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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.

Pastoral Prayer for Sunday, September 6, 2020

Posted on September 6, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Resplendent God, full of Light, Justice and Love, we gather as your people and try once more to get it right. We come this day tired and worn out from both the physical and emotional strains we face as humble … Continue reading →

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Church, Who is Jesus?, Matthew 16:13-20

Posted on August 24, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon:        Church, Who is Jesus? Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location: First Presbybterian Church Fort Lauderdale Scripture:     Matthew 16:13-20 Date:             August 23, 2020 Think for a moment: What is your identity? Is it solely your name and address? Is … Continue reading →

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Nothing Works if We Don’t Get the Basics Right; Psalm 133

Posted on August 17, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon:        Nothing Works if We Don’t’ Get the Basics Right Scripture:     Psalm 133; Philippians 3:17- 4:3 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL Date:             August 16, 2020 Today’s Psalm, coupled with the Philippians text, … Continue reading →

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The Place of Remembered Blessing, Genesis 28:10-19a

Posted on July 20, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon:        The Place of Remembered Blessing Scripture:     Genesis 28:10-19a Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale Date:             July 19, 2020 Have you ever known a family that puts the ‘fun’ in ‘dysfunctional’?  You know the … Continue reading →

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Take A Soil Sample Before Tilling the Soil, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Posted on July 15, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon:        Take a Soil Sample before Tilling the Soil Scripture:     Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL Date:              July 12, 2020 Today’s scripture comes from Matthew 13 … Continue reading →

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