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.
Thanksgiving Day – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 13:24-30 “Wheat Gathered into His Barn” November 27, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + For the Lord our God shall come And shall take His harvest home, From His field shall in that day All offenses purge away, Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares…
The Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 25:1-13 “Your Lamp is Trimmed with Gracious Oil” November 23, 2025 | 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 shall stand at the door…
The Second to Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 25:31-46 “An Inheritance Prepared for You, from the Foundation of the World” November 16, 2025 | 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…
The Third to Last Sunday of the Church Year – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 24:15-28 “Jesus is Present, Even in the End” November 9, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we most heartily thank You that by Your Word You have brought us out of the darkness of error into the light…
All Saints Day – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 5:1-12 “Remembering the Blessings From our God” November 2, 2025 | 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, and love, that we…
The Lutheran Reformation – Pr. Anderson sermon Revelation 14:6-7 “The Eternal Gospel that is Proclaimed” October 26, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium As human beings, we love to find meaning in symbols. When we are very quick to find meaning in one, we then hold onto it. When we were children in school, I’m…
The Third Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 4:46-54 “Faith in Action” October 12, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Almighty and everlasting God, by Your Son You have promised us the forgiveness of sins, righteousness, and everlasting life: We beseech You, by Your Holy Spirit so enliven our hearts that in daily prayer…
The Second Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 22:1-14 “Come to the Wedding Feast” October 12, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father: We thank You, that of Your great mercy You have called us by Your holy Word to the blessed marriage feast of Your Son, and through Him forgive…
The First Sunday after Michaelmas – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 9:1-8 “Take Heart, Your Sins are Forgiven” October 5, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O mighty and everlasting God, by Your Son Jesus Christ You mercifully helped the paralytic both in body and soul: We beseech You, for the sake of Your great mercy, be…
The Festival of St. Michael and All Angels – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 18:1-10 “The Greatest, Heavenly Protection” September 28, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God. We Thank you for sending your Son to drive the prince of darkness from this world. As the devil looks to attack us day…