Author Archives: patrick h wrisley

About patrick h wrisley

A Mainline Presbyterian Orthodox Evangelical Socially Minded Prophetic Contemplative Preacher sharing the Winsome Story of Christ as I try to muddle through as a father, friend, head of staff, colleague, and disciple.

On Full Display, John 17:6-19

Posted on May 13, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, May 12, 2024. Years and years ago, what feels like a lifetime ago, I was a martial arts instructor. I just loved to fight! Every year, there was a karate tournament held in … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Conversion, Acts 10:44-48

Posted on May 7, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Actually, It’s the Story of Three Conversions A Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on May 5, 2024 Have you ever walked up to a group of people and all you hear is the punchline of a joke? … Continue reading →

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We Are Children of the Eighth Day, Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17

Posted on April 25, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered April 21, 2024, Earth Care Sunday, First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls His name was Iron Eyes Cody and to this day, some 54 years later, his image is burned into my mind. He is a Native … Continue reading →

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What Story Do Our Scars Tell?, Luke 24:36-48

Posted on April 16, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Turn in your Bible to Luke 24:36. Now in Luke’s Story, we are joining the action on the first Easter evening. The Story immediately preceding ours this morning is the Story about two forlorn disciples walking home from Jerusalem to … Continue reading →

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What Does Doubting Thomas Teach Us?, John 20:19-31

Posted on April 9, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on April 7, 2024, the Second Sunday of Easter, Year B Former foreign secretary of Great Britain, Lord Halifax, once shared a railway compartment with two prim-looking older women. A … Continue reading →

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