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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
2 days ago6 min read
Refined for the Coming
Luke 3:7-18 Metallurgy is the art and science of refining metals and modifying them for use. Ore is a rock which contains a valuable...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
6 days ago5 min read
Preparation for the Coming
Luke 3:1-6 In football there’s two ways for the offense to advance the ball: either the quarterback throws the football to a receiver or...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Dec 45 min read
Waiting For The Coming
Luke 21:25-36 Today is the first Sunday of Advent which means it’s the first Sunday of the new church year. It’s the day the...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Dec 45 min read
Christ the King of Truth
John 18:33-38 In the aftermath of World War One, Europe was in shambles. Millions were dead. A generation was lost. Many vowed to...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Nov 186 min read
After The Birth Pangs
The movie This Is the End is a comedy about the end of the world. In it, actors Seth Rogan, James Franco, Jonah Hill, and others all...
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Ryan Heckman
Nov 146 min read
Our 2 Copper Coins
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. This morning, I want to root into what calls us into our vocation...
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Ryan Heckman
Nov 76 min read
A Promise to Cling To
On this All Saints Sunday, I bring to you much needed grace and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. We believe in an...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Oct 316 min read
The Freedom to a Christian
John 8:31-36 Katharina von Bora was born in 1499 in Germany. As a young girl she was sent to a convent to be educated and lived with her...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Oct 215 min read
Telling the Story of the Servant Leader
Mark 10: 35-45 Six years ago, this weekend I had my Call Sunday here at St. Matthew and I preached on this text. As my sermon opener I...
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Ryan Heckman
Oct 176 min read
Asking: Who is God
Grace and Peace to you all from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. As most of you know, it’s stewardship season here at St....
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Oct 95 min read
Being the Body of Christ Together
John 17:17-23 A study published in 2020 by the health insurer Cigna—which surveyed over 10,000 people—found that more than three in five...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Oct 35 min read
Called to Pray Like Mary and Serve Like Martha
Luke 10:38-42 We are blessed to have Pastor Ryan here at St. Matthew, and today is a special day we get to celebrate his ministry with...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Oct 35 min read
Sharing God's Healing
Mark 9:38-50 In the mid-1990s a husband and wife from Minnesota decided to go to Florida during a particularly icy winter. They planned...
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Ryan Heckman
Sep 267 min read
Feast of St. Matthew
Matthew 9:9-13 Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Happy St. Matthew Sunday friends of St....
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Sep 165 min read
Worshiping the God of Glory & the God of the Cross
Mark 8:27-38 Today’s ministry spotlight focuses on Worship & Music. Worship is the thing that brings us all together. The word...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Sep 95 min read
Called to Love God’s Children
Mark 10:13-16 Today is Rally Day! It’s the day we kickoff the program year at St. Matthew. After a time of summer sabbath, kids are...
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Sep 35 min read
Cleaning the Mess Inside Ourselves
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 I recently got poison ivy for the first time in years. I spent the past two weeks scratching my skin, pouring...
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Ryan Heckman
Aug 267 min read
Tough to Swallow
Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. “Too Tough To Swallow” is the title of this section of scripture in...
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Ryan Heckman
Aug 226 min read
Youth Gathering Presentation
This transcript was presented to the St. Matthew Congregation on Sunday, August 18, 2024 as part of an ELCA Youth Gathering Reflection.
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The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Aug 126 min read
God in the Ordinary and Unexpected
John 6:35, 41-51 Like many of you I’ve been following the Olympics lately. I love sports in general and I always find it amazing to...
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