Tag: Christianity
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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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10 Unpopular Things Jesus Said
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…
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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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Deconstructing Christianity? – a talk with Tim Barnett
“Deconstruction” is trending. It’s a word that is used when people radically re-think, re-shape, or sometimes even walk away from their faith. Along with Alisa Childers, Tim has written a book called “The Deconstruction of Christianity.” It explains what it is, why it’s destructive, and how to respond. In this episode we discuss all this…
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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…
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10 Popular Things Jesus Said
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…
