Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Faith and love, heaven and hell

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for First Sunday after Trinity Jeremiah 9:23-24  +  1 John 4:16-21  +  Luke 16:19-31 Today’s Gospel about the rich man and poor Lazarus is full of hellfire for the unbeliever, and rich in … Continue reading →

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The simple truth of the Trinity

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Feast of the Holy Trinity Ezekiel 18:30-32  +  Romans 11:33-36  +  John 3:1-15 The importance of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity cannot be overemphasized.  It is at the heart of … Continue reading →

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Lectionary for the Trinity Season 2013

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

These are the historic lectionary readings we will be following at Emmanuel for the Trinity season, as listed in The Lutheran Hymnal. Clicking on the “Day” in the Church Year will open a page with all the Propers displayed for … Continue reading →

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The new fire of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Pentecost Joel 2:28-32  +  Acts 2:1-21  +  John 14:23-31 Pentecost is the feast of the 50th day.  And it’s a feast filled with fire.  It began as an Old Testament feast.  It … Continue reading →

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The Church Will Endure the Dragon’s Attacks

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Ezekiel 36:25-27  +  1 Peter 4:7-11  +  John 15:26-16:4 On this Sunday after the Festival of the Ascension, permit me to read a rather long portion of Revelation 12 to you.  There are many … Continue reading →

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