The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 9 (Saul's conversion) and John 21 (Peter's recommissioning). Jesus comes to his enemies and makes them, by his death and resurrection, powerful ministers of his Gospel.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a further look into the various millennial views. Considered this week: Dispensational Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and New Creation Millennialism.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Acts with a look at the first part of chapter 17. Paul, Silas, and Timothy minister and are persecuted in Thessalonica (v. 1-9) and experience great success in Berea (v. 10-15), before Paul is chased off to Athens where he begins to preach and teach (v. 16-23).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 5 (in which Peter testifies to the Sanhedrin) and John 20 (in which the risen Jesus appears to Thomas). Christ's resurrection changes everything: we are raised to new life because Jesus lived and died and rose again for us.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a look at the first six verses of chapter 20, as well as the beginnings of a discussion of the common views of the millennium.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the second half of chapter 16. After a wealthy woman named Lydia is converted (v. 14-15), Paul heals a demon-possessed slave girl (v. 16-18), resulting in his being thrown into prison (v. 19-24). An earthquake frees the prisoners, who convert a Philippian jailer and then baptize his household before being freed (v. 25-40).
On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the resurrection of Jesus. There is Good News: he was really dead, and really rose, leaving your sins in the tomb and raising you to the new life of righteousness with him.
On Good Friday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' saying from the cross, asking his Father to receive his spirit. Our creator's hands are a safe—and guaranteed—place for us to rest.
On Maundy Thursday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' new law for his disciples, his washing of their feet, and the institution of the Lord's Supper. Our love is animated by and founded on Christ's love: his shedding of blood for us.
On Palm Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' triumphal entry and trial and execution. Jesus entered Jerusalem as a king, but one who would wear a crown of thorns.
