Author: Matthew Ruttan
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The Visit of the Wise Men, Herod’s Treachery, Exceeding Joy (Growing Deeper with Matthew 2)
Who were the wise men? Where did they come from? What is their significance? (More than we are often led to believe). This episode is a Bible study on Matthew 2 and the visit of the wise men from the east.
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![With God All Things Are Possible [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-24.png?w=1024)
With God All Things Are Possible [Sermon]
With God are all things actually possible? Christmas is one of those times when God lifts our eyes yet again to the horizon of his possibility. This brief Christmas Eve message is posted as a podcast episode and sermon. “Every year you grow, you will find me bigger.”
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Long-looked for is come at last: A closer look at the Messiah’s birth in Luke 2:1-20
This podcast (and blog) is a re-post from 2021 and 2022. It’s an in-depth look at the Messiah’s birth in Luke 2:1-20.
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![Mary’s Yes: What she teaches us about faith when the future is uncertain [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-17.png?w=1024)
Mary’s Yes: What she teaches us about faith when the future is uncertain [Sermon]
Mary is a model of humility, faith and virtue. She was also courageous. What can she teach us about faith today, especially when the future is uncertain? This sermon (also released as a podcast) answers the question by unpacking Luke 1:26-56.
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Where Did Santa Come From? Or, The Mysterious Origins of Saint Nicholas
Where did Santa come from? Has he always been associated with Christmas? Is it true that he is based on a man named Saint Nicholas? In this post and podcast I explore these questions and more. Enjoy!
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![It’s (b)right around the corner [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-10.png?w=1024)
It’s (b)right around the corner [Sermon]
Despair. It’s everywhere. But Jesus’ people have many reasons to hope! He is coming back. And since we know what will happen eventually, this influences how we live presently. This sermon is on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18.
