Matthew Ruttan

Category: Sermons

  • Tradition or Traditionalism [Sermon]

    Tradition or Traditionalism [Sermon]

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    Healthy traditions give life. Unhealthy traditionalism doesn’t. One is the “living faith of the dead,” the other is the “dead faith of the living.” This sermon from Palm Sunday on Psalm 118 explores the difference and how God-honouring traditions can stabilize us in a world that feels increasingly chaotic.

  • Bleedership [Sermon]

    Bleedership [Sermon]

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    Leadership is desperately needed — and not just from others, and not just in ‘official’ capacities. You have many opportunities to show unofficial leadership. This sermon on John 19:1-16 explores some critical historical context to highlight the kind of leader Jesus was, and who we can emulate.

  • How to get the most out of a sermon

    How to get the most out of a sermon

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    If you follow Jesus, listening to sermons is a significant part of your discipleship. They are called a “means of grace” (i.e. they can be a channel of God’s generosity, guidance and help in your life, even via imperfect preachers). So don’t you want to understand, make the most of, and engage with them? This…

  • Live like royalty [Sermon]

    Live like royalty [Sermon]

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    Jesus says his kingdom is not of this world. What does that mean and what are the implications for those of us who follow him but who still live in this world? This sermon is on John 18:19-40 and provides some practical responses to our royal identity.

  • Integrity under pressure [Sermon]

    Integrity under pressure [Sermon]

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    Integrity is good. But it’s hard to demonstrate under pressure. This sermon explores John 18:1-18 and the examples of Peter and Jesus under pressure. It provides a one-sentence filter to help us have integrity under pressure.

  • Praying for what Jesus prays for [Sermon]

    Praying for what Jesus prays for [Sermon]

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    Matthew Ruttan
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    Jesus prayed specific things for his future followers. If you believe, that’s you! This sermon (and podcast) explores John 17. Let’s pray what Jesus prayed for us, and also see what he wants from our lives.