Name: 3/16/25 - A Smoking Fire Pot and a Flaming Torch (Genesis 15) by The Rev. Nick Lannon in 2025 Sermons
Duration: 23 min 27 s
Description: The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 15, in which God ratifies his covenant with Abram. Amazing, this covenant is one-sided—God promising to uphold both ends—a grace which finds it final fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

2025 Sermons

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2, in which the boy Jesus is discovered in the temple. He is about his father's business, the salvation of the world.

1/5/25 - Why Were You Searching for Me? (Luke 2)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 3, in which Jesus is baptized. Jesus was obedient to the law, he was the one who fulfilled the law, and he stood in your place under the law...all to save you.

1/12/25 - My Son, the Beloved (Luke 3)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 2, in which Jesus performs his first miracle at a wedding feast. In time, he will become the feast: body and blood broken and shed for the salvation of sinners.

1/19/25 - My Hour Has Not Yet Come (John 2)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Nehemiah 8 (in which the law is read to the people) and Luke 4 (in which Jesus introduces himself as the Messiah). The Law of God moves us to tears; the Gospel of Christ moves us to joy.

1/26/25 - For All the People Wept (Nehemiah 8, Luke 4)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 2, in which Jesus is presented in the temple in Jerusalem. Simeon sees him and rejoices that the savior of the world has arrived.

2/2/25 - My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation (Luke 2)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 15, in which God ratifies his covenant with Abram. Amazing, this covenant is one-sided—God promising to uphold both ends—a grace which finds it final fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

3/16/25 - A Smoking Fire Pot and a Flaming Torch (Genesis 15)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 15, in which Jesus tells a parable about two sons, each seeking to justify himself. Jesus, himself, though, is the one who justifies, making everything right between us and God for good and forever.

3/30/25 - He Was Lost and is Found (Luke 15)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 12, in which Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus. The Son of God has come to die, but will be resurrected for our salvation.

4/6/25 - A Pound of Costly Perfume (John 12)

On Palm Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' triumphal entry and trial and execution. Jesus entered Jerusalem as a king, but one who would wear a crown of thorns.

4/13/25 - Release Barabbas for Us (Palm Sunday)

On Maundy Thursday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' new law for his disciples, his washing of their feet, and the institution of the Lord's Supper. Our love is animated by and founded on Christ's love: his shedding of blood for us.

4/17/25 - As Often as You Eat this Bread (Maundy Thursday)

On Good Friday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jesus' saying from the cross, asking his Father to receive his spirit. Our creator's hands are a safe—and guaranteed—place for us to rest.



4/18/25 - Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit (Good Friday)

On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the resurrection of Jesus. There is Good News: he was really dead, and really rose, leaving your sins in the tomb and raising you to the new life of righteousness with him.

4/20/25 - He Must Rise from the Dead (Easter)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 5 (in which Peter testifies to the Sanhedrin) and John 20 (in which the risen Jesus appears to Thomas). Christ's resurrection changes everything: we are raised to new life because Jesus lived and died and rose again for us.

4/27/25 - Put Your Finger Here and See My Hands (Acts 5, John 20)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 9 (Saul's conversion) and John 21 (Peter's recommissioning). Jesus comes to his enemies and makes them, by his death and resurrection, powerful ministers of his Gospel.



5/4/25 - Yes, Lord; You Know that I Love You (Acts 9, John 21)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 10 (in which Jesus describes himself as a shepherd of sheep) and Psalm 23 (in which sheep rejoice that, in the Lord, they have a Good Shepherd). To be a sheep in Jesus' fold means to be cared for, defended, and brought home safely.

5/11/25 - My Sheep Hear My Voice (Psalm 23, John 10)

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 11, in which Peter explains the reception of the Gospel by a Gentile family and a vision he'd been given by God. Anyone who calls on the name of Jesus is made clean by the shedding of his blood.

3/16/25 - A Smoking Fire Pot and a Flaming Torch (Genesis 15)

The Rev. Nick Lannon

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