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Alleluia, Here and Now

On May 22, 2022 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

St. Philip Lutheran Church22 May 2022 + Sixth Sunday of EasterRevelation 21.10, 22–22.5; John 14.23-29Rev. Josh Evans Jesus’s words feel like a hopeful and welcome promise … and, at the same time, such a far off dream and unattainable vision for our time: As our country (yet again) grapples with the grief and terror of …

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An Oxymoronic Gospel

On May 15, 2022 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

St. Philip Lutheran Church15 May 2022 + Fifth Sunday of EasterRevelation 21.1-6Rev. Josh Evans What if I told you that one of my favorite books in the entire Bible was the book of Revelation? You might look at me like I had two heads, which, frankly, sounds like something you might read about in the …

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Angels and Dragons

On September 30, 2019October 13, 2019 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

Unity Lutheran Church + Christ the King Campus29 September 2019 + Michael and All AngelsRevelation 12.7-12; Luke 10.17-20Rev. Josh Evans, preaching Music videos can be pretty bizarre, and the music video for Amy Grant’s 1984 hit single “Angels” is no exception. Sure, the lyrics are pleasant enough, inspirational even: Angels watching over me,every move I …

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Dreams & Visions

On May 29, 2019June 10, 2019 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

Unity Lutheran Church + Cross of Life Campus26 May 2019 + Sixth Sunday of EasterRevelation 21.10, 22—22.5Rev. Josh Evans, preaching Think about the last dream you had. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. On average, according to the National Sleep Foundation, most of us have 4-6 dreams per night, but we forget 95-99% of them! …

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Our Lamb Has Conquered

On May 29, 2019 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

Unity Lutheran Church + Christ the King Campus12 May 2019 + Fourth Sunday of EasterRevelation 7.9-17Rev. Josh Evans, preaching Think of your favorite oxymoron. These are usually short phrases or figures of speech that contain two seemingly contradictory words or images: old news, same difference, original copy, seriously funny, historical fiction, civil war… What else? …

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