Tag Archives: John the Baptist

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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Coepit Facere et Docere, Mark 6:14-29

Posted on July 15, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on July 14, 2024, by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley One of the daily readings for the lectionary this week was from Matthew. It registered with me considering what happened last evening in Pennsylvania as well as … Continue reading →

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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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The Foundation for a Transformed Life; Luke 3:7-18

Posted on December 16, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

 Sermon delivered December 12, 2021 by Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Luke’s gospel moves along at a pretty good clip straight out of the gates. We have the birth stories for John the Baptist and for Jesus. Twelve-year-old Jesus is … Continue reading →

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A Joy that’s Down in My Heart!, John 1:6-8, 19-28

Posted on December 16, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon by Patrick H. Wrisley John 1:6-8,19-28 6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8He himself was not the light, … Continue reading →

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