Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Seek first the kingdom of God, that is, the way of faith in Christ

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Trinity 15 1 Kings 17:8-16 + Galatians 5:25 – 6:10 + Matthew 6:24-34 right-click to save, or push Play It was April, 1987, just a week or two before my confirmation.  The pastor handed out a list of … Continue reading →

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Faith is not a four-letter word

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 14 Proverbs 4:10-23  +  Galatians 5:16-24  +  Luke 17:11-19 It was recently suggested to me that I should try preaching 20 sermons in a row without talking at all about faith, … Continue reading →

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You have to know mercy to show mercy

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 13 2 Chronicles 28:8-15  +  Galatians 3:15-22  +  Luke 10:23-37 Seventy-two men had been hand-picked and sent out by Jesus to go ahead of Him into the towns and villages of … Continue reading →

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Deaf ears open when the Son of God speaks to them

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 12 Isaiah 29:17-24  +  Romans 10:9-17  +  Mark 7:31-37 We have another one of Jesus’ healing miracles before us today. Before we discuss this particular Gospel, it would be good to … Continue reading →

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Faith is the difference between those who are justified and those who are not

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Trinity 11 Genesis 4:1-15  +  Ephesians 2:1-10  +  Luke 18:9-14 As we have learned from God’s Word on many occasions, the whole world is divided in two, and has been ever since the days of Adam and Eve.  … Continue reading →

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