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Posted on January 27, 2023January 26, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 11 Comments

The Message of the Cross: My Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

The message of the cross is the power of God and the wisdom of God? Here is my sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31.

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 January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

What Is a Prophet?

What is a prophet? Here is my reflection on that surprisingly complicated question.

Posted on January 22, 2022January 20, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Now You Are the Body of Christ: My Sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

We are the body of Christ, Paul tells us, but what does that mean? Here is my sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.

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 September 14, 2021September 15, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Message of Holy Cross Day

The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”1 Corinthians 1:18 Today, September 14, I join with many Christians around the world in observing “Holy Cross Day.” The history of this festival is quite interesting. It begins back in…

Posted on March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Signs, Wisdom, and the Power of God: My Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

A sermon on the message of the cross, a stumbling block to some, foolishness to others, but to all who are called, it shows us the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Posted on January 19, 2021March 1, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Nonets of Faith, Hope, and Love

Nonets of Faith, Hope, and Love

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

What Our World Needs Now Is Not Just Love

There is a lot of mistrust, fear, and hate in our world today. What will drive them out? Not more of the same. What our world needs now is faith, hope, and love.

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

Saved by the Blood – My Sermon on Maundy Thursday

Saved by the Blood - My Sermon on Maundy Thursday

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