Author: MatthewRuttan
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Christ is Lord—not the demonic realm or self-made religion (Growing Deeper with Colossians 2:6-23)
Syncretism is blending beliefs and practices into your faith (which don’t belong there). It’s not that bad, is it? Yes, it is. The Colossians were blending other systems of thought, and also opening themselves to the demonic realm. This episode is a Bible study on Colossians 2:6-23.
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Something Still Seems “Off”—Sarah Joy Covey on Life After the Pandemic
I’ve sensed it. Have you? Maybe not for everyone, but for some. I’m talking about life after the pandemic. “It’s over, but I don’t feel the same.” “Life is moving on, but I sometimes don’t feel very well.” This episode is a talk with Sarah Joy Covey, therapist and owner/director of the Covey Wellness Centre.
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God meets you where you’re at [Sermon]
There’s an old saying: “God meets you where you’re at, not where you should be at.” It was true for the Colossians, Saul, and Johnny Cash in Nickajack cave. This sermon explores the powerful mystery of “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” even for imperfect people. I explore Colossians 1:24-2:5 and take us through…
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Christ in you, the hope of glory (Growing Deeper with Colossians 1:24-2:5)
A mystery that was hidden for ages and generations has now been revealed: “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Really? In sinful me? (Yes.) This podcast is a Bible study on Colossians 1:24-2:5. Paul also talks about his own suffering and how Christ is the treasure chest of all wisdom and knowledge.
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Are Old Testament Laws Still Relevant for Christians?
In this podcast and blog I answer a question in a Q & A Forum about whether or not the Old Testament laws are still relevant for Christians.
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The Supremacy, Sufficiency and Security of Christ [Sermon]
The supremacy of Jesus sounds like a lofty idea. It might even sound like playground posturing: ‘My brother is bigger and stronger than your brother…’ But Paul teaches this because (a) it’s true, (b) he cares about them, and (c) their mixed-up thinking is resulting in mixed-up living. The world will say Jesus is not…
Matthew Ruttan 