Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon on the Augsburg Confession, Article V

Preached during the week of Epiphany 4, 2014 Romans 4:16-25  +  Matthew 14:22-32 Let’s begin this evening by talking about faith for a moment, as St. Paul did in the first reading you heard from Romans 4 and as the … Continue reading

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Christ has come. You may depart in peace.

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Jesus is revealed as the One who saves by faith

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Epiphany 3 Jeremiah 33:6-9  +  Romans 12:16-21  +  Matthew 8:1-13 Every week in the Gospel the Holy Spirit shines the spotlight of God’s Word on Jesus and shows us what kind of … Continue reading

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Christ’s glory revealed at a marriage supper

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Epiphany 2 Deuteronomy 18:15-19  +  Romans 12:6-16  +  John 2:1-11 In this Epiphany season, we follow the light of Scripture as it shines on Jesus and reveals the saving truth about Him. … Continue reading

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Sermon on the Augsburg Confession, Art. IV: Justification

Vespers, the week of Epiphany 1 Romans 3:23-31  +  Matthew 3:13-17 I know it’s been a few weeks since we last met to consider the first three articles of the Augsburg Confession. But the timing of the Church Year will … Continue reading

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