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The Simple, Saving Truth of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Christmas Day John 1:1-14  +  Exodus 40:17-21, 34-38  +  Titus 3:4-7 You just confessed a few moments ago your faith in some of the key portions of the Athanasian Creed. And at the end of it you said, … Continue reading →

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Songs of Advent – The Song of the Angels

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Christmas Eve +  Luke 2:14  + As you heard a moment ago from the writer to the Hebrews, When God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.”  And they did.  First, … Continue reading →

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The voice of Advent cries out to you

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Rorate Coeli – Advent 4 John 1:19-28 + Deuteronomy 18:15-19 + Philippians 4:4-7 Rorate coeli! “Rain down, you heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down the Righteous One. Let the earth open her womb and bring … Continue reading →

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Songs of Advent – the Song of Simeon

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek Advent 3 +  Luke 2:29-32  + 29     “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, 30     for my eyes have seen your salvation 31     that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32     a light for revelation … Continue reading →

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The hidden joy of Advent

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Gaudete – Advent 3 Matthew 11:2-10  +  Isaiah 40:1-8  +  1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Gaudete!  Rejoice! That’s what that single pink candle on the Advent wreath signals to you on this third Sunday in Advent.  Rejoice!  But notice, it’s … Continue reading →

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