Author: Matthew Ruttan
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A serious historical deep dive into the Nativity
We know the story. But do we, really? This episode is a deep dive into the Nativity story. What was Nazareth like, the political landscape, Mary? “Long-looked for is come at last.” Re-release from 2022.
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For he will save his people from their sins [Sermon]
Jesus saves his people from sin. The angel told that to Joseph before Jesus was even born. Not only does he save from the consequence of sin, but the slavery of sin. This second part is a much-neglected (and misunderstood) part of his work. This sermon unpacks Matthew 1:1-25 and invites us to consider Jesus’…
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There is Ugliness (a prayer)
Join in with this honest prayer, lifting up concerns about ugliness, scariness, fracture and monsters. But also metamorphosis, love and standing valiant for truth.
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A Colony of Heaven in a Country of Death
Give me his head on a platter! And so it was that John the Baptist was decapitated. The story of his demise is a contrast between to kingdoms and two kings (Herod Antipas vs. Christ). This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Mark 6:14-29 and invites us to consider our ultimate citizenship from…
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Dealing with Rejection
Rejection is run, right? Wrong. And yet, it’s something many of us have to deal with, especially as we follow Jesus. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores Jesus’ experience of personal rejection in Mark 6:1-13 and what we can take from it for today.
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Listen For It: Save Your
Faith isn’t just about pursuing life after death, but life before death. This sermon explores a healing and a girl raised back to life from Mark 5:21-43 and invites us to consider Jesus’ role as Saviour in our daily lives, especially in moments of pain and desperation.
