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Dropping Your Nets and Picking Up Your Purpose, Matthew 4:12-25

A Sermon Delivered on January 25, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Matthew 4:12-25 12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, … Continue reading

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Come and See: The Simple Art of Evangelism, John 1:35-42

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on January 18, 2026. What is your favorite passage of Scripture?  Many people gravitate toward Psalm 23, where we are reminded that the Lord is our shepherd. Others mention 1 Corinthians … Continue reading

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The Presentation, Matthew 13:1-17

A Sermon Delivered on January 11, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. I grew up in Georgia, where debutante balls were part of the social fabric; these were elaborate galas where young women from prominent families were formally … Continue reading

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Pondering, Luke 2:8-10

A Sermon Delivered on Christmas Eve 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Luke 2:8–20 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before … Continue reading

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When Faith Disrupts Our Plans, Matthew 1:18025

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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