Tag Archives: Discipleship

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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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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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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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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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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