Tag Archives: Discipleship

Patio Time, John 3:14-21

The Gospel of John introduces key aspects about Jesus in the first two chapters: his divine origins, gathering of disciples, gracious acts, and future destiny. In a conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus explains his purpose and the universal love of God, challenging Nicodemus to deepen his spiritual understanding. This highlights the importance of engaging in meaningful spiritual conversations. Continue reading

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A Cross is More than Something to Slip into Your Pocket, Mark 8:31-38, Lent 2, Year B

Turn in your Bible to Mark 8.31-38. We find that Jesus and his companions have traveled roughly 30 miles north from Capernaum to the town of Caesarea Philippi – a town that would be considered to be as pagan as … Continue reading

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Matthew’s Second Set of “Blessed Ares,” Matthew 25:31-46

Today, we’re reading what has been called the Sermon on the Judgment, or as the preacher that married Kelly and me 40 years ago calls it, “The Sermon on the Last Audit.”[1] It’s about how all of us will appear … Continue reading

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Laissez-Faire Faith, Matthew 25:1-13

A sermon delivered by Patrick H Wrisley on November 19, 2023. We preachers all have at least one really good wedding story we have had taken place. Mine was when I was an associate pastor for evangelism at Peachtree Presbyterian … Continue reading

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Side by Side, Matthew 11:25-30

A sermon delivered by Dr. Patrick H Wrisley on Sunday, July 9, 2023 Years ago, the former President of Princeton Seminary, Dr. Robert Gillespie, was speaking at a conference about the state of the church and culture. He said, “We … Continue reading

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