Tag Archives: Patrick Wrisley

Dropping Your Nets and Picking Up Your Purpose, Matthew 4:12-25

Posted on January 26, 2026 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on January 25, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Matthew 4:12-25 12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Jesus Prayer in Mark’s Gospel, Mark 10:46-52

Posted on October 30, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on October 27, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley If you were Jewish and heard the city of Jericho, what comes to mind? You would remember that Jericho was the first city the Israelite’s came to … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Call: The Challenge of Total Dependence, Mark 10:17-31

Posted on October 14, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, October 13, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. As we prepare to hear this morning’s scripture read, it is helpful to remember what precedes our reading. People were bringing little children to Jesus for … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words: A Biblical Reflection on the Impact of Speech, James 3:1-12

Posted on September 16, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on September 15, 2024, by the Rev. Patrick H Wrisley, D.Min. This morning, James is cutting to the chase about what can destroy either a person or the Christian community itself. In today’s text, James teaches us … Continue reading →

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Refilling Surge Capacity: The Impact of the Syrophoenician Woman on Jesus | Sermon Reflection, Mark 7:24-31

Posted on September 9, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 8, 2024, by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Have you ever heard someone use the phrase, “I’ve hit the wall”? It is a phrase used to describe someone who has reached her limits and … Continue reading →

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