Monthly Archives: November 2023

Matthew’s Second Set of “Blessed Ares,” Matthew 25:31-46

Today, we’re reading what has been called the Sermon on the Judgment, or as the preacher that married Kelly and me 40 years ago calls it, “The Sermon on the Last Audit.”[1] It’s about how all of us will appear … Continue reading

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Each According to Their Ability, Matthew 25:14-30

A sermon delivered November 19, 2023 by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. The scene is being set for Jesus’ final days alive. Previously, we have seen Jesus in the Temple having rounds with the religious leaders, scholars, and politicians … Continue reading

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Laissez-Faire Faith, Matthew 25:1-13

A sermon delivered by Patrick H Wrisley on November 19, 2023. We preachers all have at least one really good wedding story we have had taken place. Mine was when I was an associate pastor for evangelism at Peachtree Presbyterian … Continue reading

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The Same But Different – All Saints Sunday, 1 John 3:1-3

He was doing what all pastors do on Sunday morning; he was at this church leading worship that spring morning directing the people in prayer, sharing the news of the church family, and preaching his sermon. While all this was … Continue reading

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