Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for midweek of Epiphany 6

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

2 Corinthians 4:5-6  +  Matthew 11:25-27 This week of the Transfiguration, we’re still focused on the glory of Christ that is real, but that is hidden from the world. It’s hidden from our eyes, too, so that we can’t see … Continue reading →

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Cross now, glory later. Guaranteed.

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Transfiguration of Our Lord Isaiah 61:10-11  +  2 Peter 1:16-21  +  Matthew 17:1-9 Happy Epiphany to you, one last time for this year! It’s been a short season, but we’ve considered … Continue reading →

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Jesus fulfilled His vocation as Son

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the First Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 61:1-3  +  Romans 12:1-5  +  Luke 2:41-52 A blessed Epiphany to you! As we learned this past Wednesday, the word “Epiphany” has a very specific meaning … Continue reading →

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Cross and comfort accompany Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Sunday after New Year Isaiah 42:1-9  +  1 Peter 4:12-19  +  Matthew 2:13-23 The hymn we just sang (TLH #115 – O Blessed Day When First Was Poured) was about the … Continue reading →

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Christ was born to redeem us

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the Sunday after Christmas Isaiah 11:1-5  +  Galatians 4:1-7  +  Luke 2:33-40 It’s the third day of Christmas today, which is also the Feast day of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, which is why we prayed an … Continue reading →

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