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.