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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.

A Crash Course in Spiritual Formation, Amos 8:1-13

A sermon delivered by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on July 17, 2022 The lectionary readings this week provided two very different types of reading for us this morning. On one hand, there is the well-known text of Martha and Mary … Continue reading

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The Pastoral Prayer for Sunday, July 10, 2022

O God who is, who was, and who forever—shall be, we humbly gather as your Church whether participating at home or in-person. Our very act of worship sends shudders through the spiritual realms because your people have gathered to celebrate … Continue reading

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Joy Comes in the Morning, Psalm 30

A sermon preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, July 3, 2022. Psalm 30 1 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up    and did not let my foes rejoice over me.2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,    and you … Continue reading

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Some Umpires Call Balls, Some Call Strikes, I Call’em as I See‘em; Luke 8:26-39

A message preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on June 19, 2022. This morning, we find Jesus and the Twelve disembarking a boat on the east/southeast portion of the Sea of Galilee. This is Jesus’ first foray into Gentile territory. … Continue reading

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Behind, Besides, Within; a sermon on Romans 5:1-5

Sermon preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, June 12, 2022 This morning we are beginning with the answer to the question we will be unpacking today. The answer is this: Behind; Besides; Within. Now let’s look at the question this … Continue reading

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