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The Clash of Empires: Jesus vs. Today’s Truthiness, John 18:33-38

Posted on November 25, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Sunday, November 24, 2024 Today is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday on the church’s liturgical calendar year. For Christians, this is our “New Year’s Eve” as we wind … Continue reading →

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Watching the Tide, Mark 13,1-8

Posted on November 19, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on November 17, 2024 Turn in your Bible to Mark 13 as we will be reading the first eight verses. As a writer, Mark has us come literally full circle from … Continue reading →

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Love is a Verb: Practical Faith in Action, Mark 12:28-34

Posted on November 4, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Listen for the Word of the Lord from Mark 12:28 – 34… 28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another… Now before we go any further, we need to pause and ask who is the … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Call: The Challenge of Total Dependence, Mark 10:17-31

Posted on October 14, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, October 13, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. As we prepare to hear this morning’s scripture read, it is helpful to remember what precedes our reading. People were bringing little children to Jesus for … Continue reading →

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Understanding Creeds: The Essence of Belief, Hebrews 1:1-4

Posted on October 7, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

In speaking with the young people in the confirmation class, we learned about creeds. A creed is simply a statement of what you believe about any topic. We have heard the classical creeds like the Apostles’ Creed or the Nicene … Continue reading →

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