Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

The consequences of Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/660271340 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for St. Stephen Acts 6-7  +  Matthew 23:34-39 Merry Christmas, everyone! And a very blessed Festival of St. Stephen to you as well. It’s because of St. … Continue reading →

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An unexpected Nativity with unexpected gifts

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Download Bulletin Sermon for Christmas Day Isaiah 9:2-9  +  Luke 2:1-14 Maybe you have a Nativity set up at your house. I recommend it. It’s better than all the secular Christmas decorations combined. It’s that familiar … Continue reading →

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Wonder at the One who is the Word

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Download Bulletin Sermon for Christmas Eve Hebrews 1:1-12  +  John 1:1-14 Some of you may know what those Greek letters say on the front of your service folder. The first letter is an omicron. Omicron has … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer: Amen

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Download Bulletin Small Catechism Review The Lord’s Prayer: Amen This evening we finish up our discussion of the Lord’s Prayer, even as we finish up the Advent season. We end them both with that neat little … Continue reading →

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Not the preacher, but the preaching

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/658416774 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Advent 4 Philippians 4:4-7  +  John 1:19-28 As I mentioned last week, we’re going to spend some time today focusing on the preaching of John the … Continue reading →

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