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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.

Sermon: Strive to Be Last in Line!, Mark 9:30-37

Posted on September 20, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley on Sunday, September 19, 2021 Today’s text is about expectations versus reality. Have you ever experienced a gap between what you expected and the reality you experienced? Say you have planned … Continue reading →

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Sermon: Who Do You Say That I Am?, Mark 8:27-33

Posted on September 13, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on September 12, 2021 by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley Mark 8 is smack the middle of Mark’s fast-paced Gospel, and it is in this chapter the whole story pivots as Jesus fully reveals who he is … Continue reading →

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The Sermon: Truth & Consequences; Ephesians 6:10-20

Posted on August 23, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., August 22, 2021 This morning we are winding up our study of Ephesians.  So far, Paul has encouraged the church to stand firm in their faith in the Gospel and in … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Prayer for Sunday, August 25, 2021

Posted on August 16, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

God of all wisdom, we come today gathered as your people to worship you in our spirits in both truth and gratitude. You have showered us with every possible blessing from food to eat, places to rest our heads at … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Discipleship: Living Circumspect Lives, Ephesians 5:15-20

Posted on August 16, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on August 15, 2021 We continue with our study of Ephesians this morning and pick up in chapter five beginning with verse 15. Last week we noted that this part of Paul’s … Continue reading →

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