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When Faith Disrupts Our Plans, Matthew 1:18025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 21, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. All the little open windows on our Advent calendars are beginning to show that there are not many days left before Christmas. In just a few … Continue reading →

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Expecting More Than We Imagined, Matthew 11:2-11

Posted on December 15, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 14, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. On this third Sunday of Advent, the lectionary places us squarely in the middle of Matthew’s gospel, far away from shepherds, angel choruses, and that silent … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Christmas: Moving from the Holidays to the Holy Days, Matthew 3:1–12

Posted on December 8, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 7, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Matthew 3:1-11          3.1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is the one … Continue reading →

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Your Story Matters, Luke 21:5-19

Posted on November 17, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on November 23, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Luke 21:5–19 5Some people were talking about the Temple, saying how wonderfully it was decorated, with its beautiful stones and dedicated gifts. “Yes,” said Jesus; 6“but the … Continue reading →

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Sunday, November 9th’s Pastoral Prayer

Posted on November 10, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

Lord of the Seasons, you who place the planets in their places, causes our tides to rise and fall, and food to flourish to feed us, we gather this morning and thank you.As the temperatures turn colder, we are mindful … Continue reading →

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