The Rev. Nick Lannon

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 9, in which Jesus is transfigured in the presence of his disciples. Moses and Elijah—the law and prophets—are not equal to Jesus; they point to him.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 40, in which God is announced both as holy and merciful. He brings us to nothing, but also raises us to new life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 1 and Jesus' interaction with a man possessed by an unclean spirit. Jesus has come to destroy the unclean and bring something altogether new to life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jonah. We need—and have—a God who will do all manner of seemingly impossible things in order to accomplish our salvation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 1, in which Nathanael questions if Good News can come from a place like Nazareth. God comes, in Christ, from and to Nazareth—and places like it—and he comes to save.

For Epiphany, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 2, in which wise men from the East visit Jesus. Upon meeting the savior, everything changes. The same is true for you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Galatians 3 and 4, in which Paul reminds Christians that they are free in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Titus 3 for Christmas Day, in which Paul reminds us that we are saved not by any good works that we do, but by the gracious arrival of God in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2 for Christmas Eve. God comes into the world, not primarily as a judge, but as a savior.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 1, in which the virgin Mary is visited by Gabriel and told of Jesus' birth. God brings Jesus into the world—and saves sinners—by impossible means in order to announce his goodness and glory to the world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for the children's Christmas pageant. Christ did not come to enlarge your shrunken heart, he came to give you new life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 2 Peter 3, in which the apostle tells us that God is still working—even now—to bring sinners to repentance.

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.

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.