Author: Matthew Ruttan
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![What People on the Narrow Path Need [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/apr-21.png?w=1024)
What People on the Narrow Path Need [Sermon]
They knew Jesus, but were swerving from the narrow path. That’s when a more mature Christian stepped in to help. If the path was wide, they wouldn’t have needed help. But they did. (And so do we.) John Climacus said, “Demons fear concentration as thieves fear dogs.” Ah yes. Clarity is the enemy of the…
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Firm Faith in the Resurrection [Series Summary]
Belief in the resurrection is vital. Taking it out of our faith is like taking the heart out of our body. Are you confident about it? This post addresses 7 of the biggest push-backs to the believability of the resurrection, and provides 4 additional reasons for confidence. The resurrection: without it, futility; with it, everything.
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Did the resurrection really happen? (Part 2) Explaining and defending our foundational belief [Sermon]
Are you able to humbly yet confidently explain or defend your faith in the resurrection? This sermon is Part 2 of a 2-part in a mini-series about our foundational belief. It looks to the text and also the life of the early church and provides more reasons for confidence (and courage).
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Did the resurrection really happen? (Part 1) Explaining and defending our foundational belief
Without the resurrection our faith is “futile” (1 Cor 15:17). This sermon (Part 1 of 2) explores John 20:19-31 and presents (and responds to) 5 of the most common conspiracy theories which try to undermine the resurrection. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Do you?
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God Who Raises Corpses – a prayer of resurrection hope
Ours is a God who raises corpses. This is our Easter morning prayer from Westminster Church. It is a prayer of hope for help for the people of God.
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Is everything sad going to come untrue? [Sermon]
At the end of the Lord of the Rings trilogy Frodo asks, “Is everything sad going to come untrue?” Because of the resurrection of Christ, the answer is Yes! This Easter morning sermon (also released as a podcast) looks at John 20:1-18, Jesus as the second Adam, and four incredible things believers can expect to…
