Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

A blessed Visitation

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the Visitation Isaiah 11:1-5  +  Luke 1:39-56 The timing of our celebration of the Visitation, July 2nd, coincides with the 9th day after the nativity of John the Baptist, which is celebrated on June 24th, according to the … Continue reading →

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Living as children of light in a godless world

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 4 Isaiah 58:6-12  +  Romans 8:18-23  +  Luke 6:36-42 As our members know, we don’t preach politics here at Emmanuel. We don’t concern ourselves overly much with what the secular government … Continue reading →

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The value of each sinner who repents

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 3 Micah 7:18-20  +  1 Peter 5:6-11  +  Luke 15:1-10 Today is a day for rejoicing. It happens to be Father’s Day, and it may be that some of you are … Continue reading →

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Born again in the name of the Triune God

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Festival of the Holy Trinity Ezekiel 18:30-32  +  Romans 11:33-36  +  John 3:1-15 Dear Christians: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God sets the world on fire

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Festival of Pentecost Joel 2:28-32  +  Acts 2:1-13  +  John 14:23-31 Toward the beginning of Holy Week, Jesus said: I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish … Continue reading →

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