Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 1)
August 24th, 2022
Kicking off his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society (which will use Carl Trueman's book Strange New World as a central resource), Dr. Michael Nicholson leads a tour of the world in which we find ourselves: transgenderism, drag, pronouns, and more. Then he does a short Bible study on the meaning of "identity."
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
To watch videos shown in the class, click below:
The 11-year-old trailblazing drag kid 'Desmond is Amazing' - YouTube
US Navy Training Video - Importance Of Using Correct Pronouns - YouTube
Pulled Down and Built Up
August 21st, 2022
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jeremiah 1, in which the prophet is commissioned to preach God's word--his killing word and is creative word. These two words lead first to our awareness of sin and finally to our salvation in Christ.
Jeremiah 1
We are Witnesses
August 14th, 2022
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 11 and 12, in which we read about the "great cloud of witnesses," and the race we are running. We run, not to get into the cloud, but because of what we have been witness to: our sin and God's grace.
Hebrews 11, 12
Surfing with Dynamite
August 7th, 2022
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 11, in which we're told that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were saved by faith. But faith in what? Faith in the God who keeps his promises, especially in the finished work of Christ for sinners.
Hebrews 11
Things Above and Things Below
July 31st, 2022
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Colossians 3, in which Paul counsels Christians to set their minds on "the things above." Rather than teaching us to ignore this world, Paul is calling us to remember our salvation, and to interact with this world as resurrected people.
Colossians 3
God is an Awesome Gift-Giver
July 24th, 2022
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 11, in which Jesus tells a parable about two friends and a locked door. We are evil, and curved in on ourselves. But God is an awesome gift-giver, giving the life and righteousness of Jesus to sinners.
Luke 11
Only One Thing is Needed
July 17th, 2022
The Rev. Jacob Davis preaches a sermon on Luke 10, in which Martha works in kitchen while Mary sits at Jesus' feet. Mary, focused solely on Jesus, has made the better choice. Jesus is everything.
Luke 10
Jesus is Your Good Samaritan
July 10th, 2022
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 10, in which Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. There are two truths in this story: the first, that we should love our neighbor, points us to the second, that Christ is our savior.
Luke 10