Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Cherish God’s grace. Don’t despise it.

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Septuagesima 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5  +  Matthew 20:1-16 Our religion is not a theoretical thing. To practice our religion, to be a Christian, is not about theoretically holding to certain … Continue reading

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What the Lord’s Supper Is

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Midweek of Transfiguration Small Catechism Review: The Lord’s Supper I told our catechism students earlier this week that we won’t actually spend all that long studying the Sixth Chief … Continue reading

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The glory of Christ is the hope of the Church

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Transfiguration of Our Lord 2 Peter 1:16-21  +  Matthew 17:1-9 We always end the Epiphany season with this climactic celebration of the Transfiguration. There are two reasons. First, … Continue reading

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Confession

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Presentation of Our Lord Small Catechism Review: Confession Before we get to our Catechism theme, let’s say a word about the theme for today’s celebration. It’s 40 days … Continue reading

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Why are you so fearful?

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Epiphany 4 Romans 13:8-10  +  Matthew 8:23-27 Our Gospel today deals with senseless fear, something we can all relate to, something we continue to witness around the world almost … Continue reading

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