Category: Sermons
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![Playing the Long Game in a World of Now Now Now [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-21-2.png?w=1024)
Playing the Long Game in a World of Now Now Now [Sermon]
In an era before viral videos and mass communication, Ezekiel did some wild and jaw-dropping things. His words and actions served a purpose back then, and he continues to teach us today. This sermon is on Ezekiel 4 (lying on his side for 14 months) and 37:1-14 (the valley of dry bones). It’s easier to…
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![Never Outnumbered [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-14-1.png?w=1024)
Never Outnumbered [Sermon]
What in the world is happening when Elisha says that his side outnumbers the Syrian army (who has vastly more people)? We are here given a glimpse into the unseen realm. This sermon unpacks 2 Kings 6:8-23 and provides three applications for living by faith, not just by sight.
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![May Integrity and Uprightness Protect Me [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-7cr.png?w=1024)
May Integrity and Uprightness Protect Me [Sermon]
How do we protect ourselves from threats? Door locks and surveillance cameras? This sermon on Psalm 25 invites us to think about something we do internally as a source of protection. It includes four applications for you to move forward with integrity.
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![Fearing God First—Psalm 27 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/june-23.png?w=1024)
Fearing God First—Psalm 27 [Sermon]
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.
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![You can only have harmony if you’re singing the same song [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/untitled-cr.png?w=1024)
You can only have harmony if you’re singing the same song [Sermon]
Harmonies are great. But you can only sing them if you’re singing the same song. This is true not only for music, but for life. It’s a certain unity in our own minds, households, churches and beyond. This sermon unpacks Colossians 3:18-4:18
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![I can smell the hands of fishermen [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/june-2.png?w=1024)
I can smell the hands of fishermen [Sermon]
Over time Jesus’ people can lose (a) our sense of connection to those who have gone before, and (b) focus. In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus provides a collective focus and unity for his people no matter their century. This sermon explores Luke 8:4-15 and eight specific takeaways for a time that is starting…
