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The Christian life, a life of prayer

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek of Reminiscere James 5:13-20  +  Mark 9:17-29 Tonight, in both of our Scripture readings, God turns our attention to prayer. Prayer, Jesus says, is the only way to deal with certain afflictions, like the demon possession He … Continue reading →

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The model of faith, a little beggar dog

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Reminiscere – Lent 2 Isaiah 45:20-25  +  1 Thessalonians 4:1-7  +  Matthew 15:21-28 The Holy Spirit holds up to us today one of the greatest role models in Holy Scripture: The Canaanite … Continue reading →

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Enduring Trials and Temptations

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek of Invocavit James 1:2-15  +  Luke 22:24-32 This evening we pick up the theme that we considered on Sunday—the theme of temptation, focusing on the lesson you heard from James. Trials and temptations, actually. The word used … Continue reading →

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Tempted to be unhappy with God

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Invocavit – Lent 1 Genesis 3:1-24  +  2 Corinthians 6:1-10  +  Matthew 4:1-11 The theme of temptation in today’s Scriptures readings is inescapable. Soon after the creation of the world, soon after … Continue reading →

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The true fast of repentance

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Ash Wednesday Jonah 3:1-10  +  Joel 2:12-19  +  Matthew 6:16-21 We call today Ash Wednesday because ashes are an Old Testament sign of sorrow, and in the New Testament Church the practice arose of having those Christians who … Continue reading →

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