Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Leviticus with an examination of divine rest. Where God rests, that is his temple...and he rests with his people on earth.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Romans 12, in which Paul gives the church a list of laws by which to live. How are Christians to relate to the good and holy law of God? By submitting to it, and then returning again to the mercies of Christ, who saved us from our sin.
Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Leviticus with a look at the creation story in Genesis, comparing Eden and its garden to the tabernacle in which God dwells with his people.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Exodus 1, in which the baby Moses is put in the river. Moses' saving work, great though it was, merely points us to our greater and final savior, Jesus Christ.
Michael Neal begins his study of the book of Leviticus with a look at its place in the Pentateuch and the structure of the book itself.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 15, in which Jesus heals a Canaanite woman. She confesses her need, and so Jesus does what God always does for the repentant sinner: he pours out his mercy.
The Rev. Todd Weedman preaches a sermon on Matthew 14, in which Peter walks on water toward Jesus. Instead of being a story about Peter's faith, this is Good News about Jesus' ability and willingness to save.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 55 and Matthew 14, both of which are about our desire to acquire satisfaction for ourselves. God alone can satisfy, and the Good News is that, in Christ, he has done just that.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 29, in which Jacob chooses a beautiful woman for his wife. There is Good News for sinners like us: our God does not choose like Jacob! Instead of choosing the lovely, he makes us lovely in Christ.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 13, in which Jesus tells a parable about wheat and weeds. There is Good News for this broken world: you don't have to save it. God will save, in Jesus Christ.