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The pattern of forgiveness must not fail

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity Philippians 1:3-11  +  Matthew 18:23-35 Today’s Gospel is not difficult—at least, not difficult to understand. It’s very simple. It’s about forgiveness. The world has many things to teach about … Continue reading →

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The formation of the faith that serves as a shield

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity Ephesians 6:10-17  +  John 4:46-54 As St. Paul warned us in the Epistle, we have so many enemies in this world, so many people who would see us fall … Continue reading →

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Pastoral counsel on the 2016 elections

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

My Christian friends: I would offer you this pastoral counsel with regard to the elections next month. I’ll focus on the presidential race, but the same advice applies across the board. My purpose is not to tell you specifically for … Continue reading →

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He who calls you is faithful

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity Ephesians 5:15-21  +  Matthew 22:1-14 The Lord Christ compares eternal life to a wedding feast, prepared by God, the King. Would you like to come? I’ve been sent to … Continue reading →

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Knowing how Christ fits into the Scriptures

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

(Sermon preached in Beaverton, OR) Sermon for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 1 Corinthians 1:4-9  +  Matthew 22:34-46 Dear saints of God, sanctified through faith in Christ Jesus our Lord: Before this weekend I had only met a few of … Continue reading →

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