Tag Archives: ad fontem

Reclaiming Christmas: Moving from the Holidays to the Holy Days, Matthew 3:1–12

Posted on December 8, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 7, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Matthew 3:1-11          3.1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is the one … Continue reading →

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Sacred Pauses in a Noisy Season, Psalm 46

Posted on November 24, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on November 23, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. This morning, I am building my thoughts around creating sacred pauses in a noisy season. To help me do that, we are going to be looking … Continue reading →

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How Many Angels Can Dance on the Head of a Pin?, Luke 20:27-40

Posted on November 10, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on November 9, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley It was a hard day at the office, and I had come home and crashed in the first chair that greeted me when I walked in … Continue reading →

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The Power of Saying Thank You, Leviticus 13:45-56, Luke 17:11-19

Posted on October 13, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on October 12, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Leviticus 13:45-46 45 The person who has the leprous disease shall wear torn clothes and let the hair of his head be disheveled; and he shall cover … 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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