Category Archives: Sermons

Shall we sin? Of course not! But why not?

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Pentecost 20(c) Romans 6:15-23  +  Luke 17:1-10  +  Habakkuk 1:1-3, 2:1-4 What then?  Shall we sin?  What a silly question on a Sunday morning in church from your pastor!  If anybody answers, “Yes, we shall!” you know you’re … Continue reading →

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You may be rich, but don’t be oblivious!

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Pentecost 19(c) Amos 6:1-7  +  Luke 16:19-31  +  Revelation 2:8-11 Let’s start out today with the following premise: You, sitting here in this church, are, for the most part, among “the rich.” I know many of you don’t … Continue reading →

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The love of money leads to terrible things

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Pentecost 18(c) Amos 8:4-7  +  Luke 16:1-13  +  1 Timothy 6:6-16 God has something to say to you today about money.  Does that bother you at all?  Money talk in church?  It’s one of those personal areas that … Continue reading →

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Like Moses, Like Jesus – The Sinner Has an Advocate

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Pentecost 17(c) Exodus 32:7-14  +  Luke 15:1-10  +  1 Timothy 1:12-17 Once again, the scene is set for us in today’s Gospel.  The tax collectors – aka those who practiced legalized extortion – and other professional “sinners” were … Continue reading →

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Is the gain still worth the loss?

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Pentecost 16(c) Philippians 3:4b-11  +  Luke 14:25-3  +  Genesis 12:1-8 Are the words of today’s Gospel still ringing in your ears?  “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, … Continue reading →

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