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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.

The Great Reversal, Luke 1:45-56

Posted on December 21, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

 A sermon preached on December 19, 2021, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min.   One would think that after 4,000 years, we would’ve figured it out by now. Beginning with Abraham and extending forward until today, God has this … Continue reading →

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The Foundation for a Transformed Life; Luke 3:7-18

Posted on December 16, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

 Sermon delivered December 12, 2021 by Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Luke’s gospel moves along at a pretty good clip straight out of the gates. We have the birth stories for John the Baptist and for Jesus. Twelve-year-old Jesus is … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Pastoral Prayer, Advent 2, December 5, 2021

Posted on December 6, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

God of Abraham and Sarah, of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we come before you today with thanks and praise for the gift of a safe night and thoughtful rest; we gather as your children, saints and sinners alike, thanking you for … Continue reading →

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Suffer Not the Little Children, Matthew 19:13-15

Posted on November 29, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A meditation delivered for The Hanging of the Greens, 11/28/2021 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. This evening’s text is best understood if it’s placed next to its sister verse that was introduced in the previous chapter in Matthew.  Jesus, along … Continue reading →

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Reign of Christ Sunday, The Sound of Silence, John 18:33-38

Posted on November 22, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. on November 21, 2021 Today is the church’s New Year’s Eve. Today marks the final day of the church’s liturgical calendar year as we prepare to flip the page to a new season … Continue reading →

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