Monthly Archives: December 2024

Growing Back into Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on December 24, 2024 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. John 1:1-14 1.1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into … Continue reading →

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Fed on the Bread of Tears, Psalm 80:1-7

Posted on December 22, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, December 22, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Food is a big deal this time of year; the holidays always seem to bring out the wonderful culinary and baking skills lying dormant during the rest of … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist: Good News and Advent Preparations, Luke 3:1-6

Posted on December 17, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on December 8, 2024. This morning, we are introduced to Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. Jesus’ aunt Elizabeth follows in the steps of great biblical heroines like Sarah and Hannah who … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Advent: The Four Stones of Preparation, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Posted on December 3, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on December 1, 2024. We begin the new Christian year this morning and it is a time of year of thoughtful preparation. Madison Avenue would have us think it is about … Continue reading →

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