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 Fourth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 6:36-42 “The Speck, the Log, and the Cross” July 13, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O Lord God, heavenly Father: You are merciful, and through Christ promised us that You will neither judge nor condemn us, but graciously forgive us all our sins, and abundantly…
The Third Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 15:1-10 “More Joy in Heaven over One Sinner Who Repents” July 6, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we all like sheep have gone astray, having allowed ourselves to be led away from the right path by Satan and our own sinful…
The Minor Festival of St. Peter and St. Paul – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 16:13-19 “Our Great Confession: Jesus is the Christ” June 29, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O God, You gave Your Apostles Peter and Paul grace to lay down their lives for the sake of Your dear Son: Endow us, we beseech…
The Festival of Holy Trinity – Pr. Anderson sermon Psalm 8 “Our Lord’s Name is Majestic in all the Earth” June 22, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Almighty and everlasting God, who taught us to know and to confess in true faith that in three persons of equal power and glory You are one true and…
The Festival of Pentecost – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 14:23-31 “To Love Him and Keep His Word” June 8, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + The Exordium The beginning of the festival season had us searching for hope and joy. While it is hard to find this in the world, we continued to read about a…
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…