Author: Matthew Ruttan
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![Forging ahead when you feel like a failure [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sundaygraph2-1.png?w=1024)
Forging ahead when you feel like a failure [Sermon]
Do you ever feel like a failure, especially these days? Join the club. This message about Elijah and God unpacks four encouraging helps for the road ahead.
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![Race and the Kingdom of God [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sundaygraph2-4.png?w=1024)
Race and the Kingdom of God [Sermon]
The spotlight is shining brightly on the problem of racial injustice. This sermon explores two texts for a faith-based response.
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![Soul Fatigue—A Response [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sundaygraph2-7.png?w=1024)
Soul Fatigue—A Response [Sermon]
Soul fatigue is a deep, inner exhaustion many people are feeling in the midst of COVID-19. This sermon explores what is going on, and some relief from Jesus.
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Suggestions for a more robust prayer life
Prayer is important — and sometimes difficult. Okay, maybe often? Here are 8 practical suggestions to help you with “the sweetest work of the soul.”
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![Pray—as a first resort [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sundaygraph2-2.png?w=1024)
Pray—as a first resort [Sermon]
We know prayer is important, right? But let’s be honest. It’s easy to get in a rut. Here are three helps from Luke 18:1-8 and some practical tips.
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![Losing “it”—but gaining the peace of Christ [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sundaygraph2-16.png?w=1024)
Losing “it”—but gaining the peace of Christ [Sermon]
Do you feel like you’re somehow losing “it”—whatever “it” happens to be for you? Maybe control, composure or opportunities? Well, you can’t have everything that matters, but you can have everything that matters most. Here’s what, and how.
