Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Why you’re here on this earth

Right Click to Save Sermon for the First Sunday after Trinity 1 John 4:16-21  +  Luke 16:19-31 What happens to the soul when a person dies? Is there a heaven or a hell? And, if so, what are they like? … Continue reading

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Blessed be the Holy Trinity

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Festival of the Holy Trinity Romans 11:33-36  +  John 3:1-15 If you grew up (or are growing up) as a Christian, you may not think twice when you hear the word “Trinity.” You … Continue reading

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The work of the Helper in and through His Church

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13  +  John 14:23-31 Today we celebrate the fulfillment of yet one more promise of Jesus, His promise to send His Holy Spirit from heaven after He ascended into … Continue reading

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Faith, its confession, and the cross

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Sunday after Christ’s Ascension 1 Peter 4:7-11  +  John 15:26-16:4 There is no sugar-coating Christianity, not if it’s true Christianity. Jesus certainly doesn’t sugar-coat being His disciple in today’s Gospel. He … Continue reading

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The ascended Lord Jesus continues both to do and teach

Sermon for the Ascension of Our Lord Acts 1:1-11  +  Mark 16:14-20 This Ascension Day couldn’t have come at a better time. As you know all too well and as I often point out, the world has gone mad. The … Continue reading

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