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Faith, its confession, and the cross

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Sunday after Christ’s Ascension 1 Peter 4:7-11  +  John 15:26-16:4 There is no sugar-coating Christianity, not if it’s true Christianity. Jesus certainly doesn’t sugar-coat being His disciple in today’s Gospel. He … Continue reading →

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The ascended Lord Jesus continues both to do and teach

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for the Ascension of Our Lord Acts 1:1-11  +  Mark 16:14-20 This Ascension Day couldn’t have come at a better time. As you know all too well and as I often point out, the world has gone mad. The … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit still convicts the world with words of truth

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Cantate – Easter 4 James 1:16-21  +  John 16:5-15 Look around you at these who call themselves Christians. Look at this building that was built for one purpose, to worship the Christ … Continue reading →

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A little while of sorrow, then everlasting joy

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Jubilate – Easter 3 1 Peter 2:11-20  +  John 16:16-23 Today’s Gospel brings us back to Maundy Thursday evening, just before Jesus and His disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane. So … Continue reading →

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I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord Christ

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Misericordias Domini – Easter 2 1 Peter 2:21-25  +  John 10:11-16 I am the good Shepherd, says the Lord Christ. Let’s spend a little time this morning exploring that simple but profound … Continue reading →

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