Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The angels of Christmas announce our Savior’s birth

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

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!

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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Signs so that you don’t miss the boat

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon forPopulus Zion- Advent 2 Malachi 4:1-6  +  Romans 15:4-13  +  Luke 21:25-36 Everywhere you look the signs are there: Christmas is coming!  The signs have been out there in the stores since Halloween, … Continue reading →

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Zion, your King is coming to you!

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Ad Te Levavi – Advent 1 Jeremiah 23:5-8  +  Romans 13:11-14  +  Matthew 21:1-9 The new Church Year begins today, on the first Sunday in Advent.  Advent means coming, arrival.  It’s the … Continue reading →

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