Tag Archives: Christmas

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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Growing Back into Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on December 24, 2024 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. John 1:1-14 1.1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into … 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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Already, Things are Off to a Rocky Start, Epiphany, Matthew 2:1-12

Posted on January 8, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

I was recently reminded that the church calendar is not always as fluid as we would like it to be.  The church liturgical year began on December 3 with the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation. It’s … Continue reading →

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