The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with an overview of the 2019 edition, the standard book for use in the ACNA.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Ash Wednesday from Matthew 6, in which Jesus commands us not to practice our piety before men. Our ashen crosses are not a mark of accomplishment; they are a confession of sin.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 9, in which Jesus is transfigured in the presence of his disciples. Moses and Elijah—the law and prophets—are not equal to Jesus; they point to him.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 40, in which God is announced both as holy and merciful. He brings us to nothing, but also raises us to new life.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class exploring the Book of Common Prayer with a discussion of how the prayer book came to America and was revised over the years.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 1 and Jesus' interaction with a man possessed by an unclean spirit. Jesus has come to destroy the unclean and bring something altogether new to life.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a look at three revisions: the 1559, the 1604, and the 1662 versions. He also considers the political context, focusing on the Elizabethan Settlement.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jonah. We need—and have—a God who will do all manner of seemingly impossible things in order to accomplish our salvation.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a look at the political and theological situation in England surrounding the publication and first few editions of the BCP.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 1, in which Nathanael questions if Good News can come from a place like Nazareth. God comes, in Christ, from and to Nazareth—and places like it—and he comes to save.