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Tag: Gospel of Luke

Posted on August 20, 2022August 18, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Sabbath Healing: My Sermon on Luke 13:10-17

The story of the woman who is healed after being crippled for eighteen years is a story that can teach us all about the various ways in which we need healing. Here is my sermon on Luke 13:10-17.

Posted on August 16, 2022August 15, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Bringing Fire to the Earth: My Sermon on Luke 12:49-56

Jesus came to bring fire to the earth, but what kind of fire? Here is my sermon on Luke 12:49-56.

Posted on July 30, 2022July 28, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Life’s True Meaning Is Hidden in Christ with God: My Sermon on Ecclesiastes (and Colossians)

Ecclesiastes only appears in our lectionary once every three years, and this is the day. Here is my sermon on Ecclesiastes (and Colossians).

Posted on July 23, 2022July 21, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Inviting God to Interfere in Our World: My Sermon on Luke 11:1-13

Contrary to what some may believe, God wants to get involved in our world, and is often just waiting to be asked. Here is my sermon on what Jesus teaches us about prayer in Luke 11:1-13.

Posted on July 16, 2022July 12, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Learning from Martha: My Sermon on Luke 10:38-42

For all of us who find ourselves "worried and distracted by many things," what can we learn from the story of Mary and Martha? Here is my sermon on Luke 10:38-42.

Posted on July 9, 2022July 7, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Jesus, Our Good Samaritan: My Sermon on Luke 10:25-37

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a wonderful, sneaky story, with rich layers of meaning. Here is my sermon on the parable told in Luke 10:25-37.

Posted on July 2, 2022June 30, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Ten Things to Remember When You Are Sent by Jesus on a Mission: My Sermon on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Here are ten things to remember when you are sent by Jesus on a mission, which I share in my sermon on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.

Posted on June 18, 2022June 16, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

The Christian Formerly Known as Legion: My Sermon on Luke 8:26-39

The man in today's gospel reading was called Legion, but not anymore. Here is my sermon on Luke 8:26-39.

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 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."

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