Grace Anglican Sermons

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Philippians 2, in which Paul explains how Jesus crossed the chasm between the "you" you ought to be and the "you" you are and finished that work on the cross, forever.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Christmas Day, on Luke 2, in which angels announce the birth of the Messiah to shepherds in the field. Jesus is a one-way gift from God to sinners, unique in the history of the world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Christmas Eve, on Isaiah 9. The cosmic war for your soul was won by a baby, in a manger, in Bethlehem.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 49, in which God promises never to forget his chosen people. He keeps that promise by forgetting, for a moment, his son Jesus. Because of Jesus, you are never forgotten.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 35, in which the prophet sees the people of God returning to Zion in celebration. On account of Christ's accomplishment, we sinners are welcomed home.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 2, in which the prophet has a vision of the people eager to be taught by God's law. How is such a posture possible for sinners? Only by the unmerited grace, favor, and sacrificial death of our savior, Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Jacob Davis preaches a sermon on Romans 13, in which Paul enjoins the people to wake from sleep and to put on the armor of light. This armor is a Gospel gift from Jesus Christ, your savior.

On Christ the King Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Colossians 1, in which Paul describes King Jesus, and Luke 23, in which we see that same king hanging on a cross. Jesus is both the high king of heaven and the king who died to save sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 21, in which Jesus tells his followers not to prepare for their defense in advance. They needn't worry, he says; he himself will be their defender.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 6, in which Jesus pronounces his blessing on sufferers. Jesus Christ is the one--the only one--who is truly set apart, and he is set apart to save.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 19, in which Jesus has an interaction with the tax collector Zacchaeus. A new heart does not signal the transition from law-breaker to law-keeper, but from dead in sin to alive in Christ.

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.