I realize it’s a strange title for a sermon, especially since I’m a pastor who considers himself a very “religious” person. Technically, the word “religion”
Author: MatthewRuttan
"A pulse doesn't mean you're alive." I'm a dad, pastor & "expert" pancake maker. Homebase is www.MatthewRuttan.co, and I write the "Up!" daily devo at www.TheUpDevo.com. One day I hope to own a rowboat. Just because it seems awesome.
Why is there so much evil and suffering if there is a benevolent being? [Video]
It’s a huge question. Perhaps the biggest: Why is there so much evil and suffering if there is a benevolent being? This was one of
Asking God to establish your plans [Sermon]
Welcome to a new year, to a new decade, and to the next chapter of your life! At this time of year, a lot of
The Courage Equation [Sermon]
What are you facing in the next year? This Christmas Eve message explains ‘the courage equation’ and four ways to draw closer to God in the pursuit of courage.
Questions about Christmas
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Some of you have questions about Christmas. But the season rushes at us with such fearsome fury that we do…
Don’t be lured: Helping our kids stay safe from human traffickers
Recently our church hosted a worker for Fight4Freedom to educate some of our young people. Fight4Freedom is a local organization (with 12 offices across Canada)
What we know about the end of the world [Series summary]
This post summarizes the 4-part series and includes discussion about why and how the world will end, ‘signs’ of the end, and how to live in the meantime.
Armageddon, Part 4: The daily difference any of it makes
The Bible teaches that the world as we know it will come to an end. That’s what I’ve been exploring in a 4-part teaching series
Armageddon, Part 3: Are there ‘signs’ that the end is coming?
The question I probably get asked the most when it comes to speculation about the end of the world is this: Do you think that
Why Christmas is difficult for so many people
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At Christmas people are 100% happy all the time, right? Wrong. Despite the incessant jingle of bells and copious amounts…
Armageddon, Part 2: Why will the world end, and how?
If the world as we know it will end, why will it end? What’s the reason? And if it’s going to happen, how is it
Armageddon, Part 1: Getting Our Bearings with Dr Brian Irwin
There’s a lot of speculation about the end of the world. And it’s growing. Hollywood makes movies about it. People ask Siri or Google about
Peace G.P.S. [Podcast]
About a dozen years ago I was speaking to a World War Two veteran after a church service. I asked for his advice. What is
