Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The miracles attest: Repent, be baptized, and remain devoted

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/554042673 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Pentecost Acts 2:1-13  +  John 14:23-31 On this great festival of Pentecost, we turn to the words that the Holy Spirit, whose coming we celebrate today, … Continue reading

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The planned (apparent) failure of the Church

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/550053401 w=540&h=360] 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 … Continue reading

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The tasks ahead for the Church and her Head

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/549123575 w=540&h=360] 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 … Continue reading

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

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/547213302 w=540&h=360] 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 … Continue reading

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The perfect gift from above

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/544321109 w=540&h=360] 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 … Continue reading

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