Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The Good Shepherd and His shepherds

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/216018175 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Misericordias Domini – Easter 2 1 Peter 2:21-25  +  John 10:11-16 Just as April 22nd—a week ago yesterday—marked the tenth anniversary of my installation as Emmanuel’s … Continue reading →

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Funeral sermon for Jill Thompson

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

God intervened for Jill’s salvation, and for yours Proverbs 3:5-6  +  Romans 8:28-39  +  Luke 24:36-48 (Click here to read the Obituary) We were all stunned last week to learn that Jill had died and perplexed by the circumstances of … Continue reading →

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The peace of the risen Christ be with you

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Quasimodogeniti – Easter 1 1 John 5:4-10  +  John 20:19-31 It almost seems like today should be a funeral service after the horrible accident that took Jill away from … Continue reading →

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An Easter message for this and every age

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord 1 Corinthians 5:6-8  +  Mark 16:1-8 In an age like ours, in which sin is thought of as no big deal, … Continue reading →

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Believe Magdalena’s story

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the Vigil of Easter +  John 20:1-18  + The Gospels all tell us that a group of women went to Jesus’ tomb very early on Sunday morning to attend to His hastily-wrapped body which was put to rest … Continue reading →

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