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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.

People Are Watching but What Do They See?; John 13:31-35

Posted on June 9, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, May 15, 2022 On this fifth Sunday of Eastertide, the composers of the lectionary make a jump back to a Story that occurred before the Easer events. They give us a flashback to … Continue reading →

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The Pastoral Prayer for Sunday, May 8, 2022

Posted on May 11, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

            Almighty God who placed all the planets and the stars in their places and yet know each of your beloved by their name, we come to celebrate your love and goodness as we pause and worship you. You are … Continue reading →

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Meeting Us Where We Are, John 21:15-19

Posted on May 4, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A message preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, May 1, 2022 If we peer down from 40K feet, we can see how John’s gospel begins and ends very neatly and includes both a prologue and an epilogue. The prologue, which … Continue reading →

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Easter Eyes, Luke 24:1-12

Posted on April 20, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, Easter 2022 Luke 24:1-12: 24.1But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2They found the … Continue reading →

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Stepping through the Door, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Posted on March 28, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on March 27, 2022 Turn in your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Paul is writing to the church describing his intent to come and see them, but he has been … Continue reading →

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