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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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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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