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The Holy Supper of Christ: a Eucharist of Remembrance

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Maundy Thursday 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 As you know, we celebrate the Lord’s Supper often. Every Sunday. And in all three of these services between today and Sunday. And in practically every sermon, I urge you Christians, in the … Continue reading →

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The Christian Passover surpasses the Jewish Passover

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Maundy Thursday Exodus 12:1-14  +  1 Corinthians 11:23-32  +  John 13:1-15 For 1500 years, from the days of Moses until Maundy Thursday, God’s people Israel were commanded to celebrate the Passover in commemoration of that night when God’s … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Augsburg Confession, Art. X: The Lord’s Supper

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

(Preached during the week of Laetare 2014) Building on the feeding of the five thousand which we heard about on Sunday, Jesus speaks those beautiful words that we heard this evening in the Gospel: All that the Father gives Me … Continue reading →

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The New Testament Gift

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Maundy Thursday Exodus 12:1-14  +  1 Corinthians 11:23-32  +  Passion History (preparations for Passover through Gethsemane prayers) Jesus’ hour had finally come.  This was the hour, this was the day, this was the Passover feast that every other … Continue reading →

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The Sacrament of the Altar

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Holy Thursday What is this meal that we celebrate here at Emmanuel so often and that awaits us again on this Holy Thursday? What is the Sacrament of the Altar?  It is the true body and blood of … Continue reading →

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