Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The planned (apparent) failure of the Church

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Sunday after Ascension 1 Peter 4:7-11  +  John 15:26-16:4 What expectations do you have for the Church, or for your own future as a member of the Church? … Continue reading →

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The tasks ahead for the Church and her Head

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Festival of the Ascension Acts 1:1-11  +  Mark 16:14-20 Between Mark’s Gospel and Luke’s account in the book of Acts, we get a pretty well-rounded picture of the … Continue reading →

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The only prayer God doesn’t hate: Prayer in Jesus’ name

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Easter 5 – Rogate James 1:22-27  +  John 16:23-30 You may be aware, our U.S. Congress has designated the first Thursday in May, which was this past Thursday, as … Continue reading →

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The perfect gift from above

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Easter 4 – Cantate James 1:16-21  +  John 16:5-15 James reminded us in today’s Epistle: Every good giving and every perfect gift is from above. Do you remember what … Continue reading →

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Sorrow into joy

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Third Sunday after Easter – Jubilate 1 Peter 2:11-20  +  John 16:16-23 What does it mean if Jesus truly rose from the dead, and lives today, and will … Continue reading →

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