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.
Exaudi Sunday – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 15:26-16:4 “The Testimony You Behold” June 1, 2025 | 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 You, inasmuch as the world…
The Ascension of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 16:14-20 “Taken Up and Seated at the Right Hand of God” May 28, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O Jesus Christ, almighty Son of God, You are no longer in humiliation here on earth, but are seated at the right hand of Your Father, Lord…
Easter 6 Rogate – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 16:23-30 “Ask, and You Will Receive, that Your Joy May be Full” May 25, 2025 | 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…
Easter 5 Cantate – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 16:5-15 “Convicted to Sing His Praises” May 18, 2025 | 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, that we…
Easter 4 Jubilate – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 16:16-23 “In a Little While, You Will See Me” May 11, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, of Your fatherly goodness You allow Your children to come under Your chastening rod here on earth, that we might be like Your only-begotten Son in suffering…
Easter 3 Misericordia Domini – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 10:11-16 “My Life for You” May 4, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, out of Your fatherly goodness You have been mindful of us poor, miserable sinners, and have given Your beloved Son to be our Shepherd, not only to nourish us by…
Easter 2 Quasimodogeniti – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 20:19-31 “Written for You to Believe” April 27, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank You, that of Your indescribable grace, for the sake of Your Son, You have given us the holy Gospel, and have instituted the holy Sacraments, that through these…
The Resurrection of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Mark 16:1-8 “Rejoicing in Resurrection Hope” April 20, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium Almost exactly four months ago, we were talking about the season of hope and joy. Hope and joy usually fall to the Christmas season, and this is a good thing because…
Good Friday – Pr. Anderson sermon Psalm 51:18-19 “Restored by His Sacrifice” April 18, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + This season of Lent we really drove home why the season is so long. Our overarching theme was Reflections on Repentance. As we dove into the topics of: realizing our need for repentance, recognizing against whom we…
Maundy Thursday – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 13:1-15 “Renewed Through the Gospel” April 17, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + We thank You, O Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of all men, that You have given Yourself into death for us to make atonement for our sins and have also left us an example of mutual…