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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’s in your wallet?, Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon: What’s in your wallet? Scripture: Matthew 22: 15-22 Preacher: Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location: First Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL Date: October 18, 2020             It’s helpful to realize the context Jesus is in as you hear today’s scripture. … Continue reading

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Pastoral Prayer for Sunday, October 11, 2020; First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale

Almighty and Ancient One, the God who is, was and is yet to come, We gather as your expectant people this Lord’s Day.  Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory and majesty; You are Lord … Continue reading

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Pressing on…, Philippians 3:4b-14

The spiritual life is not about a pedigree or accomplishments; a spiritual life is finding our single, laser-focused love affair with Jesus and jettisoning anything and everything we have to embrace him. Continue reading

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Empty Shelves to Empty Selves; Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon:        Empty Shelves to Empty Selves Scripture:     Philippians 2:1-11 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL Date:             September 27, 2020 This morning we are picking up right where we left off last week in our reading of Paul’s letter to … Continue reading

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We’re All in This Together!, Philippians 1:21-30

Sermon:        We’re All in This Together  Scripture:     Philippians 1:21-30     Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale          Date:             September 20, 2020 It’s something I still have tucked away in a little box. It’s a handwritten letter from my oldest daughter, Lauren, that … Continue reading

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