Tag Archives: Jesus

The Winsome News!, Mark 1:1-8

Posted on December 12, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

Sixty-three years before Jesus was born, the powers of Rome came and took control of what we know as Israel and Palestine. As we learn in the various Gospel stories, the Romans were an oppressive regime exercising their will at … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse, Now!, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Posted on December 4, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached on December 3, 2023, by the Rev. Patrick H Wrisley, D.Min.             Are you an owl or are you a rooster? Are you a “clucker” or are you one to sit back and observe all that is … Continue reading →

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What’s in Your Wallet?, Matthew 22:15-22

Posted on October 23, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon deliverd by Rev. Patrick H Wrisley, D.Min. on October 22, 2023 This morning, we are going to look at the notion of precedence and what matters most. As we approach our text this morning, it’s helpful to realize … Continue reading →

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Side by Side, Matthew 11:25-30

Posted on July 11, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

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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The Essence of a Call, Matthew 9:9-13,18-26

Posted on June 12, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on June 11, 2023, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. As the church calendar moves into the rhythm of Ordinary Time, our Gospel selections running from now through the end of November come from Matthew. If … Continue reading →

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