The Rev. Nick Lannon

On Palm Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon about Jesus' triumphal entry...and his eventual trial. Jesus does come to save, but not in the way that we expect.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 11, in which Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. Our human problem requires a radical solution: nothing short of death and resurrection will do.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Psalm 23 (which comforts those in the Valley of the Shadow of Death) and John 9 (in which Jesus heals a man born blind). God's judgment, rightfully poured out on the world, is completely borne by Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 4, in which Jesus converses with a Samaritan woman, and Romans 5, in which Paul explains how God shows his love: by dying for his enemies. We sinners are fully known by God, but are--on account of Christ--completely loved.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 3, in which Eve is tempted, and Matthew 4, in which Jesus is. Where Adam and Eve--and we--fall, Jesus is faithful.

On Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 6, in which Jesus cautions us against practicing our piety in order to be seen by others. The ashes, then, are not a sign of religious accomplishment, but of mortality and sin: our need of the redemption that only Christ can provide.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 17, in which Jesus is transfigured and appears with Moses and Elijah. Everything--the law, the prophets, every word we pray and every song we sing--points to Jesus.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 5, in which Jesus suggests that his followers get rid of anything--even an eye or a hand--that is causing them to sin. He's pointing to a profound truth: to be reconciled to God, you must die and be raised again.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 5, in which Jesus commands his followers to be the salt of the Earth and a light to the world. How can we reconcile these laws with Jesus' grace and mercy? There is Good News: Jesus came to fulfill the law for you.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 1, in which Paul says that Christ's cross is a stumbling block to some and foolishness to others. But to those of us who are worn out by the race of life, it is the power of God to save.