The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 21, in which Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves him. Jesus is a redeemer, fixing the broken thing: our sin-caused separation from God.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Job by considering the first three chapters, including God’s decision to allow the Satan to oppress Job and Job’s first lament.
The Rev. Todd Weedman preaches a sermon on John 20, in which the risen Jesus appears to Thomas. Christ has brought peace that soothes our fears, confronts our doubts, and that ends our vain striving.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature with an introduction to the book of Job. He discusses the historicity of the book and the man Job, and then looks at the main characters and the outline.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Easter Sunday, on which we celebrate two incredible things: that Jesus was raised from the dead, and that he was raised from the dead to accomplish the salvation of sinners.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Good Friday. God turned his back on his son for a moment on the cross...so that he would never have to turn his back on you.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon for Palm Sunday. The Good News of Jesus Christ is that he came to save us while we were his enemies, screaming for his crucifixion. We become disciples not by our work, but by his.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Philippians 3, in which Paul lists his qualifications...and then calls them garbage. The only thing of value, he says, is knowing and being known by Jesus.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 15, in which Jesus tells a parable about two lost sons. Both sons are obedient, but only to themselves. What we sinners need is a third son...one who is actually obedient to the Father and who then gives that obedience to us.
Dr. Michael Nicholson wraps up his study of Proverbs with a discussion of wealth and poverty. He examines how wisdom and foolishness relate to money.