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Preparing for Christ’s coming with true repentance

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek of Ad Te Levavi Jeremiah 33:14-18  +  James 5:7-8  +  Matthew 3:4-12 The coming of the Lord is at hand, James told us in the second reading tonight. Of course, that was almost 2,000 years ago when … Continue reading →

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Augsburg Confession Article III: The Son of God

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek Advent 3 Romans 1:16-25  +  Luke 1:39-56 If you’ve spent any time in Roman Catholicism, if you’ve ever prayed the rosary, or if you like classical music, then you’re probably familiar with the Ave Maria: “Hail Mary, … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Augsburg Confession, Art. II: Original Sin

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Midweek Advent 2 Romans 2:1-16  +  Luke 1:26-35 In Article I of the Augsburg Confession, we confess who our God is—the one God who is three distinct Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is the God for whom we … Continue reading →

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Songs of Advent – the Song of Mary

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

 Sermon for Advent Midweek 1 + Luke 1:46-55 +   46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his … Continue reading →

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