Tag Archives: Love

The Juxtaposition Between Joy and Grumbling, Luke 19:1-10

A sermon delivered on October 30, 2022 by Patrick H. Wrisley             We pick up in the Story with Jesus just a day or two away from his  entering into Jerusalem on what we traditionally call Palm Sunday. At the … Continue reading

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People Are Watching but What Do They See?; John 13:31-35

Sermon preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, May 15, 2022 On this fifth Sunday of Eastertide, the composers of the lectionary make a jump back to a Story that occurred before the Easer events. They give us a flashback to … Continue reading

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Strive for the Greater Gifts and I Will Show You a More Excellent Way!, 1 Corinthians,12:31-13:13

 A sermon delivered January 30, 2022 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Paul has a problem with the Corinthian Church. If the Corinthian Church was Presbyterian, it would probably have an Administrative Commission come in and take control of it because … Continue reading

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What’s Love Got to Do With It?, Mark 12:28-34

See also Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Leviticus 19:18, 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 … Continue reading

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Sermon:  Do We Really Have Any Idea?; Ephesians 3:14-21

This message was delivered July 25, 2021 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley             “For this reason, I bow my knees” Paul begins this exclamatory prayer of praise.  The first thing as readers of the text is to ask … Continue reading

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