Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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The Baptist’s Confession – our final preparation for Christ’s Advent

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Rorate Coeli – Advent 4 Deuteronomy 18:15-19  +  Philippians 4:4-7  +  John 1:19-28 Since the world was supposed to end on Friday, according to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar, I suppose … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in the comfort of the truth!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Gaudete – Advent 3 Isaiah 40:1-8  +  1 Corinthians 4:1-5  +  Matthew 11:2-10 The picture on your service folder today says it all.  There is John the Baptist, behind bars for being … Continue reading →

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