Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Seeing Jesus even when you can’t see anything else

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Quinquagesima 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  +  Luke 18:31-43 The words of Jesus in today’s Gospel are very plain; there is no secret meaning, no lofty interpretation to be sought. He tells His disciples … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit tends to the seed He has planted

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Sexagesima 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9  +  Luke 8:4-15 The seed in Jesus’ parable fell on four different kinds of soil. Or better, there were three out of four scenarios in which a set … Continue reading →

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Never taking God’s grace for granted

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Septuagesima 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5  +  Matthew 20:1-16 In today’s Lessons, the Holy Spirit cries out for you who are Christians to take your Christian faith seriously, not to neglect it, not to … Continue reading →

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Sermon for midweek of Epiphany 6

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.

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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