Tag: Christianity
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![Firm Faith in the Resurrection [Series Summary]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/resurrection-1.png?w=1024)
Firm Faith in the Resurrection [Series Summary]
Belief in the resurrection is vital. Taking it out of our faith is like taking the heart out of our body. Are you confident about it? This post addresses 7 of the biggest push-backs to the believability of the resurrection, and provides 4 additional reasons for confidence. The resurrection: without it, futility; with it, everything.
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![Pride Goes Before Destruction – Esther, Part 3 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/feb25.png?w=1024)
Pride Goes Before Destruction – Esther, Part 3 [Sermon]
“Pride goes before destruction…” This proverb is illustrated perfectly (and bloodily) in the rise and fall of Haman. This sermon explores Esther 5-7 and also asks how we can avoid pride and destruction in our own lives today.
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![For Such A Time As This – Esther, Part 2 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/feb18.png?w=1024)
For Such A Time As This – Esther, Part 2 [Sermon]
Courage is doing the right thing even when there is difficulty or danger. An example is Esther as she risked her own life to help her people. This sermon explores Esther 3-4. She was born “for such a time as this.” What about you?
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![Spiritual Gifts 103: All Hands on Deck [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jan28.png?w=1024)
Spiritual Gifts 103: All Hands on Deck [Sermon]
This sermon explores Ephesians 4:1-16, addresses Christian maturity, the spiritual gifts known as ‘power gifts,’ and asks ‘Where do we go from here?’
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![Spiritual Gifts 102: How do I know what gift(s) I have? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jan21.png?w=1024)
Spiritual Gifts 102: How do I know what gift(s) I have? [Sermon]
If you’re a follower of Christ, the question isn’t IF you have a spiritual gift, but which one(s). This sermon is part 2 in a mini-series on spiritual gifts. We look at Romans 12:1-8, the importance of ‘sober judgment’ in our self-assessment, and zero-in on 6 points to help you discern your gift(s).
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![It’s getting harder to know what’s real [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-3.png?w=1024)
It’s getting harder to know what’s real [Sermon]
Deep fake videos, scammers and A.I. It’s getting hard to know what’s real. The Thessalonians had been duped concerning Jesus’ return. Paul sets the record straight, and also gives us wisdom to ponder for navigating life today. This sermon is on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17.
