Tag: discipleship
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![The difference between a 2D and 3D disciple [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sermon-sunday-titles-2.png?w=1024)
The difference between a 2D and 3D disciple [Sermon]
A round orange piece of paper may look like a basketball from a distance, but you can’t shoot hoops with it. Following Jesus is a 3D (not a 2D experience); it involves learning but also doing. This sermon on John 1:35-41 explains why and how.
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![Hit the Light [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/hit-the-light-graph.png?w=1024)
Hit the Light [Sermon]
What does it mean that Jesus is the “radiance of God’s glory,” and how do we bask in it? The right kind of light makes you see things you didn’t see before. This sermon is a high-level summary of our series on Hebrews.
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![The way of the cross, no matter the cost [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sunday-titles-2.png?w=1024)
The way of the cross, no matter the cost [Sermon]
The cross was a humiliation and torture ritual. So what does it mean when Jesus says we cannot be his disciple unless we carry one? And what does he mean by “hating” our families? Is he being literal? This sermon explores all this by looking at Luke 14:25-35.
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Should we say ‘If it’s your will’ when praying for someone to recover from illness?
When praying for someone to recover from illness, some people say, “If it’s your will.” Why? And isn’t that always his will? That’s was a question from a Q & A Forum that I answer here.
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![Redefining L.S.D. [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pag-3.png?w=1024)
Redefining L.S.D. [Sermon]
“L.S.D.” usually makes people think of the hallucinogenic drug. But this message based on Luke 5:1-11 redefines those three letters into an acronym for discipleship and “fishing for people.”
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![God’s People, God’s Priorities [Sermon PLUS extra content]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mar152-2.png?w=1024)
God’s People, God’s Priorities [Sermon PLUS extra content]
We need to focus on the voice of God if we are to be found faithful. But it’s hard in a world of distraction. This look at the boy Jesus helps us. PLUS, new bonus audio feature!
