Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Witnesses to Christ and the church that hates them

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/339871001 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Exaudi 1 Peter 4:7-11  +  John 15:26-16:4 The Paschal candle (standing here in the middle of the chancel) was extinguished during our Ascension Day service on … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Ascension Day

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Acts 1:1-11  +  Mark 16:14-20 Forty days ago today we gathered on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. These forty days always seem to pass so quickly, don’t they? Imagine how quickly those forty days must … Continue reading →

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Christian prayer is always Christ-centered

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/338570434 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Rogate – Easter 5 James 1:22-27  +  John 16:23-30 I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that Rogate Sunday is focused on prayer. In the new catechism, … Continue reading →

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The advantage of having the Holy Spirit’s help

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/337173445 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Cantate – Easter 4 James 1:16-21  +  John 16:5-15 It’s Maundy Thursday evening. Jesus and eleven of His twelve apostles are on their way to the … Continue reading →

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Christ’s resurrection colors all our little whiles

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/335726245 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Jubilate – Easter 3 1 Peter 2:11-20  +  John 16:16-23 Today’s Gospel has us thinking about the meaning of “a little while.” On Maundy Thursday evening, … Continue reading →

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