Yearly Archives: 2021

The Message: The Cost to See Jesus; John 12:20-26

Preached by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. on March 21, 2021             The row between Jesus and the religious officials is growing and we join the Story after Jesus entered Jerusalem for the Passover festival. The crowds are full and they … Continue reading

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The Message: Patio Time, John 3:14-21

A sermon delivered on March 14, 2021 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. In just two chapters, John’s densely packed gospel has already revealed Jesus’ true origins as the Eternal Word from the beginning[1]. It has shown us how Jesus calls … Continue reading

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Message Title: What Tables of Yours Need Flipping?, John 2:13-22, Third Sunday in Lent, Year B

A sermon delivered on March 7, 2021 by Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Welcome to this third Sunday in our Season of Lent for 2021! This morning, our two scriptures really fit nicely together as they call us to reflection … Continue reading

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Filling Space with Empty Words, Transfiguration Sunday, Mark 9:2-9

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., 2/14/2021 Turn in your Bible to Mark 9:2-9. It literally falls in the very center of Mark’s Story and serves as a continental divide of sorts for the gospel. The first half … 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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