Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Ending the day still with faith in God’s grace

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Right Click to Save Sermon for Septuagesima 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5  +  Matthew 20:1-16 As the saying goes, well begun is half done. It’s important to make a good beginning in whatever you do, with a solid plan for the whole … Continue reading →

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The glory that awaits beyond the cross

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Transfiguration of Our Lord 2 Peter 1:16-21  +  Matthew 17:1-9 We have a very special miracle before us today in the Transfiguration, the climax of the Epiphanies of our Lord. All of Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Faith that defies gravity

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the week of Epiphany 4 Romans 4:16-25  +  Matthew 14:22-33 Another storm on the Sea of Galilee, another miracle—two of them, actually—and, once again, the appearance of fear, doubt, and panic. The main point is similar to the … Continue reading →

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The real danger of any danger

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Romans 13:8-10  +  Matthew 8:23-27 The Holy Spirit puts special emphasis on the story you heard today in the Gospel, when Jesus calmed the storm on the Sea of … Continue reading →

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Luther Sermon for Epiphany 4

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Luther’s Sermon for the FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Text: Matthew 8:23-27 (KJV) I. OF FAITH AND UNBELIEF. 1. This Gospel, as a narrative, gives us an example of faith and unbelief, in order that we may learn how mighty the … Continue reading →

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