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The Jack Russell Gospel, Luke 12:49-56

A Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on August 17, 2025. There is a sense of urgency building in Luke’s gospel. Last week, you remember, Jesus reminds us God’s love for us is as a Shepherd caring … Continue reading

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My final sermon at First Pres FTL: Final Thoughts, Colossians 4:2-6

Our morning text comes from Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. Colossians is a letter written to a church in what is today’s Turkey. His letter focuses on two primary issues confronting the church at the time. You see, … Continue reading

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Making Choices, 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9

A sermon delivered February 12, 2023, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Making choices. You and I are faced with making choices the moment we wake up in the morning. Do I stay in bed, or do I get up? What … Continue reading

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