Monthly Archives: November 2024

The Clash of Empires: Jesus vs. Today’s Truthiness, John 18:33-38

Posted on November 25, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Sunday, November 24, 2024 Today is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday on the church’s liturgical calendar year. For Christians, this is our “New Year’s Eve” as we wind … Continue reading →

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Watching the Tide, Mark 13,1-8

Posted on November 19, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on November 17, 2024 Turn in your Bible to Mark 13 as we will be reading the first eight verses. As a writer, Mark has us come literally full circle from … Continue reading →

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Faith Over Fear: Lessons from Elijah and the Widow, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Posted on November 11, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. on November 10, 2024. Have you looked at your calendar lately? Just a couple of Sundays are standing in the way of our country’s coma-inducing tryptophan-laced day of turkey and … Continue reading →

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Choosing Leaders: The Importance of Character in Voting

Posted on November 4, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Marcus Aurelius led Rome from 161 to 180 A.D. and was noted for his shrewd wisdom and leadership. He led his empire through periods of war, plague, and the complexities of messy international and local politics while maintaining a steady … Continue reading →

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Love is a Verb: Practical Faith in Action, Mark 12:28-34

Posted on November 4, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Listen for the Word of the Lord from Mark 12:28 – 34… 28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another… Now before we go any further, we need to pause and ask who is the … Continue reading →

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