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Posted on December 21, 2023December 19, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence

God’s Tender Mercy: A Devotion for Those Feeling Blue this Christmas

[Zechariah said:] “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins. Because of the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us,…

Posted on December 7, 2023December 6, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

How Is It with Your Soul? My Sermon for our Advent Community Worship Service

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psalm 103:1 Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46-47 I love the question that John Wesley is reported to have frequently asked of those he encountered, which is: How is…

Posted on April 21, 2023April 20, 2023 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Learning on the Road to Emmaus: My Sermon on Luke 24:13-35

The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus has much to teach us about our walk with Christ. Here is my sermon on Luke 24:13-35.

Posted on December 23, 2022December 22, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

A Child Born for Us: My Sermon on Luke 2:1-20 for Christmas Eve

It is good news of great joy for all: A child is born for us, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Here is my sermon on Luke 2:1-20 for Christmas Eve.

Posted on November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

King of Kings: My Sermon for Christ the King Sunday on Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43

King of Kings: My Sermon for Christ the King Sunday on Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43

Posted on November 5, 2022November 4, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Blessed Are You (Yes, You!): My Sermon on Luke 6:20-31 for All Saints Sunday

Blessed are you (yes, you!): My sermon on Luke 6:20-31 for All Saints Sunday

Posted on October 21, 2022October 20, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Going Home Right with God: My Sermon on Luke 19:9-14

Going home right with God: My Sermon on Luke 18:9-14.

Posted on October 14, 2022October 13, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Pray Always (So You Don’t Lose Heart): My Sermon on Luke 18:1-8

Pray always (so you don't lose heart): My sermon on Luke 18:1-8.

Posted on October 1, 2022September 29, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

How Much Faith Is Enough?: My Sermon on Luke 17:5-10

How much faith is enough? Here is my sermon on Luke 17:5-10.

Posted on September 24, 2022September 22, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Learning to Bear the Beams of Love: My Sermon on Luke 16:19-31

Learning to Bear the Beams of Love: My Sermon on Luke 16:19-31

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