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Measuring Christian Maturity: Insights from Ephesians 4:1-16

 A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley on August 4, 2024 This morning’s scripture lesson comes from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. Many presume he wrote it some 35 plus or minus years after Jesus died, most likely … Continue reading

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Coepit Facere et Docere, Mark 6:14-29

A sermon delivered on July 14, 2024, by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley One of the daily readings for the lectionary this week was from Matthew. It registered with me considering what happened last evening in Pennsylvania as well as … Continue reading

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Sometimes It Happens to the Best of Them, Mark 6:1-13

A sermon delivered July 7, 2024 by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Last week in Mark’s gospel, we noted the power of an interruption in our lives. Jesus and the others just landed in Capernaum where he was immediately … Continue reading

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The Power of an Interruption, Mark 5:31-45

A sermon delivered on June 30, 2024, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. This morning, we are picking up right where we left off last week. Last Sunday, we noted how Jesus and the disciples were caught in a … Continue reading

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Does It Ever Feel Like Jesus is Asleep at the Wheel? Mark 4:35-41

A sermon delivered on June 23, 2024, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Turn in your Bible to Mark’s gospel and we are going to be reading chapter 4, verses 35-41. While you’re finding the page, let me give … Continue reading

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