The Rev. Nick Lannon

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Exodus 16, which the Israelites grumble about their hunger, and John 6, in which Jesus urges the people not to work for food that won't satisfy. Only Jesus has all we need, and only Jesus gives it to us by grace through faith.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 2 Kings 2, in which prophetic leadership is passed from Elijah to Elisha. Both prophets point us to Jesus because it is only Jesus who can save.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 2 Corinthians 12, in which Paul describes being caught up into the third heaven and being beset with a thorn. Christ is more glorified in our weakness, because it is there that he is shown to be strong.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 5, in which Jesus heals a bleeding woman and raises a little girl from the dead. Jesus' healings are a foretaste of what he really came to do: raise sinners to new life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Samuel 17 (David's duel with Goliath) and Mark 4 (Jesus stills a storm). Jesus stands in our place, fighting our greatest battles and giving us his victory...his life and resurrection.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Ezekiel 17, in which the prophet considers a mighty cedar tree, and Mark 4, in which Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed. From something that seemed small—one life—God brings the salvation of the world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Samuel 8, in which Israel asks Samuel for a king, and Mark 3, in which Jesus describes a sin that cannot be forgiven. Jesus is the only king, and he is the King who saves.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 2, in which Jesus teaches on the Sabbath. The Sabbath law is a teacher, a gift, and an arrow, pointing to Christ the savior.

On Trinity Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon shares two pieces of Good News: the entire Scripture is God's word and trustworthy, and Jesus' sacrificial act is glorious, not monstrous: it's God taking his wrath back onto himself.

On Pentecost Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 2, in which the Holy Spirit is unleashed into the world. The curse of Babel is reversed and the church is made one: one in their need for salvation, and one in its availability in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 1 for the Feast of the Ascension. Jesus goes ahead of us to prepare a place for and to continually intercede on our behalf.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 John 5, in which the apostle claims that the commandments of God are not burdensome. Jesus bears our burdens for us, giving us his righteousness in exchange.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 15, in which Jesus claims to be the true vine. Now, all of God's choosing and saving will take place through him.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 10, in which Jesus compares his ministry as the Good Shepherd to the false ministry of hired hands. Only Jesus will lay down his life for the sheep.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 John 3, in which the apostle reminds Christians that no one who walks in the light leads a life of sin. Jesus is both our moral example and our savior.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 20, in which Jesus appears to "Doubting" Thomas. Jesus offers his wounds as the very faith that doubters so badly need.

On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the resurrection of Jesus. Your sin warranted a real death, and occasioned a real resurrection. In Christ, you are raised to new life.

On Good Friday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on one of Jesus' final sayings: "It is finished." We can never be complete on our own...Jesus finishes our work for us.

On Maundy Thursday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' new commandment, the washing of the disciples' feet, and the institution of the Lord's Supper.

On Palm Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon about Jesus' counter-intuitive kingship: he shows his greatness by setting it aside, sacrificing himself for the sins of the world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jeremiah 31, in which the prophet announces a new covenant that God will make with his people. Jesus will mediate this covenant, sealing it with his own blood shed for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 3—in which Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus—and Numbers 21, to which he refers. Jesus is exalted by being lifted up on the cross.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on God's covenant with Abram (Genesis 12, 15, and 17). Abram believes God, and that faith—instead of any goodness of his own—is credited to Abram as righteousness.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 9 and the covenant God made with Noah. All of God's covenants with his people point to his new covenant with us in Jesus Christ, who makes all things new.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Ash Wednesday from Matthew 6, in which Jesus commands us not to practice our piety before men. Our ashen crosses are not a mark of accomplishment; they are a confession of sin.