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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.

Whatever you do, don’t hit the snooze button! Matthew 24:36-44

Posted on November 28, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., on November 27, 2022, Advent 1, Year A Gather around and let me tell you a Christmas story! It’s from Matthew 24:36-44.  Listen carefully! Matthew 24:36-44 36“But about that day and hour … Continue reading →

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Our Opportunity to Witness, Luke 21:5-19

Posted on November 14, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on November 13, 2022, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Our journey in Luke’s gospel is quickly ending as the church year officially ends next week with Christ the King Sunday. The lectionary has had us wading through … Continue reading →

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The Juxtaposition Between Joy and Grumbling, Luke 19:1-10

Posted on November 2, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on October 30, 2022 by Patrick H. Wrisley             We pick up in the Story with Jesus just a day or two away from his  entering into Jerusalem on what we traditionally call Palm Sunday. At the … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Note to Members of First Pres FTL on the Proposed Restructuring of Pastoral Leadership

Posted on October 17, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

October 17, 2022 Dear members and friends, I want to share with you some exciting news about the pastoral leadership of FPC! When I became your pastor five years ago, a part of my call to our church was to … Continue reading →

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But the other nine, where are they? Luke 17:11-19

Posted on October 10, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min on October 9, 2022. This morning we immediately pick up where we left off last week and we are going to learn about what it means to give God glory and praise. … Continue reading →

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