Grace Anglican Sermons

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 18, in which Jesus tells a parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Gospel is not for those who have begun climbing the mountain of faith; it is for those of us in a crumpled heap at the bottom.

The Rev. Todd Weedman preaches a sermon on Genesis 32, in which Jacob wrestles a mysterious opponent. We learn two things from this story: first, that wherever you go, you are there. And second, that wherever you go, God is there, too.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jeremiah 29, in which the people of Israel are called to love and care for Babylon, the people who have taken them into captivity. We are only capable of this kind of love as we remember that we ourselves were loved while we were sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 17, in which Jesus' disciples ask him for more faith. But Jesus will not give you more of what you think you already have. Jesus will only be your everything.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 16, in which Jesus tells a parable about a rich man and a beggar named Lazarus. Jesus gives Lazarus a name to both warn us about hell, and to reassure us that he knows us and gave himself for us.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 16, in which Jesus tells a parable about a dishonest manager. Despite the confusing details of the story, it's a Good News tale about a redeeming God.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Psalm 14, in which the Psalmist claims that only a fool would say that there is no God. Though we are all tempted to be our own gods, there is Good News: we have a God, he has acted to save, and in Jesus, that saving work is complete.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Paul's letter to Philemon, regarding the runaway slave Onesimus. Paul preaches the Gospel to Philemon, ensuring that all slaves--including we who are enslaved to sin--will be set free.

Bishop Alan Hawkins preaches a sermon on Luke 14, in which Jesus teaches on hospitality. Jesus shows us where are the best seats in the house are, how God calls us to hospitality and welcome, and that he has founded a great banquet feast for the poor...and we are all poor.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jeremiah 1, in which the prophet is commissioned to preach God's word--his killing word and is creative word. These two words lead first to our awareness of sin and finally to our salvation in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 11 and 12, in which we read about the "great cloud of witnesses," and the race we are running. We run, not to get into the cloud, but because of what we have been witness to: our sin and God's grace.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 11, in which we're told that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were saved by faith. But faith in what? Faith in the God who keeps his promises, especially in the finished work of Christ for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Colossians 3, in which Paul counsels Christians to set their minds on "the things above." Rather than teaching us to ignore this world, Paul is calling us to remember our salvation, and to interact with this world as resurrected people.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 11, in which Jesus tells a parable about two friends and a locked door. We are evil, and curved in on ourselves. But God is an awesome gift-giver, giving the life and righteousness of Jesus to sinners.

The Rev. Jacob Davis preaches a sermon on Luke 10, in which Martha works in kitchen while Mary sits at Jesus' feet. Mary, focused solely on Jesus, has made the better choice. Jesus is everything.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 10, in which Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. There are two truths in this story: the first, that we should love our neighbor, points us to the second, that Christ is our savior.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 2 Kings 5, in which a Syrian general tries to purchase a healing that he can only have for free. Nothing we can do will earn us God's love...it is only given for free in Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 9, in which Jesus "sets his face" toward Jerusalem. Jesus goes to bear the judgment of God...he goes to be Good News for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Kings 19, in which the prophet Elijah hears "the still, small voice" of God. How can we recognize God's voice in our lives? God's voice...is God's word...is Jesus.

On Trinity Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon proclaims the Good News of our triune God: the Father created you, the Son redeemed you, and the Spirit sustains you. All three work together to save sinners.

On Pentecost Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the Holy Spirit. God's Spirit convicts us of our sin, fills us sinners and uses us to proclaim the Good News, and guarantees that Christ's work is accomplished and sufficient for us.

The Rev. Bryan Lilly preaches a sermon on Ephesians 1 (in which Paul reminds the church where to find its hope) and Luke 24 (in which Jesus ascends into Heaven). We sinners set our hope on things that necessarily let us down. Only Jesus is God and only Jesus can fulfill our hope.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 5, in which Jesus heals a sick man at the pool of Beth-zatha. Jesus comes right down into this world of suffering and offers himself to sinners, and resurrection to new life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 11, in which God declares all foods clean. It was never these acts of obedience that allowed people to get close to God...it was always the sacrificial intervention of God himself.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Revelation 7 (a great heavenly worship service) and John 10 (in which Jesus proclaims himself a good shepherd). In light of Jesus' Good News, we have nothing to fear...not even death.