The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 22, in which Jesus is asked a question about paying taxes to the emperor. Caesar may get a tiny metal coin, he says, but God, who is actually your owner, gets all of you. And this is wonderfully Good News: your owner is a redeemer and sin forgiver!

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 22, in which Jesus tells a frightening parable about a wedding feast and a man improperly dressed. To get into the kingdom of God, you must be clothed in the blood of Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 21, in which Jesus tells a parable about some wicked tenants in a vineyard. There's bad news: Jesus' story puts us in the place of these murderous wretches. But incredibly, there is Good News: the very son that is rejected becomes the savior.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 21, in which Jesus tells a short parable about two sons asked to do chores. The only thing that can change a heart of disobedience is the finished work of Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 20, in which Jesus tells the parable of the 11th hour workers. Humans think we want fair...but fair is bad news for sinners. The Good News is that God's fairness was laid on Christ on the cross, so that his mercy could be poured out on us.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, in which Jesus tells a parable about an unforgiving servant. Is our forgiveness temporary? Can it be revoked? No. On account of Jesus' perfect sacrifice for us, we are reconciled to God forever.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, Jesus' plan for discipline in the church. Is there any Good News here? Yes! The church disciplines itself because of the Gospel, to enable the preaching of the Gospel, and then proclaims that Gospel to people, both within and without. And Jesus' forgiveness is what makes it all possible.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 51, in which the prophet tells the people seeking after righteousness that they should keep their eyes on God. This is in contrast to the world's advice ("you do you") and false religion's advice ("become a better you"). The Gospel is that Christ has raised the dead you to new life.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 45, in which Joseph forgives his brothers, and Matthew 15, in which Jesus talks about what makes a person unclean. The bad news is that the problem is our hearts. The Good News is that our true measure is not how good our hearts are, but how much we've been forgiven.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 37, in which Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers. Our two great mistakes are thinking that we're not desperate sinners, and that God is not that profound a savior. Both are untrue. God meets our great sin with, in Jesus Christ, even greater saving grace.