Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Glory paves the way to the cross

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Transfiguration of Our Lord Exodus 3:1-14  +  2 Peter 1:16-21  +  Matthew 17:1-9 The Epiphany season is very short this year, just three weeks.  Two weeks ago it was the visit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermons | Comments Off on Glory paves the way to the cross

A Baptism in Common with Christ

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 42:1-7  +  1 Corinthians 1:26-31  +  Matthew 3:13-17 What do you have in common with Jesus?  I should put it this way: What do all people by … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermons | Tagged , , | Comments Off on A Baptism in Common with Christ

We celebrate Christmas because of Epiphany

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Epiphany of Our Lord Isaiah 60:1-6  +  Ephesians 3:1-12  +  Matthew 2:1-12 The Christmas season officially ended yesterday.  Happy Epiphany to all of you!  I don’t suppose you’ve planned an Epiphany … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermons | Tagged , , | Comments Off on We celebrate Christmas because of Epiphany

The birth of Christ brings joy and thanksgiving and the cross

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for First Sunday after the Nativity Isaiah 11:1-5  +  Galatians 4:1-7  +  Luke 2:33-40 Merry Christmas, my brothers and sisters in Christ!  Today, on the sixth day of Christmas, we are exactly half-way … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermons | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The birth of Christ brings joy and thanksgiving and the cross

The angels of Christmas announce our Savior’s birth

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Christmas Eve Isaiah 9:2-7  +  Titus 2:11-14  +  Luke 2:1-20 God used human angels called Prophets to deliver messages to the Old Testament people of Israel.  You heard Isaiah’s words a little while ago announcing 700 years before … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermons | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The angels of Christmas announce our Savior’s birth