Author: Matthew Ruttan
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Who was Valentine? And how the grass is greener where you water it
Who was Valentine, anyway? Why February 14th? And some advice for a stronger love.
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![Ritual or Relationship [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sermon-sunday-titles.png?w=1024)
Ritual or Relationship [Sermon]
While cleansing the Temple Jesus was full of “zeal.” What is it? (Because we too should have it.) This sermon on John 2:13-25 explores this idea and encourages us to move from ritual to relationship in our faith.
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![The source and security of our dignity [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sermon-sunday-titles-38.png?w=1024)
The source and security of our dignity [Sermon]
It’s one of his most popular sermons. Turning water into wine — and over 700 bottles! But why? And how does this influence how we think about our dignity and honour? That’s what this sermon on John 2:1-12 explores.
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![The difference between a 2D and 3D disciple [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sermon-sunday-titles-2.png?w=1024)
The difference between a 2D and 3D disciple [Sermon]
A round orange piece of paper may look like a basketball from a distance, but you can’t shoot hoops with it. Following Jesus is a 3D (not a 2D experience); it involves learning but also doing. This sermon on John 1:35-41 explains why and how.
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Trials, joy & perseverance – a talk with Dan Scott
When Dan Scott was a boy his home burned to the ground. The next morning his father read James 1:2-3 and led them in prayer. In this talk with the national Moderator of the PCC we talk about hardship and it’s relationship to joy and perseverance.
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![The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sermon-sunday-titles.png?w=1024)
The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole [Sermon]
We want to be whole-hearted, balanced and refreshed. And yet, many are feeling half-hearted, off-centred and tired! Good news: The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole. That’s what I explore in this sermon on John 1:19-34.
