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Dropping Your Nets and Picking Up Your Purpose, Matthew 4:12-25

Posted on January 26, 2026 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on January 25, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Matthew 4:12-25 12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, … Continue reading →

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Come and See: The Simple Art of Evangelism, John 1:35-42

Posted on January 19, 2026 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on January 18, 2026. What is your favorite passage of Scripture?  Many people gravitate toward Psalm 23, where we are reminded that the Lord is our shepherd. Others mention 1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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The Presentation, Matthew 13:1-17

Posted on January 12, 2026 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on January 11, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. I grew up in Georgia, where debutante balls were part of the social fabric; these were elaborate galas where young women from prominent families were formally … Continue reading →

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Expecting More Than We Imagined, Matthew 11:2-11

Posted on December 15, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 14, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. On this third Sunday of Advent, the lectionary places us squarely in the middle of Matthew’s gospel, far away from shepherds, angel choruses, and that silent … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Christmas: Moving from the Holidays to the Holy Days, Matthew 3:1–12

Posted on December 8, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 7, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Matthew 3:1-11          3.1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is the one … Continue reading →

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