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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.

There are some things we simply must do for ourselves; Luke 17:5-10

Posted on October 6, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered October 2, 2022, by Patrick H Wrisley, D.Min. This morning is world communion Sunday. It’s a day the catholic, i.e. universal church pauses to remember it does not operate in an isolated vacuum. Today Christians of all … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, God, Has Us Do Things That Just Don’t Make Sense; Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15

Posted on September 28, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached on September 25, 2022 by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Sometimes, God has us do things that just don’t make a lot of sense. This is the first word I must say in regard to this morning’s scripture … Continue reading →

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The Essence of the Winsome News We are to Share!, 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Posted on September 19, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on September 18, 2022, by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Our text this morning comes from one of three pastoral letters written by the Apostle Paul to aspiring leaders in the early church. The Pastoral Epistles … Continue reading →

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110 Years and Counting!, Luke 15:1-10

Posted on September 12, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Patrick H Wrisley, September 11, 2022 This morning, it’s helpful if we begin right where we left off last week. Immediately preceding our text this morning are two pivotal Stories.  First, Jesus tells the … Continue reading →

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Making Sure the Math is Right, Luke 14:25-33

Posted on September 6, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on September 4, 2022, by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Both of today’s biblical readings deal with making choices. In Deuteronomy 30, Moses is instructing the Hebrews that life with God requires them to make a … Continue reading →

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