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A Love That Stops at Nothing

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St. John’s Lutheran ChurchAlbany, New York2 February 2025 + Presentation of Our LordLuke 2:22-40; Malachi 3:1-4Rev. Josh Evans They came, as called, according to the Law.Though they were poor and had to keep things simple,They moved in grace, in quietness, in awe,For God was coming with them to his temple.Amidst the outer court’s commercial bustleThey’d …

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A Sermon about a Fiery Prophet, a Revolutionary Baby, and a Love That Will Not Give Up

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Unity Lutheran Church + Cross of Life Campus3 February 2019 + Presentation of Our LordMalachi 2.17—3.5; Luke 2.22-40Rev. Josh Evans, preaching Merry Candlemas! Yes, Candlemas. It’s a unique, often overlooked day on the liturgical calendar, and yet one of the oldest feast days in the church’s long history. Candlemas lands on the 40th day of …

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