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The planned (apparent) failure of the Church

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/550053401 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Sunday after Ascension 1 Peter 4:7-11  +  John 15:26-16:4 What expectations do you have for the Church, or for your own future as a member … Continue reading →

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The tasks ahead for the Church and her Head

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/549123575 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Festival of the Ascension Acts 1:1-11  +  Mark 16:14-20 Between Mark’s Gospel and Luke’s account in the book of Acts, we get a pretty well-rounded … Continue reading →

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The only prayer God doesn’t hate: Prayer in Jesus’ name

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/547213302 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Easter 5 – Rogate James 1:22-27  +  John 16:23-30 You may be aware, our U.S. Congress has designated the first Thursday in May, which was this … Continue reading →

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The perfect gift from above

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/544321109 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Easter 4 – Cantate James 1:16-21  +  John 16:5-15 James reminded us in today’s Epistle: Every good giving and every perfect gift is from above. Do … Continue reading →

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Sorrow into joy

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/541341309 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Third Sunday after Easter – Jubilate 1 Peter 2:11-20  +  John 16:16-23 What does it mean if Jesus truly rose from the dead, and lives … Continue reading →

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