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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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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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