Reasonable Faith (Part 7): Is the Old Testament Reliable?
October 20th, 2019
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the reliability of the Old Testament. Looking at textual criticism, archaeology, and a number of other sources, Nicholson argues that, yes, the OT documents are trustworthy and can bear the weight of faith.
The Wrestler
October 20th, 2019
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 32, in which Jacob wrestles with God. Jacob, who has been wrestling with people his whole life, trying to get a blessing, finally realizes that only God can give what he's wanted all along.
Genesis 32
2019 Stewardship Video #1
October 17th, 2019
The Rev. Nick Lannon shares his first teaching on stewardship of the 2019 Stewardship Campaign. This teaching is on 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, in which Paul talks to that church about their money, using seed as an illustration. The best thing to do with our money, says Paul, is to sow it in faith, in service of the proclamation of the Gospel.
2 Corinthians 9
2019 Annual Meeting
October 13th, 2019
The 2019 Annual Meeting, which included the Rev. Nick Lannon's Rector's Report, a report from Senior Warden Micah Childs, and a presentation on the vision of Grace Church, membership at Grace, and stewardship of God's gifts.
Comfort in Affliction
October 13th, 2019
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 16:19-31, in which Jesus tells a parable about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus, who end up in hell and heaven, respectively. What is the Good News for those of us who aren't sure our stewardship makes us righteous? It's that our righteousness is secured in the accomplishments of Christ. Faith in him is credited to us as righteousness.
Luke 16
2019 Fall Retreat (Part 4): A Human is Justified by Faith
October 12th, 2019
The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the fourth and final talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."
2019 Fall Retreat (Part 3): Conformed to the Image of the Son
October 12th, 2019
The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the third talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."
2019 Fall Retreat (Part 2): Created (to be) Human
October 12th, 2019
The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the second talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."