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Final Thoughts, Colossians 4:2-6

A sermon delivered on April 12, 2024 by The Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. I have never done this before but this morning, since it is the last formal sermon I will preach before I retire, I want to dedicate … Continue reading

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Which One Do You Relate with?, or, The Lord’ll Provide, John 6:1-15

A Sermon delivered on July 28, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Some 81 years ago, a young German pastor named Martin Niemoller stood with a delegation of leaders of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church confronting Adolf Hitler about … 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 Full Wilderness Experience, Mark 1:9-15

Turn in your Bible to Mark 1.9-15. In today’s Story, three vital incidents happen that shape Jesus’ identity, character, and purpose in his life, i.e. His baptism, his temptation in the wilderness, and his mission to proclaim the Good News.  … 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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