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Posted on January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

What Are You Looking For? My Sermon on John 1:29-42

The very first words of Jesus recorded in John's Gospel come in the form of a question: "What are you looking for?" Here is my sermon on John 1:29-42, reflecting on this all-important question.

Posted on October 28, 2022October 27, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

The Truth that Saves Us: My Sermon on John 8:31-36 for Reformation Sunday

The Truth that Can Save Our World: My Sermon on John 8:31-36 for Reformation Sunday

Posted on June 16, 2022June 14, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control

When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the last of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on self-control.

Posted on May 25, 2022June 13, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

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

Posted on May 20, 2022May 19, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

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

Posted on May 14, 2022May 12, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Looking Back at His Love: My Sermon on John 13:31-35

Looking back at Jesus' actions in light of his death and resurrection can give us new insights into his love for us, and his command to love one another. Here is my sermon on John 13:31-35 for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Posted on May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Hearing His Voice: My Sermon on John 10:22-30

Jesus says of us that we hear his voice. So why can it be so challenging to do that? Here is my sermon on John 10:22-30.

Posted on April 30, 2022April 28, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 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 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.

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