Author: Matthew Ruttan
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Clashing with the kingdom of darkness and demons
When Jesus came to proclaim the Kingdom of God he was not doing so in neutral territory. In Satan’s view, Jesus was an intruder trying to encroach on his turf. A clash was inevitable. This sermon (also posted as a podcast episode) addresses demons, the kingdom of darkness, and looks at Jesus’ exorcisms in Mark…
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Think Bigger [Sermon]
What if had been trained or deceived into thinking small thoughts about God and his kingdom? This sermon is Part 1 in a new series on Mark’s Gospel. Here we explore Mark 1:1-15. Let’s think bigger.
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The Way Up is Down [Sermon]
What do you want to be successful at? But of course there are different ways to define success. This sermon explores James 4:1-10 to better understand the mind of God as we pursue our hopes and dreams.
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Giving Up Good Things For Great Things [Sermon]
Following Jesus means making sacrifices — and that can be difficult. But we find fresh motivation when we count not only the costs, but the benefits. This podcast is a sermon on Luke 9:57-62.
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Playing the Long Game in a World of Now Now Now [Sermon]
In an era before viral videos and mass communication, Ezekiel did some wild and jaw-dropping things. His words and actions served a purpose back then, and he continues to teach us today. This sermon is on Ezekiel 4 (lying on his side for 14 months) and 37:1-14 (the valley of dry bones). It’s easier to…
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10 Unpopular Things Jesus Said
This is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 was10 popular things Jesus said. In Part 2 I look at 10 un-popular things he said. His words are full of inspiration and hope! — and also challenge and warning. All of them are true. Let’s do some thinking: Do we like following a certain version of…
