Category Archives: Sermon

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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Pastoral Prayer for Sunday, September 6, 2020

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

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

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

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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