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God’s requirement of righteousness

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

(Due to technical difficulties, there is no audio or video for today’s sermon or service. Our apologies.) Sermon for Trinity 6 Romans 6:3-11  +  Matthew 5:20-26 What does it take to get to heaven? I still remember from my time … Continue reading →

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First become righteous. Then keep the Commandments.

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/278945061 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Trinity 6 Exodus 20:1-17  +  Romans 6:3-11  +  Matthew 5:20-26 As you know, we still believe the Ten Commandments. We still believe that they provide an … Continue reading →

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Two kinds of righteousness are necessary

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Right Click to Save Sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity Romans 6:3-11  +  Matthew 5:20-26 In today’s gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples about righteousness. The Scriptures speak of three kinds of righteousness, actually, or even four. One is God’s … Continue reading →

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You must be righteous to enter the kingdom of heaven

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 6 Exodus 20:1-17  +  Romans 6:3-11  +  Matthew 5:20-26 Just how good do you have to be to get to heaven? Some religions teach that it doesn’t matter how good you … Continue reading →

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A better righteousness than that

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Trinity 6 Exodus 20:1-17  +  Romans 6:3-11  +  Matthew 5:20-26 We just sang Martin Luther’s great hymn on the 10 Commandments.  It fits perfectly with our Scripture readings today, not only with the Old Testament reading from Exodus … Continue reading →

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