The Gospel According to Bob
John the Baptist's message is appealing in many ways, because he sees the problem of human failure in black and white, simply pointing out the evil humans are committing and proclaiming their doom unless they [...]
The Power of Retribution, the Power of Mercy
Jesus was crucified between two criminals--put to death by a means still practiced today in our country, the state's use of capital punishment. Each criminal made a different choice in response to his circumstances. Dr. [...]
Images from Breaking the Chains with Shane Claiborne
Here are some images of the day. Gallery One (Thanks Fabienne M!) [...]
The Way of the Cross in a World of the Sword
Sermon by Shane Claiborne, November 17, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-11-17.mp3
Finding the Best in the Worst of Times
The prophet Haggai's ministry took place as the depressed people of Israel were returning from exile, and confronted the challenge of rebuilding their beloved Jerusalem. What would they focus their energies on first? That would [...]
Stewardship 2020: What’s in Your Wallet?
Pray with your money? Give first, pray later? Christian leader and author Tony Campolo was once a guest speaker at a mission rally, when he was asked to lead in prayer for a missionary doctor [...]
In Pursuit of the White Rabbit
Sermon preached by Rev. Kyle Anderson, November 3, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-11-03.mp3
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Shane Claiborne Faith and Justice Mini-Conference: November 17, 2019Shane Claiborne Faith and Justice Mini-Conference: November 17, 2019
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Shane Claiborne Faith and Justice Mini-Conference: November 17, 2019
Breaking the chains November 17, 2019, 10am - 4pm Faith, Justice and Incarceration, with Shane Claiborne A mini-conference on faith and justice Explore what it means to put Christian faith into action with activist and [...]
Who Am I? What’s My Tribe?
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos, October 27, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-10-27.mp3
How to Tame a Tyrant
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos on October 20, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-10-20.mp3
Friends of the Fearons Fund
We are exceedingly grateful for the legacy of health and vitality that Janet and Dana Fearon left behind, not just at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, but also in the wider community. We all have [...]
Sermon 5: God, Guns and…Grace
Would Jesus be packing heat? In this 5th sermon in the 5-part "Faith and Politics" series, Dr. Vamos test drives some of the main concepts explored in the previous sermons to reflect biblically on the [...]
Sermon 4: John Calvin on Faith & Politics
John Calvin on Faith & Politics (Sermon 4 in a 5 part series) John Calvin actually was very concerned with the relationship between faith and politics––so much so that he concluded is Institutes on the [...]
Faith & Politics: A Sermon Series
Faith and Politics A Sermon Series How does our Christian faith relate to the sphere of earthly politics? Was Jesus "political"? Should Christians be political? Would Jesus be a Democrat [...]
Welcome Back Picnic Sunday, September 15
Come to the Church Picnic in the Fellowship Center on September 15 after worship. ALL are welcome, and please feel free to wear your picnic'n duds! The deacons are grilling hot dogs and burgers (veggie [...]
A Failure of Theological Imagination
Sometimes good - even great - persons get it wrong. Did one of the moral giants of his time, Isaac van Arsdale Brown--the founder of the Lawrenceville School and the first full-time pastor of PCOL--have [...]
Not Just for the Cool Kids
Have we turned the church into another "cool kids table?" Or, is the Kingdom of God a whole new table where everybody is welcome--especially the nobodies, where we all become somebodies. Hebrews 13:1-15, Luke 14:1, [...]
The Dancing Woman
Sermon preached by Jack Foster, August 25, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-08-25.mp3