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Posted on April 2, 2022March 31, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Pressing on Toward the Goal: My Sermon on Philippians 3:4-14 and John 12:1-8

The apostle Paul urges us to press on toward the goal, regarding all else as loss. Here is my sermon on his powerful words in his Letter to the Philippians.

Posted on March 12, 2022March 10, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Our True Home Is Heaven: My Sermon on Philippians 3:17-4:1

What does it mean that our citizenship is in heaven? Here is my sermon on this theme, based on Philippians 3:17-4:1.

Posted on December 11, 2021December 9, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

How to Rejoice Always: My Sermon on Philippians 4:4-7

Paul tells us to rejoice always, but how can we do that, especially in the midst of these challenging times? Here is my answer to that question, using Paul's teachings from his Letter to the Philippians.

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 July 1, 2021June 30, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

What Is Our Highest Freedom?

Thomas Merton once said that "the highest freedom is found in obedience to God." What did he mean? I reflect on that here as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day.

Posted on March 27, 2021March 25, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Hearts Made Full: My Sermon on Philippians 2:5-11

Hearts Made Full: My Sermon on Philippians 2:5-11, preached on Palm Sunday.

Posted on March 26, 2021March 25, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther

"Pray, and let God worry." - Martin Luther

Posted on October 10, 2020October 8, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Rejoice in the Lord: My Sermon on Philippians 4:4-7

From his prison cell, Paul reminds us that we can rejoice always because we can always rejoice in the Lord. Here is my sermon on Philippians 4:4-7.

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Think about These Things (Not Those Things)

What we think about matters to God, and it should matter to us. Here is a brief reflection on the importance of watching our thoughts and guarding our hearts.

Posted on August 13, 2020August 20, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Anxieties, Rip Currents, and the Peace that Surpasses All Understanding

Pondering similarities between life's anxieties and the ocean's rip currents, and how our faith can offer us peace in these anxious times.

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