Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Flee from idolatry in all its forms

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon Download Sermon Service Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Third-to-last Sunday (Trinity 25) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  +  Matthew 24:15-28 Today the lectionary begins turning our thoughts to the end times, to the state of the world and of the … Continue reading →

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Something new is coming

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon Download Sermon Service Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Midweek of Trinity 22 Revelation 21:1-8 We’ve all had that special thing we really loved—a toy, a car, a tool, a piece of equipment, a piece of clothing—that eventually broke, … Continue reading →

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The pattern of forgiveness must not fail

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon Download Sermon Service Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Trinity 22 Philippians 1:3-11  +  Matthew 18:23-35 The forgiveness of sins is at the heart of the Christian Gospel. But many people, including many Christians, don’t pay attention to how … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the saints on earth and in heaven

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon Download Sermon Service Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for All Saints’ Day Revelation 7:2-17  +  Matthew 5:1-12 Today we remember all the saints: the apostles, prophets, and martyrs of the Church of Christ, together with all the faithful who … Continue reading →

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Remain in the truth of grace, faith, and Scripture alone

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon Download Sermon Service Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Festival of the Reformation Galatians 2:16-21  +  John 8:31-36 Lutherans traditionally stick to the ancient lectionary of the Christian Church, going back over a thousand years for most Sundays … Continue reading →

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