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The Power of Words: A Biblical Reflection on the Impact of Speech, James 3:1-12

Posted on September 16, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on September 15, 2024, by the Rev. Patrick H Wrisley, D.Min. This morning, James is cutting to the chase about what can destroy either a person or the Christian community itself. In today’s text, James teaches us … Continue reading →

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Measuring Christian Maturity: Insights from Ephesians 4:1-16

Posted on August 4, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

 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

Posted on June 17, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

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

Posted on June 17, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

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

Posted on March 25, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

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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