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Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Christmas Eve Sermon for Those at Church

What does Christmas mean for those worshiping at church, but in ways limited by this pandemic? The same as it has always meant, and more. Here is my sermon for those able to worship in person with us this Christmas Eve.

Posted on December 22, 2020December 21, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Christmas Eve Sermon for Those at Home

What does Christmas mean for those worshiping at home this year? The same as it has always meant, and more. Here is my sermon for our online Christmas Eve Service.

Posted on December 19, 2020December 17, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Learning from Mary When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned

When life doesn't go as planned, we can learn from Mary how to respond faithfully. Here is my sermon on the Annunciation, Luke 1:26-38.

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Power, Promise, and Presence: A Sermon on the Ascension of Our Lord

The miracle of the ascension assures us that Jesus, seated at the right hand of God, will be us always. Here is my sermon on this paradoxical miracle.

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Our Emmaus Journey

My sermon on the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, preached on the Third Sunday of Easter.

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

How Can We Recognize Jesus (When We Can’t “Break Bread” Together)?

The disciples on the road to Emmaus later reported how Jesus "had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread." How is Jesus made known to us when we can't break bread together?

Posted on March 7, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Broadcasting the Gospel

Here is the manuscript of the sermon that I preached for the closing worship service of the NC Lutheran Men in Mission Statewide Gathering, on the Parable of the Sower.

Posted on December 25, 2019April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

This Will Be a Sign for You: My Sermon on Christmas Eve

A child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger is a surprising sign that the Messiah had come, but a sign that teaches us what kind of Messiah he would be. Here is my sermon on Christmas Eve.

Posted on November 25, 2019December 15, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances

Here are some thoughts on the spiritual practice of giving thanks in all circumstances, and why it is so important for us all.

Posted on November 18, 2019December 1, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Not One Stone: My Sermon on November 17, 2019

Not one stone will be left of the temple! So where do we go when life comes crumbling down? Here is my sermon on this subject, using Luke 21:1-19 as my text.

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