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Cross and comfort accompany Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Sunday after New Year Isaiah 42:1-9  +  1 Peter 4:12-19  +  Matthew 2:13-23 The hymn we just sang (TLH #115 – O Blessed Day When First Was Poured) was about the … Continue reading →

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Christ was born to redeem us

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the Sunday after Christmas Isaiah 11:1-5  +  Galatians 4:1-7  +  Luke 2:33-40 It’s the third day of Christmas today, which is also the Feast day of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, which is why we prayed an … Continue reading →

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The truth that defines a Christian celebration of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Christmas Day Hebrews 1:1-12  +  John 1:1-14 Dear Christians, saints of God and siblings of Christ our Brother: Christmas Eve, which we celebrated last night, tells the story of Jesus’ birth and reveals to us who He is: … Continue reading →

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Marvel at God’s Nativity

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Christmas Eve Isaiah 9:2-7 + Micah 5:2-5 + Jeremiah 23:5-6 + Titus 3:4-7 + Matthew 1:18-25 + Luke 2:1-20 We’ve come together tonight to celebrate the birth of Christ, to marvel at God’s Nativity. I’m sure you’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Heed the testimony of John

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Rorate Coeli – Advent 4 Isaiah 40:1-8  +  Philippians 4:4-7  +  John 1:19-28 Every year we hear the testimony of John the Baptist on this Sunday before Christmas, and rightly so. John … Continue reading →

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