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Epiphany and Discipleship: Obey, Confess, Follow, Luke 5:1-11

Posted on February 13, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Our reading this morning is from Luke’s gospel, and we pick up early in the Story. Jesus has set out on his own in the region of Galilee. He has … Continue reading →

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Showing Others Who God Is, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Posted on January 21, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on January 19, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 12.1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist: Good News and Advent Preparations, Luke 3:1-6

Posted on December 17, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on December 8, 2024. This morning, we are introduced to Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. Jesus’ aunt Elizabeth follows in the steps of great biblical heroines like Sarah and Hannah who … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Advent: The Four Stones of Preparation, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Posted on December 3, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on December 1, 2024. We begin the new Christian year this morning and it is a time of year of thoughtful preparation. Madison Avenue would have us think it is about … Continue reading →

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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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