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5/18/25 - The Repentance that Leads to Life (Acts 11)

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 19:59


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.

5/11/25 - My Sheep Hear My Voice (Psalm 23, John 10)

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 24:00


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.

5/4/25 - Yes, Lord; You Know that I Love You (Acts 9, John 21)

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 21:03


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.

4/27/25 - Put Your Finger Here and See My Hands (Acts 5, John 20)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 20:26


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.

4/20/25 - He Must Rise from the Dead (Easter)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 23:56


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.

4/18/25 - Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit (Good Friday)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 16:24


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.

4/17/25 - As Often as You Eat this Bread (Maundy Thursday)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 21:36


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.

4/13/25 - Release Barabbas for Us (Palm Sunday)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 18:29


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.

4/6/25 - A Pound of Costly Perfume (John 12)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 20:43


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.

3/30/25 - He Was Lost and is Found (Luke 15)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 23:58


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.

3/23/25 - If it Bears Fruit Next Year (Luke 13)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 25:01


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.

3/16/25 - A Smoking Fire Pot and a Flaming Torch (Genesis 15)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 23:27


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.

3/9/25 - He Was Tempted by the Devil (Luke 4)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 25:46


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.

3/5/25 - Whenever You Fast, Do Not Look Dismal (Matthew 6)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 20:53


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.

3/2/25 - The Appearance of His Face Changed (Luke 9)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 19:08


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.

2/23/25 - After That His Brothers Talked with Him (Genesis 45)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 22:03


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.

2/16/25 - The First Fruits of Those Who Have Died (1 Corinthians 15)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 23:06


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.

2/9/25 - Go Away From Me Lord (Isaiah 6, Luke 5)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 24:10


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.

2/2/25 - My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation (Luke 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 23:24


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.

1/26/25 - For All the People Wept (Nehemiah 8, Luke 4)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 25:08


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.

1/19/25 - My Hour Has Not Yet Come (John 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 20:18


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.

1/12/25 - My Son, the Beloved (Luke 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 23:12


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.

1/5/25 - Why Were You Searching for Me? (Luke 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 20:09


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.

12/29/24 - Now that Faith has Come (Galatians 3, 4)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 21:42


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.

12/25/24 - According to His Mercy (Titus 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 15:49


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.

12/24/24 - An Angel of the Lord Stood Before Them (Luke 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 14:00


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

12/22/24 -Yesterday and Today and Forever (Hebrews 13)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 18:23


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.

12/15/24 - What Then Should We Do? (Luke 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 22:17


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.

12/8/24 - He is Like a Refiner's Fire (Malachi 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 22:25


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.

12/1/24 - Your Redemption is Drawing Near (Jeremiah 33, Luke 21)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 20:59


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.

11/24/24 - A Thousand Thousands Served Him (Daniel 7, John 18)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 22:50


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.

11/17/24 - He Sat Down At The Right Hand Of God (Hebrews 10)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 19:23


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.

10/27/24 - A Son Who Has Been Made Perfect Forever (Hebrews 7)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 22:19


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.

10/20/24 - A High Priest According To The Order Of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 18:05


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.

10/13/24 - What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life (Hebrews 4, Mark 10)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 24:33


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.

10/6/24 - They Are No Longer Two, But One Flesh (Genesis 2, Mark 10)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 24:28


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.

9/29/24 - From Sorrow Into Gladness (Esther)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 21:30


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.

9/22/24 - They Did Not Understand What He Was Saying (Mark 9)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 22:49


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.

9/15/24 - No One Can Tame The Tongue (James 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 25:51


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.

9/8/24 - Faith By Itself Is Dead (James 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 22:02


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.

9/1/24 - Teaching Human Precepts As Doctrines (Mark &)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 25:25


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.

8/25/24 - Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve (Joshua 24, John 6)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 23:15


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.

8/18/24 - Be Careful How You Live (Ephesians 5)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 20:00


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.

8/4/24 - Believe In Him Whom He Has Sent (Exodus 16, John 6)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 23:37


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.

7/28/24 - Elijah Went Up By A Whirlwind Into Heaven (2 Kings 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 24:55


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.

7/7/24 - My Grace Is Sufficient For You (2 Corinthians 12)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 21:24


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.

6/30/24 - Little Girl, Get Up (Mark 5)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 21:42


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.

6/23/24 - He Woke Up And Rebuked The Wind (1 Sam 17, Mark 4)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 23:33


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.

6/16/24 - It Is Like A Mustard Seed (Ezekiel 17, Mark 4)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 22:25


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.

6/9/24 - He Is Guilty Of An Eternal Sin (1 Sam 8, Mark 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 23:03


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.

6/2/24 - The Son Of Man Is Lord Of The Sabbath (Mark 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 23:02


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.

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