The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 32, in which Jacob wrestles with God. Like Jacob, we sinners have been wrestling around, trying to earn a blessing, for our whole lives. The true blessing, Jesus Christ, is only God's to give, and he gives freely.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at the penitential psalms: those songs in which we confess our sins and throw ourselves on the mercy and grace of our Lord.
Michael Neal contributes a teaching to the 2025 "Not a Stewardship Campaign" Campaign centered on Numbers 2. Everything in God's world is centered on him, and he will graciously provide everything we need.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to defend himself before Felix (24:17-23) before preaching the Gospel to the governor and his wife (24:24-27). Then a new governor is appointed, Festus, and Paul has to defend himself again (25:1-9). Finally, out of other options, Paul appeals to Caesar himself (25:10-12).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jeremiah 29, in which God tells his exiled people to be a blessing to Babylon. We are to love our neighbors, praying for them and evangelizing them, so that they might come to know the grace of Christ as we do.
On October 12, 2025, Grace Church held its seventh annual meeting. Pastor Nick have a state-of-the-parish address, Mark Compton gave a Senior Warden's report, John Fidler gave a Treasurer's report, and two new vestry members were elected.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. After being encouraged by Christ (23:11), Paul discovers that there is a plot afoot to kill him (23:12-22). Then, he's sent to Felix, the governor (23:23-35) where he is accused (24:1-9) and begins to make his defense (24:10-16).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Habakkuk (in which the prophet expresses his faith in God) and Luke 17 (in which Jesus tells a story about masters and servants). Righteousness, the Bible insists, comes not from working but by putting faith in Christ, the one who justifies the ungodly.
Ben and Cherie Weber, our mission partners in Rwanda through Friends of Gahini, share about their work and ministry in Africa.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to share his conversion story with the Jewish mob (22:17-23), before narrowly avoiding torture at the hands of the Romans (22:24-29). Then, he speaks to the Jewish leaders, causing another uproar (22:30-23:10).
