Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Enduring Trials and Temptations

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek of Invocavit James 1:2-15  +  Luke 22:24-32 This evening we pick up the theme that we considered on Sunday—the theme of temptation, focusing on the lesson you heard from James. Trials and temptations, actually. The word used … Continue reading →

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Tempted to be unhappy with God

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Invocavit – Lent 1 Genesis 3:1-24  +  2 Corinthians 6:1-10  +  Matthew 4:1-11 The theme of temptation in today’s Scriptures readings is inescapable. Soon after the creation of the world, soon after … Continue reading →

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The true fast of repentance

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Ash Wednesday Jonah 3:1-10  +  Joel 2:12-19  +  Matthew 6:16-21 We call today Ash Wednesday because ashes are an Old Testament sign of sorrow, and in the New Testament Church the practice arose of having those Christians who … Continue reading →

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Approaching the cross with faith and love

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Quinquagesima Isaiah 35:3-7  +  1 Corinthians 13  +  Luke 18:31-43 Today’s Gospel is simple. We see the love of Christ on the one hand, and the faith of the blind beggar on … Continue reading →

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Hearing the Word with a noble and good heart

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Sexagesima Isaiah 55:10-13  +  2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9  +  Luke 8:4-15 The Word of God—what is it? It’s every word that’s written in the Holy Scriptures, which holy men of God wrote down … Continue reading →

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