Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

In this world there will be tribulation

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 25 Isaiah 49:12-17  +  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  +  Matthew 24:15-28 Our thoughts turn today toward the end of the Church Year, and also toward the end of the world. What should … Continue reading →

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See how good! See how powerful is the Lord Christ!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 24 Isaiah 51:9-16  +  Colossians 1:9-14  +  Matthew 9:18-26 Isaiah cried out in the Old Testament Lesson, “Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD!,” and he recounts how … Continue reading →

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Lectionary 2013-2014

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Date Day First Lesson Epistle Gospel Dec-1-13 Ad te levavi Jer. 33:14-18 Rom. 13:11-14 Matt. 21:1-9 Dec-8-13 Populus Zion Micah 4:1-7 Rom. 15:4-13 Luke 21:25-36 Dec-15-13 Gaudete Mal. 3:1-6 1 Cor. 4:1-5 Matt. 11:2-10 Dec. 21 St. Thomas Judges 6:36-40 … Continue reading →

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The kingdom of heaven forcefully advances

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Reformation Sunday 2 Chronicles 29:12-19  +  Revelation 14:6-7  +  Matthew 11:12-15 Once a year (and only once) we interrupt the regular series of Scripture lessons that the Church has been using for … Continue reading →

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The forgiven must forgive

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 22 Deuteronomy 7:9-11  +  Philippians 1:3-11  +  Matthew 18:21-35 “I forgive you.” Those are pleasant words to hear after you’ve offended someone; difficult words to say to the one who has … Continue reading →

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