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Month: April 2022

Posted on April 30, 2022April 28, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Jesus Showed Himself Again: My Sermon on John 21:1-19

After his resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples in many and various ways, and each of these ways can help us learn how to see Jesus today. Here is my sermon on John 21:1-19.

Posted on April 27, 2022April 26, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

How Is It with Your Soul?

Our souls are too important to be neglected. Here is a brief devotion, reflecting on this idea.

Posted on April 23, 2022April 22, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 11 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the sixth of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on goodness.

Posted on April 19, 2022April 25, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

It Is Finished!

"It is finished," Jesus said from the cross. But his words mean even more in light of the resurrection.

Posted on April 16, 2022April 15, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Easter’s New Rules: My Easter Sermon on Luke 24:1-12

Christ is risen! It is not an "idle tale," but the event that has changed our world forever. Here is my Easter sermon, reflecting this year on Luke 24:1-12.

Posted on April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Learning from Peter: My Sermon for Good Friday

For my Good Friday sermon this year, I am reflecting on the life and witness of Simon Peter.

Posted on April 14, 2022April 12, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Chosen, Blessed, Broken, and Given: My Sermon for Maundy Thursday

We who follow Jesus are to be bread for the world - bread that is taken, blessed, broken, and given. Here is my sermon for Maundy Thursday, reflecting on this theme.

Posted on April 12, 2022April 18, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the fifth of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on kindness.

Posted on April 9, 2022April 7, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Jesus, Remember Me: My Sermon for Palm / Passion Sunday on Luke 23:1-49

My sermon on the Passion of Our Lord according to Luke, and especially on the prayer of the penitent thief, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

Posted on April 5, 2022April 4, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the fourth of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on patience - patience with God, with those around us, and with ourselves.

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