Tag Archives: First Pres

The Pastoral Prayer from Sunday, December 4, 2022

Posted on December 6, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

Prince of Peace and Lord of Lords, we join our voices with all Creation and sing to proclaim your glory. From the very foundation of our world, you have passionately pursued your people with purpose, intentionality, forgiveness, and peace. It … Continue reading →

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Whatever you do, don’t hit the snooze button! Matthew 24:36-44

Posted on November 28, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min., on November 27, 2022, Advent 1, Year A Gather around and let me tell you a Christmas story! It’s from Matthew 24:36-44.  Listen carefully! Matthew 24:36-44 36“But about that day and hour … Continue reading →

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The Essence of the Winsome News We are to Share!, 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Posted on September 19, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on September 18, 2022, by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Our text this morning comes from one of three pastoral letters written by the Apostle Paul to aspiring leaders in the early church. The Pastoral Epistles … Continue reading →

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Making Sure the Math is Right, Luke 14:25-33

Posted on September 6, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on September 4, 2022, by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Both of today’s biblical readings deal with making choices. In Deuteronomy 30, Moses is instructing the Hebrews that life with God requires them to make a … Continue reading →

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Let’s Pause and Take a Look at the Familiar, Luke 11:1-13.

Posted on July 25, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached on July 24, 2022, by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley Before I launch into the sermon, I want to try an experiment. Humor me and say together the Lord’s Prayer out loud… Did you hear it? The prayer … Continue reading →

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