Preacher's note: The following homily was preached at the funeral of a St. John's member, whose name has been removed for the family's privacy. I normally don't post funeral homilies/sermons, but this one – in this particular context, on the occasion of Holy Cross Day – felt particularly appropriate to share with a wider audience. …
St. John’s Lutheran Church17 September 2023 + Holy Cross (observed)1 Corinthians 1.18-24Rev. Josh Evans Everyone loves a good underdog story. When Rachel Phelps, who by all appearances couldn’t care less about baseball, inherits the team (now) formerly known as the Cleveland Indians from her late husband, she contrives a plan: The Indians are already terrible, …
St. Philip Lutheran Church29 January 2023 + Lectionary 4a (Epiphany 4)Micah 6.1-8; 1 Cor. 1.18-31; Matt. 5.1-12Rev. Josh Evans It reminds me of Good Friday. “O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me!” Micah’s lament is leveled squarely at God’s people. Despite God’s clear instructions for …
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