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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 Essence of a Call, Matthew 9:9-13,18-26

Posted on June 12, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on June 11, 2023, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. As the church calendar moves into the rhythm of Ordinary Time, our Gospel selections running from now through the end of November come from Matthew. If … Continue reading →

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God’s Border Collie, 1 Corinthians 12:1-13; Pentecost Sunday

Posted on May 30, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Patrick H Wrisley, D.Min. on May 28, 2023 In a church I served in north Georgia decades ago, there was a dear older woman who invariably would come up and hug me each week … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Prayer for May 21, 2023

Posted on May 30, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

Almighty God, the One who is, who was, and whoever shall be, praise you as we glorify you this morning in our prayers, attentiveness, and worship! You have made this day, and we rejoice and glorify you in it! Today … Continue reading →

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Who IS This? Matthew 21:1-11

Posted on April 3, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on April 2, 2023, Palm Sunday, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. How many of you can tell me what this means? (I hold my hand making a Peace Sign).  It means, “Peace!” to you.  It means, “Hey … Continue reading →

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Even the Smart Ones Sometimes Get it Wrong, John 3:1-17

Posted on March 8, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on March 5, 2023, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Our New Testament reading on this second Sunday of Lent and our journey to the Cross and Easter is a wonderful text to hear, not because most all … Continue reading →

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