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Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki
Like Moses, Like Jesus – The Sinner Has an Advocate
Sermon for Pentecost 17(c) Exodus 32:7-14 + Luke 15:1-10 + 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Once again, the scene is set for us in today’s Gospel. The tax collectors – aka those who practiced legalized extortion – and other professional “sinners” were … Continue reading
Is the gain still worth the loss?
Sermon for Pentecost 16(c) Philippians 3:4b-11 + Luke 14:25-3 + Genesis 12:1-8 Are the words of today’s Gospel still ringing in your ears? “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, … Continue reading
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The Humble Service of the Hebrews
Sermon for Pentecost 15(c) Hebrews 13:1-8 + Luke 14:1,7-14 + Proverbs 25:6,7 Our text today is from the letter to the Hebrews, chapter 13. It’s the last chapter of this deeply theological letter, in which the author – whichever apostle … Continue reading
Your business is to head for the door
Sermon for Pentecost 14(c) Luke 13:22-30 + Isaiah 66:18-24 + Hebrews 12:18-24 It’s the age-old question that we have before us today in the Gospel of Luke. “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” It’s a question … Continue reading
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Unleash the fire of God’s Word
Sermon for Pentecost 13 Jeremiah 23:23-29 + Luke 12:49-53 + Hebrews 12:1-13 “Peace! Love! Tranquility!, declares the LORD. God loves you just the way you are. Don’t worry about punishment or judgment. The LORD would never punish his people. There … Continue reading