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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.

What is your charisma?, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Posted on January 24, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

Preached January 23, 2022, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min.  To better understand today’s text, we first must slide our fingers back a bit in this letter to the church in Corinth to chapter 11:17 where Paul writes, “But in the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Meditation – Growing Back into Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A meditation given on December 24, 2021, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Luke 2:8-20 For 61 years the power and profundity of this night have amazed me so. As a child sitting on the sofa looking at the … Continue reading →

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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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