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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.

You Cannot Fill a Full Bucket, Philippians 2:1-13

Posted on October 2, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on October 1, 2023, by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley This morning we celebrate World Communion Sunday whereby churches of all ilks and denominations celebrate the power of the unifying work of Jesus Christ. It began … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Tradition and Nostalgia, Exodus 16:2-15

Posted on September 25, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

            This morning, we are going to hear a Story whose gist is something all of us can relate to at some level. It’s a Story about longing for that which we don’t have but have this mindset that if … Continue reading →

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They Put the “FUN” in Dysfunction! Genesis 50:15-21

Posted on September 18, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by the Rev. Patrick H Wtisley, D.Min. on September 17, 2023. Hear the main point of today’s message: God thrives in the messes we create for ourselves. God thrives in the messes we create for ourselves. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is? Romans 13:8-14

Posted on September 11, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. on Sunday, September 10, 2023. This morning, I want to see if you can finish this sentence from an old, well-known tune from the band Chicago. As I was walking down the … Continue reading →

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Patriot Day Prayer for the 9/11 Service Held at the Glens Falls, NY Fire Station

Posted on September 11, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

This morning I was given the privilege to help preside with Deputy Chief Izzy Modert and Captain Ric Stafford at the 22nd September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in Glens Falls, NY. Below is the prayer I offered for those of us … Continue reading →

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