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Understanding Creeds: The Essence of Belief, Hebrews 1:1-4

Posted on October 7, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

In speaking with the young people in the confirmation class, we learned about creeds. A creed is simply a statement of what you believe about any topic. We have heard the classical creeds like the Apostles’ Creed or the Nicene … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Nostalgia in Church Communities, Numbers 11:4-6, 10-17, 24-25

Posted on September 30, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Today, we are going to look at religious community and its relationship with its leadership. Let us start with Numbers 11.4. The King James Version has it read, “And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting….” The … Continue reading →

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Tag! You’re It!, Isaiah 6:1-8

Posted on June 3, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Message for Trinity Sunday Turn in your Bible to Isaiah 6:1-8. Our Story today is a call Story when God has a job to do and taps someone on the shoulder to go do it. Unlike Moses, who when … Continue reading →

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On Full Display, John 17:6-19

Posted on May 13, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, May 12, 2024. Years and years ago, what feels like a lifetime ago, I was a martial arts instructor. I just loved to fight! Every year, there was a karate tournament held in … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Name, John 20:1-18

Posted on April 3, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on Easter, March 31, 2024, Year B John 20:1-18 20.1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed … Continue reading →

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