Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The Rest of the Christmas Story

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas Matthew 2:13-23  +  Genesis 46:1-7  +  1 Peter 4:12-19 I wonder what you would say if I asked you where the Christmas story begins and ends. Most people would probably say it begins … Continue reading →

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Stephen Shows Us the Consequences of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the Feast of St. Stephen, December 26th Acts 6:8 – 7:2a, 51-60  +  2 Chronicles 24:17-22  +  Matthew 23:34-39 Merry Christmas, everyone!  And a very blessed Feast of St. Stephen to you as well.  I know it’s probably … Continue reading →

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The Simple, Saving Truth of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Christmas Day John 1:1-14  +  Exodus 40:17-21, 34-38  +  Titus 3:4-7 You just confessed a few moments ago your faith in some of the key portions of the Athanasian Creed. And at the end of it you said, … Continue reading →

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Songs of Advent – The Song of the Angels

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Christmas Eve +  Luke 2:14  + As you heard a moment ago from the writer to the Hebrews, When God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.”  And they did.  First, … Continue reading →

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The voice of Advent cries out to you

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Rorate Coeli – Advent 4 John 1:19-28 + Deuteronomy 18:15-19 + Philippians 4:4-7 Rorate coeli! “Rain down, you heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down the Righteous One. Let the earth open her womb and bring … Continue reading →

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