The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jeremiah 17, in which the prophet says that wise people trust in the Lord, while fools trust in their own strength. That's all well and good, but where is the Good News for those of who are addicted to our own strength? Spoiler alert: it's in Jesus.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 6 and Luke 5, in which Isaiah and Peter (respectively) come into the presence of God. Both men, acknowledging their sinfulness, ask God to go away. And God, in his mercy, says "No."

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jeremiah 1:4-10, in which Jeremiah receives his calling from God. Unlike fantasy heroes, God's servants are not given a great mission to accomplish. We are given a great accomplishment to proclaim: Jesus' victory for sinners.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Nehemiah 8, in which the Israelites break down after hearing the law, and Luke 4, in which Jesus proclaims the year of the Lord's favor. Though the law always oppresses, the Gospel sets us free.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 12, in which Paul reminds the people that they used to worship mute idols, and John 2, in which Jesus reveals his power by turning water into wine. There is Good News for Christians: we worship a God who speaks, and what he says to us is Jesus.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus claims that his yoke is easy and his burden, light. How can this be true? Jesus yoke is easy because it is emblazoned with the words, "It is finished."

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 2:1-12, in which wise men come to visit the newborn Jesus. We call this "The Epiphany," but why? It's because the grace of God in Christ is a completely shocking revelation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 1:1-18, in which John says that while the law came through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. When trying to understand tensions like this, remember that the Law and Gospel are two different ways that God speaks to us...and that the Gospel always wins.

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2:1-14, in which an angel announces Jesus' birth to a group of shepherds. When we are afraid, God's first word to us is always, "Do not fear."

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 1:18-25, in which an angel appears to Joseph to comfort him about the birth of Jesus. Jesus, it turns out, can always be found where there is discomfort, failure, and sin.