Category Archives: Sermon

The Message: The Big Reveal!, Matthew 2:1-12, Epiphany

A sermon preached by Patrick H. Wrisley, January 3, 2021 The popular trend of gender reveals has taken off in our country.  This is when a young couple is expecting a child and they throw a party to reveal whether … Continue reading

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What if Mary said, “No”?, Luke 1:26-38

A sermon by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. We are slowly making our way through Advent and now the ship is turning towards Christmas. We have dallied through the last three weeks looking at the promise of God’s coming … Continue reading

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A Joy that’s Down in My Heart!, John 1:6-8, 19-28

A sermon by Patrick H. Wrisley John 1:6-8,19-28 6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8He himself was not the light, … Continue reading

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Advent 1: Don’t Get Dis’ed at Christmas!, Mark 13:24-37

Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location: First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Date: November 29, 2020             Well, happy new year to you!  Today we are beginning a new Christian Liturgical year as we commence the season of Advent. Advent, … Continue reading

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The Message: Matthew’s Second Set of “Blessed Ares…”

Scripture:     Matthew 25:31-46   Preacher:      Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Location:      First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale         Date:             November 22, 2020 Today, we’re reading what has been called the Sermon on the Judgment, or as the preacher that married Kelly and … Continue reading

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