suffering: Sign of Sin; Sign of Salvation” February 28, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Rise, my soul, to watch and pray; From thy sleep awaken! Be not by the evil day unawares o’er taken. For the foe, well we know, oft…
Lent 2 Reminiscere – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 15:21-28 “The Children’s Bread” February 25, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, grant us, we beseech You, by Your Holy Spirit, that He may strengthen our hearts and confirm our faith and hope in Your grace and mercy, so that, although we have reason…
Midweek Lent 1 – Pr. Anderson sermon Genesis 3:8-13; St. Luke 23:32-34 “Innocent for the Guilty: Adam Accuses; Jesus forgives” February 21, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Not all the blood of beasts on ancient altars slain could give the guilty conscience peace or wash away the stain. But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, takes all our…
Lent 1 Invocavit – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 4:1-11 “The Lord’s Test, or Testing the Lord?” February 18, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + We humbly ask You, O Lord, by the mystery of our Savior’s fasting and temptation, to endow us with the same mind that was in Him toward all evil and sin; and…
Ash Wednesday – Pr. Anderson sermon Genesis 3:1-6; St. Matthew 27:37-44 “Devilish Temptation: Adam Succumbs; Jesus Resists” February 14, 2024 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + I walk in danger all the way; the thought shall never leave me. That Satan, who has marked his prey, is plotting to deceive me. This foe with hidden snares may seize…