Category Archives: Sermons

The work of the Helper in and through His Church

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13  +  John 14:23-31 Today we celebrate the fulfillment of yet one more promise of Jesus, His promise to send His Holy Spirit from heaven after He ascended into … Continue reading →

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Faith, its confession, and the cross

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Sunday after Christ’s Ascension 1 Peter 4:7-11  +  John 15:26-16:4 There is no sugar-coating Christianity, not if it’s true Christianity. Jesus certainly doesn’t sugar-coat being His disciple in today’s Gospel. He … Continue reading →

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The ascended Lord Jesus continues both to do and teach

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the Ascension of Our Lord Acts 1:1-11  +  Mark 16:14-20 This Ascension Day couldn’t have come at a better time. As you know all too well and as I often point out, the world has gone mad. The … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit still convicts the world with words of truth

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Cantate – Easter 4 James 1:16-21  +  John 16:5-15 Look around you at these who call themselves Christians. Look at this building that was built for one purpose, to worship the Christ … Continue reading →

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A little while of sorrow, then everlasting joy

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Jubilate – Easter 3 1 Peter 2:11-20  +  John 16:16-23 Today’s Gospel brings us back to Maundy Thursday evening, just before Jesus and His disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane. So … Continue reading →

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