Category: Sermons
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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).
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Did the resurrection really happen? (Part 1) Explaining and defending our foundational belief
Without the resurrection our faith is “futile” (1 Cor 15:17). This sermon (Part 1 of 2) explores John 20:19-31 and presents (and responds to) 5 of the most common conspiracy theories which try to undermine the resurrection. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Do you?
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![Is everything sad going to come untrue? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mar31-d.png?w=1024)
Is everything sad going to come untrue? [Sermon]
At the end of the Lord of the Rings trilogy Frodo asks, “Is everything sad going to come untrue?” Because of the resurrection of Christ, the answer is Yes! This Easter morning sermon (also released as a podcast) looks at John 20:1-18, Jesus as the second Adam, and four incredible things believers can expect to…
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![The Perfect Blood of the Lamb [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lamb.png?w=1024)
The Perfect Blood of the Lamb [Sermon]
The imagery is kind of harsh. Blood? In fact, some people try to avoid talking about it. But Good Friday is not a time for closing our eyes to the reality of sin, suffering and sacrifice. This podcast is my sermon from Good Friday. It takes us through Exodus 12 and the 10th plague on…
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![Crooked Sticks Draw Straight Lines – Esther, Part 5 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mar10.png?w=1024)
Crooked Sticks Draw Straight Lines – Esther, Part 5 [Sermon]
Things are turning into a bloody mess. And yet, there is joy. The Jews of ancient Persia stand under an annihilation order. But now they are allowed to defend themselves. Through it all, providence. This sermon brings our Esther series to a close with chapters 9-10. “God uses crooked sticks to draw straight lines” (Ignatius).
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![God Works In The Trenches – Esther, Part 4 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mar3.png?w=1024)
God Works In The Trenches – Esther, Part 4 [Sermon]
Life can feel like a war zone. It gets messy, difficult and painful. When that happens, does God stop working? Of course not. This sermon explores Esther 8 and God providentially working in the trenches.
