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

The Suffering that Leads to Hope: My Sermon on Romans 5:1-5

How can suffering lead to hope? Here is Paul's answer to that question, in Romans 5:1-5.

Posted on October 30, 2021October 28, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

The Freeing Truth of the Gospel: My Sermon on John 8:31-36

When we continue in Jesus' word, we know the truth, and this truth sets us free. But what is this truth, and how does it set us free? Here is my sermon on John 8:31-36.

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 May 24, 2021May 23, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Learning to Pray

A poem inspired by Romans 8:26

Posted on October 24, 2020October 23, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Resting in the Grace of Our God

When the grace of this world lets us down, we can turn to the grace of our loving God. Here is my sermon for Reformation Sunday.

Posted on August 29, 2020June 6, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 12 Comments

The Shape of Your Cross: My Sermon on Matthew 16:21-28

What does it mean to follow Jesus today? Here is a sermon focusing on that important question.

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 July 5, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

The Yoke that Offers Freedom

Jesus gave up his divinity to set us free from sin, and invites all who are weary to take his yoke upon them. Here is my sermon on Romans 7 and Matthew 11:28-30.

Posted on June 27, 2020August 24, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Whole, Healed, Put-Together Life: My Sermon on Romans 6:12-23

Jesus has freed us from sin so that we can live the life we were always meant to live, the "whole, healed, put-together life." Here is my sermon on Romans 6:12-23.

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

One More Reason Why I Miss In-Person Worship

There are lots of reasons why I miss in-person worship. Here is one more.

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