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The Jack Russell Gospel, Luke 12:49-56

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on August 17, 2025. There is a sense of urgency building in Luke’s gospel. Last week, you remember, Jesus reminds us God’s love for us is as a Shepherd caring … Continue reading

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Fear Not, Little Flock, Luke 12:32-40

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Luke 12:32-40 32“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions, and give alms. … Continue reading

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Another Brick in the Wall, Luke 12:13-21

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on August 3, 2025. Turn in your Bibles to Luke 12:13–21. Today, Jesus is out teaching crowds of people. Someone interrupts him from within the crowd to ask him to … Continue reading

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Teach Us to Pray, Luke 11:1-13

A Sermon Delivered on July 27, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. This morning, we’re looking at Luke 11:1–13, a passage that comes right after last week’s story of Mary and Martha where Mary chooses to sit at … Continue reading

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Becoming (w)Holy Uncomfortable, Amos 8:1-12

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on July 20, 2025. The lectionary this week gives us two very different types of scripture. On one hand, we have the well-known story of Mary and Martha hosting Jesus … Continue reading

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