The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 4, in which Jesus is tempted by Satan. Jesus stands in for us, who succumb to temptation, and gives his victory to us.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Proverbs with a comparison between the wise man and the fool. He discusses the fear of God, the personal character of each, and closes with a look at the “wife of noble character” in Proverbs 31.
On Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 6, in which Jesus cautions against "practicing piety" in front of others. An ashen mark, then, is both a confession of need and an admission of reliance on the cross.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 9, in which Jesus is transfigured. On the mountaintop, Jesus--the unique Son of God--gets set to accomplish his rescue of sinners.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a close look at Proverbs 5-9. He addresses the wisdom of sexual fidelity, whether or not Lady Wisdom is a type of Christ, and more.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 45, in which Joseph forgives his murderous brothers, and Luke 6, in which Jesus explains what true love looks like. We are able to love only because we have been previously--and supernaturally--loved by God in Christ.
Continuing his class on the wisdom literature, Dr. Michael Nicholson digs into the first four chapters of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the major themes, the outline, and the first several exhortations from the father to his son.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 15, in which Paul says that yes, Jesus Christ really was in fact raised from the dead. This Good News means there is more Good News: you can be raised from the dead, too.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 5, in which Peter tries to tell Jesus to go away. From a man who recognizes his own sinfulness, though, Jesus refuses to leave.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on 1 Corinthians 13, in which Paul describes love. This love, though, is so much more than the love human beings should strive for; it is a wonderful picture of the love God shows us in Jesus Christ.
