Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

A good Master who gives gifts in the end

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Trinity 7 Romans 6:19-23  +  Mark 8:1-9 Slavery is the picture St. Paul uses in today’s Epistle. But the picture he uses isn’t humans enslaving other humans by force. … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Friday of Trinity 6

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon preached by Bishop James Heiser, based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Audio only. Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Download Bulletin

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The high price of admission into God’s kingdom

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Trinity 6 Romans 6:3-11  +  Matthew 5:20-26 Whether or not a person believes in God, or in the existence of the human soul, everyone, and I mean everyone, is … Continue reading →

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The call of the clergy, the call of the laity

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Trinity 5 1 Peter 3:8-15  +  Luke 5:1-11 The ministry of Christian clergy is essential. And so is the witness of lay Christians, non-pastors, in the world. In each … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Trinity 4

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

There is no regular Divine Service at Emmanuel today due to the pastor’s absence. Here is a link to the service for Trinity 4 from 2020. https://www.godwithuslc.org/the-christian-life-begins-and-ends-with-mercy/

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