Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The light of Christ shines in the Church

Sermon for the Epiphany of Our Lord Isaiah 49:1-7  +  Isaiah 60:1-6  +  Matthew 2:1-12 Now.  Now, after Christmas is over and all the decorations are put away, it’s time to go back to Bethlehem one last time for the … Continue reading →

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Christ is saved to be our Savior

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Sunday after New Year Isaiah 42:1-9  +  1 Peter 4:12-19  +  Matthew 2:13-23 I know you’re anxious to hear again the story of the Magi—the wise men from the East who … Continue reading →

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Luther Sermon for Epiphany 1

SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY This sermon appeared in the editions of Luther’s works in 1528 and 1540, and in the complete Wittenberg Edition of 1563 , volume 4, fol. 487 ff.; also in the Eisleben supplementary volumes, … Continue reading →

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Sermon for New Year’s Day

Jesus’ Circumcision is part of Jesus’ name Isaiah 55:1-13  +  Galatians 3:23-29  +  Luke 2:21 It’s good for us Christians to celebrate the New Year.  Our God has provided for all our needs during one more whole trip around the … Continue reading →

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Now are the days fulfilled

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Sunday after Christmas Isaiah 11:1-15  +  Galatians 4:1-7  +  Luke 2:33-40 Merry Christmas to you on this fifth day of Christmas!  Now are the days fulfilled, as we just sang in … Continue reading →

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