Author: Matthew Ruttan
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![Playing the Long Game in a World of Now Now Now [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-21-2.png?w=1024)
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…
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![Never Outnumbered [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-14-1.png?w=1024)
Never Outnumbered [Sermon]
What in the world is happening when Elisha says that his side outnumbers the Syrian army (who has vastly more people)? We are here given a glimpse into the unseen realm. This sermon unpacks 2 Kings 6:8-23 and provides three applications for living by faith, not just by sight.
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![May Integrity and Uprightness Protect Me [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-7cr.png?w=1024)
May Integrity and Uprightness Protect Me [Sermon]
How do we protect ourselves from threats? Door locks and surveillance cameras? This sermon on Psalm 25 invites us to think about something we do internally as a source of protection. It includes four applications for you to move forward with integrity.
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![Fearing God First—Psalm 27 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/june-23.png?w=1024)
Fearing God First—Psalm 27 [Sermon]
What gives someone courage? This sermon on Psalm 27 looks at the contrast between fear and the Lord being our light, salvation and stronghold, explores the relationship between “fearing God” and courage, and drives toward application in your own life. Fearing God first puts other fears second.
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Deconstructing Christianity? – a talk with Tim Barnett
“Deconstruction” is trending. It’s a word that is used when people radically re-think, re-shape, or sometimes even walk away from their faith. Along with Alisa Childers, Tim has written a book called “The Deconstruction of Christianity.” It explains what it is, why it’s destructive, and how to respond. In this episode we discuss all this…
