Tag: gospel
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The King Married the Prostitute—This is the Gospel
The King fell in love with (and married) the prostitute! What a scandal! Everything he had now belonged to her. This, Luther says, is at the heart of the Christian gospel. And it’s very good news for those who feel like they just don’t measure up. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) is…
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![Think Bigger [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sep8.png?w=1024)
Think Bigger [Sermon]
What if had been trained or deceived into thinking small thoughts about God and his kingdom? This sermon is Part 1 in a new series on Mark’s Gospel. Here we explore Mark 1:1-15. Let’s think bigger.
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Serious, self-sacrificial evangelism—a talk with Will Han
Evangelism is sharing the good news about Jesus. But it can be challenging (and intimidating). Will Han is a Buddhist monk-turned Christian, church-planter and missionary. He has a serious and self-sacrificial approach which flows from his own experience of Christ’s love. This podcast is a talk (and interview) with Rev. Han.
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Conscience, the Puritans, and forming our minds today – a talk with Richard Topping
In this podcast episode, I talk with Richard Topping, professor and principal at VST, about conscience, the Puritans, society, and forming our minds today.
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The Christian Gospel (Good News) [Video]
What is the Christian “gospel/good news”, anyway? This short (free) video lets you know.
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Why is Good Friday good? [Sermon]
“If Good Friday is the day Jesus was crucified, shouldn’t it be called Bad Friday, or Sad Friday?” That’s what a child asked me a few years ago. In this sermon from Good Friday 2020 I explain why Good Friday is good as we gather at the foot of the cross to reflect on Isaiah…
