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The Juxtaposition Between Joy and Grumbling, Luke 19:1-10

A sermon delivered on October 30, 2022 by Patrick H. Wrisley             We pick up in the Story with Jesus just a day or two away from his  entering into Jerusalem on what we traditionally call Palm Sunday. At the … Continue reading

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People Are Watching but What Do They See?; John 13:31-35

Sermon preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, May 15, 2022 On this fifth Sunday of Eastertide, the composers of the lectionary make a jump back to a Story that occurred before the Easer events. They give us a flashback to … Continue reading

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He Came Down and Then He Looked Up, Luke 6:17-26

A sermon preached by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., on February 13, 2022 If you would rather listen to the service and sermon, please click here. Growing up in north Georgia gave me ample opportunity to go ambling through the woods … Continue reading

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The Message: Now is the Time!, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

A sermon preached by Patrick H. Wrisley on June 20, 2021. In previous weeks, we have noted the strained relationship between Paul and the church he founded in Corinth. In essence, he is reminding them to be the Church and … Continue reading

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The Power of Communion!, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

         A sermon by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., 2/7/2021. Today we find our beloved but beleaguered Apostle Paul having to defend himself against upstarts in the church who are challenging his leadership and teaching. You see, after Paul left the … Continue reading

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