Tag Archives: Discipleship

Generous Orthodoxy, Galatians 3:23-29

Posted on June 23, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on June 22, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Paul had a fundamentalist problem. Upstart second-generation missionaries have come to town and have begun sowing seeds of dissension in the Galatian church’s congregation. Paul founded the … Continue reading →

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Two Parades, One Choice; Luke 19:28-40

Posted on April 14, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on Sunday, April 13, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. When a single preacher says something from the pulpit, people will say, “He or she is only preaching.”  When two preachers who don’t know one another … Continue reading →

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Walking into the Future Facing Backwards, Philippians 3:4b-14

Posted on April 7, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on Sunday, April 6, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Paul has a problem. Similar to the old adage, “When the cats away, the mice come out to play.” Paul is languishing in a prison cell … Continue reading →

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Embracing Grace in Times of Suffering, Luke 13:1-9

Posted on March 24, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on March 23, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Turn in your Bible to Luke 13:1-9. We are going to read a passage that only appears in Luke’s Gospel. It addresses a deep theological issue … Continue reading →

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Remember Who You Are, Philippians 3.17-4.1

Posted on March 17, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on March 16, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley This morning, I want us to begin with a light existential question to ponder. Ask yourself, “Who am I?” Who are you? Are you a mom, a … Continue reading →

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