Tag Archives: First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls

Living a Circumspect Life: How to Walk Intentionally with God, Ephesians 5:15-20

A sermon delivered on August 18, 2024 by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. This morning, we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church. In the first part of his letter, Paul is talking about theology and what … Continue reading

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What’s A Church Member’s Greatest Fear?, Romans 8:22-27

It’s taken some time but after thirty-six years of ministry, I do believe I’ve narrowed down what for many members of the church is their greatest fear. In other words, what is the one thing you could be asked to … Continue reading

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The Real GOAT, Isaiah 40:21-31

One of the most important people in any indigenous culture is the storyteller. These are the men and women who remind, preserve, and pass down vital knowledge of the community, its history, and its cultural traditions to future generations. In … Continue reading

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The Gospel Defined, Mark 1:14-20

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., on January 21, 2024 We are beginning to wade into the Gospel of Mark for a season and before beginning, I want to give it some context. Mark is one of the … Continue reading

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The Winsome News!, Mark 1:1-8

Sixty-three years before Jesus was born, the powers of Rome came and took control of what we know as Israel and Palestine. As we learn in the various Gospel stories, the Romans were an oppressive regime exercising their will at … Continue reading

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