The Rev. Nick Lannon

On Trinity Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon detailing how the Father (God above us), the Son (God for us), and the Spirit (God with us) work together to accomplish the salvation of sinners: God creates, redeems, and sustains us.

On Pentecost Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 2, in which the Holy Spirit is poured out on the apostles. The Spirit, wielding God's law and Gospel, begins the process of forging a church in Jesus Christ's name.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 17, in which Jesus prays that God would make his followers one. He does so by using his law (to make us one in our sin) and his Gospel (to make us one in our new lives in Christ).

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 11, in which Peter explains the reception of the Gospel by a Gentile family and a vision he'd been given by God. Anyone who calls on the name of Jesus is made clean by the shedding of his blood.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 10 (in which Jesus describes himself as a shepherd of sheep) and Psalm 23 (in which sheep rejoice that, in the Lord, they have a Good Shepherd). To be a sheep in Jesus' fold means to be cared for, defended, and brought home safely.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 9 (Saul's conversion) and John 21 (Peter's recommissioning). Jesus comes to his enemies and makes them, by his death and resurrection, powerful ministers of his Gospel.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 5 (in which Peter testifies to the Sanhedrin) and John 20 (in which the risen Jesus appears to Thomas). Christ's resurrection changes everything: we are raised to new life because Jesus lived and died and rose again for us.

On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the resurrection of Jesus. There is Good News: he was really dead, and really rose, leaving your sins in the tomb and raising you to the new life of righteousness with him.

On Good Friday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' saying from the cross, asking his Father to receive his spirit. Our creator's hands are a safe—and guaranteed—place for us to rest.

On Maundy Thursday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' new law for his disciples, his washing of their feet, and the institution of the Lord's Supper. Our love is animated by and founded on Christ's love: his shedding of blood for us.

On Palm Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' triumphal entry and trial and execution. Jesus entered Jerusalem as a king, but one who would wear a crown of thorns.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 12, in which Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus. The Son of God has come to die, but will be resurrected for our salvation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 15, in which Jesus tells a parable about two sons, each seeking to justify himself. Jesus, himself, though, is the one who justifies, making everything right between us and God for good and forever.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 13, in which Jesus tells the people to repent, using a parable of a fruitless fig tree. There is still time; turn to the one who can save you: Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 15, in which God ratifies his covenant with Abram. Amazing, this covenant is one-sided—God promising to uphold both ends—a grace which finds it final fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 4, in which Jesus is tempted by Satan. Just as his faithfulness in the desert stands in for Israel's unfaithfulness in their desert, his righteousness stands in for your sin before a holy God.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches an Ash Wednesday sermon on Matthew 6, in which Jesus cautions us not to practice our piety before others. Instead, we proclaim our sin and need for a savior...a need met in Christ alone.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 9, in which Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up the mountain and is transfigured before them. Jesus is one of one and is determined to accomplish your salvation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 45, in which Joseph forgives his sinful brothers. In our stories, it is we who need forgiving; Joseph points us to Jesus, the ultimate forgiver.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 15, in which Paul promises that because Christ has been raised from the dead, you will be raised, too.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 6 (in which the prophet sees the throne room of God) and Luke 5 (in which Peter asks Jesus to depart from him). The law of God makes us want to run away, but this same God acts—in Christ—to save.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2, in which Jesus is presented in the temple in Jerusalem. Simeon sees him and rejoices that the savior of the world has arrived.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Nehemiah 8 (in which the law is read to the people) and Luke 4 (in which Jesus introduces himself as the Messiah). The Law of God moves us to tears; the Gospel of Christ moves us to joy.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 2, in which Jesus performs his first miracle at a wedding feast. In time, he will become the feast: body and blood broken and shed for the salvation of sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 3, in which Jesus is baptized. Jesus was obedient to the law, he was the one who fulfilled the law, and he stood in your place under the law...all to save you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2, in which the boy Jesus is discovered in the temple. He is about his father's business, the salvation of the world.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Galatians 3 and 4, in which Paul reacts to Christians who would add works what is required for their salvation. He insists that, in Christ, all the work is already done.

On Christmas morning, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Titus 3, in which Paul re-centers the church on the most important thing: Jesus Christ come to save sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a Christmas Eve sermon on Luke 2, in which angel announces the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 13, in which Jesus is said to never change and the church is warned away from false teaching. Jesus is the only place to find salvation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 3, in which John the Baptist points to Jesus. Jesus is even better than John knows, giving his perfection to the imperfect, offering himself as a savior for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Malachi 3, in which the prophet likens God to a refiner's fire or a fuller's soap. To purify a sinner into a child of God, it takes nothing less than death and resurrection. In Christ, just that is accomplished.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches an Advent sermon on Jeremiah 33 and Luke 21, in which the coming of redemption is promised in the midst of fear and foreboding. Jesus brings the Good News of salvation.

On Christ the King Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Daniel 7 and John 18, which portray Jesus as the two kinds of kings he is: an almighty king, worthy of honor and respect, and a redeemer king, who comes to save sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 10, in which Jesus—seated at the right hand of God—is compared to the human priests, who can never sit because their work is never done. Jesus' work for sinners is complete.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 7, in which Jesus, our great and final High Priest, is compared to the priests appointed by the law. The law can show us our sin, but cannot save us. Only Jesus' perfect sacrifice can save.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 5, in which Jesus is identified as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. This mysterious king, appearing for just a few verses in the Old Testament, is a window into the Good News of Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 10 (in which a young man asks Jesus about eternal life) and Hebrews 4 (in which the word of God is likened to a sharp sword). When the law of God splits us open, the Gospel of Christ raises us to new life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 2 (the creation of marriage) and Mark 10 (Jesus teaching on divorce). A marriage is meant to be between one man and one woman for life in order to point to Christ's faithfulness to his church.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the book of Esther, which prefigures the intercession of Jesus Christ: a member of the royal family standing between the people and a judgmental king. Jesus stands for sinners like us.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 9, in which the disciples, hearing again about Christ's death and resurrection, are afraid to ask Jesus what he means. There is Good News, though: it is to the misunderstanding and the sinful that Jesus comes as savior.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on James 3, in which the apostle reminds Christians that their tongues, though small, can do great damage. We can tame our tongues only through the constant reminder that repentance leads to new life in Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on James 2, in which he tells Christians that faith, if it is not accompanied by works, is dead. There is Good News here: God's gift of saving faith is shot through with his power and Holy Spirit and will assuredly flower into good works.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 7, in which Jesus describes what really makes a person unclean. It is only by the imputed righteousness of Christ that sinners can be truly clean.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Joshua 24, in which Joshua enjoins the people to pick a god to worship, and John 6, in which many disciples leave Jesus because of his difficult teaching. The teaching may be difficult but Jesus has the words—and is the way—of eternal life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Ephesians 5, in which Paul calls on Christians to be wise: to follow the law and to avoid toxic sins. Such obedience is the result of a heart reoriented to Christ.

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.