Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

A Shepherd who will feed you with Himself

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Laetare – Lent 4 Galatians 4:21-31  +  John 6:1-15 Every year we hear about the two times when Jesus miraculously fed thousands of His followers at once. During Lent we hear of … Continue reading →

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Pretending Jesus is the devil

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Oculi – Lent 3 Ephesians 5:1-9  +  Luke 11:14-28 We have another text before us today where the devil and his demons make an appearance. A demon had afflicted a man and … Continue reading →

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Beggar-dogs from every nation receive mercy from Christ

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Reminiscere – Lent 2 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7  +  Matthew 15:21-28 470 years ago this past Thursday, Feb. 18, 1546, Martin Luther died. Two days before that, he wrote these last words on … Continue reading →

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And lead us not into temptation

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Invocavit – Lent 1 2 Corinthians 6:1-10  +  Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus taught us to pray in the Lord’s Prayer: And lead us not into temptation. And yet, what does the first verse … Continue reading →

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Something more meaningful than ashes

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Ash Wednesday Joel 2:12-19  +  Matthew 6:16-21 There is little room for Ash Wednesday in our world. It presupposes the existence of God. And not just any God, but the God of the Bible who commands, “You shall … Continue reading →

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