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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 Full Wilderness Experience, Mark 1:9-15

Posted on February 21, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Turn in your Bible to Mark 1.9-15. In today’s Story, three vital incidents happen that shape Jesus’ identity, character, and purpose in his life, i.e. His baptism, his temptation in the wilderness, and his mission to proclaim the Good News.  … Continue reading →

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Why are we so uncomfortable with silence?, Mark 9:2-9

Posted on February 12, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

Turn in your Bible to Mark 9:2-9. It literally falls in the very center of Mark’s Story and serves as a continental divide of sorts for the gospel. The first half of Mark laid out who Jesus was and described … Continue reading →

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The Real GOAT, Isaiah 40:21-31

Posted on February 5, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

One of the most important people in any indigenous culture is the storyteller. These are the men and women who remind, preserve, and pass down vital knowledge of the community, its history, and its cultural traditions to future generations. In … Continue reading →

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Fishing, Mark 1:21-28

Posted on January 30, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

                       A message on how to read the Bible. Turn in your Bible to Mark 1. Last week, Jesus was introduced in the Story as coming to herald the in-breaking of the reign of God which required people to do two … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Defined, Mark 1:14-20

Posted on January 22, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., on January 21, 2024 We are beginning to wade into the Gospel of Mark for a season and before beginning, I want to give it some context. Mark is one of the … Continue reading →

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