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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 Transfiguration Sunday

Posted on February 24, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Father of Tender Mercies, we come as your people today expecting to meet you in this place and at this time. As you greet us, our lives will reflect back from your countenance the depth or shallowness of our lives … Continue reading →

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What do you see when you look into the mirror? Some thoughts on Salt and Light, Matthew 5:12-15

Posted on February 12, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon:        What do you see when you look in the mirror? Scripture:     Matthew 5:13-15 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale Date:             February 9, 2020 This week we are reading from what is often called … Continue reading →

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Shaping Our Identity, Micah 6:1-8

Posted on February 4, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon:        Jesus asks no more from us than he gives of himself Scripture:     Micah 6:1-8 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale Date:              February 2, 2020, Communion Sunday Living in a … Continue reading →

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Were You Ever Taught How to Fish? A Look at Evangelism, Matthew 4:12-25

Posted on January 28, 2020 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon:        Were you ever taught how to fish? Scripture:     Matthew 4:12-25 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL Date:              January 26, 2020, Epiphany 3, Year A  Matthew 4:12-25, (MSG)                   … Continue reading →

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Message: Good Old Joe, Matthew 2:13-23

Posted on December 31, 2019 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon:        Good Old Joe Scripture:     Matthew 2:13-23 Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale Date:             December 29, 2019, First Sunday of Christmas Year A It dawned upon me this week that this is the last … Continue reading →

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