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To the church in Ephesus: Love matters, too

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek of Oculi +  Revelation 2:1-7  + At the end of the first century AD, Christian churches everywhere were surrounded by pagans and by a depraved society, increasingly persecuted by the government and by other religions, with more … Continue reading →

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The devil is still your enemy

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Oculi 2 Samuel 22:1-7  +  Ephesians 5:1-9  +  Luke 11:14-28 We’re presented in the Gospel with the reality of demons. It’s the third week in a row we’ve considered Christ’s power over … Continue reading →

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The Christian life, a life of prayer

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek of Reminiscere James 5:13-20  +  Mark 9:17-29 Tonight, in both of our Scripture readings, God turns our attention to prayer. Prayer, Jesus says, is the only way to deal with certain afflictions, like the demon possession He … Continue reading →

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The model of faith, a little beggar dog

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Reminiscere – Lent 2 Isaiah 45:20-25  +  1 Thessalonians 4:1-7  +  Matthew 15:21-28 The Holy Spirit holds up to us today one of the greatest role models in Holy Scripture: The Canaanite … Continue reading →

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Enduring Trials and Temptations

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Midweek of Invocavit James 1:2-15  +  Luke 22:24-32 This evening we pick up the theme that we considered on Sunday—the theme of temptation, focusing on the lesson you heard from James. Trials and temptations, actually. The word used … Continue reading →

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