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In the Midst of Fear

On February 15, 2026 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

St. John’s Lutheran ChurchAlbany, New York15 February 2026 + The Transfiguration of Our LordMatthew 17:1-9The Rev. Josh Evans It begins with a question: “Who do you say that I am?”Which prompts Peter’s bold confession: “You are the Messiah.”Well done, Peter! But when Jesus starts explaining what exactly it meansfor him to be the Messiah –that …

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Telling Your Story

On August 27, 2023 By Josh EvansIn sermonsLeave a comment

St. John’s Lutheran Church27 August 2023 + Lectionary 21a (13 Pentecost)Matthew 16.13-20Rev. Josh Evans I had only been attending my new church for a matter of months. Every week, the pattern of the liturgy was the same: alongside the scripture reading and the pastor’s sermon was testimony. Someone from the congregation would be invited, in …

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  • In the Midst of Fear February 15, 2026
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