Author: Matthew Ruttan
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How do I know what my idols and gods are?
Pascal said there is a God-shaped hole within us. If we try to fill it with anything else. That’s at the heart of the first two commandments. Put God first, yes. But there’s also a not-so-common application to do with spiritual war — mostly because we misunderstand the word “gods.” This sermon (also released as…
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From Slavery to Royalty (10 Commandments, Part 1)
Their influence can’t be overstated. The 10 Commandments. But have we lost a sense of their importance or place in our lives? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) is part 1 in a new teaching series. We lay the groundwork and unpack Exodus 19.
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A note to the church after the election
The election has happened. There are a lot of different feelings about it! Here are some thoughts, not just for citizens, but disciples of Christ.
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Keep Calm and Follow Jesus (As the Apocalypse Nears)
The apocalypse is a hot topic. Some obsess, some dismiss. But what did Jesus say about what will happen and how to prepare? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks the “little apocalypse” of Mark 13.
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Prayer to a corpse-raising God
Yes, he is still the same corpse-raising God. Join in with this urgent resurrection prayer from Easter Sunday.
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The King has one more move
Just because the prince of darkness whispers ‘Checkmate,’ that doesn’t mean it is. The King has one more move (then… and now). This Easter morning sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores Mark 16:1-8 and invites us to think about our corpse-raising God in the present tense.
