Tag Archives: First Presbyterian Church

Stepping through the Door, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Posted on March 28, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley on March 27, 2022 Turn in your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Paul is writing to the church describing his intent to come and see them, but he has been … 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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Strive for the Greater Gifts and I Will Show You a More Excellent Way!, 1 Corinthians,12:31-13:13

Posted on January 31, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

 A sermon delivered January 30, 2022 by Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Paul has a problem with the Corinthian Church. If the Corinthian Church was Presbyterian, it would probably have an Administrative Commission come in and take control of it because … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Meditation – Growing Back into Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A meditation given on December 24, 2021, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Luke 2:8-20 For 61 years the power and profundity of this night have amazed me so. As a child sitting on the sofa looking at 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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