Tag Archives: First Presbyterian Church Glens Falls

Bless Your Heart: There’s No Room for Pride in the Church, Mark 9:30-37

A Sermon delivered on September 22, 2024, by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. The Gospel of Mark is so real as it paints people as they really are. It’s because of this I wonder if Jesus ever had what we call “Buyer’s … Continue reading

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The Power of Words: A Biblical Reflection on the Impact of Speech, James 3:1-12

A sermon delivered on September 15, 2024, by the Rev. Patrick H Wrisley, D.Min. This morning, James is cutting to the chase about what can destroy either a person or the Christian community itself. In today’s text, James teaches us … Continue reading

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Refilling Surge Capacity: The Impact of the Syrophoenician Woman on Jesus | Sermon Reflection, Mark 7:24-31

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 8, 2024, by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Have you ever heard someone use the phrase, “I’ve hit the wall”? It is a phrase used to describe someone who has reached her limits and … Continue reading

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Overcoming Depression: The Story of Elijah – Finding Solace in God’s Silence, 1 Kings 19:1-14

A Sermon Delivered on August 11, 2024 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Today’s Story with the biblical giant Elijah is one all of us can relate with in our own lives. Let us review what is going on in Elijah’s … Continue reading

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Measuring Christian Maturity: Insights from Ephesians 4:1-16

 A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley on August 4, 2024 This morning’s scripture lesson comes from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. Many presume he wrote it some 35 plus or minus years after Jesus died, most likely … Continue reading

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