Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Share in the joy of all the people!

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Christmas Eve +  Luke 2:1-14  + On Sunday we talked about forerunners: the ones God sends to run before His Son, to announce His coming and to prepare people for it. John the Baptist was the great forerunner, … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Lord’s forerunner(s)!

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/381039239 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Advent 4 – Rorate Coeli Isaiah 40:1-8  +  Philippians 4:4-7  +  John 1:19-28 We’ve spent the Advent season preparing for Christ’s second coming. Today is no … Continue reading →

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The long wait will be worth it

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for midweek of Advent 3 Isaiah 25:6-10  +  Luke 12:35-59 My son asked me the other day why we light a pink candle on the 3rd Sunday in Advent. The candles are supposed to reflect the liturgical colors themselves, … Continue reading →

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Joy seen from a distance

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/379592666 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Advent 3 – Gaudete Malachi 3:1-6  +  1 Corinthians 4:1-5  +  Matthew 11:2-10 The Latin name for this Sunday in the Church year is Gaudete, Rejoice! … Continue reading →

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Grace and peace in the Branch

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for midweek of Advent 2 Isaiah 11:1-10  +  Colossians 1:1-8 Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. That’s how I begin most of my sermons to you. Maybe you noticed when … Continue reading →

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