St. John’s Lutheran ChurchAlbany, New York20 October 2024 + Lectionary 29bMark 10:35-45Rev. Josh Evans “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” What could go wrong? Even so, Jesus entertains their request:“What is it you want me to do for you?” And without skipping a beat, they name it outright:“Appoint …
Evangelical, Poestenkill & Faith, Troy22 September 2024 + Lectionary 25bMark 9:30-37Rev. Josh Evans (no video this week) I wonder what prompted their conversation about greatness. Were they planning for the future?For Jesus’ replacement?For which one of them would naturally take over when he is killed,a fact he has told them (at least) twice now? Were …
St. Philip Lutheran Church17 October 2021 + Lectionary 29b (Pent. 21)Mark 10.35-45Rev. Josh Evans Have they even been paying attention? Jesus has been trying to teach them all along, with example upon example. When they argue among themselves about who is the greatest, Jesus says: “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all …
Lutheran Church of the Cross, Arlington Heights 23 September 2018 + Lectionary 25B (Pentecost 18) Mark 9.30-37 This week, I’ve had two sermons to write. That’s a lot of work — so you’re going to help me finish writing this morning’s sermon. Yes, this is one of those sermons. I’m going to ask you to …
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