Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

God’s judgment against sinners, for the salvation of sinners

Sermon for Good Friday 2014 Isaiah 50:6-9  +  Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12  +  John 18-19 There is a day of judgment coming on the earth when God will deal with all sinners and make them answer for their sins and … Continue reading →

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Luther Sermon for Maundy Thursday

SERMON FOR THE THURSDAY BEFORE EASTER by Martin Luther Jesus Washes The Feet Of His Disciples. Text: John 13:1—17 (KJV) John is the only Evangelist who mentions the incident of the washing of the feet of the disciples by Christ; hence it might seem that this occurrence was of … Continue reading →

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Luther Sermon for Good Friday

SERMON FOR GOOD FRIDAY by Martin Luther A SERMON ON HOW TO CONTEMPLATE CHRIST’S HOLY SUFFERINGS. THE TRUE AND THE FALSE VIEWS OF CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS. I. THE FALSE VIEWS OF CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS. 1. In the first place, some reflect upon … Continue reading →

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A spectacle of humility to herald the King’s peace

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Palmarum 2014 Zechariah 9:9-10  +  Philippians 2:5-11  +  Matthew 21:1-9 The Holy Spirit has painted such a powerful Palm Sunday portrait for us of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey at … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Augsburg Confession, Art. XI and XXV: Confession

(preached during the week of Judica 2014) We’ve combined two articles of the AC this evening, Article XI and Article XXV. Both treat the same topic: Confession. Articles 22-28 specifically deal with some of the abuses of Rome that the … Continue reading →

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