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 Church9 October 2022 + Lect. 28c (Pentecost 18)Luke 17.11-19Rev. Josh Evans “I was screaming out for help and no one was stopping to even notice and I’ve never felt more voiceless.” When she was starting out at a new school in 7th grade, the beginning of her middle and high school career, …
St. Philip Lutheran Church26 September 2021 + Lectionary 26b (Pent. 18)Numbers 11.4-6, 10-16, 24-29; James 5.13-20Rev. Josh Evans “I’m not really that kind of Christian,” admits Episcopal priest Winnie Varghese. “I like a chanted service, incense, and a script.” But asking someone to pray for her and giving her concerns over to someone else to …
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 …
Pastor Josh Evans 