Grace Anglican Sermons

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jeremiah 1:4-10, in which Jeremiah receives his calling from God. Unlike fantasy heroes, God's servants are not given a great mission to accomplish. We are given a great accomplishment to proclaim: Jesus' victory for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Nehemiah 8, in which the Israelites break down after hearing the law, and Luke 4, in which Jesus proclaims the year of the Lord's favor. Though the law always oppresses, the Gospel sets us free.

The Rev. Nick Lannon talks about tossing virgins into volcanoes and getting eaten by a grizzly bear. Also, he shares the Good News about a God who does not hesitate to speak to us, and the better news that Jesus Christ is his Word for you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon talks about a dying man's burden, Tom Hanks' heavy yoke, and director Kenneth Lonergan's hopeless world. We also celebrated Good News: Jesus' finished work for a worn-out world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon shares earth-shattering, life forever-changing news that God came into the world pouring out grace for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon explores the great hidden genre of evil Santa Claus horror films, imagines Jesus coming with a flame-thrower, and announces that God's word of grace overcomes (every time) his word of demand.

The Rev. Nick Lannon's Christmas Eve sermon, in which he tells Madonna's story (the other one), lauds Homer Simpson, Biblical interpreter, and announces once more the finished work of Christ for a worn-out world. Merry Christmas!

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 1:18-25, in which an angel appears to Joseph to comfort him about the birth of Jesus. Jesus, it turns out, can always be found where there is discomfort, failure, and sin.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 3:7-18 in which John the Baptist tells the people to prepare for the coming of God. His advice? Be good. But when Jesus comes, he does things a little bit differently.

The Rev. Nick Lannon begs his congregation to love him, describes the process of making soap, and reassures you that, though this life leaves awful scars, Christ's scarred hands and side have interceded for you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon's sermon this week includes Michael Crichton's aura, dogs and cats living together, and the Good News that, though you are powerless to save yourself, a powerful savior has come to you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon about Christ as King. Ultimately, Jesus is two kings at once: one who wears a jeweled crown as King of Heaven and one who wears a crown of thorns as savior of the world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Daniel 6, in which Daniel is thrown to the lions. Daniel knows that he worships a unique God: one who makes laws that matter, yes, but finally, one who rescues.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches about a chair. Also, the good news that though our work is seemingly never done, Christ's work on our behalf is finished, forever.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Psalm 119:1-8, in which the Psalmist interacts with God's law. He begins in confidence and ends in fear. There is Good News: Jesus came to give the righteousness that God's law demands.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 7:23-28, in which Jesus is called a new and better high priest. None of us is ever good enough, but Jesus' triumphant Gospel shout is that he has been good enough for us.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 53 and Mark 10, in which the suffering servant is promised and in which Jesus takes the mantle. Iniquity and transgression are all we have to offer our savior...but there is Good News: they are all that he accepts.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 10:17-27, in which a rich young man asks Jesus how to be saved. Instead of telling him the Gospel, Jesus crushes him with the Law. What gives? There is Good News: though Jesus demands our everything...he also gives us everything.

The Rev. Nick Lannon tells everyone never to say thank-you. Well, sorta. Mostly, he celebrates the kind of gift--Christ's sacrificial love--for which no thanks could ever be enough.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the Book of Esther. Just as Esther placed herself between a king and her people, Jesus places himself between a righteous God and we sinners. On his account, we are saved.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 9:30-37, in which the disciples are afraid to ask Jesus questions. Christ's victory is incredibly counter-intuitive: he wins by losing and defeats death by dying.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on James 3:1-12, in which James says that the tongue is a dangerous thing. How do we react to a world in which things aren't as they should be? We call out for a savior, who has promised that his saving work is complete.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 7:24-37, in which Jesus heals a woman's possessed daughter. Our unworthiness is what makes us worthy of Jesus' attentions.

The Rev. Nick Lannon suggests that you go ahead and eat that piece of candy trapped in the shag carpeting under your couch... and reminds you that God didn't wait for you to clean yourself up to get to him. In Christ, God came to you.