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Understanding Creeds: The Essence of Belief, Hebrews 1:1-4

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

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

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

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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What Story Do Our Scars Tell?, Luke 24:36-48

Turn in your Bible to Luke 24:36. Now in Luke’s Story, we are joining the action on the first Easter evening. The Story immediately preceding ours this morning is the Story about two forlorn disciples walking home from Jerusalem to … Continue reading

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