Tag Archives: Patrick H. Wrisley

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

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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God’s Border Collie, 1 Corinthians 12:1-13; Pentecost Sunday

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Patrick H Wrisley, D.Min. on May 28, 2023 In a church I served in north Georgia decades ago, there was a dear older woman who invariably would come up and hug me each week … Continue reading

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Pastoral Prayer for May 21, 2023

Almighty God, the One who is, who was, and whoever shall be, praise you as we glorify you this morning in our prayers, attentiveness, and worship! You have made this day, and we rejoice and glorify you in it! Today … Continue reading

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The Characteristics of a Disciple, Matthew 5:13-20

A sermon preached by Patrick H. Wrisley on February 5, 2023. Matthew 5.1 says that Jesus went up onto the mountain and Matthew 8.1 says Jesus came down the mountain. Sandwiched between these two verses are three chapters that comprise … Continue reading

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Whatever you do, don’t hit the snooze button! Matthew 24:36-44

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., on November 27, 2022, Advent 1, Year A Gather around and let me tell you a Christmas story! It’s from Matthew 24:36-44.  Listen carefully! Matthew 24:36-44 36“But about that day and hour … Continue reading

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