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A lesson from Peter, Judas, and the two thieves

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Holy Tuesday +  Luke 22 – 23  + Out of all the things to consider from the Passion History, let’s focus this evening on what the Holy Spirit teaches us from Peter’s threefold denial of Jesus, and from … Continue reading →

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…As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Michaelmas 3 / Trinity 22 Deuteronomy 7:9-11  +  Philippians 1:3-11  +  Matthew 18:23-35 We have before us in the Gospel an illustration of the second half of the Fifth Petition of the … Continue reading →

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The forgiven must forgive

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 22 Deuteronomy 7:9-11  +  Philippians 1:3-11  +  Matthew 18:21-35 “I forgive you.” Those are pleasant words to hear after you’ve offended someone; difficult words to say to the one who has … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness in the present tense

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Trinity 19 Genesis 28:10-17  +  Ephesians 4:22-28  +  Matthew 9:1-8 Let’s be real and open here this morning.  Depending on the vote this next Wednesday, this is either my last sermon from … Continue reading →

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Hiding in God, not from God

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon on Psalm 32 You can almost hear the joy in his voice – you can almost see the subtle smile on his face as King David intones the Psalm, “Blessed – happy, privileged – is the one whose transgression … Continue reading →

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