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Words Have Power

On January 27, 2025 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

St. John’s Lutheran ChurchAlbany, New York26 January 2025 + Lectionary 3cLuke 4:14-21, [22-30]; Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19Rev. Josh Evans Words have power. For the community returning from exile,people of every gender and age, of every status and ability,hearing the words of the Torah read by Ezra the priestelicits a variety of responses. This …

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Instant Gratification

On January 23, 2022 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

St. Philip Lutheran Church23 January 2022 + Lect. 3c (Epiphany 3)Luke 4.14-21; Neh. 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10Rev. Josh Evans There’s a saying: “Patience is a virtue.” I’m sure whatever well-meaning person first thought that up had every good intention in mind, but I’m sorry to say, by that assertion, I am not very virtuous. It’s no …

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