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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.

The Presentation, Matthew 13:1-17

Posted on January 12, 2026 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on January 11, 2026 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. I grew up in Georgia, where debutante balls were part of the social fabric; these were elaborate galas where young women from prominent families were formally … Continue reading →

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Pondering, Luke 2:8-10

Posted on December 24, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on Christmas Eve 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Luke 2:8–20 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before … Continue reading →

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When Faith Disrupts Our Plans, Matthew 1:18025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 21, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. All the little open windows on our Advent calendars are beginning to show that there are not many days left before Christmas. In just a few … Continue reading →

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Expecting More Than We Imagined, Matthew 11:2-11

Posted on December 15, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 14, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. On this third Sunday of Advent, the lectionary places us squarely in the middle of Matthew’s gospel, far away from shepherds, angel choruses, and that silent … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Christmas: Moving from the Holidays to the Holy Days, Matthew 3:1–12

Posted on December 8, 2025 by patrick h wrisley

A Sermon Delivered on December 7, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Matthew 3:1-11          3.1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is the one … Continue reading →

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