Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Songs of Advent – the Song of Simeon

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek Advent 3 +  Luke 2:29-32  + 29     “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, 30     for my eyes have seen your salvation 31     that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32     a light for revelation … Continue reading →

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The hidden joy of Advent

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Gaudete – Advent 3 Matthew 11:2-10  +  Isaiah 40:1-8  +  1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Gaudete!  Rejoice! That’s what that single pink candle on the Advent wreath signals to you on this third Sunday in Advent.  Rejoice!  But notice, it’s … Continue reading →

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Songs of Advent – the Song of Zechariah

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Advent Midweek 2 +  Luke 1:68-79  + 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of … Continue reading →

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Look, People of Zion! Your salvation is coming!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Populus Zion – Advent 2 Luke 21:25-36  +  Malachi 4:1-6  +  Romans 15:4-13 Populus Zion!  People of Zion!  Does Christmas ever sort of just sneak up on you?  I mean, you know it’s coming at the same time … Continue reading →

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Songs of Advent – the Song of Mary

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

 Sermon for Advent Midweek 1 + Luke 1:46-55 +   46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his … Continue reading →

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