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The violent faith behind the Reformation

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Reformation Sunday 2015 Revelation 14:6-7  +  Matthew 11:12-15 On this Festival of the Reformation, Matthew’s Gospel turns our thoughts to violence, of all things. In the words of Jesus, from the days … Continue reading →

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A Forceful Reformation

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Festival of the Reformation 2 Chronicles 29:12-19  +  Revelation 14:6-7  +  Matthew 11:12-15 497 years ago, on October 31st, a Roman Catholic priest named Martin Luther posted a notice on the … Continue reading →

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The kingdom of heaven forcefully advances

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Reformation Sunday 2 Chronicles 29:12-19  +  Revelation 14:6-7  +  Matthew 11:12-15 Once a year (and only once) we interrupt the regular series of Scripture lessons that the Church has been using for … Continue reading →

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Abiding in the Truth: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for the Festival of the Reformation Revelation 14:6-7  +  Romans 3:19-28  +  John 8:31-36 The Lutheran Reformation of the Church was about nothing more and nothing less than the Truth, the very truth … Continue reading →

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The Burning Question Behind the Reformation

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Reformation Day Romans 3:21-28  +  John 8:31-36 We’re here today celebrating the Lutheran Reformation because of a question.  Now, there were many questions floating around in 1517 that needed answering: From where does the pope get his authority … Continue reading →

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