The Rev. Nick Lannon

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 preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 12, in which Paul reminds the people that they used to worship mute idols, and John 2, in which Jesus reveals his power by turning water into wine. There is Good News for Christians: we worship a God who speaks, and what he says to us is Jesus.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus claims that his yoke is easy and his burden, light. How can this be true? Jesus yoke is easy because it is emblazoned with the words, "It is finished."

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 2:1-12, in which wise men come to visit the newborn Jesus. We call this "The Epiphany," but why? It's because the grace of God in Christ is a completely shocking revelation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 1:1-18, in which John says that while the law came through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. When trying to understand tensions like this, remember that the Law and Gospel are two different ways that God speaks to us...and that the Gospel always wins.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2:1-14, in which an angel announces Jesus' birth to a group of shepherds. When we are afraid, God's first word to us is always, "Do not fear."

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 preaches a sermon on Malachi 3:1-4, in which the prophet describes the coming God as a "refiner's fire" and "fuller's soap." These images are actually terrifying...until we remember the intervention of our savior, Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 21:25-36, in which Jesus warns of a coming cataclysm. He also promises that redemption is drawing near. This transition, from fear and foreboding to redemption, is the essence of the Good News.

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 a sermon on Hebrews 9-10, in which Jesus is described as a high priest whose work is finished. That's Good News: your salvation, in him, is accomplished.

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 preaches a sermon on Mark 10:13-16, in which Jesus admonishes the people to receive the Kingdom of God "like a little child." He's telling us to stop worrying about the thank-you, and to go play.

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 preaches a sermon on Jesus' interaction with some Pharisees and scribes in Mark 7, in which they ask him why he doesn't require his disciples to wash their hands. How do we get to God? God doesn't wait for us to clean ourselves up in order to get to him. Instead, in Christ, he comes down to us.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 2 Samuel 11 and 12, in which Nathan confronts David, and Ephesians 4, in which Paul begs the Ephesians to live a life worthy of the calling to which they have been called. Our God is a forgiving god, who forgives even the most blatant sinners.