Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The kind of saints Jesus seeks

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for All Saints’ Day Revelation 7:2-17  +  Matthew 5:1-12 Dear saints of God, made holy by Holy Baptism and by faith in the holy, precious blood of Christ, and called to lead holy … Continue reading →

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An angel proclaiming the everlasting Gospel

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Second Sermon for Reformation Sunday 2015 Revelation 14:6-7  +  Matthew 11:12-15 This morning in Las Cruces we focused on the Gospel for Reformation Sunday. This afternoon we turn to the Epistle from Revelation chapter 14. This Epistle for Reformation Sunday … Continue reading →

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The violent faith behind the Reformation

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Reformation Sunday 2015 Revelation 14:6-7  +  Matthew 11:12-15 On this Festival of the Reformation, Matthew’s Gospel turns our thoughts to violence, of all things. In the words of Jesus, from the days … Continue reading →

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Unlimited forgiveness within the Church

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 22 Deuteronomy 7:9-11  +  Philippians 1:3-11  +  Matthew 18:23-35 As you probably remember, four months ago there was a terrible massacre at a church in South Carolina. That deranged young man, … Continue reading →

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A shield of faith built by Christ

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 21 Hosea 13:14  +  Ephesians 6:10-17  +  John 4:46-54 Driving back from Ruidoso on Friday, we saw a billboard along Hwy. 70. It had nothing on it but a single word … Continue reading →

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