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Our Spiritual Investment Strategy, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 6.1“Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from … Continue reading

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The Metamorphosis, Luke 9:28-36

A sermon delivered Sunday, March 2, 2025by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Turn in your Bibles to Luke 9:28-36. The very first line of our text says, “Now about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took…” As careful readers, our first … Continue reading

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The Hard Work of Forgiveness, Luke 6:27-38

A sermon delivered on February 23, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley This morning, we pick up where we left off last week. Jesus and his disciples have climbed a mountain for a time of prayer, and it … Continue reading

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Epiphany and Discipleship: Obey, Confess, Follow, Luke 5:1-11

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Our reading this morning is from Luke’s gospel, and we pick up early in the Story. Jesus has set out on his own in the region of Galilee. He has … Continue reading

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Growing Back into Christmas

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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