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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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Love is a Verb: Practical Faith in Action, Mark 12:28-34

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

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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Jesus’ Call: The Challenge of Total Dependence, Mark 10:17-31

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, October 13, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. As we prepare to hear this morning’s scripture read, it is helpful to remember what precedes our reading. People were bringing little children to Jesus for … Continue reading

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

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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