Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Blessed are those who are willing to wait

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Advent 3 – Gaudete 1 Corinthians 4:1-5  +  Matthew 11:2-10 The last two Sundays in Advent introduce us to the preacher of Advent, John the Baptist. In today’s Gospel, … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer: Sixth Petition

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Download Bulletin Sermon for midweek of Advent 2 Small Catechism Review: The Lord’s Prayer, Sixth Petition Including this evening, there are three Wednesdays left in the Advent season. And it so happens that we have three … Continue reading →

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Signs to keep you watching and praying

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Advent 2 Romans 15:4-13  +  Luke 21:25-36 The Lord is coming. But we don’t know when. And not knowing when can be both a blessing and a challenge. If … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer: Fifth Petition

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Festival of St. Andrew Romans 10:8-18  +  Matthew 4:18-22 + Small Catechism Review This evening we’re combining our celebration of St. Andrew’s day, which was yesterday, with our … Continue reading →

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An Advent in humility, an Advent in glory

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Advent 1 Romans 13:11-14  +  Matthew 21:1-9 Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Emmanuel! That’s still our every-Sunday prayer, but especially now, in the Advent season. During this short season, we … Continue reading →

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