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Love is a Verb: Practical Faith in Action, Mark 12:28-34

Posted on November 4, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Listen for the Word of the Lord from Mark 12:28 – 34… 28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another… Now before we go any further, we need to pause and ask who is the … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Jesus Prayer in Mark’s Gospel, Mark 10:46-52

Posted on October 30, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on October 27, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley If you were Jewish and heard the city of Jericho, what comes to mind? You would remember that Jericho was the first city the Israelite’s came to … Continue reading →

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Did those Zebedee brothers really just ask Jesus that?!, Mark 10:32-45

Posted on October 21, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The people who put together the lectionary has our reading start with verse 35 which really waters down the scene and makes it ho-hum. We will … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Call: The Challenge of Total Dependence, Mark 10:17-31

Posted on October 14, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, October 13, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. As we prepare to hear this morning’s scripture read, it is helpful to remember what precedes our reading. People were bringing little children to Jesus for … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Nostalgia in Church Communities, Numbers 11:4-6, 10-17, 24-25

Posted on September 30, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

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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