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

Posted on September 16, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

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

Posted on September 9, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

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

Posted on August 11, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

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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Coepit Facere et Docere, Mark 6:14-29

Posted on July 15, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on July 14, 2024, by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley One of the daily readings for the lectionary this week was from Matthew. It registered with me considering what happened last evening in Pennsylvania as well as … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Happens to the Best of Them, Mark 6:1-13

Posted on July 8, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered July 7, 2024 by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Last week in Mark’s gospel, we noted the power of an interruption in our lives. Jesus and the others just landed in Capernaum where he was immediately … Continue reading →

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