No Longer a Burden
May 9th, 2021
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 John 5, in which John claims that the commandments of God are not burdensome. How can this be true when we are so aware of our sin? Faith makes the difference, but not faith in ourselves. We place our faith in Jesus, the righteous one who bears our burdens.
1 John 5
A New and Healthy Vine
May 2nd, 2021
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 15, in which Jesus refers to himself as the true vine, and to us as the branches. We get all the sustenance that God wants us to have through our connection to Christ.
Art and the Gospel (Part 13)
April 25th, 2021
In his final class on the intersections between art and the Gospel, Jacob Davis looks at the Christian creation of art, with a special focus on CS Lewis. He also reviews the three transcendentals: that art be good, true, and beautiful.
For Jacob's slides, click HERE.
Wolves, Hired Hands, and Jesus
April 25th, 2021
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 10, in which Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd. Unlike hired hands, who do nothing to protect you from wolves (and actually tell you that everything is fine), Jesus lays down his life for you.
John 10
Art and the Gospel (Part 12)
April 18th, 2021
Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a look at art in the post-Christian world. Included are surrealism, pop art, kitsch, and the notorious Andres Serrano.
For Jacob's slides, click HERE.
Sin, Righteousness, and Baptism
April 18th, 2021
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 John 3, in which the apostle says that no one who sins knows Jesus. What does he mean? We cannot claim we have no sin, but we also do not claim that sin doesn't matter. Our lives are reborn and carried to completion in Christ.
1 John 3
Art and the Gospel (Part 11)
April 11th, 2021
Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a discussion of story and stage. This class incudes looks at Shakespeare, Milton, Dante, the genres of the Bible (including horror!), and even Mark Twain and Jack London.
For Jacob's slides, click HERE.
Jesus Helps Your Unbelief
April 11th, 2021
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 20, in which Jesus appears to "Doubting" Thomas. The Good News of the Gospel is that when our faith is weak, Jesus' faithfulness is strong. These hard-to-believe things are actually true, for you.
John 20