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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 Message: Patio Time, John 3:14-21

Posted on March 15, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on March 14, 2021 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. In just two chapters, John’s densely packed gospel has already revealed Jesus’ true origins as the Eternal Word from the beginning[1]. It has shown us how Jesus calls … Continue reading →

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Message Title: What Tables of Yours Need Flipping?, John 2:13-22, Third Sunday in Lent, Year B

Posted on March 8, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on March 7, 2021 by Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Welcome to this third Sunday in our Season of Lent for 2021! This morning, our two scriptures really fit nicely together as they call us to reflection … Continue reading →

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Filling Space with Empty Words, Transfiguration Sunday, Mark 9:2-9

Posted on February 15, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., 2/14/2021 Turn in your Bible to Mark 9:2-9. It literally falls in the very center of Mark’s Story and serves as a continental divide of sorts for the gospel. The first half … Continue reading →

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The Power of Communion!, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Posted on February 8, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

         A sermon by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., 2/7/2021. Today we find our beloved but beleaguered Apostle Paul having to defend himself against upstarts in the church who are challenging his leadership and teaching. You see, after Paul left the … Continue reading →

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The Call; Mark 1:14-20

Posted on January 25, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by Patrick H. Wrisley, January 24, 2021.         Last nightKelly and I sat on the back patio looking up at the sky while listening to music by Canadian pianist, Michael Jones. He has a beautiful, dancing light … Continue reading →

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