Category Archives: Sermon

Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed, Grace the Size of a Table, Luke 17:1-10

Posted on October 6, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This morning is World Communion Sunday. It began back in 1933 when the Rev. Dr. Hugh Kerr of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh wanted to … Continue reading →

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The Next Generation, Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15

Posted on September 29, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on September 28, 2025, by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. The first thing I have to say about this morning’s lectionary reading is that to hear it, it sounds as though it does not make any … Continue reading →

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Making Sure the Math is Right, Luke 14:25-33

Posted on September 8, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on September 7, 2025 by The Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Both of today’s biblical readings deal with making choices. In Deuteronomy 30, Moses reminds the Hebrews that life with God requires a conscious decision. He declares, “Now choose life, … Continue reading →

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Have a Piece of Humble Pie, Luke 14:1, 7-14

Posted on September 2, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on August 31, 2025 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Here’s a riddle: What’s the one thing you can strive for, but once you have it, you immediately lose it? Humility. So, let me ask you: Are you … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming the Sabbath, Luke 13:10-17

Posted on August 25, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on August 24, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley By the end of last Wednesday, I was unable to give Patty a sermon title as it had not come to me yet. Well, it eventually … Continue reading →

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