Feature Talks – Page 14 – Matthew Ruttan

Giving Up Good Things For Great Things [Sermon]

Jul 29, 2024

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Following Jesus means making sacrifices — and that can be difficult. But we find fresh motivation when we count not only the costs, but the benefits. This podcast is a sermon on Luke 9:57-62.

10 Unpopular Things Jesus Said

Jul 18, 2024

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Matthew Ruttan

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This is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 was10 popular things Jesus said. In Part 2 I look at 10 un-popular things he said. His words are full of inspiration and hope! — and also challenge and warning. All of them are true. Let’s do some thinking: Do we like following a certain version of…

Fearing God First—Psalm 27 [Sermon]

Jun 24, 2024

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Matthew Ruttan

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What gives someone courage? This sermon on Psalm 27 looks at the contrast between fear and the Lord being our light, salvation and stronghold, explores the relationship between “fearing God” and courage, and drives toward application in your own life. Fearing God first puts other fears second.

10 Popular Things Jesus Said

May 24, 2024

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Matthew Ruttan

in Blogs, Feature Talks, Podcast

This is Part 1 of 2. Part 1 is 10 popular things Jesus said. Part 2 (to come) will be 10 un-popular things he said. His words are full of inspiration and hope! — and also challenge and warning. All of them are true. Let’s do some thinking: Do we like following a certain version…

How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? [Sermon]

May 23, 2024

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Matthew Ruttan

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“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” It sounds like a very, very good thing. But what specifically is “the peace of Christ”? What about the reference to our “hearts”? (Clearly, it’s not just a muscle in your chest.) And how can that peace “rule”? If this idea is one of the…