Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

See the effects of Pentecost

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost John 14:23-31  +  Genesis 11:1-9  +  Acts 2:1-21 We have entered the period of time known as “the last days.”  As Peter quoted from the prophet Joel, “In … Continue reading

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The Spirit helps with faith and its confession

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Exaudi – Sunday after the Ascension John 15:26 – 16:4  +  Ezekiel 36:22-28  +  1 Peter 4:7-11 St. Paul says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe … Continue reading

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The name of Jesus gives you permission to pray

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Rogate – Sixth Sunday of Easter “Ask, and you will receive!” John 16:23-30  +  Numbers 21:4-9  +  James 1:22-27 We missed it again this year.  A week and a half ago, on … Continue reading

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The Helper brings Jesus to the world

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Cantate – Fifth Sunday of Easter “Sing to the LORD a new song! John 16:5-15  +  Isaiah 12:1-6  +  James 1:16-21 We go back to Maundy Thursday again today, back to the … Continue reading

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The Christian’s sorrow and the world’s rejoicing last a little while

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Jubilate – Fourth Sunday of Easter John 16:16-22  +  Isaiah 40:25-31  +  1 Peter 2:11-20 A little while. A little while. A little while. A little while. A little while. A little … Continue reading

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