Tag: fear
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Know God, Stand Firm, Take Action (Daniel 11:1-35)
Deception, fear, worry, threat of war. What’s to be done? A faithful crew in the second century B.C. were (and are) great examples to follow. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Daniel 11:1-35. No matter the pain or instability, know God, stand firm, take action.
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![Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid. [Proximity]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/water-walking.png?w=1024)
Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid. [Proximity]
Being in close proximity to the right people in the right situations makes all the difference, including situations of difficulty and danger. This sermon on Mark 6:45-56 (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Jesus’ words: “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” What if these were words specifically for you?
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![May Integrity and Uprightness Protect Me [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-7cr.png?w=1024)
May Integrity and Uprightness Protect Me [Sermon]
How do we protect ourselves from threats? Door locks and surveillance cameras? This sermon on Psalm 25 invites us to think about something we do internally as a source of protection. It includes four applications for you to move forward with integrity.
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![Uncertainty is an Opportunity [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sermon-sunday-titles-1.png?w=1024)
Uncertainty is an Opportunity [Sermon]
He actually walked on water. And there was a purpose to it. The powerful presence of Jesus is greater than the powerful presence of fear. That’s what I explore (for them then and for you now) in this sermon on John 6:16-24.
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![Afraid Yet Filled With Joy [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sundaygraph2-11.png?w=1024)
Afraid Yet Filled With Joy [Sermon]
Wouldn’t it be great if joy could triumph over the fear within us? That’s what this Easter Sunday sermon explores with Matthew 28.

![Afraid no more [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sermon-graphics-gen-12.png?w=1024)