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.
Invocavit Sunday (Lent 1) – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 4:1-11 “You Hold the Sword of the Spirit” March 9, 2025 | 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;…
Ash Wednesday – Pr. Anderson sermon Psalm 51:1-3 “Realizing Our Need for Repentance” March 5, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross didst suffer, Ever patient and lowly, Thyself to scorn didst offer. All sins Thou borest for us, Else had despair reigned o’er us: Have mercy on…
The Baptism of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 3:13-17 “This is My Beloved Son” March 2, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, You manifested Yourself, with the Holy Spirit, in the fullness of grace at the baptism of Your dear Son, and with Your voice directed us to Him who…
Sexagesima Sunday – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 8:4-15 “The Activity of the Word” February 23, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank You that through Your Son Jesus Christ You have sown Your holy Word among us: We pray that You will prepare our hearts by Your Holy Spirit, that we…
Septuagesima Sunday – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 20:1-16 “The Choice of God” February 16, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, through Your holy Word You have called us into Your vineyard: Send, we beseech You, Your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may labor faithfully in Your vineyard, shun sin and…
The Transfiguration of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 17:1-9 “Bright Like the Sun” February 9, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + O merciful and everlasting God, heavenly Father: We thank You that You have revealed to us the glory of Your Son, and let the light of Your Gospel shine upon us: We pray…
The Presentation of Our Lord – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 2:22-32 “Presented Before All” February 2, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + God of all grace, keep us from all arrogance and through the Holy Spirit, awaken in us pure hearts for rightful and earnest obedience, and graciously keep us in the same to our end.…
The Third Sunday after Epiphany – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Matthew 8:1-13 “Faith in Christ” January 26, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Almighty and everlasting God, the Consolation of the sorrowful and the Strength of the weak, may the prayers of those who in any tribulation or distress cry unto You graciously come before You, so…
The Second Sunday after Epiphany – Pr. Anderson sermon St. John 2:1-11 “The Perfect Wedding Gift” January 19, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank You, that by Your grace You have instituted holy matrimony, in which You keep us from unchastity, and other offenses: We beseech You to send Your blessing…
The First Sunday after Epiphany – Pr. Anderson sermon St. Luke 2:41-52 “Found in the Temple” January 12, 2025 | Christ Lutheran Church In Nomine Iesu + + + Lord God, heavenly Father, in mercy You have established the Christian home among us: We beseech You so to rule and direct our hearts, that we may be good examples to children and…