Grace Anglican Sermons

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 64, in which the prophet asks God to come down, acknowledges the people's sinfulness, but reminds God of his promise to save.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon, on Christ the King Sunday, about Jesus who is both the justice demanding Lord (in Matthew 25) and the good shepherd (in Ezekiel 34).

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 25, in which Jesus tells a parable about a wicked servant who is afraid of his master. We know our master, though, Almighty God, whose character is always to have mercy.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 25, in which Jesus tells a parable about ten bridesmaids. When we are caught unprepared, we should not endeavor to save ourselves, but call out to the one who can actually save.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 23, in which Jesus cautions us about having teachers other than God, or adding to God's word. We are simply to repeat what God has said, both Law and Gospel, bad news and Good News.

During his episcopal visit and on the occasion of Confirmation, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Steve Breedlove preaches a sermon on Titus 2, in which Paul calls disciples of Jesus to good works (and reminds us where they come from).

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 22, in which Jesus uses a question about taxes to make a larger point: you are God's and owe absolutely everything—including your salvation—to him.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 22, in which Jesus tells a parable about a wedding banquet. We get in to God's kingdom and stay in God's kingdom by only one method: the shed blood of Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 21, in which Jesus tells a parable about wicked tenants in a vineyard. Though we look at God's creation and think it should be ours, his Son—who we killed—has accomplished our salvation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 21, in which Jesus tells a parable about two sons and their chores. Only the Gospel of Christ's finished work can change a heart of disobedience into one of faithfulness.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 20, in which Jesus tells a parable about workers in a vineyard. We think we want fair, but what we actually need from God is mercy and generosity.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, in which Jesus tells a parable about an unforgiving slave. Don't forget, he cautions us, the extent of the debt you've been forgiven!

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, in which Jesus teaches on church discipline. We discipline ourselves to protect our witness to the world, so that we can win the world to Christ. We forgive because we have been forgiven.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Romans 12, in which Paul gives the church a list of laws by which to live. How are Christians to relate to the good and holy law of God? By submitting to it, and then returning again to the mercies of Christ, who saved us from our sin.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Exodus 1, in which the baby Moses is put in the river. Moses' saving work, great though it was, merely points us to our greater and final savior, Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 15, in which Jesus heals a Canaanite woman. She confesses her need, and so Jesus does what God always does for the repentant sinner: he pours out his mercy.

The Rev. Todd Weedman preaches a sermon on Matthew 14, in which Peter walks on water toward Jesus. Instead of being a story about Peter's faith, this is Good News about Jesus' ability and willingness to save.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 55 and Matthew 14, both of which are about our desire to acquire satisfaction for ourselves. God alone can satisfy, and the Good News is that, in Christ, he has done just that.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 29, in which Jacob chooses a beautiful woman for his wife. There is Good News for sinners like us: our God does not choose like Jacob! Instead of choosing the lovely, he makes us lovely in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 13, in which Jesus tells a parable about wheat and weeds. There is Good News for this broken world: you don't have to save it. God will save, in Jesus Christ.

Cranmer Fellow Zachary Miguel preaches a sermon on Genesis 25, in which Jacob negotiates for Esau's birthright. God chooses and saves the least likely (sinners like us) to accomplish his purpose: the redemption of the world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Romans 7, in which Paul calls out in sinful despair, and Matthew 11, in which Jesus claims that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. Jesus takes our heavy burdens to the cross, rescuing us from this body of death.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 22, in which Abraham is called to sacrifice Isaac. There is Good News here for sinners: God sets the tests, and God passes them.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Romans 6, in which Paul wonders if a life of continued sin is possible. It isn't, he says, because the old sinner is dead, and a new person is alive in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 18, in which Abraham and Sarah are promised a son. This is the way our God works: he brings life out of death, a family out of a barren womb, and gives Christ's righteousness to sinners.