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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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Epiphany and Discipleship: Obey, Confess, Follow, Luke 5:1-11

Posted on February 13, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Our reading this morning is from Luke’s gospel, and we pick up early in the Story. Jesus has set out on his own in the region of Galilee. He has … Continue reading →

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Fed on the Bread of Tears, Psalm 80:1-7

Posted on December 22, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, December 22, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Food is a big deal this time of year; the holidays always seem to bring out the wonderful culinary and baking skills lying dormant during the rest of … Continue reading →

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