The Rev. Nick Lannon

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.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 10, in which Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. There are two truths in this story: the first, that we should love our neighbor, points us to the second, that Christ is our savior.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 2 Kings 5, in which a Syrian general tries to purchase a healing that he can only have for free. Nothing we can do will earn us God's love...it is only given for free in Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 9, in which Jesus "sets his face" toward Jerusalem. Jesus goes to bear the judgment of God...he goes to be Good News for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Kings 19, in which the prophet Elijah hears "the still, small voice" of God. How can we recognize God's voice in our lives? God's voice...is God's word...is Jesus.

On Trinity Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon proclaims the Good News of our triune God: the Father created you, the Son redeemed you, and the Spirit sustains you. All three work together to save sinners.

On Pentecost Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the Holy Spirit. God's Spirit convicts us of our sin, fills us sinners and uses us to proclaim the Good News, and guarantees that Christ's work is accomplished and sufficient for us.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 5, in which Jesus heals a sick man at the pool of Beth-zatha. Jesus comes right down into this world of suffering and offers himself to sinners, and resurrection to new life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 11, in which God declares all foods clean. It was never these acts of obedience that allowed people to get close to God...it was always the sacrificial intervention of God himself.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Revelation 7 (a great heavenly worship service) and John 10 (in which Jesus proclaims himself a good shepherd). In light of Jesus' Good News, we have nothing to fear...not even death.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 21, in which Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves him. Jesus is a redeemer, fixing the broken thing: our sin-caused separation from God.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Easter Sunday, on which we celebrate two incredible things: that Jesus was raised from the dead, and that he was raised from the dead to accomplish the salvation of sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Good Friday. God turned his back on his son for a moment on the cross...so that he would never have to turn his back on you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Palm Sunday. The Good News of Jesus Christ is that he came to save us while we were his enemies, screaming for his crucifixion. We become disciples not by our work, but by his.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Philippians 3, in which Paul lists his qualifications...and then calls them garbage. The only thing of value, he says, is knowing and being known by Jesus.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 15, in which Jesus tells a parable about two lost sons. Both sons are obedient, but only to themselves. What we sinners need is a third son...one who is actually obedient to the Father and who then gives that obedience to us.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 15, in which God makes a covenant with Abram. This covenant is unique, though, in that God promises to uphold both ends of the deal.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 4, in which Jesus is tempted by Satan. Jesus stands in for us, who succumb to temptation, and gives his victory to us.

On Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 6, in which Jesus cautions against "practicing piety" in front of others. An ashen mark, then, is both a confession of need and an admission of reliance on the cross.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 9, in which Jesus is transfigured. On the mountaintop, Jesus--the unique Son of God--gets set to accomplish his rescue of sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 45, in which Joseph forgives his murderous brothers, and Luke 6, in which Jesus explains what true love looks like. We are able to love only because we have been previously--and supernaturally--loved by God in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 15, in which Paul says that yes, Jesus Christ really was in fact raised from the dead. This Good News means there is more Good News: you can be raised from the dead, too.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 5, in which Peter tries to tell Jesus to go away. From a man who recognizes his own sinfulness, though, Jesus refuses to leave.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 13, in which Paul describes love. This love, though, is so much more than the love human beings should strive for; it is a wonderful picture of the love God shows us in Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Nehemiah 8, in which the nation of Israel is reduced to tears by the reading of God's law. In Jesus, we have a savior who gave us his law-keeping in exchange for our sin and reconciled us to a holy God forever.