Author: Matthew Ruttan
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![Washing your mouth out with hope [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sundaygraph2-25.png?w=1024)
Washing your mouth out with hope [Sermon]
Words have the power to bring hurt, help, hope, or healing. This message on James 3:1-12 explains why and how.
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![Faithfulness Flows From Faith [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sunday-oct-25-3.png?w=1024)
Faithfulness Flows From Faith [Sermon]
James 2;26 says “faith without deeds is dead.” Yikes! Do you want a faith that is dead, or alive? This message is Part 4 in the Down-to-Earth series and helps us know more about a living faith.
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Coping with our broken illusion of control
We like to be in control. But these days, we don’t have as much of it as we’d like. Here’s why, and some coping strategies for a brand new world.
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![Soft Edges and Firm Centres [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sundaygraph2-14.png?w=1024)
Soft Edges and Firm Centres [Sermon]
Love. It’s a big concept. That’s why practical direction about HOW would be helpful. Enter the book of James and his wisdom about showing mercy proactively and not showing favouritism.
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![Do The Word [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sundaygraph2-9.png?w=1024)
Do The Word [Sermon]
Invisible beliefs make a visible difference in your life — or, at least, they should. This message is Part 2 in the Down-To-Earth teaching series and is based on James 1:19-27.
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![The Trials That Refine You [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sundaygraph2-5.png?w=1024)
The Trials That Refine You [Sermon]
What if your trials had a way of refining you? This message from James 1:1-18 explores this very idea. It’s Part 1 in a series called Down-To-Earth.
