Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Praise the Lord for preserving our place of worship

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Our congregation decided on October 17, 2012, to disaffiliate from the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) so that we can continue to believe and teach that sinners are saved and justified in no other way but by faith in Christ. … Continue reading →

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Wake, awake! Watch for the Bridegroom!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Last Sunday of the Church Year Isaiah 65:17-25  +  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  +  Matthew 25:1-13 What beautiful images are set before us today in the lectionary, like a banquet of words … Continue reading →

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The final separation

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Second to Last Sunday of the Church Year Daniel 7:9-14  +  2 Peter 3:3-14  +  Matthew 25:31-46 Everyone knows that the day of judgment is coming.  God has hardwired it into the … Continue reading →

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Warnings and comfort in times of tribulation

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Third to Last Sunday after Trinity Exodus 32:1-20  +  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  +  Matthew 24:15-28 Today our thoughts begin to turn toward the end of the Church Year, and at the same … Continue reading →

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The hidden blessedness of the saints

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for All Saints’ Day Revelation 7:9-17  +  1 John 3:1-3  +  Matthew 5:1-12 Today we celebrate the blessedness of all the saints—saints like Peter and Paul, James and John, Mary and Mary Magdalene; … Continue reading →

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