Tag Archives: First Presbyterian Church Glens Falls

Into the Wilderness: Tested, Strengthened, and Led by the Spirit, Luke 4:1-13

Posted on March 10, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on March 9, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. It has taken three chapters for Luke to build up to today’s debut of Jesus’ ministry. All the birth narratives are behind us, as are Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Our Spiritual Investment Strategy, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Posted on March 5, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 6.1“Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from … Continue reading →

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The Metamorphosis, Luke 9:28-36

Posted on March 5, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered Sunday, March 2, 2025by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Turn in your Bibles to Luke 9:28-36. The very first line of our text says, “Now about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took…” As careful readers, our first … Continue reading →

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The Hard Work of Forgiveness, Luke 6:27-38

Posted on February 24, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on February 23, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley This morning, we pick up where we left off last week. Jesus and his disciples have climbed a mountain for a time of prayer, and it … 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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