Beyond Conflict Resolution

On September 7, 2026 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

St. John’s Lutheran ChurchAlbany, New York6 September 2026 + The Fifteenth Sunday after PentecostProper 18 / Lectionary 23aMatthew 18:15-20The Rev. Josh Evans It’s not every Sundayyou encounter a gospel readingthat is cited in the ELCA Model Constitution for Congregations: Chapter 15, Discipline of Members and Adjudication:“Prior to disciplinary action,reconciliation and repentance will be attemptedfollowing Matthew …

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Love at the Center

On September 10, 2023 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

St. John’s Lutheran Church10 September 2023 + Lect. 23a (15 Pentecost)Matthew 18.15-20; Romans 13.8-14Rev. Josh Evans Every time this gospel reading comes around, I cringe. Not because I don’t think it has value, but because of the way it has been misunderstood and misused. In one interpretation, conflict management escalates from a one-on-one conversation, to …

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Beyond Conflict Resolution

Love at the Center