Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The Holy Spirit still convicts the world with words of truth

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Cantate – Easter 4 James 1:16-21  +  John 16:5-15 Look around you at these who call themselves Christians. Look at this building that was built for one purpose, to worship the Christ … Continue reading →

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A little while of sorrow, then everlasting joy

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Jubilate – Easter 3 1 Peter 2:11-20  +  John 16:16-23 Today’s Gospel brings us back to Maundy Thursday evening, just before Jesus and His disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane. So … Continue reading →

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I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord Christ

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Misericordias Domini – Easter 2 1 Peter 2:21-25  +  John 10:11-16 I am the good Shepherd, says the Lord Christ. Let’s spend a little time this morning exploring that simple but profound … Continue reading →

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Luther Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Easter

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

ROGATE – FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER – PRAYER SUNDAY. The first edition of this sermon appeared in pamphlet form under the title: “A sermon for the fifth Sunday after Easter, John 16, Martin Luther, Wittenberg, 1525.” At the end are … Continue reading →

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God’s faith-creating testimony about Jesus

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Quasi modo geniti – Easter 1 1 John 5:4-10  +  John 20:19-31 We’re confronted with doubt in today’s Gospel, doubt concerning Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. The Apostle Thomas is now famous … Continue reading →

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