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The Gift of Letting Go, Luke 24:44-53

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Today is known as Ascension Sunday – the day when the church bids Jesus good-bye yet one more time. His departure sets up the next … Continue reading

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The Voice of the Good Shepherd, John 10:22-30

A Sermon Delivered May 11, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Once upon a time, there was a fierce and brilliant Greek military commander named Alexander—the one we now call Alexander the Great. He conquered a vast empire … Continue reading

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Easter Eyes, Luke 24:1-12

An Easter Sermon delivered April 20, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Luke 24:1-12 (NRSV) 24But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2They … Continue reading

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Two Parades, One Choice; Luke 19:28-40

A sermon delivered on Sunday, April 13, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. When a single preacher says something from the pulpit, people will say, “He or she is only preaching.”  When two preachers who don’t know one another … Continue reading

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Walking into the Future Facing Backwards, Philippians 3:4b-14

A sermon delivered on Sunday, April 6, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Paul has a problem. Similar to the old adage, “When the cats away, the mice come out to play.” Paul is languishing in a prison cell … Continue reading

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