The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 11, in which Jesus curses a fig tree. Even this story, about the judgment of God, points us forward to the grace and mercy sinners find in Christ.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 49, in which the prophet describes a new and faithful servant--Jesus Christ--who will redeem those of us who are unfaithful.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 3, in which Jesus is baptized. Jesus was perfectly obedient, and perfectly pleasing to God. The Good News is that he then, as a free gift, gave God's pleasure to you.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Philippians 2, in which Paul explains how Jesus crossed the chasm between the "you" you ought to be and the "you" you are and finished that work on the cross, forever.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Christmas Day, on Luke 2, in which angels announce the birth of the Messiah to shepherds in the field. Jesus is a one-way gift from God to sinners, unique in the history of the world.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 49, in which God promises never to forget his chosen people. He keeps that promise by forgetting, for a moment, his son Jesus. Because of Jesus, you are never forgotten.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 35, in which the prophet sees the people of God returning to Zion in celebration. On account of Christ's accomplishment, we sinners are welcomed home.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 2, in which the prophet has a vision of the people eager to be taught by God's law. How is such a posture possible for sinners? Only by the unmerited grace, favor, and sacrificial death of our savior, Jesus Christ.
On Christ the King Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Colossians 1, in which Paul describes King Jesus, and Luke 23, in which we see that same king hanging on a cross. Jesus is both the high king of heaven and the king who died to save sinners.