Author: Matthew Ruttan
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An introduction to the Psalms
The psalms are much-quoted and much-beloved. Jesus quoted from them more than any other book in the Bible. This short podcast (and video) provides a general introduction to the Psalms as I prepare to teach through ‘the most famous psalms.’
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![Failure doesn’t disqualify you [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/failure-sermon.png?w=1024)
Failure doesn’t disqualify you [Sermon]
Jesus was about to physically leave them. Could they continue his message and mission even though they were deeply flawed? Yes. And so can you. This sermon on John 21 explains why and how.
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![Ordinary Missionary [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/missionary.png?w=1024)
Ordinary Missionary [Sermon]
When we think of a missionary we usually think of someone going to serve in another country. But we all have a commission, even here in our own neighbourhoods. This sermon explores a lesser-known commission in John 20:19-31 and also looks at the story of ‘doubting Thomas.’
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Hope Over the Long Haul – a talk with Winston Newman
Hope. We like it. We could even say we NEED it. But what is it and how do you sustain it over the long haul? This episode is an Easter morning talk with retired pastor and friend, Winston Newman.
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![His Pain, Your Gain [Good Friday Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/good-fri-title.png?w=1024)
His Pain, Your Gain [Good Friday Sermon]
We are in a covenant relationship with God. But what happens when we don’t live up to our end of the relationship? The answer has to do with why Good Friday is called “good.” This sermon and episode from Good Friday looks at John 14:15, and two of the life-changing facets of Jesus’ saving work.…
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![Tradition or Traditionalism [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/tradition.png?w=1024)
Tradition or Traditionalism [Sermon]
Healthy traditions give life. Unhealthy traditionalism doesn’t. One is the “living faith of the dead,” the other is the “dead faith of the living.” This sermon from Palm Sunday on Psalm 118 explores the difference and how God-honouring traditions can stabilize us in a world that feels increasingly chaotic.
