Tag Archives: Justice

Becoming (w)Holy Uncomfortable, Amos 8:1-12

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on July 20, 2025. The lectionary this week gives us two very different types of scripture. On one hand, we have the well-known story of Mary and Martha hosting Jesus … Continue reading

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Love is a Verb: Practical Faith in Action, Mark 12:28-34

Listen for the Word of the Lord from Mark 12:28 – 34… 28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another… Now before we go any further, we need to pause and ask who is the … Continue reading

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A Crash Course in Spiritual Formation, Amos 8:1-13

A sermon delivered by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on July 17, 2022 The lectionary readings this week provided two very different types of reading for us this morning. On one hand, there is the well-known text of Martha and Mary … Continue reading

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Nothing Works if We Don’t Get the Basics Right; Psalm 133

Sermon:        Nothing Works if We Don’t’ Get the Basics Right Scripture:     Psalm 133; Philippians 3:17- 4:3 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL Date:             August 16, 2020 Today’s Psalm, coupled with the Philippians text, … Continue reading

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Shaping Our Identity, Micah 6:1-8

Sermon:        Jesus asks no more from us than he gives of himself Scripture:     Micah 6:1-8 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale Date:              February 2, 2020, Communion Sunday Living in a … Continue reading

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