Category: Sermons
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![How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/may-19.png?w=1024)
How does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? [Sermon]
“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…
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![Mesus, McJesus and the Rise of Fear [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/may-5-1.png?w=1024)
Mesus, McJesus and the Rise of Fear [Sermon]
“Mesus” is a temptation for all of us; it’s self-projection. “McJesus” is consumerism gone bad, even with our faith–picking and choosing beliefs, even drawing from other religions. When these things happen, fear and anxiety can increase. They love a vacuum. This sermon is on Colossians 2:6-23 and unpacks the Lordship of Jesus; because of him,…
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![God meets you where you’re at [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/may-5.png?w=1024)
God meets you where you’re at [Sermon]
There’s an old saying: “God meets you where you’re at, not where you should be at.” It was true for the Colossians, Saul, and Johnny Cash in Nickajack cave. This sermon explores the powerful mystery of “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” even for imperfect people. I explore Colossians 1:24-2:5 and take us through…
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![The Supremacy, Sufficiency and Security of Christ [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/apr-28-cr2.png?w=1024)
The Supremacy, Sufficiency and Security of Christ [Sermon]
The supremacy of Jesus sounds like a lofty idea. It might even sound like playground posturing: ‘My brother is bigger and stronger than your brother…’ But Paul teaches this because (a) it’s true, (b) he cares about them, and (c) their mixed-up thinking is resulting in mixed-up living. The world will say Jesus is not…
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![What People on the Narrow Path Need [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/apr-21.png?w=1024)
What People on the Narrow Path Need [Sermon]
They knew Jesus, but were swerving from the narrow path. That’s when a more mature Christian stepped in to help. If the path was wide, they wouldn’t have needed help. But they did. (And so do we.) John Climacus said, “Demons fear concentration as thieves fear dogs.” Ah yes. Clarity is the enemy of the…
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Did the resurrection really happen? (Part 2) Explaining and defending our foundational belief [Sermon]
Are you able to humbly yet confidently explain or defend your faith in the resurrection? This sermon is Part 2 of a 2-part in a mini-series about our foundational belief. It looks to the text and also the life of the early church and provides more reasons for confidence (and courage).
