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Month: February 2020

Posted on February 27, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

A Clean Heart, O God

Here is my sermon on Psalm 51, preached today, Ash Wednesday.

Posted on February 24, 2020February 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Transfigured! My Sermon on Matthew 17:1-9

Here is my sermon on Matthew 17:1-9, preached on February 23, 2020, for the celebration of the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

Posted on February 20, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

What Do I Believe about Prayer?

What do I believe about prayer? I am glad you asked! Here is what I believe about the great mystery that we call prayer.

Posted on February 16, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Catechesis with Jesus

Here is my sermon on Matthew 5:21-37, preached on February 16, 2020, the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany.

Posted on February 13, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

How Many Loaves Have You?

One of my favorite questions in Scripture is this one from Jesus: “How many loaves have you?” And it is one that I remind myself of whenever I am feeling overwhelmed by the needs that I see around me.

Posted on February 9, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

You Are the Salt and the Light: My Sermon on February 9, 2020

Jesus calls his followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Here is my sermon reflecting on what this means for us.

Posted on February 6, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

The Costly Grace of a Worthy Life

What does it mean to lead a worthy life? My recent re-reading of Paul's New Testament letters led me to ponder that question. Here are my thoughts.

Posted on February 2, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

What Does the Lord Require of You? My Sermon on February 2, 2020

What does the Lord require of you? Here is my sermon reflecting on this question, asked and answered by the prophet Micah.

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