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The Difference Between Tradition and Nostalgia, Exodus 16:2-15

Posted on September 25, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

            This morning, we are going to hear a Story whose gist is something all of us can relate to at some level. It’s a Story about longing for that which we don’t have but have this mindset that if … Continue reading →

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They Put the “FUN” in Dysfunction! Genesis 50:15-21

Posted on September 18, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by the Rev. Patrick H Wtisley, D.Min. on September 17, 2023. Hear the main point of today’s message: God thrives in the messes we create for ourselves. God thrives in the messes we create for ourselves. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Side by Side, Matthew 11:25-30

Posted on July 11, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Dr. Patrick H Wrisley on Sunday, July 9, 2023 Years ago, the former President of Princeton Seminary, Dr. Robert Gillespie, was speaking at a conference about the state of the church and culture. He said, “We … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Prayer for Sunday, June 25, 2023

Posted on June 26, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity, we mark out time this day and ask you to hallow it as we worship, celebrate, and reunite with you and to one another. As you have called … Continue reading →

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Who IS This? Matthew 21:1-11

Posted on April 3, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on April 2, 2023, Palm Sunday, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. How many of you can tell me what this means? (I hold my hand making a Peace Sign).  It means, “Peace!” to you.  It means, “Hey … Continue reading →

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