Tag: fear
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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.
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![Your weapons in the war against fear [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/prayer-q-2.png?w=560)
Your weapons in the war against fear [Sermon]
Because of COVID-19 there’s a lot of change and uncertainty out there—and with it an invisible enemy: Fear. But how can we be victorious over an enemy we can’t see? In this sermon from March 29, 2020, I take us through Isaiah 43:1-7 (and some other texts) to lay the groundwork for this battle. I…
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When life feels out of control [Sermon]
Do you feel out of control? Things seem to change daily in a pandemic. This sermon on Psalm 103 reminds us about who God is and who we can be as his people in uncertain times.
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Interview: Coronavirus, Perspective & Love
In this interview with Life 100.3FM we discuss changes in ‘doing church,’ the power of God (vs fear), ways to be loving in a pandemic, resources, government, and prayer.
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Coronavirus, Fear & Faith
There’s a lot of fear out there, most recently with coronavirus. How do God’s people respond generally and more specifically. This post has 3 suggestions.
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The Curious Origins of Halloween
Every October 31st we cake on cheap make-up, forego our “don’t talk to strangers” rule, and pile in more chocolate than Augustus Gloop. Yup, Halloween. But it seems to be getting weirder… and more gruesome. So what are it’s origins anyway? Turns out, it’s a curious tale. Here’s some background from my friend and fellow-pastor…
