The Rev. Nick Lannon

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 3, in which Jesus is baptized. God confirms that Jesus is his son, and that he is very pleased. How is it that a sinner like you might please God? You can please God only in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2, in which the boy Jesus is found in the temple. Why do we know so little about the life of the young Jesus? The Gospel writers are laser-focused on...well, the Gospel: Jesus' death and resurrection to save sinners.

On Christmas Eve, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2, in which the heavenly host announces the birth of the savior to shepherds. The coming of God to Earth is Good News!

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 13, in which we are told that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. This is Good News: we don't have to make up new news of our own...we can rely on God's promises in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 3, in which John the Baptist announces the coming of the Messiah. But what kind of Messiah will this be? Thankfully, the news is Good, even for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Malachi 3, in which the prophet compares God to a refiner's fire and fuller's soap. Our God will not allow any impurities in us...he burns us all the way down in order to raise us to new (and pure) life in Christ.

On the occasion of Christ the King Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Daniel 7, a vision of a heavenly king, and John 18, in which Jesus stands before Pilate. Jesus is both a magisterial king and a king who hangs on a cross to redeem the world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon about Hell, taking Daniel 12 as his starting point. As scary as a real Hell is...we do not need to be afraid: Jesus has accomplished our salvation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the book of Ruth. Boaz is kinsman redeemer to Ruth, a poor, widowed foreigner. He saves her out of his own grace and mercy. In the same way, Jesus saves you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 12, in which Jesus summarizes the law: love God, and love your neighbor. This law is holy. The only thing holier, in fact, is the Gospel: Jesus himself.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 7, in which Jesus is said to have ended the sacrificial system. His sacrifice for us was once, for all.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 53, in which the prophet describes a suffering servant, and Mark 10, in which Jesus claims that his life will be given as a ransom for many. Nothing comes for free...not even your salvation. But that is paid for, in full, by Christ your savior.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 4, which describes God's word as a sharp sword, and Mark 10, in which a rich young man asks how to be saved. God's word kills us and then, on account of Jesus, raises us to new and eternal life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Psalm 54 (in which David laments a betrayal), and Mark 9 (in which the disciples argue about who is the greatest). We are all our own worst enemies, rebelling against God and seeking to be in charge. Thankfully, Christ comes for his enemies: sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on James 3, in which the apostle implores Christians not to use their tongues for evil. But how are we to accomplish this? By throwing ourselves back, again and again, on the saving mercies of Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 7, in which Jesus claims that nothing can, by going into a person, defile them. Instead, he insists, we are defiled by our sinful hearts. But there is Good News for sinful hearts: Jesus offers a new creation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Joshua 24, in which Israel chooses to serve God, and John 6, in which Peter confesses that Jesus has the words of eternal life. When we are revealed to be promise-breakers, we need a savior who always keeps his promises.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Ephesians 5, in which Christians are called to live as wise people. The beginning of true wisdom, though, is the acknowledgement that we are fools, in desperate need of Christ's saving work.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Deuteronomy 8, in which Moses reflects on Israel's wandering, and John 6, in which Jesus again claims to be the bread of life. God brings his people low in order to show them their need for his saving grace.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 2 Samuel 11, in which Nathan confronts David, and John 6, in which Jesus calls himself the bread of life. The law cannot save you; only Jesus can save, and he has given himself as a perfect sacrifice to do just that.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 6, in which Jesus walks on water. Jesus is here proclaiming to be Almighty God...but more than that, he's claiming to be the God who saves.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Ephesians 2 (in which Paul says that Jesus brings peace both to those who are far off and those who are near) and Mark 6 (in which Jesus regards a crowd as sheep without a shepherd). Everyone is the same: first as sinners in need of redemption, and then as new creations in Christ. There is no "us" and "them."

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Amos 7, in which the prophet warns about God's impending arrival with a plumb line. Only Jesus can measure up to God's standard. The Good News is that he has given his own righteousness to you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath) and Mark 4 (Jesus stills a storm). The real battle for our lives is the one between God's judgment and our souls. Jesus, our savior, places himself between the two, giving us the victory that he earns.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Ezekiel 17 and Mark 4, a prophecy and a parable about growing plants. Jesus is telling us that the whole history of the world is focused on him: his life, death, and resurrection, which accomplished the salvation of sinners.