The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Hebrews 5, in which Jesus is identified as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. This mysterious king, appearing for just a few verses in the Old Testament, is a window into the Good News of Jesus Christ.
At the 2024 Annual Meeting, the Rev. Nick Lannon gave his "state of the parish" address, John Sweeney gave a Senior Warden's report, and John Fidler shared a Treasurer's report. Finally, Rob Gregor and Mitchell Holley were elected to the vestry.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the Book of Acts. In this session, he looks at the Sanhedrin's reaction to Peter's testimony (5:33-42), and a complaint that arises about the daily distribution, which leads to the calling of the first deacons (6:1-7).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Mark 10 (in which a young man asks Jesus about eternal life) and Hebrews 4 (in which the word of God is likened to a sharp sword). When the law of God splits us open, the Gospel of Christ raises us to new life.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Revelation with a look at chapter 5, a discussion of the Trinity, and an exploration of the terms, symbols, and concepts of John's continued description of the heavenly throne room.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts with a look at the signs and wonders being done in the early church (Acts 5:12-16) and the arrest, freeing, and interrogation of the apostles (Acts 5:17-32).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 2 (the creation of marriage) and Mark 10 (Jesus teaching on divorce). A marriage is meant to be between one man and one woman for life in order to point to Christ's faithfulness to his church.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a look at chapter 4 and John's vision of the heavenly throne room.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the Book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 4 (a radically generous community taking care of any who have needs) and the beginning of chapter 5 (the false witness and judgment of Ananias and Sapphira).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the book of Esther, which prefigures the intercession of Jesus Christ: a member of the royal family standing between the people and a judgmental king. Jesus stands for sinners like us.
