Category Archives: Sermon

The Real GOAT, Isaiah 40:21-31

Posted on February 5, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

One of the most important people in any indigenous culture is the storyteller. These are the men and women who remind, preserve, and pass down vital knowledge of the community, its history, and its cultural traditions to future generations. In … Continue reading →

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Fishing, Mark 1:21-28

Posted on January 30, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

                       A message on how to read the Bible. Turn in your Bible to Mark 1. Last week, Jesus was introduced in the Story as coming to herald the in-breaking of the reign of God which required people to do two … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Defined, Mark 1:14-20

Posted on January 22, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., on January 21, 2024 We are beginning to wade into the Gospel of Mark for a season and before beginning, I want to give it some context. Mark is one of the … Continue reading →

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Now the Lord Came and Stood Calling as Before, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Posted on January 19, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Once upon a time, there was a woman who dearly loved her husband and so truly wanted to give him a child. Try as they may, she was unable to conceive. She and her husband were good people and loved … Continue reading →

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Already, Things are Off to a Rocky Start, Epiphany, Matthew 2:1-12

Posted on January 8, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

I was recently reminded that the church calendar is not always as fluid as we would like it to be.  The church liturgical year began on December 3 with the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation. It’s … Continue reading →

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