Tag Archives: Advent

Expecting More Than We Imagined, Matthew 11:2-11

Posted on December 15, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 14, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. On this third Sunday of Advent, the lectionary places us squarely in the middle of Matthew’s gospel, far away from shepherds, angel choruses, and that silent … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Tempted to Hit the Snooze Button, Matthew 24:36-44

Posted on December 1, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on November 30, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Business guru Stephen Covey tells us in his book, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, to begin with the end in mind. In other words, to best … Continue reading →

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Fed on the Bread of Tears, Psalm 80:1-7

Posted on December 22, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, December 22, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Food is a big deal this time of year; the holidays always seem to bring out the wonderful culinary and baking skills lying dormant during the rest of … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist: Good News and Advent Preparations, Luke 3:1-6

Posted on December 17, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on December 8, 2024. This morning, we are introduced to Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. Jesus’ aunt Elizabeth follows in the steps of great biblical heroines like Sarah and Hannah who … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Advent: The Four Stones of Preparation, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Posted on December 3, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on December 1, 2024. We begin the new Christian year this morning and it is a time of year of thoughtful preparation. Madison Avenue would have us think it is about … Continue reading →

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