Tag Archives: First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale

Some Umpires Call Balls, Some Call Strikes, I Call’em as I See‘em; Luke 8:26-39

Posted on June 28, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A message preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on June 19, 2022. This morning, we find Jesus and the Twelve disembarking a boat on the east/southeast portion of the Sea of Galilee. This is Jesus’ first foray into Gentile territory. … Continue reading →

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People Are Watching but What Do They See?; John 13:31-35

Posted on June 9, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

Sermon preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, May 15, 2022 On this fifth Sunday of Eastertide, the composers of the lectionary make a jump back to a Story that occurred before the Easer events. They give us a flashback to … Continue reading →

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A Disciple’s Job Description and What to Do With It, Luke 5.1-11

Posted on February 9, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered February 6, 2022, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. (If you wish to watch and listen to the sermon, please click here.) Our reading this morning is from Luke’s gospel, and we pick up early in the Story. … Continue reading →

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What is your charisma?, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Posted on January 24, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

Preached January 23, 2022, by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min.  To better understand today’s text, we first must slide our fingers back a bit in this letter to the church in Corinth to chapter 11:17 where Paul writes, “But in the … Continue reading →

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The Great Reversal, Luke 1:45-56

Posted on December 21, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

 A sermon preached on December 19, 2021, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min.   One would think that after 4,000 years, we would’ve figured it out by now. Beginning with Abraham and extending forward until today, God has this … Continue reading →

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