Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Good people have a hard time with John – and with Jesus

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Rorate Coeli – Advent 4 John 1:19-28  +  Deuteronomy 18:15-19  +  Philippians 4:4-7 Before the season of Advent draws to a close, we have one more week to get ready for Christmas, … Continue reading →

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Advent teaches us to rejoice in God’s gift list

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Gaudete – Advent 3 Matthew 11:2-10  +  Isaiah 40:1-11  +  1 Corinthians 4:1-5 There’s a reason why parents ask their children to make a wish list for Christmas.  Not only because it … Continue reading →

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Lo and behold! Signs for all; Salvation for some

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Populus Sion – Advent 2 Luke 21:25-36  +  Malachi 4:1-6  +  Romans 15:4-13 “Lo, he comes with clouds descending!”  One of my favorite hymns.  “Lo!” another word for “Behold!” as in the … Continue reading →

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Your Advent King comes riding in

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for First Sunday in Advent – Ad Te Levavi Matthew 21:1-9  +  Jeremiah 23:5-8  +  Romans 13:8-14 The short season of Advent is upon us again.  Christ is coming!  Ah, but how?  And, … Continue reading →

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The midnight cry is coming! Prepare, ye virgins wise!

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Last Sunday of the Church Year Matthew 25:1-13  +  Isaiah 65:17-25  +  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The night is surely flying.  The Bridegroom is on his way, and the ten virgins are waiting.  … Continue reading →

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