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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.

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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Making Choices, 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9

Posted on February 16, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered February 12, 2023, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Making choices. You and I are faced with making choices the moment we wake up in the morning. Do I stay in bed, or do I get up? What … Continue reading →

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The Characteristics of a Disciple, Matthew 5:13-20

Posted on February 6, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by Patrick H. Wrisley on February 5, 2023. Matthew 5.1 says that Jesus went up onto the mountain and Matthew 8.1 says Jesus came down the mountain. Sandwiched between these two verses are three chapters that comprise … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Prayer for Sunday, January 29, 2023

Posted on January 30, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

Sunday, January 29, 2023 God of Infinite Light and Fathomless Goodness, we come this morning and place our lives before you in gratitude and praise. We really need so little but you lavish us with so much. Your Church gathers … Continue reading →

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