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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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The Dangers of Nostalgia in Church Communities, Numbers 11:4-6, 10-17, 24-25

Posted on September 30, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Today, we are going to look at religious community and its relationship with its leadership. Let us start with Numbers 11.4. The King James Version has it read, “And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting….” The … 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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What’s A Church Member’s Greatest Fear?, Romans 8:22-27

Posted on May 20, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

It’s taken some time but after thirty-six years of ministry, I do believe I’ve narrowed down what for many members of the church is their greatest fear. In other words, what is the one thing you could be asked to … Continue reading →

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