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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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I Believed, and So I Spoke, 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1

Article after article lists “Public Speaking” as one of the top 10 most common fears people have. And yet, when asked to deliver a message for church one Sunday for our Youth Sunday worship, a thirteen year-old upcoming high school … Continue reading

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The New Circle of Life, 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, June 16, 2024, by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Turn in your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5 and we are going to begin with verses 6 – 17. The books of First and Second Corinthians … Continue reading

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Why Did You Come to the Parade?, John 12:12-16

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday, Year B                   Today, we are attending a parade and just like NBC before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, we are going to first take … Continue reading

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The Gospel Defined, Mark 1:14-20

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., on January 21, 2024 We are beginning to wade into the Gospel of Mark for a season and before beginning, I want to give it some context. Mark is one of the … Continue reading

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