Author: Matthew Ruttan
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Understanding the Lord’s Supper
On the night of his betrayal Jesus told his disciples to break bread and drink wine to remember him. Today we call this a sacrament. This episode explores the meaning of Communion by looking at 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and explaining 7 meanings for us today.
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![Holiness is Readiness [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sermon-holiness.png?w=1024)
Holiness is Readiness [Sermon]
The idea of holiness has pretty much been trampled. Gee, I wonder why that is? God is holy. And we are told to be holy as a way to prepare for the return of Jesus. This sermon is on 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.
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Raising Antifragile Children – a talk with C.R. Wiley
C.R. Wiley had a very difficult childhood. Today, he’s a contractor, professor of philosophy, author, pastor and parent. In this episode he shares some ideas about raising antifragile children.
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![Preparing to honour God in big situations [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/big-situation.png?w=1024)
Preparing to honour God in big situations [Sermon]
Jesus and his early followers did big things for God even in the face of serious opposition. Why can we be so timid? This sermon on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 provides an answer and also 2 suggestions about preparing to honour God in big situations.
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Hope lifts you forward [Sermon]
What difference does hope make when life is hard? That’s what I explore in this sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. It is part 1 in a series called The Beginning is Nigh.
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My eyes are not raised too high (Growing Deeper with Psalm 131)
It is short, sweet, personal and powerful. If you feel like life can be chaotic, threatening, confusing or anxious, you will benefit from this episode. It is a Bible study on Psalm 131.
