Bryan Lilly guest-teaches Jacob Davis' class on Art and the Gospel, sharing his thoughts on a theology of beauty. The display of God's beauty through creation, he says, is an intentional act of self-revelation. In addition, God's beauty is a necessary element of our human flourishing.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the story of Jonah, and God's amazing--and almost unbelievable--grace, shown to both a sinful city and his own sinful servant.
Jacob Davis continues his class on the connections between art and the Gospel with a look at the New Testament and the theme of creators imitating their creator. Artists, he says, create out of chaos, mend the broken, employ and point to beauty, and fight the darkness.
Senior Warden Micah Childs preaches a sermon about Epiphany, when God revealed himself to the world in Jesus Christ. Jesus is Good News: he has destroyed death and brought light and immortality to life.
Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a close look at Exodus 31. From that passage, he shares four truths about God and art: the artist's call is a gift from God; God loves all kinds of art; God maintains high standards for goodness, truth, and beauty; and art is for the glory of God.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 1, in which the world is spoken into existence, and John 1, in which Jesus is baptized. We don't have to create ourselves in a way pleasing to God. Our creator says he is pleased with Jesus, and this pleasing, earned by Christ, is given to you for free.
Jacob Davis kicks off his class about art and the Gospel. In these weeks, he will explore how Scripture presents art, beauty, and imagination, how the arts have shaped church history, how the church has shaped art history, and how Christians can engage the world through the arts today. Jacob will introduce us to Christian thinkers and artists across the centuries, dive into their stories, experience their creativity, and let them inspire us and point us to the beauty of the gospel.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Ephesians 1, in which Paul describes promises God gives to his people, and Matthew 2, in which wise men visit Jesus. Jesus' coming to earth is what occasions all of God's gifts to us. He is our Good News.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Galatians 3 and 4, in which Paul tells Christians that they are "no longer under a disciplinarian." This is Good News! In Christ, we are free!
On Christmas Eve, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches another sermon celebrating Jesus' coming into the world to save sinners. That's what the incarnation--Christmas--is all about.
