Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Flee from idolatry as you endure the great tribulation

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/643269866 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Third to Last Sunday (Trinity 25) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  +  Matthew 24:15-28 Today the lectionary begins turning our thoughts to the end times, to the state … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer: Invocation and First Petition

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Download Bulletin Small Catechism Review / Celebration of All Saints’ Day 1 John 3:1-3  +  Matthew 5:1-12 It’s no coincidence that our celebration of All Saints’ Day coincides with our focus on the Small Catechism, specifically … Continue reading →

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The Church still forces its way into the world

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/640952418 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Festival of the Reformation Revelation 14:6-7  +  Matthew 11:12-15 On this Reformation Day, we turn our thoughts to the Gospel from Matthew 11 and make … Continue reading →

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The Third Article of the Creed, Part 2

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Download Bulletin Sermon for Sts. Simon & Jude (Small Catechism Review) 1 Peter 1:3-9  +  John 15:17-21 So you believe in the Holy Spirit. That is, you believe that you cannot by your own reason or … Continue reading →

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The faith part of the whole armor of God

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/638414444 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Trinity 21 Ephesians 6:10-17  +  John 4:46-54 In today’s Epistle, St. Paul gave us that beautiful analogy of the Christian as a battle soldier, fighting, not … Continue reading →

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