My Pastoral Ponderings

Posted on April 7, 2023April 6, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Fearful Joy of Easter: My Sermon on Matthew 28:1-10 for Easter Sunday

The Fearful Joy of Easter: My Sermon on Matthew 28:1-10 for Easter Sunday.

Posted on April 6, 2023April 5, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Finished, But Not Over: My Sermon on Good Friday

Here is my sermon for this year's Good Friday Service.

Posted on April 4, 2023April 3, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Ah, Holy Jesus | Johann Heermann

A devotion for Holy Week inspired by the hymn, "Ah, Holy Jesus."

Posted on March 31, 2023March 30, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Let This Cup Pass: My Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord according to Matthew

Here is the sermon I shared with my congregation on Palm Sunday, reflecting on the Passion of Our Lord according to Matthew (Matthew 26:14 - 27:66).

Posted on March 24, 2023March 23, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Learning to Pray with Mary and Martha: My Sermon on John 11:1-45

The story of the raising of Lazarus in John 11:1-45 can teach us many things, including how to grow in prayer. Here is my sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Posted on March 17, 2023March 16, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Now We See: My Sermon on John 9:1-41

Posted on March 10, 2023March 9, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Springs of Living Mercy: My Sermon on John 4:5-42

Springs of Living Mercy: My Sermon on John 4:5-42 for the Third Sunday in Lent

Posted on March 8, 2023March 7, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

A Listening | Ann Weems

A Listening by Ann Weems

Posted on February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Miracles | Richard Jones

Miracles by Richard Jones

Posted on February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

One Man’s Obedience: My Sermon on the First Sunday in Lent

One man's obedience: My Sermon on the First Sunday in Lent