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Month: October 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021October 28, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

The Freeing Truth of the Gospel: My Sermon on John 8:31-36

When we continue in Jesus' word, we know the truth, and this truth sets us free. But what is this truth, and how does it set us free? Here is my sermon on John 8:31-36.

Posted on October 27, 2021October 26, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Bible Nonets: The Letters of Paul (Romans – Philemon)

As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for the thirteen canonical letters of Paul.

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Acquiring an Appetite for the World of Grace: My Sermon on Mark 10:46-52

How can we acquire an appetite for the world of grace? We can learn from Bartimaeus. Here is my sermon on Mark 10:46-52.

Posted on October 19, 2021October 11, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Song of Blind Bartimaeus After His Healing by Madeleine L’Engle

Song of blind Bartimaeus after his healing | Madeleine L'Engle All praise to thee, my God, this night for all I see, both night and day. All praise for loveliness of things! During the shadows of un-sight you kept the raging fears at bay. All praise to thee, my God, this night for all the…

Posted on October 16, 2021October 12, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

How to Become Great: My Sermon on Mark 10:35-45

How does one become great? Simple: By serving others. Here is my sermon on Mark 10:35-45.

Posted on October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

My Faith Looks Up to Thee | Ray Palmer My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine: now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly thine. May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; as…

Posted on October 9, 2021October 7, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

How to Inherit Eternal Life: My Sermon on Mark 10:17-31

What must we do to inherit eternal life? That is the question at the heart of this gospel reading. Here is my sermon on Mark 10:17-31.

Posted on October 7, 2021October 5, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

A God Who Can Sympathize With Us: A Reflection on Hebrews 4:14-16

The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us of a simple yet profound idea, that we worship a God who is able to sympathize with us. Here is a reflection on this passage, Hebrews 4:14-16.

Posted on October 5, 2021October 4, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Simple Grace of Being Accepted

What does it mean to be struck by grace? In this passage, Paul Tillich offers a beautiful description of grace, and the healing gift of simply being accepted.

Posted on October 2, 2021October 1, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

No Good Alone: My Sermon on Genesis 2:18-24 and Mark 10:2-16

It is not good to be alone, but it is not always easy to be together! Here is my sermon on Christian community, using readings from Genesis and the Gospel of Mark.

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