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The Hard Work of Forgiveness, Luke 6:27-38

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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Growing Back into Christmas

A sermon delivered on December 24, 2024 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. John 1:1-14 1.1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into … Continue reading

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The Clash of Empires: Jesus vs. Today’s Truthiness, John 18:33-38

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Sunday, November 24, 2024 Today is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday on the church’s liturgical calendar year. For Christians, this is our “New Year’s Eve” as we wind … Continue reading

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Watching the Tide, Mark 13,1-8

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on November 17, 2024 Turn in your Bible to Mark 13 as we will be reading the first eight verses. As a writer, Mark has us come literally full circle from … Continue reading

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Faith Over Fear: Lessons from Elijah and the Widow, 1 Kings 17:8-16

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. on November 10, 2024. Have you looked at your calendar lately? Just a couple of Sundays are standing in the way of our country’s coma-inducing tryptophan-laced day of turkey and … Continue reading

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