Tag Archives: resurrection

For Whom Are You Looking For?, John 20:1-18

Posted on April 6, 2026 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on Easter, April 5, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. A funeral director asked a young preacher to hold a graveside service for a man who had died with neither family nor friends. The service … Continue reading →

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When God Stands at the Grave, John 11:27-37

Posted on March 24, 2026 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on March 22, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Let’s set the scene: Today we have a story about four friends separated from one another by distance.  Sisters Martha and Mary, along with their brother Lazarus, … Continue reading →

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Easter Eyes, Luke 24:1-12

Posted on April 28, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

An Easter Sermon delivered April 20, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Luke 24:1-12 (NRSV) 24But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2They … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Name, John 20:1-18

Posted on April 3, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on Easter, March 31, 2024, Year B John 20:1-18 20.1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed … Continue reading →

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Easter Eyes, Luke 24:1-12

Posted on April 20, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, Easter 2022 Luke 24:1-12: 24.1But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2They found the … Continue reading →

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